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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Transplant Discussion => Topic started by: kellyt on January 04, 2008, 01:56:02 PM

Title: Just off the phone with transplant coordinator...
Post by: kellyt on January 04, 2008, 01:56:02 PM
I called her just to keep her up-to-date with my appts in January, as I'm waiting to have my tooth pulled before completing my evaluation.  Once we got that out of the way she said I could have my brother call her ASAP to schedule his testing!  I was shocked!  I don't know why, I just thought it would be a long and drawn out obstacle.

She said that when he calls her she will conduct a phone interview.  After that she'll schedule him for blood draw/test.  If his blood is a match then she'll schedule him for an overnight hospital stay for the remainder of his testing.  The results should be in about a week later and then he'll know.  She said that if I'm cleared by the end of Jan or beginning of Feb, and my brother is a match, I could be transplanted as early as March!  My birthday!   However, she said they will schedule the transplant at the donor's convenience, being that I'm not in an emergency situation.  Sounds good to me!

My stomach hurts...
Title: Re: Just off the phone with transplant coordinator...
Post by: Joe Paul on January 04, 2008, 02:07:47 PM
Thats great news, good luck  :thumbup;
Title: Re: Just off the phone with transplant coordinator...
Post by: paris on January 04, 2008, 02:57:10 PM
Such good news to begin the new year with! :bandance;
Title: Re: Just off the phone with transplant coordinator...
Post by: Lori1851 on January 04, 2008, 03:02:30 PM
Kelly,
Sounds good!!!! What a wat to start 2008!!!!  :2thumbsup;

Lori/Indiana
Title: Re: Just off the phone with transplant coordinator...
Post by: goofynina on January 04, 2008, 03:09:38 PM
It's time to pray for the best and prepare for the worse  :bow;  Good luck to you and your brother,  :cuddle; remember we are just a keyboard away.  :waving;
Title: Re: Just off the phone with transplant coordinator...
Post by: angela515 on January 04, 2008, 03:32:22 PM
Great start. Hope it all pans out for the best,  :cuddle; :grouphug;