jpearce
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« on: October 31, 2009, 02:09:25 AM » |
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On October 13th, it finally happened the phone rang and the nurse said we have a kidney match for you. Wow it has been truly a remarkable experience. I stayed in Icu over night, admitted to the floor the following day and released a week later. Now I have blood work and clinic Mon wed and friday. I am having trouble with my blood pressure but that would be it. It shot up 2 1/2 weeks after the transplant. the Dr. says it's the meds and I may have to take bp meds, small price to pay for this miracle. I am 20 days free of dialysis. I think I'm still in shock!!!  |
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diagnosed lupus - June 2007
Lupus nephritis resulting in dialysis- Jan 2008
On the waiting list for transplant May 2009
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« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2009, 04:20:30 AM » |
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Congratulations J...
Long may you and your 'new friend' be together!....
God bless...
Darth...
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Cared for my late mum, Elsie who had Kidney Failure... Darling mum died on July 15th 2014... May her gentle soul rest in peace....
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« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2009, 04:32:18 AM » |
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That is wonderful, I wish you all the best.
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« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2009, 06:52:52 AM » |
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yeah!!!!!!!  Fab news Happy "P" day! |
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Please note: I am no expert. Advise given is not medical advise but from my own experience or research. Or just a feeling...
South Africa
PKD
Jan 2010 Nephrectomy (left kidney)
Jan 2010 Fistula
Started April 2010 Hemo Dialysis(hate every second of it)
Nov 2012 Placed on disalibity (loving it)
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Maker
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« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2009, 07:14:42 AM » |
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CONGRATS!! You have been blessed.  I love reading these stories and dreaming of the day it will happen for me  |
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- Lori
33 years old
Diagnosed February 2007
Started In-Center Hemo October 2009
Trying to qualify for a living donor transplant
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" Philippians 4:13
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« Reply #5 on: October 31, 2009, 07:16:55 AM » |
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It gives us all hope that one day the phone will ring. So very happy for you  Keep us updated----enjoy your new gift |
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 It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived. |
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« Reply #6 on: October 31, 2009, 09:34:09 AM » |
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« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2009, 10:19:25 AM » |
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Congratulation, enjoy the gift and take care.
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lola
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« Reply #8 on: October 31, 2009, 11:04:35 AM » |
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« Reply #9 on: October 31, 2009, 02:21:15 PM » |
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YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY Good for you, stay healthy now.  |
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One day at a time, thats all I can do.
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« Reply #10 on: October 31, 2009, 03:14:26 PM » |
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wOOt!
Congrats, and I hope you stay healthy.
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« Reply #11 on: October 31, 2009, 04:18:57 PM » |
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If you can smile when things go wrong, you have someone in mind to blame.
Lead me not into temptation, I can find it myself.
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning how to dance in the rain.
Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once.
Meddle Not In The Affairs Of Dragons
For You Are Crunchy And Taste Good With Ketchup
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« Reply #12 on: October 31, 2009, 08:07:48 PM » |
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awesome, so happy for you!
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tamara
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« Reply #13 on: October 31, 2009, 11:43:45 PM » |
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WOOHOO !!! Congratulations , may you have many many many many dialysis free days to add to your collection of 20 ! xxx ooo  |
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ABO Incompatible Transplant from my loving Partner 23/10/07
after over four years on the D Machine
Dialysis Sucks and Transplants Don't.................So Far Anyway !!!!!
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« Reply #14 on: November 01, 2009, 12:24:02 AM » |
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Brad  "Got myself a one way ticket, going the wrong way" - Bon Scott 6/11/08 diagnosed with ESRF, dialysis that day HD and PD 8th of April 2010 Live kidney transplant from my father. |
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« Reply #15 on: November 01, 2009, 12:48:09 AM » |
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Started Hemodialysis Anzac Day 2005
Patiently waiting for a transplant
Started PD New Year 2010
Taken off transpalnt list, Jan 211
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jpearce
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« Reply #16 on: November 01, 2009, 01:24:58 AM » |
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diagnosed lupus - June 2007
Lupus nephritis resulting in dialysis- Jan 2008
On the waiting list for transplant May 2009
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monrein
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« Reply #17 on: November 01, 2009, 01:22:44 PM » |
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So happy to read about your great news!!! Long long life to both you and that new kidney.  |
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Pyelonephritis (began at 8 mos old)
Home haemo 1980-1985 (self-cannulated with 15 gauge sharps)
Cadaveric transplant 1985
New upper-arm fistula April 2008
Uldall-Cook catheter inserted May 2008
Haemo-dialysis, self care unit June 2008
(2 1/2 hours X 5 weekly)
Self-cannulated, 15 gauge blunts, buttonholes.
Living donor transplant (sister-in law Kathy) Feb. 2009
First failed kidney transplant removed Apr. 2009
Second trx doing great so far...all lab values in normal ranges
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« Reply #18 on: November 01, 2009, 02:16:53 PM » |
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live life to the full and you won't die wondering
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« Reply #19 on: November 01, 2009, 03:27:16 PM » |
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Fabulous News! Congratulations! God Bless the Donor and his/her family! Take care!!!! |
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1993 diagnosed with glomerulonephritis. Oct 41, 2007 - Got fistula placed. Feb 13, 2008 - Activated on "the list". Nov 5, 2008 - Received living donor transplant from my sister-in-law, Etta. Nov 5, 2011 - THREE YEARS POST TRANSPLANT!  |
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Rerun
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« Reply #20 on: November 01, 2009, 08:18:08 PM » |
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Congratulations and God Bless the donor family and may they have peace during their time of loss. Part of their loved one lives on. Truly a miracle. |
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Romona
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« Reply #21 on: November 02, 2009, 01:50:37 PM » |
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« Reply #22 on: November 02, 2009, 06:35:53 PM » |
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Congrats! and God Bless!
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Membranous Glomerulonephritis confirmed by biopsy in April 1989 currently Stage IV CRF GFR 18 Creatinine 3.9 AV fistula (radiocephalic) placed September 24, 2009 Began transplant evaluation November 11, 2009 Completed transplant eval and approved for transplant February 10, 2010 Received confirmation letter I am on the UNOS list February 18, 2010 Wife began donor testing March 1, 2010 Received living donor preemptive transplant from spouse July 22, 2010 http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/phillipjohnsen |
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« Reply #23 on: November 12, 2009, 10:48:51 AM » |
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Congratulations!!!! I am SO happy for you! |
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« Reply #24 on: November 12, 2009, 11:56:39 AM » |
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"To be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own ...but that which is based on faith" I LOVE my IHD family!  |
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