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« on: December 15, 2008, 09:16:57 AM »
The transplant was a success :bandance;

Where do i even begin...

Basically the transplant went well. my sister is fine, she had slight issues with her epidural. but went home after a few days.

a few days after the transplant  my B.P went up and stayed around 160 over 107. Docs found  out that although i was peeing. i was retaining fluid and was overloaded. so they put me on a diuretic. and bp came down.

i would have been home sooner but my wound started to ooze. and docs put me on a antibiotic. its still oozing at the moment but should clear soon.

as far as side effects  from the immunosepressents i developed severe heartburn and my stomach felt on fire when i ate. thanks to cyclosporin.
had to have a gastroscope not fun :'( thats sorted out know with meds.

thanks for all the well wishes and hope to hear from u guys. its good to be home @ IHD
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« Reply #1 on: December 15, 2008, 09:19:51 AM »
 :bandance; So happy you're home.
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« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2008, 10:01:08 AM »
Congrats on your transplant and finally being able to get home.
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« Reply #3 on: December 15, 2008, 10:07:33 AM »
 :yahoo; Yippeee! Happy to hear from you - take care - hope you and your sister heal well!  :cuddle;
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
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She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
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« Reply #4 on: December 15, 2008, 11:23:38 AM »
 :yahoo;  :bandance;  :clap;  :bow; draven. So glad you are home. Now drink plenty and get lots of rest.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #5 on: December 15, 2008, 01:16:53 PM »
That's the good news we've been waiting (not so patiently) to hear.  Give your sister a big hug from me when you next see her.  Living donors rock the most and I'm so glad that your sister is so caring.   :cuddle;
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Pyelonephritis (began at 8 mos old)
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« Reply #6 on: December 15, 2008, 01:24:46 PM »
 :clap;

More good news :thumbup;

You have a good sister  :beer1; to you both.
And a fast and speedy recovery for you both.
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« Reply #7 on: December 15, 2008, 02:04:13 PM »
 :clap; :clap; :clap; :clap; :clap;
Yippee mate
Great news
Lots of love and best wishes to you and your blister (aussie slang for sister)

 :beer1; :beer1; :beer1; :beer1; :beer1;
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« Reply #8 on: December 15, 2008, 03:09:14 PM »
Good for you Draven, hope things continue to go well.   :beer1;
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« Reply #9 on: December 15, 2008, 03:50:21 PM »
 :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo; :bandance; :bandance; :bandance;
Congrats Sluff!!!!! I am so glad you are doing great!!!!
God Bless,
Lori/Indiana
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« Reply #10 on: December 15, 2008, 03:54:33 PM »
Awesome news draven!!!  Get to healing and peeing!!! :yahoo;
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« Reply #11 on: December 15, 2008, 04:57:22 PM »
We have all been worrying and praying for you.   So glad to read your post and heqr things are going well.   Take care, don't push yourself.  Rest and recover.  Sending you love and hugs   :grouphug;
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« Reply #12 on: December 15, 2008, 04:57:34 PM »
Good for you Draven. Glad things went well. Hope the meds get sorted out soon.
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« Reply #13 on: December 15, 2008, 05:02:39 PM »
Awesome!  :bandance; :bandance; :bestwishes; :bestwishes; :bestwishes; :bandance; :bandance;
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« Reply #14 on: December 15, 2008, 05:02:47 PM »
 :cheer: Draven.....happy holidays.
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« Reply #15 on: December 15, 2008, 05:08:32 PM »
Congrats Draven, I am so happy for you ....Here's to many many years with your new kidney!! :wine;
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« Reply #16 on: December 15, 2008, 07:08:54 PM »
YAY!!!  Congrats!!! 

What kind of antacid do they have you on?  I take protonix and have not had any problems whatsoever since transplant 6 months ago.
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« Reply #17 on: December 15, 2008, 08:16:28 PM »
Oh Draven!  That's great your home and doing well.   :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:     I'm on Pepcid (it was the cheapest co-pay).  I can't wait to hear all about your transplant!  I hope your sister is doing better, too.  The only "problem" I seem to be having is my stomach is still so big!!  Uncomfortably big!  It drives me nuts!  My BP is good, my temp is good, my labs are good, etc.  However, I get out of breath easy because of my stomach being in the way!!  ha ha

I'm glad you're doing well!
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« Reply #18 on: December 15, 2008, 08:28:09 PM »
Congrats!

And have a couple of Banana Splits for me! 

:beer1;

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« Reply #19 on: December 15, 2008, 09:09:51 PM »
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« Reply #20 on: December 15, 2008, 10:08:55 PM »
What a wonderful way to start the holidays and an absolutely great way to start the new year!  Congrats to you and a big hug to your wonderful sister.  Keep taking those drugs and drinking that water...keep that new kidney working. 
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« Reply #21 on: December 15, 2008, 11:32:48 PM »
Glad to hear you and your sister are doing well  :thumbup;
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« Reply #22 on: December 16, 2008, 05:41:28 AM »
Great news, I hope both you and your sister continue to do well.  :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #23 on: December 16, 2008, 05:43:25 AM »
fantastic news draven! We have all been wondering!! So glad it is working out for you!
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« Reply #24 on: December 16, 2008, 06:44:27 AM »
Great news! :yahoo;  My caring thoughts and prayers are with you and your sister. :2thumbsup;
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