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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: Katheryn on April 07, 2009, 09:47:50 AM

Title: Hi, Introducing Katheryn44
Post by: Katheryn on April 07, 2009, 09:47:50 AM: Hi Everybody;

I recieved my brothers kidney June 15, 1965, almost 44 years ago at age 29 at the University of Minnesota. We are both doing great.
Title: Re: Hi, Introducing Katheryn44
Post by: paul.karen on April 07, 2009, 09:53:37 AM: Hello and welcome.

That is a nice long run :thumbup; May it continue to serve you well.
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Post by: Joe Paul on April 07, 2009, 09:55:58 AM: Welcome Katheryn, good to have you aboard.
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Post by: willieandwinnie on April 07, 2009, 10:02:12 AM: :welcomesign; Katheryn. WOW! That is amazing. Please post often so we can learn from your experiences. That is just great. :cuddle;
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Post by: okarol on April 07, 2009, 12:40:38 PM: That's great - would love to hear more - and we could add you to this thread http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=9656.0
Welcome :welcomesign;

okarol/admin
Title: Re: Hi, Introducing Katheryn44
Post by: Rerun on April 07, 2009, 12:49:20 PM: Wow! That is wonderful. LOVE to hear those numbers. Is your brother a twin??

Please come visit often and Welcome to IHD. :welcomesign;
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Post by: peleroja on April 07, 2009, 01:21:36 PM: Wow, that's incredible. Glad you're both doing so well. BTW, welcome to the group!
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Post by: Romona on April 07, 2009, 02:36:19 PM: :welcomesign;
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Post by: G-Ma on April 07, 2009, 03:39:06 PM: :welcomesign;
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Post by: Wallyz on April 07, 2009, 09:38:09 PM: Welcome.
Title: Re: Hi, Introducing Katheryn44
Post by: Wattle on April 08, 2009, 01:43:46 AM: :waving; Hi and WOW!
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Post by: MandaMe1986 on April 08, 2009, 10:53:18 AM: Hi! :welcomesign; :waving;
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Post by: kristina on April 08, 2009, 01:59:05 PM: Hallo, Katheryne , that is great! Could you let us know how you managed it? Did you eat a special diet? Did you have a special treatment? This is great news and may it continue to serve you so well! Please let us know your experiences. Good luck and kind regards from Kristina.
Title: Re: Hi, Introducing Katheryn44
Post by: kellyt on April 08, 2009, 02:30:17 PM: :clap; :clap; :clap; :clap; :clap; :clap; :clap; :clap; :clap; :clap; :clap; :clap;

That's awesome! And so good to hear! Tell your story and any secrets and tips for keeping your transplanted kidney! Welcome!
Title: Re: Hi, Introducing Katheryn44
Post by: TeenHatesDialysis on April 09, 2009, 12:10:49 AM: :welcomesign; Katheryn

I love your kidney success story!!! :clap; :clap; Do you still take anti-rejection meds??

:flower;
Title: Re: Hi, Introducing Katheryn44
Post by: paris on April 09, 2009, 08:14:38 PM: :welcomesign; WOW!!! You give those waiting for a transplant great hope! I would love to hear more of your story. You are quite an inspriation. We all have lots of questions for you! Keep posting :2thumbsup;

paris, Moderator
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Post by: monrein on April 10, 2009, 11:05:57 AM: Kathryn, that's the best thing I've read in a long time and I hope you get all the years you could ever need from that kidney. :clap;
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Post by: breezysummerday on April 10, 2009, 10:39:54 PM: Hello Katheryn

:waving;

That is one for the record book!
Title: Re: Hi, Introducing Katheryn44
Post by: willowtreewren on April 11, 2009, 07:39:44 AM: Welcome!
Your story is an inspriration!
:cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
Title: Re: Hi, Introducing Katheryn44
Post by: David13 on April 11, 2009, 07:44:32 AM: Amazing! Welcome to the site!
Title: Re: Hi, Introducing Katheryn44
Post by: Katheryn on April 13, 2009, 09:20:46 PM: Gee, Thanks for all the great replies. I still take anti-rejection drugs(imruan) and prednisone.
My brother is 3 years older (76). I will be 73 in July. I have had some ups and downs bul all were corrected.
I was blessed to see my children grow up. They are now in their 40's.
I hope all of you that are going through this ordeal, make a great recovery and a long life.
Katheryn44
Title: Re: Hi, Introducing Katheryn44
Post by: Jess21 on April 14, 2009, 10:28:59 AM: :welcomesign; wow I hope when I get mine it lasts that long!!!!!!!
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Post by: rookiegirl on April 14, 2009, 10:44:26 AM: Welcome to IHD and thank you for sharing your successful transplant story. This gives me hope and encouragement that transplant work.

Thanks,
Rookiegirl