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The patient, the baby and the donor - October 2010

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« on: December 09, 2012, 09:32:44 PM »
My friends grandfather who has Type II diabetes and dementia went out for a short drive and never returned. He didn't have any meds with him and was not prepared for spending time away from home. She and her family are obviously distraught. They have set up a FB page and the local news has also run a story. So if anyone is on FB, could you please consider sharing the information? I guess they are having some trouble getting news coverage outside of the area, and their home state does not have a silver alert law. They are in Greenville, SC. Links to both are posted below. Much thanks to anyone who is willing to share!

This is the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MissingPersonFindCharliePowers

And this is the local news article: http://www.wyff4.com/news/local-news/greenville-news/Deputies-Search-is-on-for-man-with-dementia-diabetes/-/9654794/17711072/-/6dubklz/-/index.html#ixzz2EcOxM3es
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Caregiver to Husband with ESRD.

1995 - Diagnosed with vesicoureteral reflux and had surgery to repair at age 11. Post surgery left side still had Stage I VUR, right side was okay. Both sides were underdeveloped.
2005 - Discovered renal function was declining, causing HBP. Regular monitoring began.

March 2008 - Started transplant evaluation for preemptive transplant due to declining function.

September 16, 2008 - Transplanted with my kidney.
September 18, 2008 - Kidney was removed due to thrombosis in the vessels in and leading to the kidney.

October 2008 - Listed in Region I

May 2009 - Started in Center Hemo
January 2010 - Started CCPD on Liberty Cycler

June 15, 2012 - Kidney transplant from a 43 year old deceased donor
June 22, 2012 - Major acute rejection episode and hospitalization began
June 27, 2012 - Nephrectomy to remove kidney after complete HLA antibody rejection. Possibly not eligible for another transplant, ever again.

Now what?
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« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2012, 08:59:37 AM »
Our thoughts are with you smcd.  I have been through this very thing.  Keep your spirits up, dementia folks go AWOL frequently around the country, and are quite often located in fine shape.


I am on the other side of the country, so can't help directly, just offering you a hug and encouragement to keep your spirits up.



Best wishes,
Dan
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The patient, the baby and the donor - October 2010

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« Reply #2 on: December 10, 2012, 09:08:12 AM »
Just found out he was located by highway patrol and will be home after I am sure he's checked over. Thanks for anyone who reposted the info and thanks for your support. I can't imagine the panic my friend and her family were experiencing.

Shauna
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Caregiver to Husband with ESRD.

1995 - Diagnosed with vesicoureteral reflux and had surgery to repair at age 11. Post surgery left side still had Stage I VUR, right side was okay. Both sides were underdeveloped.
2005 - Discovered renal function was declining, causing HBP. Regular monitoring began.

March 2008 - Started transplant evaluation for preemptive transplant due to declining function.

September 16, 2008 - Transplanted with my kidney.
September 18, 2008 - Kidney was removed due to thrombosis in the vessels in and leading to the kidney.

October 2008 - Listed in Region I

May 2009 - Started in Center Hemo
January 2010 - Started CCPD on Liberty Cycler

June 15, 2012 - Kidney transplant from a 43 year old deceased donor
June 22, 2012 - Major acute rejection episode and hospitalization began
June 27, 2012 - Nephrectomy to remove kidney after complete HLA antibody rejection. Possibly not eligible for another transplant, ever again.

Now what?
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« Reply #3 on: December 10, 2012, 07:28:14 PM »
Oh so glad this was a good ending.  It happened to my husbands brother.  He had dementia too and got lost.  They found him in a field and he looked up at everybody that found him like, they were the crazy ones!  Go figure!

Yea, it was a very scary time for us too. 
Happy for your turnout!

God Bless,
lmunchkin :kickstart;
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smcd23
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The patient, the baby and the donor - October 2010

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« Reply #4 on: December 10, 2012, 09:07:58 PM »
Yes my friend said he has been cleared medically and they hope some of the confusion goes away once he gets some good sleep.
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Caregiver to Husband with ESRD.

1995 - Diagnosed with vesicoureteral reflux and had surgery to repair at age 11. Post surgery left side still had Stage I VUR, right side was okay. Both sides were underdeveloped.
2005 - Discovered renal function was declining, causing HBP. Regular monitoring began.

March 2008 - Started transplant evaluation for preemptive transplant due to declining function.

September 16, 2008 - Transplanted with my kidney.
September 18, 2008 - Kidney was removed due to thrombosis in the vessels in and leading to the kidney.

October 2008 - Listed in Region I

May 2009 - Started in Center Hemo
January 2010 - Started CCPD on Liberty Cycler

June 15, 2012 - Kidney transplant from a 43 year old deceased donor
June 22, 2012 - Major acute rejection episode and hospitalization began
June 27, 2012 - Nephrectomy to remove kidney after complete HLA antibody rejection. Possibly not eligible for another transplant, ever again.

Now what?
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