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gwotvet13
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« on: May 23, 2018, 02:55:23 PM »
Hello, I am a 30 yo male that will soon be receiving a transplant from my sister. I was deployed down range a year ago when they discovered by way of HBP that my kidneys were functioning at 25%. Since then it has been what seems like a very fast year and we are planning on a preemptive transplant as I am hovering around 15%. It has been a rough road as not only has my health deteriorated but my career is coming to a swift end. I am hoping for some first hand experiences for what to expect post transplant. Thanks.
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« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2018, 04:09:01 PM »
Welcome to the group.

So far my post transplant life is going good. I was able to continue working an office job on dialysis and return to work about one month after the transplant.  My signature has a link to a tread with detailed updates on my transplant.  I'd classify my transplant experience as going very good, but there still are lots of ups and downs.
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Transplant July 2017 from out of state deceased donor, waited three weeks the creatine to fall into expected range, dialysis December 2013 - July 2017.

Well on dialysis I traveled a lot and posted about international trips in the Dialysis: Traveling Tips and Stories section.
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« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2018, 07:49:33 PM »

Welcome to IHD!

I hope all goes well with the Tx from your Sister, Be sure to give her a big Hug.

Deployed?  Vet part of your screen name, are you still in?

I got out in 75, 40% SC, Legs still attached, just don't like to bend well.  But they're mine so I'm keeping them.

Take Care,

Charlie B53
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That's another fine TARDIS you got me into Stanley
« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2018, 11:38:59 PM »
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Hello gwotvet13. Welcome to the site.

Good luck with the transplant.
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Whoever said "God does not make mistakes" has obviously never seen the complete bog up he made of my kidneys!
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« Reply #4 on: May 24, 2018, 02:43:30 PM »
Welcome to the site gwotvet13


   :welcomesign;






Take care, Cas
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I started out with nothing and I still have most of it left

1983 high proteinloss in urine, chemo, stroke,coma, dialysis
1984 double nephrectomy
1985 transplant from dad
1998 lost dads kidney, start PD
2003 peritineum burst, back to hemo
2012 start Nxstage home hemo
2020 start Gambro AK96

       still on waitinglist, still ok I think
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« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2018, 07:02:31 AM »
Welcome. Many post transplant threads on here if you search. Hope it all goes smoothly. Big kudos to your sister! Living donors are very special people.
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SooMK
Diagnosed with Uromodulin Kidney Disease (ADTKD/UMOD) 2009
Transplant from my wonderful friend, April 2014
Volunteering with Rare Kidney Disease Foundation 2022. rarekidney.org
Focused on treatment and cure for ADTKD/UMOD and MUC1 mutations.
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