Leanne's Update:

Dear All,

Just to let you know that this morning I received the results of my first barrage of tests and I am pleased to report that everything is fine. All bloods are normal, glucose test was normal and chest x-ray is normal. So, moving on …

On 30 October 2009 I am booked for a GFR (nuclear filtration measurement) test. They inject a radio-active liquid into my arm and after an hour they draw blood and then after another two hours they draw more blood – that’s it. This will take approximately 3.5 hours.

On 6 November 2009 I am booked for a renal angiogram and a CT scan. For the angiogram they will inject iodine into my groin and then they watch on the monitor to check how the kidneys are filtrating. I will then have a CT scan of the kidneys. Shannon (the transplant co-ordinator) has advised that the angiogram procedure will take about 3 hours. The CT scan should be relatively quick unless there is any waiting period in order for the iodine to leave my body first.

Shannon confirmed this morning that we are still on track for an early December transplant. The surgeon has apparently also indicated that he would like the transplant to take place this year.

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LuvLee

Some comments:

• Lee,

You and your family amaze me!! You need to let your mom and dad know that they managed (somehow) to create two real life, walking, talking angels. Wow - you (and Jo) should be so proud of yourselves. In your next lives you're both coming back as really rich, really successful (without the hard work) people, surrounded by people who adore you (no different to now) - complete & utter luxury. Terry will be holding the palm leaves fanning you (kidding)!! Tee hee hee.

Lots and lots of love and strength,Nikki.

• Sounds delightful! So much respect for you.