Kevin returned to the care of his Kaiser Nephrologist, Dr. Alex Kay today.

Dr. Kay was glad to see him and appreciated the care that he received during and after November 7 kidney transplant. 

Dr. Kay updated his medicine list in the computer at Kaiser, added a couple more meds and told Kevin he could reduce the daily med schedule down to two times a day.  Kevin has Kaiser follow up appointments every two weeks until Dr. Kay feels comfortable with the progress of Kevin's levels.

All great news and Kevin is feeling better everyday!!

Kevin attended his 10-week UCSD clinic appointment (January 17) being attended to by UCSD Transplant Team doctor, Dr. David Ward, who will also be following Kevin's progress after he leaves UCSD's care.  Anticipate possibly only one more UCSD clinic appointment before being released back to the care of Kevin's Kaiser doctor, Dr. Alex Kay.

UCSD will continue to monitor Kevin's levels and standings every six months.

Dr. Ward removed 3 meds that reduce infection but added one for maintaining possible high blood pressure.  The removal of the 3 meds reduced Kevin's schedule of taking meds down to five times a day instead of six. 

Kevin continues to keep a positive outlook and knows the importance of continual monitoring of his over all health, food intake and med schedule.

David went back to work just before Christmas. He is doing fine. He has been putting his energy into making the Life in The Fast Lane Gala a success. We are so happy to celebrate the successful transplant on Saturday, January 19^th. There are still tickets available if you would like to be part of it. Thanks for the continued support.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

And boy what a great start to the 2008 new year.  Kevin is doing very well, lost almost 30 lbs. and is adjusting well to the 6 times a day pill requirements at about 29 pills a day.  Feeling much better and basically back to work full-time when not having to attend a clinic or doctor's appointment.  Anticipated release by UCSD doctors possibly by end of January or beginning of February and will then return to his Kaiser doctor and be closely monitored by Kaiser monthly.  Kevin's UCSD doctor even okayed Kevin to start hitting the golf ball again.

Racing season is almost upon us, so Kevin is also gearing up for another year of fun racing with Ron Esau (Irwindale SLM) and also added to his plate up-and-coming young driver, Taylor Miinch at only 13 years of age, who will be running a ASA Super Truck later this year.

Kevin has a better outlook on life now that he has a working kidney thanks to a great friend, David Beat, who is also doing well since the surgery November 7.   David will be also returning back to Irwindale Speedway (SLM) racing also soon.

We continue to appreciate and thank everyone for your great support before, during and after the transplant.

Debbie and Kevin Clark