Donnab
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Donna & Frankie
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« on: July 26, 2007, 10:55:57 AM » |
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On May 17, 2007, My brother Frankie (40)and I (41) began the transplant evaluation process....Frankie's transplant of 16 years failed ....prior to that he was on dialysis for almost 9 years On May 22, 2007 we found out that I was a match and we both continued the medical evaluation On July 18, 2007 Frankie had to go on dialysis  ....we were hoping to get a transplant date before he needed dialysis but no such luck On July 23, 2007 I got the news that I was medically cleared and that Frankie was cleared as well......the transplant coordinator told me the date was set for August 14! Now we wait! Any suggestions on what to do while we wait? Thanks! Donna future kidney donor to my brother/friend/hero "Frankie" on August 14, 2007 |
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Donna DONOR to my brother/friend/hero Frankie on 9/25/07
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« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2007, 12:59:28 PM » |
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CONGRATULATIONS ! Donna and Frankie
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« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2007, 04:22:17 PM » |
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Stay healthy, count your blessings, make a list of all the food he will get to eat after that he can't have now, check out the living donors website for suggestions from other living donors who might have better tips!
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"Asbestos Gelos" (As-bes-tos yay-lohs) Greek. Literally, "fireproof laughter". A term used by Homer for invincible laughter in the face of death and mortality.  |
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« Reply #4 on: July 26, 2007, 04:29:36 PM » |
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great news hope it all goes well  |
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Home Hemo 18 months
Live donor transplant 28th October 2008
from my beautiful sister
Royal Prince Alfred Sydney Australia
Live donors rock
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tamara
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« Reply #5 on: July 26, 2007, 06:02:27 PM » |
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YEAH !  Congratulations !  Keep us up to date on your journey. Take Care Tamara xxx ooo   |
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ABO Incompatible Transplant from my loving Partner 23/10/07
after over four years on the D Machine
Dialysis Sucks and Transplants Don't.................So Far Anyway !!!!!
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Laurie
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« Reply #6 on: July 26, 2007, 06:29:02 PM » |
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Congratulations. It will be here before you know it |
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March 7, 2001 - Complications after C-section caused kidney failure
March 2001 - December 2001 - Hemo Dialysis
December 2001 - Kidney function improved dialysis no longer necessary
October 2006 - Kidney function started to decline
May 9, 2007 - Listed at Baylor Dallas and Fort Worth
October 12, 2007 - Started PD
May 13, 2008 - Kidney Transplant from a deceased donor
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thegrammalady
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« Reply #7 on: July 26, 2007, 06:36:38 PM » |
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If you can smile when things go wrong, you have someone in mind to blame.
Lead me not into temptation, I can find it myself.
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning how to dance in the rain.
Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once.
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For You Are Crunchy And Taste Good With Ketchup
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donnia
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« Reply #8 on: July 26, 2007, 07:10:57 PM » |
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WOOOOO HOOOO Congrats!
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Born with one kidney 1972
Ureter re-constructured 1975 (reflux had already damaged the kidney)
Diagnosed and treated for high blood pressure 2000
Diagnosed ESRF October 2006
Started dialysis September 2007
Last dialysis June 4, 2008
Transplant from my hero, Joyce, June 5, 2008
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tweetykiss
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« Reply #9 on: July 26, 2007, 07:16:21 PM » |
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WOW.....you are a wonderful sister......I know your family is very proud of you to cut your brother's time off dialysis...... Here is wishing you both the best of health and the transplant lasts his lifetime.... |
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Husband started hemo dialysis on July 30, 2007
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« Reply #10 on: July 26, 2007, 09:10:34 PM » |
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Stay healthy and eat right!
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lifenotonthelist.com Ivanova: "Old Egyptian blessing: May God stand between you and harm in all the empty places you must walk." Babylon 5 Remember your present situation is not your final destination. Take it one day, one hour, one minute, one second at a time. "If we don't find a way out of this soon, I'm gonna lose it. Lose it... It means go crazy, nuts, insane, bonzo, no longer in possession of ones faculties, three fries short of a Happy Meal, wacko!" Jack O'Neill - SG-1 |
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« Reply #11 on: July 26, 2007, 11:41:12 PM » |
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Congratulations. Wishing you both a speedy recovery.
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July 13th 2009 Cadaveric 5/6 Antigen Match Transplant from my Special Angel
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frankieb
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« Reply #12 on: July 27, 2007, 01:39:24 AM » |
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yes WE do!!  You were right-on about me being afraid for you, I'm praying like a crazy that everything will go smooth. Thanks Don for everything. LOVE YOU MORE! |
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FrankieB
ESRD DIAGNOSED 10/20/82
Dialysis- 12/20/83-5/18/91
Kidney transplant 5/18/91-7/18/07
Dialysis- 7/18/07- 9/24/07
Kidney transplant date 9/25/07 from my Hero, Donna
Thank You God for my SISTER, Love you Don
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Donnab
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Donna & Frankie
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« Reply #13 on: July 27, 2007, 09:58:32 AM » |
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Wow this is overwhelming!.....Thanks for all the support  Please dont worry about me bro......I will be just fine and before you know it I will be doing the banana dance .....WITH YOU! 18 days to go  |
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Donna DONOR to my brother/friend/hero Frankie on 9/25/07
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tamara
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« Reply #14 on: August 20, 2007, 08:53:40 PM » |
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 Just seeing how things went with the transplant Hope all is good and your feeling so good your dancin on the ceilin - Lionel Richie style ! Tamara xxx ooo
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ABO Incompatible Transplant from my loving Partner 23/10/07
after over four years on the D Machine
Dialysis Sucks and Transplants Don't.................So Far Anyway !!!!!
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« Reply #15 on: August 21, 2007, 04:10:11 AM » |
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Update please.. Hoping everything went well.  |
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Donnab
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« Reply #16 on: August 24, 2007, 11:46:26 AM » |
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Sorry I havent posted.....I have been insanely busy......the transplant was postponed because Frankie developed a really bad infection after the stupid doctor messed up putting in his cath for dialysis.....apparently they snipped an artery and it was oozing blood constantly and he developed an infection in his shoulder which later worked its way down to his hand......he was in horrible pain and was in the hospital for awhile......this happeded on our final cross match date Frankie is now feeling much better and will be on antibiotics until the transplant which is scheduled for September 25th......I CANT WAIT! I am keeping healthy and positive ......looking forward to giving my baby brother this kidney! Donna.......future donor to my brother/friend/hero FRANKIE |
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Donna DONOR to my brother/friend/hero Frankie on 9/25/07
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« Reply #18 on: August 24, 2007, 12:23:48 PM » |
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« Reply #20 on: August 26, 2007, 05:06:29 AM » |
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Wonderful news Donna. Keep us posted on the progress. |
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« Reply #21 on: August 26, 2007, 07:37:35 AM » |
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Donna I just read this post. Man you are why cool in my book. All the best to you Frankie.... Boxman
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"Be the change you wished to be" Started Hemodialysis 8/14/06 Lost lower right leg 5/16/08 due to Diabetes Sister was denied donation to me for medical reasons 1/2008 |
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okarol
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« Reply #22 on: August 28, 2007, 11:02:08 AM » |
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I hope Frankie improves and everything works out! Best wishes to you both! |
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