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« on: August 08, 2007, 08:26:56 AM » |
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I havnt posted in a while again... I'm a lazy bastard! BUT.... I wanted to post on my day prior to my transplant surgery. I have been kinda nervous since I found out I was getting a transplant, but today I'm kinda scared. I know I shouldn't be, but I just don't like going under. Anyway, my mom got tested and she's a positive match and tomorrow we go in together. Its alot more comforting knowing that I'll be going in with someone I love. I really like this message board too, reading it helps me get ready for what I'm about to do. I was told I will be out of the hospital in 5-7 days if everything goes right. I just got a new PSP (playstation portable) and 6 games to go with it, also my mom lent me the new harry potter book. I should have enough to keep me occupied while I'm recovering. I just hope I feel like doing those things. Another thing, this transplant has come tooooo fast on me. I have so many BIG things I had to do before I become bedridden. I had to stain my deck, cut my grass, put together a baby bed, plant some plants I had sitting in my garage for months, that are getting too big now. These might not sound like big things, but I usually run out of energy doing smaller things, so each of these is like a day project  . I got everything done on my list, except the baby bed, and I have to do that today. I'll let you know how it goes in exquisite detail for future reference. Good luck to everyone else in there en devours for a transplant -Jaybird |
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okarol
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« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2007, 08:39:12 AM » |
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Hey Jaybird! That's exciting news! What a wonderful mom you've got! I hope all goes well and we hear an update from you soon! Best wishes for a speedy recovery for you and your mother!!  |
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Rob showing off his pot of gold!
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« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2007, 09:20:06 AM » |
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Yeah!!!!! Congrats and let us know how it went! You will be in my thoughts and prayers!
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Wife to Rob who is currently doing Nx Stage Home Hemo Dialysis.
11/17/09 After 4 years on dialysis, Rob received a kidney from our George. Kidney is working great! YEAH!!!!
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« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2007, 09:24:58 AM » |
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Great to see u completed so many tasks before going under.  |
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« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2007, 09:25:59 AM » |
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Oh man!!!! Please DO let us know how you and your mom are!!! We'll be thinking of you two!  |
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« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2007, 09:31:19 AM » |
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Congratulations to you and your Mom jaybird. I can't wait to here the details.
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« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2007, 10:04:39 AM » |
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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 #7 on: August 08, 2007, 11:05:39 AM » |
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Yay!!! Best of luck to you both! Let us know when you get home how it all went!
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"Dialysis ain't for sissies" ~My wonderful husband
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I received a 6 out of 6 antigen match transplant on January 9, 2008. Third transplant, first time on The List.
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My older brother and me (I'm on the right)
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« Reply #8 on: August 08, 2007, 11:08:36 AM » |
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Best of luck Jaybird, it will be over before you know it and if you were like me, you will be amazed as to how its not so bad. Good luck tomorrow!
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1986 - Diagnosed with Alport's Syndrome
10/29/06 - Told Kidneys failed
02/07-07/07 - PD Dialysis
07/31/07 - Kidney Transplant (donor was my older brother)
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« Reply #9 on: August 08, 2007, 12:15:18 PM » |
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Goodluck tomorrow!!!  |
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Jack A Adams July 2, 1957--Feb. 28, 2009
I will miss him- FOREVER
caregiver to Jack (he was on dialysis)
RCC
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« Reply #10 on: August 08, 2007, 01:20:57 PM » |
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Best of luck to the both of you  |
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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 #11 on: August 08, 2007, 01:37:50 PM » |
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Jaybird-thoughts and prayers will be with you and your Mom. Ever since I got your name for the IHD secret santa, you have always been on my mind. I am sure your wife is excited and nervous. This will be a new start for you- and your little ones will have you for a long,long time now. I will be anxiously waiting to see a post from you.
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« Reply #12 on: August 08, 2007, 01:38:17 PM » |
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Great News.  Good luck tomorrow. |
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« Reply #13 on: August 08, 2007, 01:54:46 PM » |
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Congrats Jaybird! My thoughts will be with you. I understand the lists! As David and I sit in this hospital and wait for our surgery tomorrow all I can think about is what I didn't get done. But everyone tells me not to worry about it and just to rest, so I suggest you do the same. Good luck!
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Being normal is not necessarily a virtue. It rather denotes a lack of courage. -- from the movie Practical Magic
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« Reply #14 on: August 08, 2007, 01:58:04 PM » |
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« Reply #15 on: August 08, 2007, 02:24:31 PM » |
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So happy for you!!!! Your mom is a hero even more so now... my mom donated to me first time... nothing like a mothers love. Good luck, will be thinking of you. |
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Live Donor Transplant From My Mom 12/14/1999
Perfect Match (6 of 6) Cadaver Transplant On 1/14/2007
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« Reply #16 on: August 08, 2007, 03:44:55 PM » |
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Wow Thats great news hope all goes well for you and your mum.
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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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Jaybird
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« Reply #17 on: August 08, 2007, 03:52:53 PM » |
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I'm trying to rest today... but I have 2 kids! 2 year old and an infant! What the hell is rest? hahah
Thanks for all the support!
Jaybird
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Wattle
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« Reply #18 on: August 08, 2007, 04:11:40 PM » |
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 Woohoo Jaybird. Wishing you and your mum a speedy recovery. Think of the energy you will soon have!
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June 2005 Commenced PD Dialysis
July 13th 2009 Cadaveric 5/6 Antigen Match Transplant from my Special Angel
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« Reply #19 on: August 08, 2007, 04:22:53 PM » |
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Thats great news!! Wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery. Mums really are they best! xxooxx |
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BigSky
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« Reply #20 on: August 08, 2007, 05:27:09 PM » |
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Congratulations |
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Jill D.
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« Reply #21 on: August 08, 2007, 05:55:38 PM » |
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Sending positive thoughts your way...your mom is an angel and you are blessed! Hugs to you, your mom, and your family!!!! |
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Diagnosed with FSGS in1990.
Started hemodialysis in April 2006.
Received a new kidney from my sister on Dec. 5, 2006.
Transplant rejection in March, 2009
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kelliOR
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« Reply #22 on: August 08, 2007, 08:00:09 PM » |
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Jaybird! I'll keep you in my thoughts. All the best,
Hugs, Kelli
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Shoot for the Moon.....Even if you miss, you'll end up among the Stars ........
Denied PKD for years (Boy, was I good at it!)
Dragged kicking and screaming to dialysis (in center hemo)
Transplant from a friend March 24, 2006 at OHSU
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« Reply #23 on: August 08, 2007, 08:48:41 PM » |
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Good luck and get well enough to across the room again! |
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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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