Kidney still not kickin in :(

[donnia]

Creatinine back up to 4.7.  They will do a kidney biopsy today. PLEASE tell me what to expect.  I'm scared!  We will also do dialysis again today.

[paul.karen]

I just want to say goodluck and ill say a prayer that all goes smoothly.
Im not sure what you should expect??

[okarol]

The biopsy is quick and they take a tiny bit of tissue. They'll numb the area first. Then you keep pressure on the area and lie flat for a couple of hours. Hopefully this will give them more info on rescuing the kidney. Best wishes Donnia!!  

[willieandwinnie]

  Oh Donnia, I sure hope they act fast with whatever they are going to do. I'll keep praying. 

[monrein]

All my thoughts and prayers are with you Donnia and I'm hoping that the biopsy can give them the info the need to know how best to get things back on track.  So sad that this is happening.   

[David13]

Donnia, I hope they are able to figure out what is going on with the new kidney.  I am sending positive energy your way.  Take care and keep us updated.   

[donnia]

Thanks everyone 

I am going to dialysis in about 10 minutes.  Please say some prayers for my kidney, 'Hope' is what my donor and I named her... she is my hope.  She wont let me down... I will stay positive.... I will get through this....

Would still like more information on how the biopsy works.... how painful is it, etc...  Thanks Okarol for the info.

[David13]

Donnia, I found some really good information on the kidney biopsy procedure here:

http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/biopsy/

[Romona]

My prayers are with you!

[lola]

 

[twirl]

Donna,
I am praying for you

[rose1999]

Prayers for you and Hope 

[okarol]

Jenna had no pain at all during the procedure as the transplanted kidney is right under the surface (unlike native kidneys which is much more involved.)
They do an ultrasound to guide the needle biopsy gun, it's a quick stick. Jenna had 2 biopsies, one had mild bleeding so she had to lie still an extra hour. She never had any pain, slight soreness the next day. I pray it goes as smoothly as it did for Jenna.

[rookiegirl]

Hi Donna,

I had my first transplant kidney biopsy 2 weeks ago.  It wasn't painful at all.  They took me in radiology and I laid slightly to my left since my new kidney is on the right.  They did an ultrasound of my kidney to see where would be a good place to go in.  After several pics from the ultrasound, the doctor came in and they prep the area and they gave me local shot of pain medicine in the area.  They actually did 4 biopies of the kidney and I didn't feel any pain.  They went in the same hole each time.  After that I was wheeled back to my room where I had to lay flat on my back for 2 hours and the remaining 2 hours I was able to sit up on the bed but not allowed to get up completely until the total 4 hours was up.  After 4 hrs. I got up to collect a urine sample.  Since there were no blood in my urine.  I was released within an hour.

I pray all works out for you.

Take care,
RG

[Brightsky69]

I hope that kidney starts working soon!! And lasts you for lots of years!!   

I had a kidney biospy a few years back. Please make sure they give you something for pain. They were getting ready to do the procedure on me and they hadn't given me anything for pain or even a local. They were gonna stick that needle in and I made them stop and give me something. The guy doing it said "We don't usually give you anything for this type of procedure." I said "OH well....cause before you stick that big needle in me your going to give me something." Everyone was pissed off they had to stop and give me something but I didn't care.

[jbeany]

Go Brightsky!

donnia, I hope all goes well.   

[Wenchie58]

After going through a transplant the biopsy is a walk in the park.  My thoughts go out to you and "hope".  Keep thinking positive, even though I know its hard.

[chris73]

sorry you are going through this! Hope things  go well for you after the biopsy and they find out why your numbers are so high.
maybe a slight increase in your meds will resolve your issues. Will be thinking of you during these difficult times.. God Bless !! Chris

[G-Ma]

 

[MIbarra]

Donnia,

Saying a prayer for you and your kidney. Hope everything goes smoothly and they can find the cause and get it working!

 

[Rerun]

Praying that "Hope" will get you through this.

                         

[Wattle]

Thinking of you Donnia. I hope all goes well with the biopsy.   

Do they think it was the anesthetic for the hip surgery or the change in meds that pissed "hope" off?

[andykinney]

Keep us posted - praying that everything works out okay 

[pelagia]

I am praying for you Donnia.   I hope they can get Hope started again. 

[MandaMe1986]

You and your kidney have my prayers.  As for the biopsy its no big deal. As for a little Atavan or something to clam you down before  you go in. It feels weird, but dosn't hurt. You will be more then alright promise. Let us know how it goes.