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« on: May 25, 2009, 10:47:34 AM »
Hello everyone,

It's been a while since I've posted on here and thought I give a little update since my transplant.  It's been a satisfying 8 months full of ups and downs; but mostly full of positives.  I've done some travelling visiting family member throughout the U.S. only.  I've attended college during the spring semester w/o any problems.  Now, as each day passes by, my health is getting better and better each time.  I've been cleared by my doctors to start working again.   :2thumbsup;  I have been exercising regularly to get my strength and stamina back up.  In fact, I am going back to my old career as a police officer and actually started my training for it 3 weeks ago and actually have passed my requalification course to be recertified as a police officer here in the state of California.  It's been a great 8 months so far, but not taking anything for granted. 
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« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2009, 11:10:38 AM »
Congratulations on all these positives. It's always good to see someone doing well post transplant and able to get back to living their life.

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Here's hoping the successes keep coming.
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« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2009, 11:12:05 AM »
wow! thats awesome, I must have missed the post saying you were getting a transplant!

Good for you to be getting you old job back  :thumbup; :thumbup; :thumbup; :thumbup;
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« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2009, 11:19:01 AM »
What a great post!  It really reminds us that a transplant is worth going for.  You must be so thrilled to get back to police work again.  From one who questions from time to time if the process is worth it, thank you for making me see how good it can be.  I needed to read your words right now   :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2009, 11:32:40 AM »
ndl0520 it's great to hear from you. I hope that kidney lasts you a lifetime.
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« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2009, 11:43:15 AM »
Thanks for passing along the great news.  It's wonderful that you are going back to your job.  Enjoy life!
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« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2009, 12:01:36 PM »
 :bandance; It's always great to hear about successful transplants. Best of luck to you!!
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« Reply #7 on: May 25, 2009, 12:33:06 PM »
That's the kind of news we all love to hear.  Keep it up Ndl and enjoy the feeling of good health.
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Pyelonephritis (began at 8 mos old)
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« Reply #8 on: May 25, 2009, 01:01:18 PM »
I love to hear these positive transplant stories.  :2thumbsup;

Thanks for posting and congratulations on regaining your life.

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« Reply #9 on: May 25, 2009, 01:38:50 PM »
Great news!  Congratulations!  Police Officer is a tough job!  Best of luck to you.    :clap;
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« Reply #10 on: May 25, 2009, 02:56:18 PM »
 :clap; I'm glad you are dong so well!
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« Reply #11 on: May 25, 2009, 06:42:01 PM »
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« Reply #12 on: May 25, 2009, 09:05:55 PM »
 :yahoo;   Fantastic news!!!!    :yahoo;

Congrats on passing your recertification course!  Good luck and keep us posted!
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