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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Transplant Discussion => Topic started by: smileeface on July 25, 2010, 05:42:54 PM

Title: Well, I WAS on the cadaver list for exactly 194 days
Post by: smileeface on July 25, 2010, 05:42:54 PM

Until I received my living donor kidney  :bandance; :bandance; :bandance;
We were part of a 3-way pairing - we were interviewed on local news - when they post it - I'll post it.
My husband donated to Aunt Mary Ann.
Aunt Mary Ann's niece Angie donated to Ron.
Ron's 20 YEAR OLD daughter Sara donated to me. . .
I have some guilt about never being on dialysis and getting this gift so early in my journey - but honestly - I worked my ARS off for it to happen.  I am by far my BIGGEST medical advocate.  I always ask "WHY?"  I annoyed my parents, I annoy my child, I annoy my employees - so the medical profession didn't have a chance!
I walked a mile today - DAY 4 post-transplant.
I have ZERO pain.  They forgot to "release" my meds and I never needed any until the second day and the stupid bed!  Hospital food was as bad as the jokes they make about it.
My husband has finally pooped and is a million times better  :sir ken;

I wish for everyone on these boards to get everything they desire. . .

Title: Re: Well, I WAS on the cadaver list for exactly 194 days
Post by: Dianejt on July 25, 2010, 06:42:40 PM

 :yahoo; Great news

Title: Re: Well, I WAS on the cadaver list for exactly 194 days
Post by: kellyt on July 25, 2010, 07:40:01 PM

Congratulations on your new kidney!  Don't EVER feel guilty about not being on dialysis.  I was fortunate enough to have transplanted with no dialysis and I feel just that....FORTUNATE!   Good for you and your husband!!   God is Great!   :clap;

Title: Re: Well, I WAS on the cadaver list for exactly 194 days
Post by: Riki on July 25, 2010, 07:49:12 PM

I can beat that. .*L*

When I got my last kidney, I had been on dialysis a little more than a month.  I started dialysis on April 15 and got my kidney on May 22.  My kidney was also a cadaver kidney.  I was incredibly lucky

I'm glad to hear that you all are doing well.  I'm still waiting for the paired donor exhange program to be ratified by Nova Scotia.  Once it is, my mother and I will probably be the first to sign up.

Title: Re: Well, I WAS on the cadaver list for exactly 194 days
Post by: RichardMEL on July 25, 2010, 08:02:04 PM

wow fantastic!! *envy*

Title: Re: Well, I WAS on the cadaver list for exactly 194 days
Post by: Jean on July 26, 2010, 12:40:03 AM

Just love hearing successful transplant stories. Congratulations on your new kidney and long may it P.  :2thumbsup;

Title: Re: Well, I WAS on the cadaver list for exactly 194 days
Post by: Rerun on July 26, 2010, 09:56:24 AM

   :cheer:

Title: Re: Well, I WAS on the cadaver list for exactly 194 days
Post by: paris on July 27, 2010, 10:27:33 AM

Good for you!  I have been on the list --- well, 365 days in a year X 4.5 years----- I don't know, but awhile!  And hearing your news helps make the wait easier!   Take care and enjoy life.   :2thumbsup;

Title: Re: Well, I WAS on the cadaver list for exactly 194 days
Post by: monrein on July 27, 2010, 03:16:48 PM

 :bandance; :bandance; :bandance;  Fantastic.  All the best to everyone involved.

Title: Re: Well, I WAS on the cadaver list for exactly 194 days
Post by: loopywinks on August 30, 2010, 06:17:13 PM

YAY YAY YAY!!! :clap; :clap; :yahoo; :yahoo; :flower;

CONGRATULATIONS!