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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Transplant Discussion => Topic started by: kidney4traci on January 31, 2009, 12:56:20 PM
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Please pray, send good thoughts to my donor Ryan. I think she is a bit nervous. Sent me a text message last night and I can tell she has part of her that doesn't want to do this. Please pray for peace of mind, and for our surgeons, doctors, nurses and families too. We both get admitted a day early on Monday. Thanks everyone!
EDITED:Moved to transplant section-kitkatz,Moderator
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Any elective surgery is scary, so I would think that her reaction is very normal.
There are many other donors that she can get encouragemnet and support from at www.livingdonorsonline.org
Sending prayers and good wishes to you both!
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Oh kidney4traci :grouphug; Send Ryan to visit us, we will tell her how amazing we think she is. We will be thinking and praying for you both. :cuddle;
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We will all be holding you in our thoughts and prayers during the next week. I hope Ryan can feel all of us surrounding her and supporting her when she gives this ultimate gift. She is a hero to all of us. We are so excited that the time has come for your new kidney. Your IHD family will be here waiting to hear that both of you are doing great. Lots of love to both of you :grouphug;
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I'm sure she is just a little nervous.
Such great news that you will be getting that kidney you have been waiting for.
My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Wow such an exciting week coming up for all of you. :grouphug;
Normie
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My thoughts and prayers to both of you and your families that this all goes as it is meant to.
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Sending happy thoughts :bestwishes;
and prayers your way, and Ryan;s, also.
Will be anxiously awaiting all good news
here on IHD
Anne
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Her nervousness is understandable and now it's time to just get it done. You know I'm thinking of you both all the time now these days and will continue to do so until we hear from you that all's gone well. :cuddle;
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Fortunatley, my donor never showed her nerves. I was nervous enough for the both of us.
Everything will be fine. You two are in good surgical hands, as well as God's hands. I'm thinking of you and Ryan! :grouphug;
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I so pray for the both of you.I am hoping to get a transplant soon.It is exciting and scary.GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Traci, I just PM'd you my husband's donor's phone number. He is happy to talk with Ryan.
I think nerves are completely normal. Some people show it more than others. We had a lot of support and reassurance from the transplant center folks during the final days before my husband's transplant. Hopefully your center staff is there for you and for Ryan too.
Stephen and I will be holding you and Ryan, your medical team and your families in our thoughts and prayers in the coming days.
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Sending positive vibes your way for you and Ryan.
Being a hero isn't an easy job!
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Good luck tomorrow. We will be praying for you and your donor. Everything will go just fine. :grouphug; Hope to hear from you soon with good news about both of you. :grouphug;
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Sending love and prayers for you and for Ryan :grouphug;
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Hoping everything goes well for the both of you. As stated earlier, her nervousness is normal. I had a big case of those with my first surgery.
However, i she does decide to pull out, just respect her wishes, don't resent her, and continue being her friend. I know this is a big if if it does come to that, but it is a possibility.
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Thanks everyone. She says she is fine, and will have her running shoes on to get to the operating table! I guess I will be off until after surgery. Will have my mom bring me my lap top Wed or so... love you guys!!!! :guitar:
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Thanks everyone. She says she is fine, and will have her running shoes on to get to the operating table! I guess I will be off until after surgery. Will have my mom bring me my lap top Wed or so... love you guys!!!! :guitar:
oh yeah, any well wishes for Ryan here would be great. Will print this for her tonight.
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kidney4traci :grouphug; We will be sitting on the edge of of seats. Please tell Ryan that all of us are there with you both and all our prayers to your surgeons for everything to go smoothly. :cuddle;
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Traci its here! all my love to Ryan , can't wait to hear from you!
Kim
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Traci and Ryan, if caring thoughts and best wishes were all that is necessary for a successful transplant, yours would already be a resounding success. Ryan, we all thank you for your generous gift to Traci which makes you as special to us as she is. Living donors rock. :grouphug;
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Ryan:
Speaking as a recent kidney recipient from my loving and selfless sister-in-law in November of 2008, what you are doing is truly amazing! The "gift of life" is ever present and you need to know how loved and respected you are for giving it. Your family and friends will forever be in awe of your selfless gift to Traci. You and Traci both deserve a life filled with riches, joy and peace.
You are in many thoughts and prayers. Thank you for doing this for my new friend. You're a true hero! :cuddle; :beer1; :clap;
Kellyt
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Dear Ryan, Thank you from all of us who have kidney disease. Thank you for offering to give such a wonderful gift that will change Traci's life. Living donors are real life heros. Not many people can save another's life and we are honored to know you. We all love Traci and are thrilled that she will be getting your lovely kidney. There will be lots of prayers for both of you, the doctors, nurses and your families as you go through this journey. Thank you for being a blessing in Traci's life :grouphug;
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Thank you for being so self-less your awesome!!
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Dear Ryan,
Thank you for giving Traci the gift of a healthy kidney. My husband received a kidney from my sister's husband last May. Our lives have been changed forever. Since the transplant I have learned that I will never have enough words to express the gratitude and love I feel for Michael and the deep appreciation I feel for all donors. Even though I have never met you, you will be in my thoughts this week and I will hold you in my highest esteem always.
Linda
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Ryan,
I was a living donor (to my husband Marvin, in July of 2000, left kidney, "open" incision). Before the transplant surgery, I had never been admitted into a hospital, never had major surgery, never had an IV. My husband had been struggling to survive for a little over five years on dialysis (it took me years to convince his doctors to let me be his donor because we are a very, very low "match"). I never had any qualms, any reservations, or any second thoughts at all about being his donor (but, then, he's my husband, my best friend, my lover, my future, the love of my life...so, my situation was some different from yours).
Before the transplant, all I could think about was how I would be improving HIS life. He was my only thought going into it. When I went down to the chapel at 4:30 a.m. before the surgery, I prayed for only Marvin. When I woke up in the recovery room, I threatened to get up out of the bed (yeah, right!) until the nurse called back to Marvin's operating room to make sure he was okay and the kidney was being transplanted.
When my surgeon came by my regular room later to check on me, he said, "How are you feeling?" And (though I don't remember it -- my mom told me this story), I said, "I hurt like hell, but I think I've just done the most important thing I could have done. I saved another human being." My mom still cries when she tells that story.
That day changed my husband's life -- but, you know what? It changed my life, too. Aside from being able to see every minute of every day what a difference the transplant made in Marvin's life, it also did something wonderful for MY soul. It's a feeling that I just can't put into words. I feel really, really good about my decision to be a living donor. I have never had children, so I don't know what it feels like to bring another life into this world. But, I think being a living donor must be second only to that feeling. While I didn't bring Marvin into this world, I did help him stay in it a little longer. That touches your very soul. Ever since I was young, I wanted to do something monumental with my life that would make a difference in another person's life -- something unselfish, something miraculous, something big beyond description. I think I've done that, and that is extremely satisfying to me.
Would I do it again? You bet I would -- I'd do it tomorrow. Was it tough (physically) on me for the first couple of weeks? Yes, it was. Was it worth it? Yes, yes, yes, yes, a million times yes.
Tonight, I will say a special prayer for you. I will ask that your part of the surgery goes off perfectly and that you will awake with the pain under control. I will ask that God will hold you tightly next to his heart and make your recovery quick. I will ask Him to let you feel as wonderful about being a living donor as I did. The Lord I believe in is gracious, merciful, and kind, and He, certainly, knows what a tremendous sacrifice you're making for another person. Surely, he will reward you for that.
Marsha
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I'm thinking of you, too, kidney4traci. You're a lucky chick! I'll say a prayer for you, too.
Marsha
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wow aren't living donors awesome!! this will only make u two even closer !! like my donor told me small bit of pain for him and to have better life for me..... i hope and pray that the transplant will continue and that everything will go as planned.. GOD BLESS!!
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I wish both of you the best of everything! Plus quick and awesome recoveries! :2thumbsup;
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:grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug; Traci and Ryan. :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle;
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You two should be getting admited about now, so brake a leg today. Make sure you come and let us know how everything is as soon as you can.
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I've been thinking about you all day, Traci! Sweet dreams!
I can't wait to hear all about it! :cuddle;
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Ryan, sweet dreams to you, too! You'll be up and at'em in no time!! However, enjoy the down time! That's really the only advice I can give you. My donor got "up and at'em" a little to early and she regretted it. Enjoy being waited on and gushed over! :cuddle; You're a beatiful person!
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Good Luck Ladies! :2thumbsup;
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Traci--I am so thrilled for you! I wish you all the luck in the world and a giant hug! :cuddle;
Ryan--You are absolutely wonderful for the gift you are about to give. You are the definition of a hero! I want to wish you luck and give you a big hug as well. :cuddle;
And petey, your letter to Ryan made me cry! And that rarely happens anymore now that my doctor has increased my anti-depressants. ;D What a wonderful letter! I don't think I've ever read anything as inspirational as that. You are beautiful person for taking the time to write it.
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Make sure you write "Donor" and "Recipient" on yourselves so they don't screw things up in the Operating Room!!!
Best of Luck!!
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They must be getting started :yahoo; :cheer: :clap;
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Traci and Ryan, we will all be thinking and praying today. :grouphug; We are looking forward to hearing about your journey. :cuddle;
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Thinking of you both with all my heart today. :grouphug;
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Good luck!!! :grouphug;
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Heck i get nervous going to the dentist :waving;
Praying for you both.
May your recovery be fast and the kidney be blessed.
Ps. Rerun that was funny. but kinda true to huh ....
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:grouphug;
Please, dear lord, please have your
thoughts with Traci and Ryan today
I hope the outcomes are positive
:grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug;
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Can't wait to hear from you Traci!!!! You are a hero Ryan :grouphug;
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Our caring thoughts and prayers are with both of you. :grouphug; Can't wait to hear how things turned out.
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Best Wishes Traci! God Bless you Ryan.
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I posted a link to send Traci an e-card. She's still too out of it to talk on the phone, but I was told she's doing great! :clap;
Here's the link again:
http://www.methodisthealth.com/tmhs/basic.do?channelId=-1073829258&programId=1073768714
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Hey Kelly, What Methodist Hospital. It has different ones. Help. :cuddle; Great idea.
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Choose The Methodist Hospital. Her last name is Mahan. I think her real name might be Patricia Mahan. That's what they have her listed as, but the nurse told me she calls her Traci. ??? Her room is Dunn #408.
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Thanks so much Kelly. I sent her one. You're the best, girl.
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It's so exciting to hear that Traci is doing great. I can't wait to hear some details. Gosh, isn't it just the most amazing way to change a life? Thank you Ryan!
And Kelly, thanks for posting the info. I sent a note a few minutes ago.
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sent// very very exciting
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Mine has been sent. I hope things are going well!! :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
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Thanks Kelly for the link. :2thumbsup; Mine is sent too
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Kelly and Ryan are doing great. Karol recieved a meesage but was not near a computer today.
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I sent a message to her.
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Message sent. :)
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I sent another one, to bad you can't attach photos. I have one that fits her now that she can pee up a storm that I posted here back in late 2007 or early 2008 where everyone is gathered at the bathroom door as Mary shows them she can pee. Or something like tht in the cartoon.