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Introduction => The IHD Family - Our Members => Topic started by: xtrememoosetrax on August 20, 2008, 03:11:54 PM

Title: hi, still here
Post by: xtrememoosetrax on August 20, 2008, 03:11:54 PM

Just wanted to say hi to all and let you know that I'm still here -- haven't fallen off the face of the earth or anything like that. :rofl;  I haven't been posting much because I've been feeling the need for some "quiet time," but have been reading posts and trying to keep track of how everyone is doing. Today marks 3 weeks since my donation surgery, and I am happy to report that I am doing well and feeling great! The rest of the folks involved in the exchange are also doing well, thank goodness.  Thanks again for all your support throughout the process -- it meant A LOT to me. I'm not sure I could have done it without IHD. :thx;  :grouphug;

Title: Re: hi, still here
Post by: Romona on August 20, 2008, 03:15:27 PM

I'm gladyou are doing well. You are a hero! :cheer:

Title: Re: hi, still here
Post by: flip on August 20, 2008, 03:55:36 PM

Great that everyone is still doing well. We need more stories like yours.  :2thumbsup; :cheer:

Title: Re: hi, still here
Post by: pelagia on August 20, 2008, 04:01:49 PM

Both Stephen and I are happy to hear that you and your transplant "circle of life" are all doing well.  :grouphug;

Title: Re: hi, still here
Post by: monrein on August 20, 2008, 05:08:02 PM

Glad you posted to let us know you're still on the face of the earth.  So happy you're ALL doing well and you are so inspirational to us at my house just as you are to us at IHD. :grouphug;

Title: Re: hi, still here
Post by: thegrammalady on August 20, 2008, 05:52:33 PM

good to hear that all is going well. i miss your posts but fully understand why you might not be so active. glad you're still around though.

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Post by: okarol on August 20, 2008, 07:21:22 PM

 :flower; Thanks for checking in X - so glad you're all well!

Title: Re: hi, still here
Post by: rose1999 on August 20, 2008, 10:47:51 PM

Pleased to hear that all are well. You are an inspiration  :bunny:

Title: Re: hi, still here
Post by: Ang on August 21, 2008, 12:15:15 AM

a  healty  happy  moose :thumbup; :yahoo;

Title: Re: hi, still here
Post by: Sluff on August 21, 2008, 05:12:02 AM

About time..sheesh!   :rofl; Just kidding, everyone needs a rest now and again. Glad you both are doing well.

Title: Re: hi, still here
Post by: paris on August 28, 2008, 03:48:30 PM

Dear friend, so glad you posted.  Someone once told me that the donor feels a little like a new mother.  For months everyone is worried about the mom (donor) until the baby comes. Then the whole focus is on the baby (recepient) and the mom (donor) is kind of left behind.    So, how are your emotions?  You have been so honest during this whole process and it is so very helpful to anyone thinking of donation.  You could write a book!   Thank you for joining IHD in the beginning to try to understand this disease.  And thank you for letting us go through all of the donation process with you.  We hold donors is high esteem.  You all are heros.   Now, when someone comes here with questions concerning the health of donors or the effect on donors, you will beable to give real advice, from first hand experience.    You have lots of reading to catch up on! 

Title: Re: hi, still here
Post by: monrein on August 28, 2008, 06:05:46 PM

I'd read the book.

Title: Re: hi, still here
Post by: circleNthedrain on August 29, 2008, 12:07:56 AM

X...I stand in awe, you are truly a hero.  Glad you're back!

Title: Re: hi, still here
Post by: kidney4traci on September 21, 2008, 02:29:34 PM

Understand the need for separation sometimes.  Glad you are well...

Title: Re: hi, still here
Post by: purple on September 21, 2008, 05:28:45 PM

 :yahoo;

 That is a great thing that you are still on the planet... i would be scared if you were talking to us and you were not here... sorry .. On a serious note i am so happy for you all, May you all continue to flourish and grow... Keep smiling Purple :rofl;

Title: Re: hi, still here
Post by: pelagia on October 07, 2008, 05:22:54 AM

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Quote from: xtrememoosetrax on August 20, 2008, 03:11:54 PM

Just wanted to say hi to all and let you know that I'm still here -- haven't fallen off the face of the earth or anything like that. :rofl;  I haven't been posting much because I've been feeling the need for some "quiet time," but have been reading posts and trying to keep track of how everyone is doing. Today marks 3 weeks since my donation surgery, and I am happy to report that I am doing well and feeling great! The rest of the folks involved in the exchange are also doing well, thank goodness.  Thanks again for all your support throughout the process -- it meant A LOT to me. I'm not sure I could have done it without IHD. :thx;  :grouphug;

Hope all is well and that you are still feeling great.  :cuddle;

Title: Re: hi, still here
Post by: paris on October 07, 2008, 08:55:36 PM

Feeling good enough to be in Vegas for the IHD meeting----yeah xtrememoosetrax, I get to see you in Vegas!!!    :cuddle;

Title: Re: hi, still here
Post by: xtrememoosetrax on October 08, 2008, 06:30:23 AM

Hi and thanks for asking. I'm doing great!! Today is 10 weeks since surgery, and I feel like nothing ever happened!  My recipient is doing very well also; her creatinine is consistently running between 0.6 and 0.8 !!  Here's a picture of us doing the Rocky Mountain PKD walk a few weeks ago in Denver. 

And tomorrow I'm headed to Vegas!!  Life is good!

Title: Re: hi, still here
Post by: Bajanne on October 17, 2008, 12:12:43 PM

And I got to meet you in Vegas!!!! :yahoo; :yahoo; :bandance; :bandance;
Awesome!!!!

Title: Re: hi, still here
Post by: pelagia on October 17, 2008, 12:35:47 PM

that's a great pic.  hope the walk went well.  :flower;

Title: Re: hi, still here
Post by: monrein on October 17, 2008, 03:04:47 PM

So very very cool EMT.

Title: Re: hi, still here
Post by: twirl on October 17, 2008, 03:37:53 PM

you are my hero

Title: Re: hi, still here
Post by: kellyt on October 19, 2008, 06:14:57 PM

XMT, awesome photo!   Sorry I missed it before meeting you in Vegas.

I hope you and Lina are doing great!  I can't wait to hang out again soon!  You two absolutely MUST come to S.A. for vacation!!