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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Transplant Discussion => Topic started by: Alison McNeilly on January 05, 2011, 04:55:00 AM

Title: 6 month anniversary
Post by: Alison McNeilly on January 05, 2011, 04:55:00 AM

 6 months ago today I gave my brother the gift of a kidney and my brother and I were both in Belfast City Hospital for his kidney transplant. At times it feels a lot longer than 6 months ago tho my body doesn't always agree with me on that. Yesterday was his 6 month anniversary of his last dialysis session.

It is amazing how his life has changed over the last year from starting dialysis and then getting kidney.

Title: Re: 6 month anniversary
Post by: carol1987 on January 05, 2011, 08:32:01 AM

That's wonderful!!!  You are fantastic Alison!!!
My DH and I go in tomorrow 1/6 for a transplant ..... he is donating on my behalf....  Glad to hear you are both doing well!!!
Just what I needed to see right now!!!!

Title: Re: 6 month anniversary
Post by: Chris on January 05, 2011, 11:42:50 AM

Congats to both of you.

Title: Re: 6 month anniversary
Post by: Sax-O-Trix on January 05, 2011, 02:15:49 PM

Bless you, Alison for being a donor for your brother.  I am glad you can see the difference you have made in his life.  I hope your recovery has gone well!

Title: Re: 6 month anniversary
Post by: AguynamedKim on January 10, 2011, 06:52:27 AM

What an incredible gift you gave.  I hope your recovery goes well.

Title: Re: 6 month anniversary
Post by: phyl1215 on January 10, 2011, 07:15:49 AM

Yes, a wonderful gift...glad your both doing well. 

Title: Re: 6 month anniversary
Post by: peleroja on January 10, 2011, 08:57:04 AM

I am so happy for your brother and so proud of you for giving your kidney.  That is a true gift of love.  Here's to many more anniversaries for you and your brother!   :beer1;

Title: Re: 6 month anniversary
Post by: Sunny on January 12, 2011, 11:16:46 PM

What a wonderful thing you did for your brother and I'm happy to hear you are both doing well.
My sister donated a kidney to me in October so I know what it means to have a sibling willing to donate a kidney.

Title: Re: 6 month anniversary
Post by: bountyhunter_ga on January 28, 2011, 08:31:43 AM

That's just great, most people outside of our world just don't understand why we do this, good going