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« Reply #25 on: December 01, 2008, 11:43:52 PM »
That's terrific news Traci.  I hope the next couple of months flies by for you.  With all the festive season inbetween, I am sure it will.  All the very best. x
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« Reply #26 on: January 01, 2009, 06:22:49 PM »
That is so exciting!  It might be too late to post on this particular topic, or maybe the wrong place in general, but since you said you live in the Houston area, I was wondering where you're having your transplant?  I'm starting my PD training next week, and I've just started the ball rolling to get on the transplant list, and am going through Methodist Hospital in Houston.  It sounds like there are lots of evaluation tests.  It's feeling very overwhelming.  Again, I'm so excited for you!
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« Reply #27 on: January 01, 2009, 06:40:31 PM »
I too am working with Methodist. The team there has been great so far. I have worked with them since 2005. Good luck with the PD. I do home hemo. Who's your neph?  Do you do training at a davita center?  If so, which one?
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2/3/09 - Transplant from an angel of a friend!!!
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« Reply #28 on: January 01, 2009, 08:39:14 PM »
Traci I'm so excited for you!! Only about a month to go - 2009 will be a great year for you!
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« Reply #29 on: January 01, 2009, 09:53:05 PM »
Yes, I'm going to be doing my PD training at the Davita Center in Conroe.  I live up here in Willis, but I just found out that with my insurance, I have to use Hermann or Methodist.  We had some bad experiences with Herman, so I've chosen Methodist;  I'm so glad that you've liked them - that helps!  My neph is Dr. Neeland, also in Conroe.  I guess I'll have to have a different one during the transplant proceedings, and then back to Neeland up here when I come home.  Obviously this is all in the future (I hope!), but I'm just finding things out now.  I'm still not sure of ANYTHING.  lol 
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« Reply #30 on: January 02, 2009, 06:59:54 AM »
Y'all should start a local IHD chapter!
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« Reply #31 on: January 02, 2009, 08:36:31 AM »
Traci and I are planning a get together hopefully in January!  Although, we may have to wait for post surgery! 

Please tell me where the Methodist Hospital is (address) you'll be at for transplant.
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Oct 41, 2007 - Got fistula placed.
Feb 13, 2008 - Activated on "the list".
Nov 5, 2008 - Received living donor transplant from my sister-in-law, Etta.
Nov 5, 2011 - THREE YEARS POST TRANSPLANT!  :D
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« Reply #32 on: January 02, 2009, 07:03:17 PM »
I know I am late... sorry.... 

 :cheer: This is fantastic news!   :cheer:
 :flower;  I am so excited for you!  :flower;

As for meds, I take Myfortic - so far it isnt toooo bad.... Rapamune - really slows down healing, but it is supposed to be alot easier on the kidney than Prograf...... Prednisone which  has given me the most side effects (  :stressed; ).  Are you going to have to take Prednisone very long?

Humm... what to take... books, games, laptop if you have one, your favorite shampoo and conditioner, lotion, hand sanitizer, a nice big comfy robe preferrably with pockets, cell phone.... hummm I hope thats it :)




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« Reply #33 on: January 02, 2009, 10:01:49 PM »
Wonderful news! :yahoo; :yahoo;  Please know that your IHD family is with you all the way  :grouphug;  You are in my caring thoughts and prayers. :cuddle;
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« Reply #34 on: January 02, 2009, 10:34:23 PM »
:thumbup;  Congratulations
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« Reply #35 on: January 03, 2009, 09:28:01 AM »
I also took a pretty lime green fleece blanket and my hot pink robe.  I had a green neck pillow that matched the blanket and my own pillow.  The colors alone made my room so cheery!  Every commented on it when they walked in or by my room.  Color helps when you're in the hospital!
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1993 diagnosed with glomerulonephritis.
Oct 41, 2007 - Got fistula placed.
Feb 13, 2008 - Activated on "the list".
Nov 5, 2008 - Received living donor transplant from my sister-in-law, Etta.
Nov 5, 2011 - THREE YEARS POST TRANSPLANT!  :D
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« Reply #36 on: January 03, 2009, 11:39:33 AM »
 :yahoo; only 1 month lefy  :yahoo; i'm so excited for you
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« Reply #37 on: January 05, 2009, 04:41:20 PM »
I am so excited it is getting closer!!!!! I go in for my infusion this Wednesday!  :clap; :clap;
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2/3/09 - Transplant from an angel of a friend!!!
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« Reply #38 on: January 05, 2009, 04:50:52 PM »
 :clap; I m so excited for you.
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« Reply #39 on: January 05, 2009, 04:54:00 PM »
I am so excited for you. This is wonderful news and the time is just around the corner so good luck and keep yourself healthy.
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« Reply #40 on: January 05, 2009, 04:59:57 PM »
CONGRATS Traci, you sure have done your time on dialysis, I know you will be awesome at post dialysis  :flower;
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« Reply #41 on: January 05, 2009, 06:11:37 PM »
 :bandance; :bandance; :bandance;  Congrats (a little late)! This is awesome news!!!
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« Reply #42 on: January 05, 2009, 11:22:19 PM »


Oh man, it's so exciting - time will fly by - my advice would be to take lots of pictures, even if they seem unimportant now. I wish I had taken more - I was just so distracted by emotions - I am so happy I have a few pictures. Each one I look at reminds me of the challenges and the triumphs - lots of feeling going on - and what a wonderful experience it all has been.
Best of luck!  :cuddle;
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
Was on in-center hemodialysis 2003-2007.
7 yr transplant lost due to rejection.
She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
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« Reply #43 on: January 12, 2009, 02:38:16 AM »
 :cheer: :cheer:  Woohooo Traci

It's getting closer and closer. I hope everything went well with the infusion.

What a great way to start the new year.   :clap;   :cuddle;
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« Reply #44 on: January 12, 2009, 05:50:43 AM »
Thanks Wattle - the infusion was fine, a bit long of a day but no reactions.  I started the cellcept too, 4 in the morning and four more at night.  No reactions there either.  However we did a family workout yesterday and I think I did too much!  I stayed in bed all afternoon with an upset stomache and really tired.  Cellcept?  Anyway, 15 more dialysis treatments left!!! :bandance;
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2/3/09 - Transplant from an angel of a friend!!!
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« Reply #45 on: January 12, 2009, 07:30:16 AM »
 :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo;
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« Reply #46 on: January 12, 2009, 07:56:43 AM »
*smile* Good Luck!
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« Reply #47 on: February 01, 2009, 01:31:18 PM »
Tomorrows the day and I hope it all goes well, whiphee :2thumbsup; I can't wait for the updates..

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« Reply #48 on: February 01, 2009, 05:55:30 PM »
 :2thumbsup; Best wishes Traci! And to Ryan too!  :grouphug;
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
Was on in-center hemodialysis 2003-2007.
7 yr transplant lost due to rejection.
She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
Living Donors Rock! http://www.livingdonorsonline.org -
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« Reply #49 on: February 01, 2009, 08:02:04 PM »
 :bandance; :bandance; :bandance; :bandance; :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug;
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I HAVE DESIGNED CKD RELATED PRODUCTS FOR SALE TO BENEFIT THE NKF'S 2009 DAYTON KIDNEY WALK (I'M A TEAM CAPTAIN)! CHECK IT OUT @ www.cafepress.com/RetroDogDesigns!!

...or sponsor me at http://walk.kidney.org/goto/janetschnittger
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www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1659267443&ref=nf 
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Diagnosed type 1 diabetic at age 6, CKD (stage 3) diagnosed at 28 after hospital error a year before, started dialysis February '09. Listed for kidney/pancreas transplant at Ohio State & Univ. of Cincinnati.
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