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Title: Rob had his transplant on Tuesday and it's a success!!
Post by: skyedogrocks on November 18, 2009, 04:40:52 PM

Hi Everyone!  Sorry, I haven't been around much, but I have great news!  Rob had a successful kidney transplant yesterday!  He had some breathing issues after the transplant and had to be put on a Bi-Pap machine.  He did so well that he was off of it last night (he was supposed to be off this morning) with just an oxygen mask and today he didn't even need that!  He's making that beautiful LIQUID GOLD like you wouldn't believe!  He's been sitting up in a chair and has walked around today.  Overall he is feeling so much better than yesterday, woohoo!  His labs taken last night show his creatinine at 6, is that ok?   Going in it was at 12.  I'll see what it is tomorrow.  Due to some extra weight, he had to have a stint put in to help remove any excess fluid (I forget what the procedure is called).  Technically, he is in ICU on the transplant floor, due to the Bi Pap machine, but he is doing just great.  He's on steriods for 5 days and then will follow a steroid free regime due to his diabetes.  His numbers are totally off the hook right now because of it and he hates it!

George, his donor, is doing AMAZING!  He even walked outside today!!!  He's not on any pain meds today and is just doing great.  The doctors are amazed at how well he is healing.  He leaves the hospital tomorrow.  This man is seriously one of the most unselfish people I have ever met.  We found him through matchingdonors.com and it's just been a twist of fate.  He lives in NY, but his hometown is where we live now.  He comes back here a lot and his parents are still here.  Not only that but, his 10 year old cousin is a friend of my son's, has been in the same class for 2 years now and Rob was his Little League All Star Coach.  We NEVER knew they were related until September!  So, it's Fate!

We are just thrilled to death with how everything turned out.  I know he isn't out of the woods yet, but he is feeling so much better and has lost the "dialysis sick look". 

Thanks to everyone for all of the prayers and well wishes.  I have been keeping up to date on my Facebook page and I know a bunch of members follow along there. 

I will keep everyone updated as we go along.  We are soooo happy!!!!

Title: Re: Rob had his transplant on Tuesday and it's a success!!
Post by: cariad on November 18, 2009, 04:49:53 PM

Congratulations!!!

This story gives me a lot of hope - absolutely loved reading every word. Hooray for serendipity!

Best wishes to Rob and George.

(Smilies not working for me, so imagine balloons and flowers.)

Title: Re: Rob had his transplant on Tuesday and it's a success!!
Post by: sico on November 18, 2009, 04:59:16 PM

Cool, does sound like it was meant to be.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery for both Rob and George.

Title: Re: Rob had his transplant on Tuesday and it's a success!!
Post by: Rerun on November 18, 2009, 05:05:51 PM

Congratulations~!  That is wonderful.  Keep up with making liquid gold.

                       :bestwishes;

Title: Re: Rob had his transplant on Tuesday and it's a success!!
Post by: okarol on November 18, 2009, 05:24:15 PM

Hey! Thanks for the update!
whooo hoooo!
 :bandance;

Title: Re: Rob had his transplant on Tuesday and it's a success!!
Post by: Jean on November 18, 2009, 06:43:22 PM

 :bow; Yippee, keep on with the liquid gold.

Title: Re: Rob had his transplant on Tuesday and it's a success!!
Post by: willowtreewren on November 18, 2009, 06:53:35 PM

Whoop! Whoop! Whoop!

I love good news like this.

I don't have smilies either, but I'm sending you a dancing banana and cheers! ;-)

Aleta

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Post by: pamster42000 on November 18, 2009, 07:10:57 PM

Oh what wonderful news! I am so happy for you! :clap;

Title: Re: Rob had his transplant on Tuesday and it's a success!!
Post by: Des on November 19, 2009, 01:30:48 AM

HAPPY "P" DAY!!!!!

Title: Re: Rob had his transplant on Tuesday and it's a success!!
Post by: Darthvadar on November 19, 2009, 01:56:42 AM

What a wonderful piece of news....

And  :bow; :bow; :bow; to George!...

Donors are the business!...

Darth....

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Post by: cookie2008 on November 19, 2009, 05:37:36 AM

 :yahoo; :yahoo;

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Post by: billybags on November 19, 2009, 08:25:12 AM

That is fantastic news. :bandance; :bandance; :bandance;

Title: Re: Rob had his transplant on Tuesday and it's a success!!
Post by: Bajanne on November 19, 2009, 10:08:36 AM

 :2thumbsup; :2thumbsup;  Absolutely great news!  We share your joy!!!

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Post by: harley08 on November 19, 2009, 11:08:42 AM

That is the best news ever, so happy and hope and pray that all remains will. God bless you all and the donor.... :grouphug;

Title: Re: Rob had his transplant on Tuesday and it's a success!!
Post by: YLGuy on November 20, 2009, 02:07:23 AM

That is awesome!  Keep us updated.  :2thumbsup;

Title: Re: Rob had his transplant on Tuesday and it's a success!!
Post by: glitter on November 20, 2009, 07:08:03 AM

I am so happy for you and what this will mean for your family!!! :bandance; :bandance; :bandance; :bandance; :flower;

Title: Re: Rob had his transplant on Tuesday and it's a success!!
Post by: skyedogrocks on November 20, 2009, 05:34:05 PM

Rob is doing just great!  He got sprung from ICU yesterday and off all IV's except for one nasty suppression drug that kills his veins, he hates that one!  Creatinine today was 2!  Woohoo!  Tomorrow it should be lower hopefully.  Rob is getting very antsy and wants out of the hospital.  He also can't wait to get the catheter out, poor guy!  We are hoping for a discharge of Sunday, yeah!

Here's a pic of Rob and George his donor.  The other is a pic of YELLOW GOLD!  Rob was very happy to hold it up and show everyone!

Title: Re: Rob had his transplant on Tuesday and it's a success!!
Post by: okarol on November 20, 2009, 06:25:48 PM

 :bandance; Love that GOLD! Great photos - makes me smile from ear to ear!!

Title: Re: Rob had his transplant on Tuesday and it's a success!!
Post by: Des on November 23, 2009, 02:38:59 AM

YEAH FOR ROB AND YEAH FOR HIS DONOR!

I am glad he is doing well.

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Post by: sweetpea1 on November 23, 2009, 08:05:14 PM

Happy for you all, mu hubby is over weight, what is the requirement for a transplant, was Rona diabetic too ?
Thanks Kathy

Title: Re: Rob had his transplant on Tuesday and it's a success!!
Post by: sico on December 30, 2009, 10:26:22 PM

Cool. Keep us updated on his progress.

Title: Re: Rob had his transplant on Tuesday and it's a success!!
Post by: girliekick on January 01, 2010, 02:53:45 AM

yay!!! Yall enjoy 2010!