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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Transplant Discussion => Topic started by: BrandyChloe on December 10, 2009, 05:27:47 PM

Title: My Transplant is Scheduled
Post by: BrandyChloe on December 10, 2009, 05:27:47 PM

After only about 7 weeks on PD, my brother was approved as a kidney donor for me. We are scheduled for 12/29 for the transplant.

My brother is 1 year older than I am and his kidney function came back at 90%; mine is 12%. Isn't that something? Thank goodness he is a generous person. I found out I had IgA Nephropathy when I was 20 so I've known for some time this day would come but after 30 years, I was foolishly thinking I would keep my own kidneys the rest of my life. Anyway, my brother always said when the time came, he would give me one of his kidneys. Now he is!

 :yahoo;

Title: Re: My Transplant is Scheduled
Post by: rookiegirl on December 10, 2009, 06:27:29 PM

What wonderful news and just in time for Christmas.  I pray all goes well for the both of you.  Keep us updated.

Title: Re: My Transplant is Scheduled
Post by: willowtreewren on December 10, 2009, 06:30:41 PM

 :2thumbsup; :2thumbsup; :2thumbsup;

Title: Re: My Transplant is Scheduled
Post by: Hanify on December 10, 2009, 07:18:12 PM

Fantastic

Title: Re: My Transplant is Scheduled
Post by: Jean on December 10, 2009, 07:23:33 PM

What wonderful News and what a way to start off the New Year, with a good kidney. YaaaaaaaY!!!!!  :yahoo;

Title: Re: My Transplant is Scheduled
Post by: paris on December 10, 2009, 08:05:32 PM

Great news!  I am so very happy for you.  Give your brother a hug from me and tell him I admire him greatly   :cuddle;   

Title: Re: My Transplant is Scheduled
Post by: galvo on December 10, 2009, 08:36:02 PM

Tremendous!

Title: Re: My Transplant is Scheduled
Post by: Des on December 11, 2009, 05:53:45 AM

 :yahoo; :cheer:

Good luck and I hope you both do well!

Title: Re: My Transplant is Scheduled
Post by: BrandyChloe on December 11, 2009, 08:07:05 PM

Thank you all for your well wishes. I have to admit, I'm nervous but more for my brother than for me.

Title: Re: My Transplant is Scheduled
Post by: okarol on December 11, 2009, 11:51:58 PM

 :2thumbsup; Best wishes for a smooth surgery and speedy recovery for you both.

Living donors ROCK.  :bow;

Title: Re: My Transplant is Scheduled
Post by: kellyt on December 12, 2009, 07:39:13 AM

Merry Christmas and Congratulations!   What a wonderful brother!    :2thumbsup;  :clap;

Title: Re: My Transplant is Scheduled
Post by: sico on December 29, 2009, 06:15:11 PM

Waiting for news. Hope all went well for you both.

Title: Re: My Transplant is Scheduled
Post by: okarol on December 29, 2009, 08:56:43 PM

 :) Today was the day - I haven't gotten any news yet.
I hope all is good!  :pray;

Title: Re: My Transplant is Scheduled
Post by: Chris on December 29, 2009, 09:06:41 PM

First time seeing this post. I hope it all went well today. :bandance; :2thumbsup;

Title: Re: My Transplant is Scheduled
Post by: rookiegirl on January 03, 2010, 04:52:04 PM

Waiting for the News! I pray all when well.

Title: Re: My Transplant is Scheduled
Post by: okarol on January 03, 2010, 04:54:15 PM

Her update is in a newer thread:  http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=17238.0  :2thumbsup;