ndl0520
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« on: September 24, 2008, 10:21:48 PM » |
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Hello all,
I thought I share some good news with you guys. On 09/13/08, I receieved my kidney transplant. I got the call to come to the hospital on 09/12/08. It was the best phone call I ever received. I started dialysis on Jan 08. On April 08, I was put on the waiting list for a kidney transplant. I only had to wait 4 months to get this special call. I wasn't expecting it because I thought it takes 3-5 yrs to wait for a possible kidney transplant. No words could describe how I feel right now. My new kidney was a perfect match and came all the way from Hawaii. For those that are waiting, keep the faith. Your time will come. I was just discharged from the hospital last monday 09/22/08. I spent 11 days at the hospital. To everyone on this board. I would like to thank all of you. I will continue posting on this board for you are family to me.
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thegrammalady
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« Reply #1 on: September 24, 2008, 10:25:28 PM » |
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congratulations  this is fantastic news |
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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.
Meddle Not In The Affairs Of Dragons
For You Are Crunchy And Taste Good With Ketchup
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okarol
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« Reply #2 on: September 24, 2008, 11:00:11 PM » |
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Yahoo! That's great news! Lucky guy! I am so happy for you!  |
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Joe Paul
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« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2008, 12:15:06 AM » |
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Glad it was only a short wait for you. I hope the kidney lasts for a long time to come  |
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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
Transplant Jan. 8, 2010
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Sunny
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« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2008, 12:18:24 AM » |
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Congratulations. Amazing it only took 4 mths of wait. Hope your recovery is going well.
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Sunny, 49 year old female
pre-dialysis with GoodPastures
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kimcanada
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« Reply #5 on: September 25, 2008, 03:35:17 AM » |
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I am sohappy for you, enjoy everyday  |
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willieandwinnie
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« Reply #6 on: September 25, 2008, 04:39:25 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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monrein
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« Reply #7 on: September 25, 2008, 04:41:52 AM » |
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That is wonderful news. I wondered where you where. Let us know how everything goes and  |
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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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paris
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« Reply #8 on: September 25, 2008, 11:30:41 AM » |
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Great news!  It gives us all hope when someone gets a kidney. Thanks for letting us know and sharing good news. Keep posting so we can hear how you are doing.  |
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kellyt
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« Reply #9 on: September 25, 2008, 03:47:55 PM » |
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That's wonderful!! Congratulations! You didn't have to wait long at all! That is so wonderful! Tell us your whole story when you get a chance! I want to hear everything! How did you feel just before they took you down for surgery? How did you feel when you woke up? Why did you have to spend 11 days in the hospital? |
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1993 diagnosed with glomerulonephritis. Oct 41, 2007 - Got fistula placed. Feb 13, 2008 - Activated on "the list". Nov 5, 2008 - Received living donor transplant from my sister-in-law, Etta. Nov 5, 2011 - THREE YEARS POST TRANSPLANT!  |
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lola
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« Reply #10 on: September 25, 2008, 03:50:33 PM » |
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« Reply #11 on: September 25, 2008, 05:27:53 PM » |
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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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Wayne
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Martin (the snorer) & Mack (cat w/renal failure)
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« Reply #12 on: September 25, 2008, 09:46:30 PM » |
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Happily Married for 11 Wonderful Years!!! :-)
3/01 diagnosed with fsgs
7/07 listed
4/08 fistula surgery
10/08 pd catheter placed
12/08 started pd
2/09 started hemo
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« Reply #13 on: September 26, 2008, 06:28:15 AM » |
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Wonderful news!!! 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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skyedogrocks
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Rob showing off his pot of gold!
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« Reply #14 on: September 26, 2008, 06:34:21 AM » |
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Awesome news, congrats!!!!!!!! |
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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 #15 on: September 28, 2008, 03:39:09 AM » |
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Beth36
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« Reply #16 on: September 28, 2008, 03:31:22 PM » |
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Congrats on your new kidney!! Hope you feel better!
Beth
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Mom had positive crossmatch transplant at Mayo Clinic on 6/13/08!!
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