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« on: January 20, 2010, 03:02:28 AM »
Hi all,

Just to let you all know i had my live donor transplant from my mum on the 4th Jan. Thanks for the emails i had from some people i dont even know.

Mums fine and was out after 4 days.The Kidney started well but decided to go on overtime and i was on 3 separate drips at one point to get fluid in, on the first day after transplant i peed 12 litres!

But i calmed down and i was back at home after 6 days in hospital. My creat level fell from 900 to 500 to 200 and now sitting around 120.

Ive had my lines out yesterday which feels great and I'm back at work very part time and feel totally different as a person, also Ive lost 25kgs (55lbs) in 2 months so my clothes fit again.

All i hope is this gives others who may be lucky enough to have a live donor, confidence to go ahead.

Cheers and thanks to those on here for support. I will keep contributing and keep in touch after all its a long road still.

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PKD - diagnosed 1986
Fistula added July 2009
Bilateral Nephrectomy Oct 2009
Fistula Failed Oct 2009
HD started Oct 2009
Live donor from mum Jan 4th 2010
mum and me both great

Started a blog on my condition from stable now to Living Donor transplant (hopefully)

My Blog - http://pkddiary.blogspot.com/
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« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2010, 03:24:45 AM »
Wow how fantastic!  Keep  up informed about how you get on!
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« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2010, 03:47:39 AM »
That's brilliant news!  Well done to you and your mum.

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« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2010, 05:41:26 AM »
Fantastic news.   :2thumbsup; :clap; :2thumbsup;
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Pyelonephritis (began at 8 mos old)
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New upper-arm fistula April 2008
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Second trx doing great so far...all lab values in normal ranges
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« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2010, 06:40:46 AM »
Congratulations!    :2thumbsup; :yahoo;   What a great start to 2010!
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Nov 5, 2008 - Received living donor transplant from my sister-in-law, Etta.
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« Reply #5 on: January 20, 2010, 06:49:41 AM »
Nice to see such good news!   It gives us hope   :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #6 on: January 20, 2010, 10:15:02 AM »
Great News !!!!!!! :bandance;
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« Reply #7 on: January 20, 2010, 10:21:29 AM »
OH    How exciting.......  I am so glad everything went well..... and your mom is doing well too..... That is the best news today.....
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« Reply #8 on: January 20, 2010, 12:01:10 PM »
Jim and I are just beginning our journey.   Your's is a great story for those who are in the process.....
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« Reply #9 on: January 20, 2010, 02:42:42 PM »
Terrific news!!

I pray you and your kidney have a very long, healthy life together.

congrats!

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« Reply #10 on: January 20, 2010, 03:27:13 PM »
What wonderful news! Getting a transplant changes your whole life. I remember after my daughter's first transplant...she was a new person! I wish the best for you.
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« Reply #11 on: February 11, 2010, 10:28:04 AM »

Congrats to you and your mum!
You've been added to the list! http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=4927.0
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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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News video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-7KvgQDWpU
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« Reply #12 on: February 11, 2010, 05:30:15 PM »
This is wonderful news. I hope things continue to go well for you. Congratulations.
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« Reply #13 on: February 11, 2010, 05:34:32 PM »
Awesome! Hope that kidney keeps onna crankin' for years to come!
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august 24, 2009, was suppose to have access placement but instead was admited to hospital for low potassium
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