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« on: March 10, 2009, 08:33:52 PM »
If all goes according to plan I'll have one more kidney on March 31.   :2thumbsup;

Since I last posted my kidney function has been declining rapidly - at one point my creatinine went from 4.6 to 5.0 in three weeks, and it keeps rising.  Docs say it's time to start D or get a Tx before I get any more symptoms.  So far it's just been nausea, fuzzy-headedness, elevated K and phosphate and very low energy levels.  I feel like I could wait longer, but I've decided to be a wimp about it and not experience anything worse.   ;D

The living donor is my amazing (and PKD-free) sister.  She's a pediatric ICU nurse, so she's very familiar with the procedures, and she's still willing to give one up!


Does anyone have last-minute suggestions for things to take to the hospital, other than the usual toothbrush, loose-fitting clothes, etc.?
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« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2009, 08:46:11 PM »
Tell your sister I said she ROCKS!  :bow;
We were in and out of the hospital in 3 days, so there wasn't enough time to do anything.
Afterward Jenna did enjoy having DVD's to watch. We also went out to the movies (she wore a face mask, and the theater was mostly empty anyway, midweek.)
All the best to you!  :cuddle;
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« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2009, 11:08:34 PM »
 :clap; :clap;

Good Luck Openboat.

Give your sister a hug. Both my sister and I ended up with PKD and we have always said it would have been so much easier if one was able to donate.

And don't think of yourself as wimping out. Dialysis sucks.... I would have done anything to avoid it. Take the transplant before your body is affected by your toxic blood stream!   :cuddle;
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« Reply #3 on: March 11, 2009, 12:13:31 AM »
Wishing you and your sister all the best.  As for things to take, any chance of taking a laptop so you can let us know how it goes?  ;)
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« Reply #4 on: March 11, 2009, 12:23:56 AM »
Good Luck there.
Well all I can think of to bring is your hairbrush, soap, new toothbrush, your own toothpaste because what the hospital gives is, well crap. Bring some extra loose fitting sweat pants and maybe socks I'm thinking.
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« Reply #5 on: March 11, 2009, 03:59:05 AM »
Throw the old milk out before you leave for the hospital!

P.S. this is great! news and this  :cuddle; is for your angelic sister. 
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« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2009, 04:33:05 AM »
You are one lucky brother.  Maybe arrange to have flowers delivered to her room if the hospital allows them.  Some places don't.  Or maybe silk flowers or balloons that say "Thank You".  I'm sorry, but guys usually don't think of these things.

                               :yahoo;
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« Reply #7 on: March 11, 2009, 05:40:35 AM »
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« Reply #8 on: March 11, 2009, 05:50:05 AM »
Congratulations openboat! :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #9 on: March 11, 2009, 08:54:16 AM »
 :grouphug; Best Wishes!
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« Reply #10 on: March 11, 2009, 09:07:07 AM »
 :clap;  :yahoo; Keep us posted.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #11 on: March 11, 2009, 09:09:06 AM »
Great news openboat.  And so good of your sister :clap;

Now this and dont get upset just something to think about as i have.

Does your sister have kids?
Does she plan to have kids.  If no then no worries.
But if she has or plans on having kids they could get the dreaded PKD disease.
I told my brothers not to even get evaluated as donors for me due to the fact they have kids or may in the future.  and i would feel very bad and selfish if one of there kids did end up with PKD. And i had there parents kidney in me.   When it could have maybe been used for there own child.

I am not in any way trying to bring you down openboat.  Please dont think i am.  But it can be good to look at the long run for everyone.


And sorry if i bummed you out not my intention.
With that said i do wish you and your sister the BEST.
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« Reply #12 on: March 11, 2009, 10:19:41 AM »
I always take my own pillows to the hospital, a memory foam one (from Ikea) for my head, and a small buckwheat one that I use to support my side.  I don't like the hospital pillows because they're covered in plastic and don't smoosh down comfortably.
I also like an electric toothbrush (I use an Oral B)  because you get a consistent 3 minute brushing and when I'm not feeling my best it's too easy to cut corners.  Post transplant, dental hygiene is crucial.

All the best with the transplant and your sister is wonderful to step up like this for you.  Very nice indded.
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« Reply #13 on: March 11, 2009, 10:40:12 AM »
Wishing you all the best,  My caring thoughts and prayers are with you.  Keep us updated, of course!  :grouphug;
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« Reply #14 on: March 11, 2009, 11:46:20 AM »
Quote from: paul.karen on March 11, 2009, 09:09:06 AM
Great news openboat.  And so good of your sister :clap;

Now this and dont get upset just something to think about as i have.

Does your sister have kids?
Does she plan to have kids.  If no then no worries.
But if she has or plans on having kids they could get the dreaded PKD disease.
I told my brothers not to even get evaluated as donors for me due to the fact they have kids or may in the future.  and i would feel very bad and selfish if one of there kids did end up with PKD. And i had there parents kidney in me.   When it could have maybe been used for there own child.

I am not in any way trying to bring you down openboat.  Please dont think i am.  But it can be good to look at the long run for everyone.


And sorry if i bummed you out not my intention.
With that said i do wish you and your sister the BEST.
P&K


I understand where you're coming from, but as I said she does not have PKD.  If she did then I (and the docs) wouldn't consider her as a donor.  The common adult form of PKD (ADPKD) is passed on as a dominant trait, she can't transmit what she doesn't have have to her kids. 


Thanks for all of the thoughts, I don't know if I'll have internet access in the hospital but I will post when I get home.
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« Reply #15 on: March 18, 2009, 09:33:17 PM »
YEAH!!! That is great news!!   :cheer:  Your sister is an angel.   :bow; :bow;
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« Reply #16 on: March 19, 2009, 03:04:15 AM »
Good luck, I am hoping all goes well for you and your Sister  :thumbup;
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« Reply #17 on: March 19, 2009, 07:21:51 AM »
Thinking good thoughts for a great transplant!   :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #18 on: March 19, 2009, 11:55:33 AM »
Do we have an answer yet?  Is the transplant scheduled for the 31st?     Good Luck!    :beer1;
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« Reply #19 on: March 19, 2009, 02:00:11 PM »
Good Luck! I hope it goes wonderful :flower;
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« Reply #20 on: March 19, 2009, 08:02:44 PM »
Quote from: kellyt on March 19, 2009, 11:55:33 AM
Do we have an answer yet?  Is the transplant scheduled for the 31st?     Good Luck!    :beer1;

Yep, we'll be checking in to Emory at 5:30 on the 31st.  I've decided, after talking to my sister and reading everything I can get my hands on, to participate in this study.  We'll have a 50% chance of doing a bone marrow transplant in addition to the kidney graft, and I'll be on Belatacept and Sirolimus instead of the usual Prograf, Cellcept and Prednisone.  I'll keep everyone here updated on how it goes.
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« Reply #21 on: March 19, 2009, 08:04:55 PM »
I hope everything goes well!  Congratulations!  Hugs to your sister, as well!   :cuddle;
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« Reply #22 on: March 19, 2009, 08:18:05 PM »
Interesting Study. I wish you luck.

Just out of interest.. What was your HLA match with your sister? 
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« Reply #23 on: March 20, 2009, 04:39:31 AM »
Quote from: Wattle on March 19, 2009, 08:18:05 PM
Interesting Study. I wish you luck.

Just out of interest.. What was your HLA match with your sister?

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« Reply #24 on: March 20, 2009, 06:15:48 AM »
 :clap; openboat. This is so exciting. Give your sister a big  :grouphug; from us.  :cuddle;
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