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Me and my brother 5 days post transplant
« on: October 26, 2008, 06:52:09 PM »
Hi there!  My name is Krista and I had a kidney transplant on June 10, 2008 - a little over 4 months ago.  I'm 31 years old and I am a Kindergarten teacher.  I live in Columbus, OH - GO BUCKS!!!

My brother donated his kidney to me and the surgery and recovery went perfectly.  I feel so blessed to have recovered so quickly and that I was able to start back to work in August like normal. 

I found this site this weekend as I was googling looking for some support sites and some answers about post-transplant living, medicine side effects, etc.  It seems like a cool site, so HELLO to everyone!! I'm looking forward to meeting some people who hopefully know more than I do :)
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Diagnosed with MPGN in 1995
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Kidney Tranplant from my brother on June 10, 2008
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« Reply #1 on: October 26, 2008, 07:11:21 PM »
 :welcomesign;  Krista!  We are so glad you found this great site.  Congratulations on your transplant and we think your brother is a hero!  I am from Columbus and most of family is still there.  I went to Groveport and Ohio State.  I love Donato's pizza and it is a must have everytime we visit.  And a trip to the Penney's Outlet!   There are several members here that live in Ohio.   I think you will enjoy this site.  Lots of information from people who have been through it.  Please go to the transplant section and share more of your journey with us.   And we a especially good at lending support.  So, jump in and join the family!  :grouphug;




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« Reply #2 on: October 26, 2008, 07:27:16 PM »
Good to have you with us!
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Uninterrupted in-center (self-care) hemodialysis since 1982 -- 34 YEARS on March 3, 2016 !!
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No transplant.  Not yet, anyway.  Only decided to be listed on 11/9/06. Inactive at the moment.  ;)
I make films.

Just the facts: 70.0 kgs. (about 154 lbs.)
Treatment: Tue-Thur-Sat   5.5 hours, 2x/wk, 6 hours, 1x/wk
Dialysate flow (Qd)=600;  Blood pump speed(Qb)=315
Fresenius Optiflux-180 filter--without reuse
Fresenius 2008T dialysis machine
My KDOQI Nutrition (+/ -):  2,450 Calories, 84 grams Protein/day.

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« Reply #3 on: October 26, 2008, 07:39:36 PM »
woohoo Krista - welcome - another hottie to add to my harem (flirt, flirt!) - just kidding :)

Good to have you with us and even better to read you have the wonderful gift of a transplant!!! That's so special of your brother to donate to you and that it is going well... let us hope for many more years of health for you and your gift!!

Welcome!!!
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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 #4 on: October 26, 2008, 07:45:17 PM »
 :welcomesign;
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03/2007 Fantastic Eye Surgeon in ND got my sight back and implanted lenses in both eyes, great distance & low reading.
Gortex 4/07.  Started dialysis in ND 5/4/2007
Gortex clotted off Thanksgiving Week of 2007, was unclotted and promptly clotted off 1/2 hour later so Permacath Rt chest.
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Aug 5, 08, trained NxStage and Home on 9/3/2008.
Fistulagram 09/2008. In hospital 10/30/08, Bowel Obstruction.
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« Reply #5 on: October 26, 2008, 07:56:23 PM »
Hello
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
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« Reply #6 on: October 26, 2008, 08:03:47 PM »
Hi Kraze Krista.  Glad you found us and decided to join.  How terrific that your brother gave you a kidney and that it's working so well.  :welcomesign;   We love hearing transplant success stories here.
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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 26, 2008, 08:15:59 PM »
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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!  :D
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« Reply #8 on: October 26, 2008, 08:27:20 PM »
welcome Krista....  you should be able to find all the answers to your questions......its been a lot of support to help me through all this,lots of reading!!!
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transplant 4/15/08  from close friend and coworker  of 12 yrs. Thanks Jeff!!
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« Reply #9 on: October 26, 2008, 08:31:30 PM »
Hi Krista and welcome to our group.  Just make yourself at home and answer what you want to
and ask what you want to.  Believe me you will get the answers to EVERYTHING here.

Love, Mimi
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« Reply #10 on: October 27, 2008, 12:03:17 AM »
Welcome to our community, Krista!!  Congratulations on your new kidney! :yahoo;  And congratulations on your new IHD family! :grouphug;  We are so glad you decided to join us.  This is a great place for information, support, and even fun.  Please keep on posting, and letting us know how it is going.  What about getting your brother to join us as well.  We have all perspectives of the renal challenge here in this family - dialysis patients (all kinds of dialysis), pre-dialysis,  transplantees, donors, family members, caregivers, friends, doctors, nurses, techs, researchers. 
I am looking forward to hearing from you.



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« Reply #11 on: October 27, 2008, 12:18:42 AM »
Welcome Krista, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #12 on: October 27, 2008, 04:25:34 AM »
:welcomesign; Krista.  :bandance; Congratulations on your transplant and tell your brother we think he is a hero. Glad you found us and hope you post often. We can all learn something from everyone.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #13 on: October 28, 2008, 03:50:34 PM »
Welcome, great to have you. What a great thing your brother did for you. It gives me goose bumps knowing that people will do that for each other. My prayers are with you for a continued success. I look forward to your posts

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« Reply #14 on: October 28, 2008, 04:32:11 PM »
G'day and  :welcomesign;
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« Reply #15 on: October 29, 2008, 12:28:03 AM »
:welcomesign;   Krista!
And  :clap;  &   :cheer:  for your wonderful brother.
I hope you find all the support and answers you need here.
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CKD in fall '03
leg graft July 9 '08 (2 days after my birthday)
began hemodialysis August 21 '08
petrified to apply for transplant b/c of other health issues
Type 1 diabetic for 37 years
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     who was a 29 week preemie due to Mom's short-term
     kidney failure and resulting in emergency c-section
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« Reply #16 on: October 29, 2008, 01:26:53 AM »
Hui Krista,

Proud of your brother..... be with us, share your joy.... :cuddle;
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« Reply #17 on: October 29, 2008, 01:57:24 PM »
 :yahoo; Great to hear about your transplant. I learned so much here after mine!  :welcomesign;
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« Reply #18 on: October 29, 2008, 09:08:36 PM »
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a big  high  5  to  your  brother
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« Reply #19 on: October 31, 2008, 07:17:07 PM »
It's really great to have you here.  I am happy to hear that you are doing well.  :cheer:  Send this to your brother as he deserves a giant one -  :cuddle;   My husband had a transplant May 14th.  He is almost to the 6 mo. mark.  His kidney came from my sister's husband.  He's doing really well, too.
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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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