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TynyWonder
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« on: October 03, 2008, 10:35:16 AM »
I just wanted to let everyone know that I have decided to pursue getting on the transplant list and as of yesterday I began the tests to find out if I am a candidate to be put on the list.  The tests yesterday were not so bad and I did know they would be doing ALOT of blood work; however, I did not know they would be drawing SEVENTEEN tubes!  LOL    Oh well, such is life.   :)   I am trying not to get my hopes but as I am sure you all know, it is hard not too.  You all have a happy little day!   :bandance;
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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

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« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2008, 12:38:47 PM »
 :flower; Good for you TynyWonder. Keep us posted.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2008, 01:56:37 PM »
Good for you Tynywonder!  The tests aren't bad. They do like to take lots of blood!  Let us know how everything goes.  Crossing fingers for quick evaluation and then being on the list.   :2thumbsup; 
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« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2008, 04:25:58 PM »
 :thumbup; 
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« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2008, 05:30:06 PM »
 :thumbup;  and they will almost certainly be wanting more blood...
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« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2008, 05:44:16 PM »
Good for you Tyny....   :yahoo;
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« Reply #6 on: October 04, 2008, 08:47:28 AM »
Thank you ALL for the well wishes!!!    :grouphug;
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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 #7 on: October 04, 2008, 12:52:36 PM »
 :2thumbsup; I hope all goes great!
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