Checking in--and a thank you

tigtink

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Checking in--and a thank you

« on: December 29, 2014, 08:02:03 AM »

Hi Everyone,

I haven't posted in a while, so I just wanted to say hi and wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year. I want to thank all of you for sharing your stories here. It is because of those of you here who reached out to me in the last year or so that I was motivated to get listed at Madison even though I live in Michigan. My chances of receiving a kidney before I need dialysis are much greater now that I am listed at Madison. I am now on two transplant lists, my kidney function is holding steady at about 18%, and I've prepared for a transplant as best I can. I am more hopeful than I was a year ago, and facing a transplant has led to some very positive changes in my life. I do not know what the next year has in store for me, but I have learned to more fully appreciate each day I am healthy enough to enjoy life. Thank you again for sharing your stories. I wish all of you the best in the New Year.

Debbie


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Re: Checking in--and a thank you

« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2014, 08:17:32 AM »

Hello Debbie,

Thanks for checking in and letting us know your current situation. I think you will be very happy with your decision to list at UW-Madison. I am in Illinois and I still regret the fact that I didn't list at Madison immediately. I think I could have shaved a few months off my waiting time for sure. Oh well, water under the bridge now!

Good luck to you!


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« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2014, 09:39:52 AM »

I hope it works out for you and you can get a pre-emptive transplant. Good luck! Keep us updated.


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« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2014, 06:09:07 AM »

Well honey, lovely to hear from you!
Keep well, lots of luck, and love, and all the best for yet another NEW YEAR!!!


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I started out with nothing and I still have most of it left

1983 high proteinloss in urine, chemo, stroke,coma, dialysis
1984 double nephrectomy
1985 transplant from dad
1998 lost dads kidney, start PD
2003 peritineum burst, back to hemo
2012 start Nxstage home hemo
2020 start Gambro AK96

still on waitinglist, still ok I think

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« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2014, 06:30:58 AM »

Good to hear from you!


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« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2014, 07:49:00 AM »

Hello Debbie, it is good to hear from you
and I wish you the best of luck with your transplant-options!
Let us know how you are getting on
and I also send my good luck wishes for 2015,
Kristina


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