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Just got the call. my transplant is scheduled for the 5th of November!!!! Now if only people would stop with the Guy Fawkes references (going out with a bang.)  1 more month of dialysis.  |
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Sluff
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« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2008, 06:14:38 AM » |
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Thats great news Draven!  |
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« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2008, 07:09:40 AM » |
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"I know there's nothing to it, but I want to know what it is there's nothing to"
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« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2008, 07:38:49 AM » |
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As for me, I'll borrow this thought: "Having never experienced kidney disease, I had no idea how crucial kidney function is to the rest of the body." - KD
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« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2008, 08:14:53 AM » |
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Yay! Great news!!
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« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2008, 08:31:55 AM » |
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Draven, I'm psyched for you. I just got home from D and this was the second post I read. Made my day. Keep us posted.
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Pyelonephritis (began at 8 mos old)
Home haemo 1980-1985 (self-cannulated with 15 gauge sharps)
Cadaveric transplant 1985
New upper-arm fistula April 2008
Uldall-Cook catheter inserted May 2008
Haemo-dialysis, self care unit June 2008
(2 1/2 hours X 5 weekly)
Self-cannulated, 15 gauge blunts, buttonholes.
Living donor transplant (sister-in law Kathy) Feb. 2009
First failed kidney transplant removed Apr. 2009
Second trx doing great so far...all lab values in normal ranges
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« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2008, 09:20:08 AM » |
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What exciting news! I am so happy for you. It gives us all hope each time someone gets a transplant. Keep us updated.  |
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« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2008, 10:39:51 AM » |
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Diagnosed with ESRD-November 2006
I have had 2 fistuals-neither one worked
I have had 2 grafts the last one finally "took"
I had 3 different catheters from Nov. 06 - Dec. 08
Got on the transplant list - Halloween Day 2008
You can easily judge the character of others by how they treat those who they think can do nothing for them. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE SOOOOO TRUE!
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« Reply #8 on: November 01, 2008, 05:07:34 AM » |
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Congratulations, Draven! Good for you! |
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“The first human being who hurled an insult instead of a stone was the founder of civilization” - Sigmund Freud
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« Reply #9 on: November 01, 2008, 05:08:46 AM » |
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"The history of discovery is completed by those who don't follow rules"
Angels are with us, but don't take GOD for granted
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« Reply #10 on: November 01, 2008, 05:10:03 AM » |
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went to the unit with my sister on Wednesday (1 week before transplant). everything went well. but when i got home got a call from the surgeon saying that we need to delay the transplant for the 26th November!!!!!  Apparently she would like to have a specific urologist present in case of complications. and he on leave at the moment. |
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« Reply #11 on: November 01, 2008, 05:12:06 AM » |
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What a disappointment! Well, at least you know they have your best interests in mind.
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“The first human being who hurled an insult instead of a stone was the founder of civilization” - Sigmund Freud
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« Reply #12 on: November 01, 2008, 05:58:42 AM » |
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Best Wishes!  |
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« Reply #13 on: November 01, 2008, 11:14:26 PM » |
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congrats draven only about 4 weeks to go. good thoughts heading your way for the big day.  |
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live life to the full and you won't die wondering
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« Reply #14 on: November 02, 2008, 03:19:10 AM » |
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What a disappointment! Well, at least you know they have your best interests in mind.
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"The history of discovery is completed by those who don't follow rules"
Angels are with us, but don't take GOD for granted
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« Reply #15 on: November 02, 2008, 04:42:35 AM » |
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The waiting might be hard but at least you know it will happen, hang in there Draven.
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« Reply #16 on: November 02, 2008, 05:08:12 AM » |
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Whoop Whoop!!! I am so excited for you Sluff!!!!! I will be thinking about you! Lori/Indiana
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« Reply #17 on: November 02, 2008, 05:12:12 AM » |
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It might be hard to wait, but sounds like a good reason. You are going to love that new kidney.  |
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As for me, I'll borrow this thought: "Having never experienced kidney disease, I had no idea how crucial kidney function is to the rest of the body." - KD
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okarol
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« Reply #18 on: November 04, 2008, 08:40:32 PM » |
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You want the best possible outcome for the donor and the recipient. The postponement is a drag but hopefully is worth the wait.
Hang in there - best wishes to you both!
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« Reply #19 on: November 05, 2008, 10:36:38 AM » |
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Draven, I am sorry for the delay, but we want everything perfect for your transplant. I'm keeping you in my prayers and looking forward to the 26th!! |
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« Reply #20 on: November 05, 2008, 10:46:59 AM » |
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Draven, I am so sorry for the delay  Like everyone else said... they are thinking about what is best for you and your donor. Best wishes and I will be praying for you!  |
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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
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Last dialysis June 4, 2008
Transplant from my hero, Joyce, June 5, 2008
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« Reply #21 on: November 05, 2008, 11:06:42 AM » |
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Hi Draven. I am really excited for you and the 26th will come around really quickly. As others have said they are doing the best for you and your donor by delaying. Still a great early Christmas present. All the best. Love Cindy. xx
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« Reply #22 on: November 05, 2008, 08:26:45 PM » |
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 Good luck Draven!!!!!!!!!!! They say everything happens for a reason and this could be one of those times....Hope to hear your feeling better soon Roxanne
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My DAD: Cirrohsis at 32 from Hepatitis C,,,,50 Liver Failure from Hep C, 52 Liver Transplant, 2000 Lymphoma from Anti Rejection Meds treated and has been fine. Present: Kidney failure from Meds for the liver transplant Hepatitis C is very very active which is damaging the liver they are worried that he may need a liver transplant to, but until he is strong enough to get the liver biopsy. And now he is hit with blood infection that he caught in the hospital ( i feel from nurses being not gentle enough with him).... Started Dialysis Nov 08...Just waiting to see what the miserable Hep C disease is doing to our liver before we can even think about a kidney transplant!!!! Roxanne My prayers and thoughts are with everyone!!! |
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