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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Transplant Discussion => Topic started by: Slywalker on September 10, 2007, 09:18:46 AM
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This is the moment - this is the day – When I send all my doubts and demons on their way!!!
Yes, “This is the Moment” is one of my favorite songs. It is from the Jeykll and Hyde play.
I am scheduled for a kidney transplant on Wednesday, Sept. 12. I am blessed to have a friend who was a match and she is graciously giving me a great gift. I’m so nervous about this. I’ve had operations before – so it really isn’t the operation making me nervous, it is the fact that another person is undergoing an operation on my behalf. My fears are centered around the acceptance of the kidney. My doctors have no doubt at all. Wish I could share their enthusiasm. I would be devastated if my body rejected this kidney. My friend has gone through endless testing and in some cases much hassle to get to the approval.
I've read with great interest the other stories here. I really do look forward to having a great success story to share.
So, everyone, "this is the moment, this is the time, when the momentum and the moment are in rhyme........ "this is the day - see it sparkle and shine"
Sandyb
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Sandy, Good Luck. Can't wait to hear your story! :clap;
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Slywalker, that's awesome!!!! :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo; I'm so excited for you and I will keep you and your friend in my prayers. I know what you mean about the nerves of knowing someone is going through an operation on your behalf, my mom was my donor. I still think about questions like , what if something happens to her later on and she would have been better with two kidneys? What if the kidney fails soon,then she'll be devastated...etc. But luckily, as long as the donor takes good care of their health, chances are slim of anything really happening to them. If you have any questions, feel free to ask! :cuddle; :2thumbsup;
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:bandance; A good moment... and many more to come!
Best wishes to you both!
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Congratulations and a brighter future it should be. :grouphug; :yahoo;
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Sandy...you'll remember this as one of the best days of your life. The changes you'll see in yourself will be amazing. You are getting your life back and it is good!
Best of luck to you and please update us on how things are going as soon as you can. Have a banana for me! :bandance;
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Slywalker, best wishes to you and to your donor! :thumbup;
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Wonderful news! Let us all about it when you are able to post Keeping you in my prayers.
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:yahoo; Awesome news SlyWalker, :yahoo; Here is to a successful transplant and a speeeedy recovery :beer1; Looking forward to hearing all about it :2thumbsup;
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The very best of luck to you! I can't wait to read your story! You have an amazing friend!!!
Beth
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Very good luck to you! :thumbup;
My first transplant was also a live donor... my mom. I wasn't worried once wether the kidney would not work... I guess because I just had so much hope and the match was so good, my doctors and my mom put my mind at ease.
I hope you come back with a great transplant story! :)
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Statistics show that there are no clinically significant negative health effects on kidney donors, nor is their lifespan reduced by the donation. The operation for a kidney transplant is one of the most routine and safest operations there is, with a 1 in 3000 death rate, which is very low. The odds of rejecting a new kidney in the short term are small if 1) it is from a live donor; 2) it is a good HLA match; 3) the creatine level of the patient is monitored carefully and the immunosuppressive drugs adjusted accordingly. The real problem today with kidney transplants is not rejection but chronic allograft nephropathy, which is the gradual decline in function of the transplanted kidney over time. Both the cause and the cure for this condition are unknown, so the lifespan of the kidney is a matter of luck.
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Slywalker, I wish you only the best for you and your donor. Bless her for giving you such a precious gift. I say a prayer for both of you. Can't wait to read your story!
Kathy
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That's great news. Best of luck to you and your donor. :grouphug;
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:cuddle; Congratulations. Wishing you a speedy recovery. :bandance;
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Wishing a speedy recovery to both of you.
What a wonderful friend.
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:bandance; sandy thats great news wish you both all the best ..
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Congratulations ! :yahoo;
Thinkin of ya
Tamara xxx ooo :clap; :grouphug;
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Best of luck Sandy and thanks to your friend for the most personal and special gift.. your bond will be so much more now after this! :)
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Today is the big day, hoping and praying all goes well for everyone invloved :thumbup;
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This is the big day Slywalker. Wishing you a speedy recovery. :bestwishes; Lulu
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Dear Slywalker,
Thinking about you and wishing you all the best! Hope your day is a good one! :cuddle;
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They canceled me today! I received a call in the middle of the night that an emergency kidney/pancreas operation needed to be done and I was bumped. I am staying tuned. The transplant coordinator is suppose to call back with another time/date. What a mix of emotions.
Thanks for all the support. I'll let you know when my story can continue.
Sandyb
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OH NO! That must be so hard to take - I hope you get rescheduled soon!
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Awww, hopefully they won't make ya wait a long time for the next date :) :grouphug;