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« on: November 17, 2008, 04:18:29 PM »
Well today was Robert's last day at my dialysis unit.

I go to a new unit that opened a little over 2 years ago, there is 20 of us that go there....

Robert is one of us,  when I first started back in 2006 in May, I thought I would be the first person in our new unit to get a transplant, I was wrong...  today was Roberts last day, he is heading to Halifax Wednesday to get a transplant on Thursday.  Robert is in his early 50's I am thinking and a sweety, he is one of my favs ( I call him ma boyfriend) 

Today when he was saying his good-byes we were all crying, me , the nurses and even Robert.  He said to me... Kim I wish you were coming with me... even in HIS moment, Robert thinks of others...

If you think of it this Thursday, please say a prayer for my boyfriend... Robert.
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« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2008, 05:40:25 PM »
I'll have everything crossed on Thursday for Robert.   :flower;
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Pyelonephritis (began at 8 mos old)
Home haemo 1980-1985 (self-cannulated with 15 gauge sharps)
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New upper-arm fistula April 2008
Uldall-Cook catheter inserted May 2008
Haemo-dialysis, self care unit June 2008
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Living donor transplant (sister-in law Kathy) Feb. 2009
First failed kidney transplant removed Apr.  2009
Second trx doing great so far...all lab values in normal ranges
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« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2008, 06:16:37 PM »
What a lovely post, Kim.  Robert will be on the top of my list Thursday.  I pray everything goes smooth and he has a long lasting transplant.  :grouphug;
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« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2008, 06:18:11 PM »
 :waving; Best wishes to Boyfriend Robert - I hope he comes to IHD and shares his story with us!
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« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2008, 06:51:52 PM »
Good Luck Robert !  :)
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« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2008, 09:26:43 PM »
Cheers Robert..  :beer1; good for you!
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« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2008, 09:49:19 PM »
I'm so happy for everyone willing to take the chance, to get the second chance.  (does that make sense?)

                                           :thumbup;
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« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2008, 09:51:27 PM »
Good luck Robert, I will keep you in my prayers  :thumbup;
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« Reply #8 on: November 21, 2008, 04:20:54 PM »
I have gotten an update on my friend Robert, everytihng went well, the kidney went in and started working without a hitch!
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« Reply #9 on: November 21, 2008, 04:24:34 PM »
Fantastic news!     :yahoo;      I only just read this thread.  Another life on the mend...     :beer1;
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« Reply #10 on: November 21, 2008, 08:22:48 PM »
Great!  Detour ended.   :yahoo;
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Pyelonephritis (began at 8 mos old)
Home haemo 1980-1985 (self-cannulated with 15 gauge sharps)
Cadaveric transplant 1985
New upper-arm fistula April 2008
Uldall-Cook catheter inserted May 2008
Haemo-dialysis, self care unit June 2008
(2 1/2 hours X 5 weekly)
Self-cannulated, 15 gauge blunts, buttonholes.
Living donor transplant (sister-in law Kathy) Feb. 2009
First failed kidney transplant removed Apr.  2009
Second trx doing great so far...all lab values in normal ranges
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« Reply #11 on: November 21, 2008, 09:02:28 PM »
Good for Robert.
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« Reply #12 on: November 21, 2008, 09:55:19 PM »
Congrats to Robert
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« Reply #13 on: November 22, 2008, 02:36:13 AM »
Kimmie, I have never seen you look better
that yellow snow suit really brings out your eyes
I am glad for your friend and thinking you are next
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« Reply #14 on: November 22, 2008, 04:09:56 AM »
Such great news!  Please convey our best wishes to Robert and invite him to join us and share his story.
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« Reply #15 on: November 22, 2008, 04:29:11 AM »
:yahoo;  :bandance;  :2thumbsup; Tell Robert that we said congratulations. He should join our family and tell us about it himself.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #16 on: November 22, 2008, 08:45:46 AM »
 :bandance; :bandance; :bandance;
Wonderful news on Robert! I will be praying you get the CALL soon ;)

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« Reply #17 on: November 22, 2008, 08:58:59 AM »
 :clap; congratulations Robert.
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« Reply #18 on: November 22, 2008, 10:37:21 PM »
ROCK ON ROBERT!!!! :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo;

Good news on my part too, I just got my HLAs drawn again today, meaning I'm back on active status on the list!!!!!

I'm next in the IHD family who is getting a transplant, I can feel it in my access hehehe (Hey, a little positive thinking here guys). Wacken here I come!!!!!

Look for my story soon ladies n germs :rofl;
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