Blood test and urine test

I was called into the hospital for a couple more tests, and that's when I found out that the matching run had happened.  I had been matched into a donation chain which would result in three people getting a new kidney - how amazing is that?!

It is made slightly more complex because all four of us are at different centres so I had to wait a while longer to find out when exactly my op would be.  The blood test was first so that they could double-check I would be a good match for the recipient.  I also found out that my op was likely to be in early September at this appointment.

A few days later I had to go back for a urine test.  This took literally seconds, so was a flying visit, though I discovered through a casual chat that my recipient is "young" because I'm considered 'young'!  This was very exciting, I'm so pleased for them as I feel they have their whole life ahead of them, it makes me feel like I'm really making a difference.

A few days after this, I received texts confirming the date of my pre-op assessment, my operation (7th September) and my post-op assessment.  How exciting!  The pre-op is in a couple of weeks and involves more tests, an education session and a discussion with the surgeon so I'll have the chance to ask any questions then.