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« on: December 14, 2009, 09:27:59 PM »
I didn't post earlier because I didn't want to jinx it - but the last message I got looks VERY good!
He was called this morning for a kidney/pancreas transplant.

7:26 AM PST wallyz commented on his status:
"We'll know by 10:00 PST.  Thanks everybody."

9:08 AM PST wallyz commented on his status:
"It's  a go so far. Heading into the hospital @11 AM PST."

2:20 PM PST wallyz: "Had a couple people refer to this as a Christmas Miracle- I would prefer a Hannukah miracle, where the Kidney and pancreas last eight times as long as anyone expects. Thanks everyone."

3:09 PM wallyz: "Going to Surgery @ 5:00 PM PST.  Thanks everyone."

7:15 PM PST
Dana commented on his status:

"he is in surgery now and will be done sometime between midnight and 2am.  The doctor says the organs look great and that he is in great shape going in, so everything seems right on track."

 :pray;  :2thumbsup; :cheer:
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
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Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
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« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2009, 09:42:56 PM »
Thank you, Karol, for posting this!  I had been thinking of posting it too, but didn't want to post it too soon!  Here's hoping for a smooth surgery and recovery for our friend, Wallyz!

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1996 - Diagnosed with Proteinuria
2000 - Started seeing nephrologist on regular basis
Mar 2010 - Started Aranesp shots - well into CKD4
Dec 1, 2010 - Transplant Eval Appt - Listed on Feb 10, 2012
Apr 18, 2011 - Had fistula placed at GFR 8
April 20, 2011 - Had chest cath placed, GFR 6
April 22, 2011 - Started in-center HD. Continued to work FT and still went out and did things: live theater, concerts, spend time with friends, dine out, etc
May 2011 - My Wonderful Donor offered to get tested!
Oct 2011  - My Wonderful Donor was approved for surgery!
November 23, 2011 - Live-Donor Transplant (Lynette the Kidney gets a new home!)
April 3, 2012 - Routine Post-Tx Biopsy (creatinine went up just a little, from 1.4 to 1.7)
April 7, 2012 - ER admit to hospital, emergency surgery to remove large hematoma caused by biopsy
April 8, 2012 - In hospital dialysis with 2 units of blood
Now: On the mend, getting better! New Goal: No more in-patient hospital stays! More travel and life adventures!
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« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2009, 10:06:04 PM »
This is SO exciting

 :cheer: :bandance; :clap; :bestwishes;
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« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2009, 11:18:21 PM »
Yippee, that is so wonderful. Pray all goes well for him.   :bandance; :bandance; :bandance;
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« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2009, 11:33:20 PM »
 :yahoo; wonderful news  :yahoo;

Will be keeping you in my thoughts.
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« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2009, 11:40:37 PM »
praying and wishing for the most positive outcomes!!   Go Wally Go Wally....hang in there! 
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« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2009, 11:42:52 PM »
I am so happy for wallyz. I hope everything is going well.
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« Reply #7 on: December 15, 2009, 01:05:11 AM »
 :bandance; :clap; :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #8 on: December 15, 2009, 02:10:23 AM »
Great news!....  :bandance;

Thinking of, and praying for you, Wally... And of course, keping the donor family in my thoughts, too...

Love... :grouphug;

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« Reply #9 on: December 15, 2009, 03:45:51 AM »
about time for poor Wally!! Can understand karol not wanting to jinx it!!! I just checked in to see if there was an update... hopefully he wakes up happy as larry with a working kidney and pancreas!! My fingers are crossed for him and I'm so excited that FINALLY this is the one for him!!!!!
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« Reply #10 on: December 15, 2009, 04:35:09 AM »
Wishing you all the best Wally.  :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #11 on: December 15, 2009, 04:49:36 AM »
Woot!

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« Reply #12 on: December 15, 2009, 05:14:17 AM »
Fantastic!     :flower; :bandance; :flower;
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« Reply #13 on: December 15, 2009, 05:47:49 AM »
 :yahoo; :2thumbsup; :grouphug;
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« Reply #14 on: December 15, 2009, 07:46:32 AM »
 :bandance;

Hurray!
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« Reply #15 on: December 15, 2009, 08:17:48 AM »
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« Reply #16 on: December 15, 2009, 08:20:22 AM »
4:20 am PST
Dana updated:
Let everyone know that Brian is out of surgery and beginning to make urine! His blood sugars are good and they stopped IV insulin. He looks like hell, but he's going to be better than ever when he heals!
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
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7 yr transplant lost due to rejection.
She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
Living Donors Rock! http://www.livingdonorsonline.org -
News video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-7KvgQDWpU
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« Reply #17 on: December 15, 2009, 08:45:03 AM »
    such great news......    :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
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« Reply #18 on: December 15, 2009, 09:18:24 AM »
So thrilled for him!  He has had a tough time with calls and then not getting the organs.  So yea! for Wallyz and praying for a great recover  :cuddle;
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« Reply #19 on: December 15, 2009, 10:08:41 AM »
I am planning on visiting him this Saturday.  Please let me know if any of you want me to deliver any messages to him.  Feel free to PM me!

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1996 - Diagnosed with Proteinuria
2000 - Started seeing nephrologist on regular basis
Mar 2010 - Started Aranesp shots - well into CKD4
Dec 1, 2010 - Transplant Eval Appt - Listed on Feb 10, 2012
Apr 18, 2011 - Had fistula placed at GFR 8
April 20, 2011 - Had chest cath placed, GFR 6
April 22, 2011 - Started in-center HD. Continued to work FT and still went out and did things: live theater, concerts, spend time with friends, dine out, etc
May 2011 - My Wonderful Donor offered to get tested!
Oct 2011  - My Wonderful Donor was approved for surgery!
November 23, 2011 - Live-Donor Transplant (Lynette the Kidney gets a new home!)
April 3, 2012 - Routine Post-Tx Biopsy (creatinine went up just a little, from 1.4 to 1.7)
April 7, 2012 - ER admit to hospital, emergency surgery to remove large hematoma caused by biopsy
April 8, 2012 - In hospital dialysis with 2 units of blood
Now: On the mend, getting better! New Goal: No more in-patient hospital stays! More travel and life adventures!
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« Reply #20 on: December 15, 2009, 04:15:13 PM »
Here are the latest updates from Mrs. Wallyz....
11:00 AM PST - Brian had his ventilator tube removed so he can talk now. He says thanks for all the prayers, he's happy to be peeing, he feels horrible and he's greatful for all the support.
He has been cracking lame jokes this whole time - the only time it stopped was when the ventilator tube was in.
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1996 - Diagnosed with Proteinuria
2000 - Started seeing nephrologist on regular basis
Mar 2010 - Started Aranesp shots - well into CKD4
Dec 1, 2010 - Transplant Eval Appt - Listed on Feb 10, 2012
Apr 18, 2011 - Had fistula placed at GFR 8
April 20, 2011 - Had chest cath placed, GFR 6
April 22, 2011 - Started in-center HD. Continued to work FT and still went out and did things: live theater, concerts, spend time with friends, dine out, etc
May 2011 - My Wonderful Donor offered to get tested!
Oct 2011  - My Wonderful Donor was approved for surgery!
November 23, 2011 - Live-Donor Transplant (Lynette the Kidney gets a new home!)
April 3, 2012 - Routine Post-Tx Biopsy (creatinine went up just a little, from 1.4 to 1.7)
April 7, 2012 - ER admit to hospital, emergency surgery to remove large hematoma caused by biopsy
April 8, 2012 - In hospital dialysis with 2 units of blood
Now: On the mend, getting better! New Goal: No more in-patient hospital stays! More travel and life adventures!
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« Reply #21 on: December 15, 2009, 04:23:00 PM »
 :) :) :)
Thanks! I am so happy!  :cheer:
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
Was on in-center hemodialysis 2003-2007.
7 yr transplant lost due to rejection.
She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
Living Donors Rock! http://www.livingdonorsonline.org -
News video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-7KvgQDWpU
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« Reply #22 on: December 15, 2009, 05:26:23 PM »
WOW!!!! This is incredible news! At last, at last! 

:cheer:  :bandance;  :cheer:  :bandance;  :cheer:

Congrats, Wallyz. Keep the jokes coming - don't let that ventilator tube stop you!  ;)

 :bestwishes;
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« Reply #23 on: December 15, 2009, 05:35:24 PM »
 :flower;

 :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo;

 :bandance;

Good news, good news!
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« Reply #24 on: December 15, 2009, 11:02:07 PM »
 :bow; :bow; :bow; :bow; :bow;

I think some of us have been more on tenderhooks for him to get the organs than he has!!!

 :bow; :bow; :bow; :bow; :bow;

I'm so happy this is the best news of the month for me. I'm overjoyed he is peeing and sugars are great - could be the start of a whole new wonderful life for Brian, and that's just sensational.

Another miracle for the IHD crew!
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3/1993: Diagnosed with Kidney Failure (FSGS)
25/7/2006: Started hemo 3x/week 5 hour sessions :(
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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