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« on: January 14, 2009, 03:17:11 PM »
So, we're on the schedule for Monday, February 23rd.  My sister-in-law will come up a week before to do her last minute pre-testing.  She's been approved for laproscopic but she's choosing to have the "minimally Invasive" technique done instead since the surgeon who does those is very experienced and skilled while the laproscopic guy is kinda new (6 months or so) and so that's what she's chosen.  I'm excited and everything but I'm also scared so I am trying to be calm and collected as I imagine jumping off the transplant cliff.  Nervous excitement, just like when I was about fifteen and would throw up before going to a party because I was so psyched.  I'll of course be carrying all of you on this journey with me so I'll need your calmness too.
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« Reply #1 on: January 14, 2009, 03:28:22 PM »
Monrein,

I am so excited for you, I am sitting here VERY VERY calm  :cheer:  :shy;
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« Reply #2 on: January 14, 2009, 03:33:07 PM »
Best of luck!  Everything will go just fine. 

                        :yahoo;
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« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2009, 03:34:09 PM »
Wow, wonderful news! :2thumbsup; Stay calm, I know you'll both do fine. :cuddle; :grouphug;
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« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2009, 03:37:02 PM »
Calm...you can be calm.  Best of luck to you and sis in law.
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« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2009, 03:39:19 PM »
Oh, monrein, what wonderful news!  We will all be here for you! 
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« Reply #6 on: January 14, 2009, 03:50:35 PM »
Wow, great news, all my thoughts and prayers will be for you, monrein and your sister-in-law who in my eyes is a hero. I look forward to following your journey...Boxman
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« Reply #7 on: January 14, 2009, 03:51:48 PM »
 :bandance; :bandance; :bandance; :bandance;
great news mate
 :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
oh thats right - be calm
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« Reply #8 on: January 14, 2009, 04:26:02 PM »
Oh great news!!   :2thumbsup;

Only advice I can offer for staying calm:

Breathe in....Breathe out....repeat as necessary.

Best of luck!!
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« Reply #9 on: January 14, 2009, 04:46:17 PM »
WOW Monrein this is awesome news.  So happy for you.   :bandance;

Sure things will go great for both of you.  By the way, how calm is your sister-in-law?

That will be 3 days after my 38th anniversary -- easy to remember -- I will be thinking of you.

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« Reply #10 on: January 14, 2009, 05:17:06 PM »
Calm. Hell's Bells. I am dancing   the room for you!  :bandance; :bandance; :bandance; :bandance; :bandance; :bandance; :bandance;
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« Reply #11 on: January 14, 2009, 05:52:30 PM »
Congratulations, Monrein.  I wondered lately how you were progressing in your transplant journey.  I so happy to hear that you've been able to set the date and know that you'll keep us posted every step along the way.  I'll be wishing the very best for you and your sis-in-law.
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« Reply #12 on: January 14, 2009, 06:09:20 PM »
I am sooooo excited for you!!! We will be weeks between getting our transplants!  I know the time will go by fast for you!!   :flower; :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :bandance;
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« Reply #13 on: January 14, 2009, 06:17:03 PM »
Congratulation!
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« Reply #14 on: January 14, 2009, 06:30:45 PM »
 :flower; ,  :cheer: and  ;D
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« Reply #15 on: January 14, 2009, 07:22:51 PM »
What wonderful news for our lovely Monrein!  You will probably be calmer than the rest of us!  So many transplants for IHD members.  When I first joined (back in the day  :rofl; ) it was rare when someone was transplanted.    You and Kellyt both have sister-in-laws donate kidneys.  Mine don't talk about kidney disease, and would never think of offering to be tested.  Tell her I love her very much for doing this for you.    :cuddle;
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« Reply #16 on: January 14, 2009, 08:28:01 PM »
 :guitar: I am truly thankful that your sister-in-law is giving you this incredible gift and I am full of joy for you! :guitar:
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« Reply #17 on: January 14, 2009, 10:01:13 PM »
Gail I am so happy for you. I told King Leon and he told me to add his Royal Love and encouragement. Please keep us up to date on how it goes for you!
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« Reply #18 on: January 14, 2009, 10:54:51 PM »
What great news,  I'm so happy for you :flower;
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« Reply #19 on: January 14, 2009, 11:15:46 PM »
Very Exciting !!!!!!  :yahoo;
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« Reply #20 on: January 14, 2009, 11:17:02 PM »
Thats great news Monrein, hope all goes well for you 2  :thumbup;
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« Reply #21 on: January 15, 2009, 12:34:18 AM »
Very, very exciting news Monrein!
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« Reply #22 on: January 15, 2009, 01:21:03 AM »
:cheer:  :cheer:  :bandance;  :bandance; You can see I am very calm!  Oh Gail this is great news, love and very best wishes to you and your wonderful selfless sister in law.  We will all be with you every step as I'm sure you know.
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« Reply #23 on: January 15, 2009, 04:36:06 AM »
Great news Monrein.

Ok, what's minimal invasive surgery for a kidney transplant. I was always told laproscopic removal was the minimal invasive surgery for the process. I need to get up to date on techniques.
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« Reply #24 on: January 15, 2009, 04:48:10 AM »
 :bandance;  :cheer:  :yahoo;  :2thumbsup;  :clap; Monrein. I am so so happy for you and we will be there every step of the way. Please keep updating us.  :cuddle;  :grouphug;
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