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Title: Turned down two donors last Week-
Post by: Wallyz on December 15, 2008, 01:25:10 PM

Wow. This is fast. I was just listed last month, and becasue I have A blood type and 3 indeterminate proteins, I am right at the top of the list.  Craziness.  I will try to post here as soon as it happens. Of course, now that they tell me I am near the top, it will be another 6 months or more.


I am looking at a Simultaneous Kidney and Pancreas cadaver transplant.  I am in Seattle Area, and working with Virginia Mason Hospital.

Title: Re: Turned down two donors last Week-
Post by: paul.karen on December 15, 2008, 01:27:27 PM

Sounds like you may have a GREAT new year coming up.
Glad to hear it WallyZ..
P&K

Title: Re: Turned down two donors last Week-
Post by: monrein on December 15, 2008, 01:27:33 PM

I hope it comes very soon and goes really well, Wallyz.   :grouphug;

Title: Re: Turned down two donors last Week-
Post by: Joe Paul on December 15, 2008, 01:48:36 PM

Good luck for a speedy and healthy dual transplant  :thumbup;

Title: Re: Turned down two donors last Week-
Post by: jessup on December 15, 2008, 02:00:00 PM

great news mate
 :2thumbsup;
best wishes for the future  -  hope all goes well
 :flower; :flower; :flower;
 

Title: Re: Turned down two donors last Week-
Post by: Romona on December 15, 2008, 02:48:04 PM

 :yahoo; I hope it is soon.

Title: Re: Turned down two donors last Week-
Post by: kellyt on December 15, 2008, 02:50:08 PM

That's really great news!  I guess you won't be traveling for a while!  This is so exciting!  Keep us posted!!!!!   :2thumbsup;

Title: Re: Turned down two donors last Week-
Post by: willieandwinnie on December 15, 2008, 03:06:30 PM

 :flower; Wallyz, I hope it happens real soon. Keep us posted.  :cuddle;

Title: Re: Turned down two donors last Week-
Post by: donnia on December 15, 2008, 07:10:15 PM

Fantastic news!!  I will be praying for a speedy transplant and recovery!!!

Title: Re: Turned down two donors last Week-
Post by: G-Ma on December 15, 2008, 07:54:29 PM

 :cheer:

Title: Re: Turned down two donors last Week-
Post by: Chris on December 15, 2008, 08:27:33 PM

Wallyz,
I hope it happens soon and that you will feel a big difference like I did after waking up. For me they took off my insulin pump 5 hours prior to surgery and I felt my blood sugar rise. When I woke up, I felt normal.

Here's to no more injecions or pumps. However I am suppose to at least check my bs once to twice a day still. Not sure how your center is going to have you do that, but good luck.

Title: Re: Turned down two donors last Week-
Post by: RichardMEL on December 16, 2008, 05:26:52 AM

Wow Wallyz! That's amazing and so fantastic for you. I understand traditionally Kidney/Pancreas transplant waiting times are always much less.. but this is some kind of record!! Let us hope YOUR transplant comes soon!!!!!

Title: Re: Turned down two donors last Week-
Post by: Wallyz on December 16, 2008, 10:34:38 PM

Mna, I'm getting jumpy. Hospital called today, I picked up the phone. breathless.

"We're calling in regards to the payment plan we have set up..." 

I think I may have sworn at her.  I need to calm down. :stressed;

Title: Re: Turned down two donors last Week-
Post by: Chris on December 17, 2008, 12:57:21 AM

Quote from: Wallyz on December 16, 2008, 10:34:38 PM

Mna, I'm getting jumpy. Hospital called today, I picked up the phone. breathless.

"We're calling in regards to the payment plan we have set up..." 

I think I may have sworn at her.  I need to calm down. :stressed;

Aren't you glad you do not have voice activated caller ID. You'd be really flying to the phone then just to find out "We want money first!"

Remember to breathe in and out, slow.

Title: Re: Turned down two donors last Week-
Post by: Bajanne on December 17, 2008, 03:53:29 AM

Just waiting and hoping with you, getting ready to celebrate  :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo;

Title: Re: Turned down two donors last Week-
Post by: willieandwinnie on December 17, 2008, 04:05:41 AM

Wallyz, we all hope you get that call soon.  :cuddle;

Title: Re: Turned down two donors last Week-
Post by: pelagia on December 17, 2008, 05:02:57 AM

sure would be a great way to celebrate the new year!  :clap;

Title: Re: Turned down two donors last Week-
Post by: thegrammalady on December 17, 2008, 12:02:41 PM

 :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: here's hoping