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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Transplant Discussion => Topic started by: Wallyz on January 18, 2009, 08:59:47 PM

Title: I'm on standby
Post by: Wallyz on January 18, 2009, 08:59:47 PM: i'm on standby for a Kidney/ Panc transplant. I'll try to keep you updated.
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Post by: MIbarra on January 18, 2009, 09:08:06 PM: That is great. Bet you are on pins and needles.. I will think positive kidney thoughts for you!
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Post by: KarenInWA on January 18, 2009, 09:11:29 PM: Wallyz - sending you kidney/panc positive thoughts your way. And hey, they don't have to travel far since you and I live in the same county! :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

Karen
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Post by: RichardMEL on January 18, 2009, 09:41:42 PM: OMG Wallyz that's sensational news!!! Hope this pair is yours!!!

all the best during this uncertain/stressful/exciting/nervous time!!!! :yahoo;
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Post by: paris on January 18, 2009, 09:43:33 PM: We are all excited for you. Sending lots of good wishes and love. Good luck-----keep us posted
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Post by: KarenInWA on January 18, 2009, 10:11:58 PM: Wallyz,

I dedicate this song to you:

Change is Gonna Come

I was born by the river in a little tent
Oh and just like the river I've been running ever since
It's been a long, a long time coming
But I know a change gonna come, oh yes it will

It's been too hard living but I'm afraid to die
'Cause I don't know what's up there beyond the sky
It's been a long, a long time coming
But I know a change gonna come, oh yes it will

I go to the movie and I go downtown
Somebody keep telling me, "Don't hang around"
It's been a long, a long time coming
But I know a change gonna come, oh yes it will

Then I go to my brother
And I say, "Brother, help me please"
But he winds up knockin' me
Back down on my knees

Oh there been times that I thought I couldn't last for long
But now I think I'm able to carry on
It's been a long, a long time coming
But I know a change gonna come, oh yes it will

:cuddle;

Karen
Title: Re: I'm on standby
Post by: Wattle on January 18, 2009, 11:04:08 PM: Wow.....

:waiting; Well.... Wally what is happening???

I really hope the pair was yours and the silence is because you are well on your way to a dialysis free life! Woooooohooooooo :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
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Post by: okarol on January 18, 2009, 11:47:01 PM: :waving; Hope this one is for you!
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Post by: 2_DallasCowboys on January 19, 2009, 03:44:29 AM: That is great :thumbup;

Hope to read more good news soon

Anne
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Post by: monrein on January 19, 2009, 04:31:06 AM: Fingers crossed for you.
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Post by: willieandwinnie on January 19, 2009, 05:11:12 AM: Wallyz, I'm hoping and praying that you are the one. Please keep us posted. :cuddle;
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Post by: paul.karen on January 19, 2009, 05:33:25 AM: Wishing you the VERY best WallyZ...
I hope this comes through and you can be dialysis free. What a good start to the year that will be.

P&K
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Post by: Kitsune on January 19, 2009, 06:08:24 AM: :clap; :clap; :clap; :clap; :clap; :clap; :clap; :clap;
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Post by: RichardMEL on January 19, 2009, 06:36:30 AM: Hoping Wallyz is IHD's first (of many!) transplants for 2009!!! How exciting!!!! :)

:yahoo;
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Post by: lola on January 19, 2009, 06:54:58 AM: OMGoshhhhh, any news yet??? Hope since we have heard nothing he's in surgery :bandance; :grouphug;
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Post by: Sluff on January 19, 2009, 07:24:54 AM: Good Luck Wallyz! :thumbup;
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Post by: rose1999 on January 19, 2009, 07:45:29 AM: Fingers crossed for you :)
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Post by: Wenchie58 on January 19, 2009, 08:15:02 AM: :yahoo; YYAAAAYYYY!! :yahoo;

Hoping this is it for you and all goes swimmingly!
Title: Re: I'm on standby
Post by: Wallyz on January 19, 2009, 08:26:25 AM: No word. Donor does not go in until 6:00 PM PST. So, i should hear one way or the other by this afternoon. Thanks for all the good Kidney thoughts. PLease remember the family of the Donor in your prayers.
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Post by: jessup on January 19, 2009, 03:00:35 PM: :2thumbsup;
great news
:grouphug;
lots of prayers coming your way and the donor's family too
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Post by: Rerun on January 19, 2009, 03:18:59 PM: Yes, prayers to you and the donor's family. Best of luck!

:bow;
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Post by: pelagia on January 19, 2009, 04:05:18 PM: Ohhhh boy, I hope it's working out for you Wallyz :flower;

P.S. I said a prayer of thanks for the donor and for comfort and peace for the family that lost a loved one.
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Post by: lola on January 19, 2009, 04:05:55 PM: :grouphug; :grouphug;
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Post by: paddbear0000 on January 19, 2009, 04:51:48 PM: I'm waiting on pins and needles!!! This is so exciting! :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
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Post by: kellyt on January 19, 2009, 04:58:01 PM: Oh Wallyz! What great news! Prayers and loving thoughts for you, as well as the donor and family. :grouphug; A true blessing!
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Post by: Chris on January 19, 2009, 05:08:04 PM: I wanted to reply last night/early this morning after getting bounced from chat, but then lost internet connection.

I'm sure this one is a match for you, but at the same time it is sad that a person somewhere close to your location has passed away. Just try to not think about that and work on healing and enjoying life.

Good Luck Wallyz
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Post by: paris on January 19, 2009, 07:29:49 PM: Hopefully, not hearing anything is good news. All our thoughts and prayers are with you and the donors family :cuddle;
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Post by: Wallyz on January 19, 2009, 09:11:53 PM: Donor's procedure was put off until morning, so I have another night of waiting. Arrgh.

I will keep everyone updated.
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Post by: okarol on January 19, 2009, 09:13:53 PM: Did they let you eat? Man, that's a long wait. I hope you can rest some - it must be very tough on you! Keeping good thoughts :2thumbsup;!
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Post by: Wenchie58 on January 19, 2009, 09:20:02 PM: Stay positive, I have my fingers crossed for you here!
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Post by: Chris on January 19, 2009, 09:37:38 PM: The ying and yang effect or Catch 22 on the donor. I take it by the information given that the person is on life support, yet you want them to hurry up and die, but at the sametime you do not wish for that or want that. It is frustrating that they make you wait so long. Hopefuly your transplant will go without a hitch and that the donor passes peacefully.
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Post by: thegrammalady on January 19, 2009, 09:47:30 PM: i am thinking nothing but good thoughts. chin up and alll that..........
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Post by: Joe Paul on January 19, 2009, 10:03:41 PM: Good luck Wallyz :thumbup;
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Post by: paddbear0000 on January 19, 2009, 10:09:19 PM: :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle;
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Post by: gabby70 on January 19, 2009, 10:21:42 PM: :bestwishes; I hope you get the new kidneys real soon! Good Luck! :2thumbsup;
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Post by: Wallyz on January 20, 2009, 06:48:30 AM: Just got pushed back again. I wonder if they jumped the gun, getting verbal but not signed consent, and now they are having to cover themselves.
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Post by: willieandwinnie on January 20, 2009, 06:53:39 AM: :cuddle; Wallyz, something to remember is the kidneys are the last thing to be harvested. Len waited from 2:30am Thursday to almost 1:00pm Friday for the kidney to arrive. If it is the right one for you then it will happen. Please know we are thinking about you and the donor family. :grouphug;
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Post by: pelagia on January 20, 2009, 07:38:36 AM: They're not sending you home, so that sounds like a good sign. Hopefully the wait will bring you to a happy ending.
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Post by: Wallyz on January 20, 2009, 09:51:01 AM: I'm at home- I live 40 mins from the Hospital.
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Post by: paul.karen on January 20, 2009, 09:56:12 AM: Sorry WallyZ.

I wish you a fast return with a better outcome.
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Post by: Wallyz on January 20, 2009, 01:22:52 PM: Pancreas and Kidney went to guy who needs them, I'm still healthy, and we go back to waiting.
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Post by: paddbear0000 on January 20, 2009, 01:55:50 PM: I'm so sorry! :grouphug;
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Post by: jessup on January 20, 2009, 02:32:19 PM: Bugger
so sorry mate
:cuddle;
:flower; :flower;
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Post by: kitkatz on January 20, 2009, 02:33:47 PM: Well Rat Caca! At least you made the list and a call!
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Post by: G-Ma on January 20, 2009, 02:44:15 PM: So sorry....am I correct in understanding if you got a call you are pretty much at the top of the list now??
Ann
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Post by: willieandwinnie on January 20, 2009, 02:45:41 PM: I'm so sorry Wallyz :grouphug; You know you are right up there on the list. We will keep the prayers coming. :cuddle;
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Post by: lola on January 20, 2009, 03:01:17 PM: Bummer :grouphug;
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Post by: KT0930 on January 20, 2009, 03:46:58 PM: Sorry this one didn't work out, Wally. The right one can't be too far away now.
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Post by: Wallyz on January 20, 2009, 05:10:52 PM: I'm good. Thanks for all the well-wishes. I am near the top of the list. I just have to run a few more bicyclists off the road. I wish thier jerseys had their blood types printed on them. ;D
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Post by: paddbear0000 on January 21, 2009, 08:26:04 AM: :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
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Post by: okarol on January 21, 2009, 08:27:45 AM: :clap; Love your sense of humor!
I hope you get a kidney/pancreas soon. :cuddle;
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Post by: glitter on January 21, 2009, 10:37:26 AM: Hope you get the next one - and I do love your sense of humor about it too. Hopefully you're next!
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Post by: paris on January 21, 2009, 12:22:34 PM: Quote from: Wallyz on January 20, 2009, 05:10:52 PM
I'm good. Thanks for all the well-wishes. I am near the top of the list. I just have to run a few more bicyclists off the road. I wish thier jerseys had their blood types printed on them. ;D

Love the humor! Your day is coming. :2thumbsup;
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Post by: thegrammalady on January 21, 2009, 12:25:12 PM: your turn will come.
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Post by: kimcanada on January 21, 2009, 12:58:19 PM: Quote from: Wallyz on January 20, 2009, 05:10:52 PM
I'm good. Thanks for all the well-wishes. I am near the top of the list. I just have to run a few more bicyclists off the road. I wish thier jerseys had their blood types printed on them. ;D

LOL :rofl;

I make jokes like this alot, hubby thinks I am twisted ???
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Post by: paddbear0000 on January 21, 2009, 01:36:37 PM: I joke about Ohio's no helmet requirement quite a bit. I didn't used to. My husband used to have a motorcycle himself. Thankfully he always wore a helmet, but he doesn't have the bike anymore. Helmet or not, bikes are still far more deadly than full vehicles. I want my hubby to stick around!And I feel better making my jokes!