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« Reply #25 on: April 10, 2009, 05:40:15 PM »
Wenchie,

I am truly sorry you are having to go through all that mess AGAIN and like others have said, I do hope you continue to keep your sense of humor because sometimes that is all we have to keep our sanity!   Please remember to keep us updated on the "goings on".   :cuddle;
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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 #26 on: April 10, 2009, 05:41:24 PM »
 :cuddle; Hope you get those antibodies under control and Kalvin can get back to doing his job!!
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« Reply #27 on: April 10, 2009, 05:57:56 PM »
Aww Wenchie hun you're in my thoughts... sorry to hear about this new ride on the rollercoaster...  :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle;

All I can say about the resident/intern whatever... it's just an opinion and I don't think he knows all the facts. Yes, it is true, a high PRA is toing to make another transplant (should you ever need it) much more difficult - I grant that... however "never" is a stupid thing to say - not only in terms of saying it in front of you or to your face - how does he know?

Heck in a few years they might come up with some sort of procedure/medication etc to deal with that issue, or make it easier.

So don't take his "never" as bad news... because like James Bond "Never say Never again!"

 :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug;
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3/1993: Diagnosed with Kidney Failure (FSGS)
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27/11/2010: Cadaveric kidney transplant from my wonderful donor!!! "Danny" currently settling in and working better every day!!! :)

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« Reply #28 on: April 10, 2009, 06:02:34 PM »
A swift boot in the butt to the idiot resident!

Hang in there, Wenchie!
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« Reply #29 on: April 11, 2009, 12:32:23 AM »
 :cuddle;  Hang in there Wenchie girl. Rollercoasters are meant to fun!   :-*


As for the young doctor.... he probably has no idea what he is talking about.   :Kit n Stik;   
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« Reply #30 on: April 11, 2009, 01:13:57 AM »
Just sending some love and support your way  :cuddle;
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« Reply #31 on: April 11, 2009, 02:30:45 AM »
Sorry I missed your thread Wenchie, been wondering what was going on. I hope things settle down, and your kidney stays with you for a long time  :cuddle;
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« Reply #32 on: April 11, 2009, 08:10:24 AM »
Quote from: Wenchie58 on April 10, 2009, 08:19:16 AM
I am back on HUGE doses of steroids ( here goes the face again.....bye bye wrinkles!!) Gotta find the silver lining in everything, ya know? 

Wenchie58, but I LOVE your new photo. You couldn't be cuter. It is amazing how receptive the ears are to steroids! And the hair, definitely cutting edge!
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« Reply #33 on: April 11, 2009, 08:14:20 AM »
Quote from: Wenchie58 on April 10, 2009, 08:19:16 AM
I did get one bit of bad news, kinda sorta by accident.  I go to a teaching hospital...so there are always groups coming through.  One Young doc says....without even thinking...."with all these antibody issues, you would never be allowed another transplant."  Never is such a tough word.

Don't believe him. A. He's a young doc wannabe, B. Times are always achanging!


Quote from: Wenchie58 on April 10, 2009, 08:19:16 AM
A friend said to me...transplants are sometimes like 10 miles of hard road.....I hope I just passed mile marker 9!   :flower;

I hope so too. Best wishes to you and Kalvin.

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« Reply #34 on: April 11, 2009, 06:16:46 PM »
How are you doing tonight, wenchie?  You are always on my mind ---   ;musicalnote;  I know, it sounds like a song!  Sending you a huge hug   :cuddle;
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« Reply #35 on: April 11, 2009, 06:50:28 PM »
Thanks to all of you....what a family I have found here!!  I am home today...none the worst for wear but also no better.  I will go in once a week for four weeks for a nice lil dose of Ritxan.  They aren't sure this is going to be the answer...they were honest and told me that I have them stumped.  Ritux is the best option they have and it worked on me in the past, so we will try that route again.  I keep my attitude positive, have faith in my team and generally hope for the best and prepare for the worst.  I am glad I have all of you in my corner....it's like our own lil kidney army...ready to kick ass and take names!   :2thumbsup;

<--------  Yikes.....the steroids DID make my ears grow a bit.  Why oh why can't it work on boobs?     OMG did I type that......it's the drugs I tell ya!!   :rofl;
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« Reply #36 on: April 11, 2009, 07:21:40 PM »
 :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; Wenchie.
If only that worked like Viagra for Men.  :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
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« Reply #37 on: April 12, 2009, 02:33:11 AM »
Don't worry everyone I checked Wenchie's boobs and they are just fine!!!!  :rofl; :yahoo; :bow;

stumping them just shows you are unique and wonderful Wenchie!!! :)

 :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug;
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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 #38 on: April 12, 2009, 04:58:01 AM »
Great to see you home safely, Wenchie...

Not sure how safe you'll REALLY be with Richard on the prowl, but yell if you need help in keeping him in his place... That vet's appointment can still be arranged, you know, Richard!... :rofl;

Lots of love...

God bless you!...

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« Reply #39 on: April 12, 2009, 06:26:19 AM »
 :boxing;  :boxing; Knock that kidney back into shape! Keeping you and Kalvin in my thoughts.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #40 on: April 12, 2009, 10:55:53 AM »
RM!!   Shhhhhhhhhhh some things shouldn't be shared!  LOL  You're such a nut!   :rofl;  :rofl;  :rofl;

Vet appointment??  Rut roh...that doesn't sound good!
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« Reply #41 on: April 12, 2009, 12:49:24 PM »
Quote from: Wenchie58 on April 11, 2009, 06:50:28 PM
Yikes.....the steroids DID make my ears grow a bit.

But they've given you a great smile too, Wenchie!... :2thumbsup;

Quote from: Wenchie58 on April 12, 2009, 10:55:53 AM
Vet appointment??  Rut roh...that doesn't sound good!


On the plus side, Wenchie... The anaesthetic is pretty good... He won't feel a thing!... :rofl;

Great to see you back!...

God bless...

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« Reply #42 on: April 15, 2009, 04:01:30 PM »
Wenchie you made me laugh with the "Shut up and go comb your face" comment. I know how THAT is!  :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
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« Reply #43 on: April 15, 2009, 04:08:58 PM »
Hi KK...

The 'stop complaining and comb your face' comment came from my mum to me... So typical of her sensitive nature!... :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;...

But the steroids do dreadful things to us... Mine have given me the body of a God... Budda!...

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« Reply #44 on: April 15, 2009, 04:12:13 PM »
Sorry Darth, my bad,  it was hilarious. 
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« Reply #45 on: April 15, 2009, 04:15:10 PM »
No apology needed KK...

And you're right, it IS funny... She said that AFTER telling me that I reminded her of someone famous... I said "Who?"... She replied "Osama Bin Laden"... :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;... Oh boy... If I had feelings, I'd be hurt!!!...
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« Reply #46 on: April 15, 2009, 04:17:36 PM »
YEah I bet.  I had a kid mention my beard the other day.   I told him I was on meds and to lay the hell off nicely.
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Take it one day, one hour, one minute, one second at a time.

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« Reply #47 on: April 15, 2009, 04:24:14 PM »
Quote from: kitkatz on April 15, 2009, 04:17:36 PM
YEah I bet.  I had a kid mention my beard the other day.   I told him I was on meds and to lay the hell off nicely.

Ha Ha!!!... What a great story.... Just the kind of thing I get all the time... I had a scratch on my chin ( everything takes much longer to heal and looks much worse when you've EDS, and the dog needs to clip his nails!). Anyway, this precocious little brat yelled at the top of his voice "What happened to that woman's face?". I couldn't resist smiling my sweetest smile and saying "I cut myself shaving!"... The parents were mortified!.... :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
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« Reply #48 on: April 17, 2009, 03:30:01 PM »
I keep sending good thoughts your way, Wenchie--- can you feel them?   :cuddle;   :cuddle;   :cuddle;
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« Reply #49 on: April 17, 2009, 05:35:26 PM »
Okay so yeah somehow I have missed this post.  Sorry.  But I hope your feeling okay.  I am worried about you. Yesterday you were trying to stay out of the hospital and today I haven't seen you around. You doing alright?  Your in my thoughts.  :cuddle;
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