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Title: Transplant on Wednesday Jan. 19th @ Mayo Arizona
Post by: hotnspicyazgirl on January 17, 2011, 06:56:10 AM
Hi Everybody!

I wanted to let you all know you were right when you said that after the last time I ALMOST got a kidney, it wouldn't be much longer!!! I am scheduled for a four way paired exchange this coming Wednesday on Jan 19th! It will be at Mayo Arizona. I am so excited, and very nervous. This will be my 3rd transplant! My first two last 9 years, and 12 years respectively.
I am eternally thankful to all of the donors involved in this surgery, and pray for the guidance of the surgeons hands by God. I pray for the families who are concerned if their loved one is doing the right thing by donating, and for all of the people involved in making this happen.
This is not about me, it is about the kindness, love, compassion, and of other people who appreciate life. Thank you to all of you for being here, and for sharing your stories. Although I don't post much, I do read, a lot!
Please keep my donor, my mom, and all in your thoughts and prayers on Wednesday.

Many Blessings to you! Thank you!
Deanna

P.S. Sorry I dont sound excited, it's early, and my brain hasn't woken up yet! lol I AM RIDICULOUSLY EXCITED!
Title: Re: Transplant on Wednesday Jan. 19th @ Mayo Arizona
Post by: paul.karen on January 17, 2011, 07:20:00 AM
These paired exchanges are a Great thing.

I wish you and your mother all the best.  This is good news and right around the corner.
Title: Re: Transplant on Wednesday Jan. 19th @ Mayo Arizona
Post by: edersham on January 17, 2011, 07:57:14 AM
 :clap;  That's fantastic. I had my transplant at Mayo Phoenix 10 months ago. What a wonderful place and committed, caring staff.  You are in good hands. I'm actually looking forward to going back in a couple of months just to see the great people there.  Keep us posted.

Ed
Title: Re: Transplant on Wednesday Jan. 19th @ Mayo Arizona
Post by: Bajanne on January 17, 2011, 08:32:15 AM
 :yahoo; :yahoo; Great news!  Please be assured that your IHD family will be with you all the way.   :grouphug; Just keep us posted.  Get someone to let us know how you are doing.  My caring thoughts and prayers are with you.
Title: Re: Transplant on Wednesday Jan. 19th @ Mayo Arizona
Post by: jbeany on January 17, 2011, 08:56:00 AM
 :bandance; :bandance; :bandance;
Title: Re: Transplant on Wednesday Jan. 19th @ Mayo Arizona
Post by: okarol on January 17, 2011, 10:33:15 AM
 :cheer: That's wonderful! Please take care and let us know how it goes!
Title: Re: Transplant on Wednesday Jan. 19th @ Mayo Arizona
Post by: RichardMEL on January 17, 2011, 03:57:30 PM
WOOHOO!! Another IHD transplant. Sensational news!! Hoping it all goes well.
Title: Re: Transplant on Wednesday Jan. 19th @ Mayo Arizona
Post by: tyefly on January 17, 2011, 04:00:14 PM
Good For you .....   I love transplants and everyone who receives them....LOL....

   the paired donation is really working.....  its a thing of the future......  I am just now signing up at the hospital who is a part of that program....  seems like with the right donor    it doesn take very long to get one.....

 let us know how you are doing........
Title: Re: Transplant on Wednesday Jan. 19th @ Mayo Arizona
Post by: galvo on January 17, 2011, 04:58:15 PM
Wonderful news, Deanna! Keep in touch.
Title: Re: Transplant on Wednesday Jan. 19th @ Mayo Arizona
Post by: natnnnat on January 17, 2011, 06:07:45 PM
This is excellent news.  Let us know how you go!   :cuddle;
Title: Re: Transplant on Wednesday Jan. 19th @ Mayo Arizona
Post by: Jean on January 18, 2011, 12:32:24 AM
Such great news!!!! Best of luck to you, I hope all goes well for you, and please, keep us posted.
Title: Re: Transplant on Wednesday Jan. 19th @ Mayo Arizona
Post by: okarol on January 19, 2011, 08:19:30 PM
 :waving; Thinking of you! I hope all went well!  :cuddle;
Title: Re: Transplant on Wednesday Jan. 19th @ Mayo Arizona
Post by: hotnspicyazgirl on January 22, 2011, 06:59:16 PM
Hi Everyone!

I had my transplant in a 4 way paired exchange on Jan. 19th. I am home as of today, Jan. 22. All of us are doing VERY well. I left the hospital with a 0.9 creatnine, and all normal lab values.

I will update the whole experience when I wake up tomorrow. Thank you for all of the great thoughts, and prayers.

Deanna :yahoo; :2thumbsup; :clap; :grouphug; :thx;
Title: Re: Transplant on Wednesday Jan. 19th @ Mayo Arizona
Post by: okarol on January 22, 2011, 08:00:26 PM
 :clap; Great!!
I have added you to the list!
Members who've received Transplants... http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=4927.0
Title: Re: Transplant on Wednesday Jan. 19th @ Mayo Arizona
Post by: Cordelia on January 22, 2011, 08:21:49 PM
That is awesome news!  :2thumbsup; :yahoo;Thanks for sharing your story with us!  :clap; :yahoo;Take care! :clap;
Title: Re: Transplant on Wednesday Jan. 19th @ Mayo Arizona
Post by: RichardMEL on January 22, 2011, 09:35:02 PM
Home after just THREE days?!?! That's incredible!!!!!

 :yahoo; :2thumbsup; :yahoo; :2thumbsup; :clap; :clap; :2thumbsup; :yahoo; :yahoo; :bow; :bow; :bow; :bow;
Title: Re: Transplant on Wednesday Jan. 19th @ Mayo Arizona
Post by: natnnnat on January 23, 2011, 12:52:40 AM
 :thumbup; :thumbup; :thumbup; :thumbup; :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
Title: Re: Transplant on Wednesday Jan. 19th @ Mayo Arizona
Post by: galvo on January 23, 2011, 05:48:07 AM
so pleased!
Title: Re: Transplant on Wednesday Jan. 19th @ Mayo Arizona
Post by: Bajanne on January 23, 2011, 07:21:39 AM
 :yahoo; :yahoo; :2thumbsup; :2thumbsup; :clap;  Excellent news!!!  We are listening out for your updates!
Title: Re: Transplant on Wednesday Jan. 19th @ Mayo Arizona
Post by: carol1987 on January 23, 2011, 12:29:47 PM
 :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:  Fantastic Deanna!!!!! :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
Title: Re: Transplant on Wednesday Jan. 19th @ Mayo Arizona
Post by: kellyt on January 23, 2011, 02:59:14 PM
 :beer1; :yahoo;
Title: Re: Transplant on Wednesday Jan. 19th @ Mayo Arizona
Post by: MakeMyDay on January 24, 2011, 10:31:33 AM
Wow that's terrific news. 0.9 sounds excellent. Please share about your experience @ Mayo Arizona. Tell us about the surgeons and nephrologists. I just completed my transpant eval at Mayo.

I hope you get well soon.
Title: Re: Transplant on Wednesday Jan. 19th @ Mayo Arizona
Post by: Jean on January 25, 2011, 11:32:34 PM
So happy for you. Wow, 3 days in the hospital, that is outstanding!!!
Title: Re: Transplant on Wednesday Jan. 19th @ Mayo Arizona
Post by: rsudock on January 26, 2011, 03:58:53 AM
so happy you are doing well!!!!

xo,
R
Title: Re: Transplant on Wednesday Jan. 19th @ Mayo Arizona
Post by: edersham on January 26, 2011, 07:47:30 AM
Hotnsoicyazgirl,

Sounds like everything is going awesome for you. Are you on prograf and cellcept  they have worked well for me the last 11 months.  My bumps in the road have come from some of the other medications. I hope your recovery continues flawlessly.

MakeMyDay,

Regarding your question about Mayo Phoenix staff, in my opinion they are awesome. The head nephrologist manages all the tx patients and you see him frequently, both surgeons that I and my donor had were great and the tx coordinators are efficient and actually easier to reach during the off hours than during business hours. After about 6 wks they hand off your primary care to your local neph but keep consulting whenever necessary and you return to Mayo for a 4 mo and annual evaluation. If you have a problem and your local neph is on vacation you can always call the tx coordinator and mayo will deal with your issue until your neph is available again. the statistics show the average wait time at Mayo is short(19 mo) but I think that is partially influenced by the fact that they do more live donor transplants than those from deceased donors.

Best wishes
Ed