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« on: October 18, 2008, 02:25:32 PM » |
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Well I will be having my transplant 28th October  , its all happening so fast my older sister started getting tested 2 months ago and we had our last round of tests last week all good and they offered us the 28th as they had a cancellation and needed to fill that spot so we are running around madly trying to organize everything as we have live in Sydney for 3 months as we live 5 hours away from the transplant hospital. Its not all going to be smooth sailing as i had a positive reaction in the second crossmatch , so we are off to Sydney this Tuesday (1 week before the big day ) as i have to have 3 apheresis treatments to remove antibodies so its all getting very exciting but I'm starting to feel scared we are just so grateful to my sister its a really big thing on her part . I'm not sure if i will have internet for the first week or two but I'm sure Amanda will post any updates cheers charee |
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Home Hemo 18 months
Live donor transplant 28th October 2008
from my beautiful sister
Royal Prince Alfred Sydney Australia
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« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2008, 03:12:13 PM » |
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 charee I can't wait to hear all about it. You take care and make sure you get plenty of rest.  |
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« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2008, 03:18:00 PM » |
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Charee this is such great news! I will pray everyday for you. I'd send white light and karma but I don't know how to do that.  |
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« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2008, 03:18:25 PM » |
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Wonderful! Best of luck to you both!
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« Reply #5 on: October 18, 2008, 03:22:38 PM » |
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This is wonderful news! It is happening fast!! Very exciting. Tell your sister that we all think she is a hero. Sending lots of prayers and good wishes to both of you.  |
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« Reply #6 on: October 18, 2008, 04:54:14 PM » |
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All the best to you and your sister, Charee. We'll be pulling for you both and hoping that it all proceeds smoothly.  |
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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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« Reply #7 on: October 18, 2008, 05:38:12 PM » |
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Good Luck Charee! All those fears of surgery will go away once you are asleep  Hope your sister also pulls through well. |
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Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000
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« Reply #8 on: October 18, 2008, 05:57:29 PM » |
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Here's wishing you smooth sailing and boatloads of pee! |
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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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« Reply #9 on: October 18, 2008, 08:30:32 PM » |
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As you know already im so excited for the date to come. I will be keeping everyone updated.
Love Amanda
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« Reply #10 on: October 18, 2008, 08:33:37 PM » |
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Wonderful news. I am so pleased for you. Keep us updated.
xoxo
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« Reply #11 on: October 18, 2008, 09:03:27 PM » |
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such a great feeling to get that (date set)....hope both you and your sister do well and a speedy recovery
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« Reply #12 on: October 18, 2008, 10:07:41 PM » |
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We want proof!  Congratulations. |
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« Reply #13 on: October 18, 2008, 11:17:21 PM » |
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Hurray and good luck! |
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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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« Reply #14 on: October 18, 2008, 11:52:25 PM » |
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Thats great Charee, I pray all goes well  |
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Angels are with us, but don't take GOD for granted
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« Reply #15 on: October 19, 2008, 05:26:25 AM » |
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WOW!! That's amazing!! You almost don't have time to get anxious or nervous or freak out!!! All the very best for the transplant we all will be thinking of you!!! And yes, we want you to pee straight away!!!! lots of it too! You know the sort of picture we wanna see... See if you can outdo Tamara!!!  |
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3/1993: Diagnosed with Kidney Failure (FSGS) 25/7/2006: Started hemo 3x/week 5 hour sessions  27/11/2010: Cadaveric kidney transplant from my wonderful donor!!! "Danny" currently settling in and working better every day!!!  BE POSITIVE * BE INFORMED * BE PROACTIVE * BE IN CONTROL * LIVE LIFE!
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« Reply #16 on: October 19, 2008, 06:21:36 AM » |
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Charee, I will sure be praying for you and your sis! PLease hug your sis for me for making this possible! I LOVE DONORS!!!! Lori/Indiana
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« Reply #17 on: October 19, 2008, 06:51:28 AM » |
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Congratulations! That's wonderful news! Your sister is a hero!  |
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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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« Reply #18 on: October 19, 2008, 12:46:02 PM » |
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I hope all goes well - only 9 days to go!  Your sister ROCKS!  |
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charee
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« Reply #19 on: October 19, 2008, 02:00:46 PM » |
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I hope all goes well - only 9 days to go!
Don't i know it i feel sick in the stomach , excited but very nervous Thanks for all the good wishes |
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Home Hemo 18 months
Live donor transplant 28th October 2008
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« Reply #20 on: October 19, 2008, 02:30:40 PM » |
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Best Wishes!
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RichardMEL
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« Reply #21 on: October 19, 2008, 05:10:44 PM » |
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Oh Charee just imagine how you will be feeling in two short weeks when hopefully you'll be drinking up a storm and feeling oh so much better!!!! I think that's what I would be focusing on at this point.... though I can imagine probably now while rushing to get things organised etc part of you probably would love it to be happening NOW... to stop the anxious buildup and just do it... it must be hard counting down like this!!! I suppose in a way I'd be "lucky" to be waiting on that call... probably wouldn't have much time to be sick in the stomach it would all happen so relatively fast... You will be fine.. I have a feeling!! Can't wait to see your pee bag pic!!!! |
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3/1993: Diagnosed with Kidney Failure (FSGS) 25/7/2006: Started hemo 3x/week 5 hour sessions 27/11/2010: Cadaveric kidney transplant from my wonderful donor!!! "Danny" currently settling in and working better every day!!! BE POSITIVE * BE INFORMED * BE PROACTIVE * BE IN CONTROL * LIVE LIFE!
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« Reply #23 on: October 19, 2008, 08:42:52 PM » |
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Wooohooo Charee That is wonderful news!!  |
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July 13th 2009 Cadaveric 5/6 Antigen Match Transplant from my Special Angel
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