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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Transplant Discussion => Topic started by: Jaybird on August 08, 2007, 08:26:56 AM

Title: Tomorrow... Tomorrow... New kidney tomorrow... only a day away...
Post by: Jaybird on August 08, 2007, 08:26:56 AM
I havnt posted in a while again... I'm a lazy bastard! BUT.... I wanted to post on my day prior to my transplant surgery. I have been kinda nervous since I found out I was getting a transplant, but today I'm kinda scared. I know I shouldn't be, but I just don't like going under.

Anyway, my mom got tested and she's a positive match and tomorrow we go in together. Its alot more comforting knowing that I'll be going in with someone I love. I really like this message board too, reading it helps me get ready for what I'm about to do.

I was told I will be out of the hospital in 5-7 days if everything goes right. I just got a new PSP (playstation portable) and 6 games to go with it, also my mom lent me the new harry potter book. I should have enough to keep me occupied while I'm recovering. I just hope I feel like doing those things.

Another thing, this transplant has come tooooo fast on me. I have so many BIG things I had to do before I become bedridden. I had to stain my deck, cut my grass, put together a baby bed, plant some plants I had sitting in my garage for months, that are getting too big now. These might not sound like big things, but I usually run out of energy doing smaller things, so each of these is like a day project  :-X. I got everything done on my list, except the baby bed, and I have to do that today.

I'll let you know how it goes in exquisite detail for future reference.

Good luck to everyone else in there en devours for a transplant
-Jaybird
 
Title: Re: Tomorrow... Tomorrow... New kidney tomorrow... only a day away...
Post by: okarol on August 08, 2007, 08:39:12 AM
Hey Jaybird!
That's exciting news! What a wonderful mom you've got!
I hope all goes well and we hear an update from you soon!
Best wishes for a speedy recovery for you and your mother!!
 :cuddle;
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Post by: skyedogrocks on August 08, 2007, 09:20:06 AM
Yeah!!!!!  Congrats and let us know how it went!  You will be in my thoughts and prayers!
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Post by: st789 on August 08, 2007, 09:24:58 AM
Great to see u completed so many tasks before going under. :bestwishes;
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Post by: MyssAnne on August 08, 2007, 09:25:59 AM
Oh man!!!! Please DO let us know how you and your mom are!!! We'll be thinking of you two! :grouphug;
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Post by: Sluff on August 08, 2007, 09:31:19 AM
Congratulations to you and your Mom jaybird. I can't wait to here the details.
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Post by: jbeany on August 08, 2007, 10:04:39 AM
 :bandance; :bandance; :bandance;

Hope it all goes wonderfully for you and your mom!
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Post by: KT0930 on August 08, 2007, 11:05:39 AM
Yay!!! Best of luck to you both! Let us know when you get home how it all went!
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Post by: rimbo74 on August 08, 2007, 11:08:36 AM
Best of luck Jaybird, it will be over before you know it and if you were like me, you will be amazed as to how its not so bad.  Good luck tomorrow!
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Post by: glitter on August 08, 2007, 12:15:18 PM
Goodluck tomorrow!!! :bandance;
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Post by: Joe Paul on August 08, 2007, 01:20:57 PM
Best of luck to the both of you  :thumbup;
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Post by: paris on August 08, 2007, 01:37:50 PM
Jaybird-thoughts and prayers will be with you and your Mom.  Ever since I got your name for the IHD secret santa, you have always been on my mind. I am sure your wife is excited and nervous. This will be a new start for you- and your little ones will have you for a long,long time now.  I will be anxiously waiting to see a post from you.
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Post by: Hawkeye on August 08, 2007, 01:38:17 PM
Great News.  :2thumbsup; Good luck tomorrow.
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Post by: Fox_nc on August 08, 2007, 01:54:46 PM
Congrats Jaybird!  My thoughts will be with you.  I understand the lists!  As David and I sit in this hospital and wait for our surgery tomorrow all I can think about is what I didn't get done.  But everyone tells me not to worry about it and just to rest, so I suggest you do the same.  Good luck!
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Post by: goofynina on August 08, 2007, 01:58:04 PM
Good Luck Jaybird,  :yahoo;  :wine;  :wine; here is to a successful surgery and a speeeeeedy recovery, cant wait to hear all the details ;)  :popcorn;
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Post by: angela515 on August 08, 2007, 02:24:31 PM
So happy for you!!!! Your mom is a hero even more so now... my mom donated to me first time... nothing like a mothers love.  Good luck, will be thinking of you.  :grouphug;
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Post by: charee on August 08, 2007, 03:44:55 PM
Wow Thats great news hope all goes well for you and your mum.
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Post by: Jaybird on August 08, 2007, 03:52:53 PM
I'm trying to rest today... but I have 2 kids! 2 year old and an infant! What the hell is rest? hahah

Thanks for all the support!

Jaybird
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Post by: Wattle on August 08, 2007, 04:11:40 PM


 :yahoo;  Woohoo Jaybird. Wishing you and your mum a speedy recovery. Think of the energy you will soon have!   :grouphug;
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Post by: Amanda From OZ on August 08, 2007, 04:22:53 PM
Thats great news!! Wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery. Mums really are they best!  :cuddle; xxooxx
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Post by: BigSky on August 08, 2007, 05:27:09 PM
Congratulations :thumbup;
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Post by: Jill D. on August 08, 2007, 05:55:38 PM
Sending positive thoughts your way...your mom is an angel and you are blessed! Hugs to you, your mom, and your family!!!! :grouphug;
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Post by: kelliOR on August 08, 2007, 08:00:09 PM
Jaybird!  I'll keep you in my thoughts.  All the best, 

Hugs, Kelli
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Post by: kitkatz on August 08, 2007, 08:48:41 PM
Good luck and get well enough to :bandance;  across the room again!