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« on: May 25, 2011, 03:35:54 PM »
I saw my post transplant neph today.  Creatinine 1.1!!!   :2thumbsup;   He went over all other pertinent results and everything is all within normal range, including Prograf level.  He's just the sweetest doctor.  He gives me a hug and a kiss on he cheek saying "hello" and "good-bye".  I couldn't have gotten any luckier with my pre and post-op care.

I noticed in the lobby there was a flier for a "Pre-Dialysis" seminar with with Bobby Wager, RN.  It also said their will be "dialysis patients" speaking.  I think I'm going to attend and hopefully talk to Bobby (who've I've met briefly before) and see if we can't include Etta's Gift in the next seminar!!!  Super excited!
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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 #1 on: May 25, 2011, 04:31:04 PM »
Well if I had a female doctor like that, I'd be a happy camper too  :-[
Although I'd be red most of the time if she did that  :rofl;
 
Good Luck with meeting with Bobby Wagner. :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2011, 05:17:00 PM »
Kelly, all I can say is....

w00t!!
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« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2011, 06:02:04 PM »
Awesome news on your labs  :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
It means sooooo much to have a doctor you really like and trust, you are lucky!   :flower;
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« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2011, 08:27:23 PM »
Thanks everyone!  @Chris, funny thing is, is this doctor is crazy looking.  Kindof hippi-ish.  lol  Wasn't sure I would like him in the beginning, but he gives great patient care.
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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 #5 on: May 25, 2011, 09:00:38 PM »
Such great news and great experience!  Some are so blessed  :2thumbsup;   Glad everythings working out for you and makes me happy  ;D
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« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2011, 11:23:29 PM »
 :clap; Yay Kelly!!
I am so happy - makes me smile!
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« Reply #7 on: May 26, 2011, 03:31:44 AM »
Great to hear such good transplant news!  :bandance; :bandance; :bandance;
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« Reply #8 on: May 26, 2011, 04:06:09 PM »
He also said something that made me raise my eyebrowse.  He said that with such a great creatinine (consistently 1.1 to 1.2) this far along, this kidney should last me the rest of my life.  Obviously, not counting any unforseen illness, injury, infection, etc.    :2thumbsup;   That would make me very happy!   :)
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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 #9 on: May 26, 2011, 06:32:27 PM »
Wow!! those are some great levels to be at when you received your kidney in 2008.  It would seem that the meds don't even affect your kidney at all,  sort of like a teflon kidney.  Having the doc tell you it should last you the rest of your life has to be like winning the lotto.   
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« Reply #10 on: May 27, 2011, 08:29:38 AM »
kellyt,

that is great news indeed.
I truly envy you.
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