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« on: March 15, 2010, 11:47:02 PM »
Received a call from my transplant nurse today.

Thursday April the 8th is the day my father will donate a kidney to me.
Get admitted to hospital the day before.
So just over 3 weeks away.
Have some blood test done the week before.
No more Baxter deliveries, as i have enough to last until then.

I think i am as ready as i will ever be and thanks to everyone on IHD have a fair idea of what i am in for.
Wish me luck.
 :beer1; :beer1; :beer1; :beer1;
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8th of April 2010 Live kidney transplant from my father.
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« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2010, 12:47:57 AM »
Great News!!!!! :bandance; Hope all goes well for you. You will keep us posted, I hope. We will be thinking of you and  :pray; :pray; :pray; for you.
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« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2010, 01:14:04 AM »
 :cheer: Yay!! Best wishes to you both!  :clap;
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
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« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2010, 04:19:12 AM »
Good luck, buddy!
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« Reply #4 on: March 16, 2010, 04:43:48 AM »
Awesome!
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« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2010, 04:46:46 AM »
Very exciting!  All the best to you both and remember to update us as things move along.
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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
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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 #6 on: March 16, 2010, 01:12:27 PM »
I'm very happy for you. Hope all gies well for you both.
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« Reply #7 on: March 16, 2010, 01:21:58 PM »
Best wishes.
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« Reply #8 on: March 16, 2010, 03:00:54 PM »
 :bandance; Best Wishes! I am so excited for you!
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« Reply #9 on: March 16, 2010, 04:37:10 PM »
Great news! Let us all know how it goes.

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« Reply #10 on: March 16, 2010, 04:58:56 PM »
Wow, that must be joyously overwhelming but I imagine a little scary at the same time. The reality of it all. You have an actual date set to do this. My thoughts and prayers with you and your family that things go as smoothly as possible for everyone involved.
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« Reply #11 on: March 16, 2010, 10:26:18 PM »
Good Luck and time will fly by Sico. Hope you both have a good recovery.
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« Reply #12 on: March 16, 2010, 11:52:20 PM »
Thanks everyone, i will be updating for sure.

I'm just so happy to be an IHD member right now and that i get to share my experience with you all.
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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 #13 on: March 17, 2010, 12:11:07 AM »
 :yahoo;
You know how super happy i am for you Brad! I told Mike about your awesome news, and he wishes you the best  :cuddle;
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Mikes 'history'....
Born September 12 1983
Seizure July 2003 [Unrelated to kidney]
Diagnosed with 'Polycystic Kidney Disease' July 2003 (Wrong diagnosis)
Diagnosed with  IgA Glomerulonephritis April 2004
On active transplant waiting list 2006
Hyperparathyroidism developed gradually
Parathyroidectomy May 2009 (Affected kidney function)
Hospitalized for hyperkalemia June 2009
Catheter inserted June 2009


Started CAPD June 2009
Stared APD September 2009

ABO Incompatible transplant 01 December 2010
Donor = Mikes father Greg
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« Reply #14 on: March 17, 2010, 01:03:15 AM »
Quote from: -Lady Noir- on March 17, 2010, 12:11:07 AM
:yahoo;
You know how super happy i am for you Brad! I told Mike about your awesome news, and he wishes you the best  :cuddle;



Yeah thanks Nik, i so cannot wait for when Mikes turn comes around.  :beer1;
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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: March 17, 2010, 03:47:14 AM »
wow! so soon! That's awesome!!!!!

Best wishes mate!
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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!!! :)

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« Reply #16 on: March 23, 2010, 11:45:37 AM »
sico, I bet you can not wait for April, I wish both of you all the very best.     :yahoo;
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« Reply #17 on: March 23, 2010, 03:39:21 PM »
Wonderful news.  I'll be keeping you and your Dad in my prayers.   This is an exciting time.   :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #18 on: April 09, 2010, 05:35:38 AM »
Well everyone, i now officially have 3 kidneys!
It all went as planned. Had my first lot of immune suppressants on Wednesday night then my last pd run which left me dry. I felt really off before surgery, sooo empty.
Dad is doing well. He was wheeled into my room today in a wheelchair. I was up walking around but not allowed out. The docs/surgeons were really happy with the kidney. Got my tenckoff removed at the same time, yay!
Im 10kg heavier than yesterday and have some odd swelling, hope this goes down as its really uncomfortable. Other than that i feel good.
Thats it for now. Typing on the mobile sucks.
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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 #19 on: April 09, 2010, 12:50:38 PM »
OMG!! I'm super thrilled for you, and suuuuper thrilled i know how you are doing too  :yahoo; [Was so excited when i saw this thread updated,  :lol;]
Glad to hear your Dads doing well too.

As you know, thinking of you ..
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Expose yourself to your deepest fear. After that, fear has no power, and the fear of freedom shrinks and vanishes. You are free

..Nik..

Fiancee to Mike
Mikes 'history'....
Born September 12 1983
Seizure July 2003 [Unrelated to kidney]
Diagnosed with 'Polycystic Kidney Disease' July 2003 (Wrong diagnosis)
Diagnosed with  IgA Glomerulonephritis April 2004
On active transplant waiting list 2006
Hyperparathyroidism developed gradually
Parathyroidectomy May 2009 (Affected kidney function)
Hospitalized for hyperkalemia June 2009
Catheter inserted June 2009


Started CAPD June 2009
Stared APD September 2009

ABO Incompatible transplant 01 December 2010
Donor = Mikes father Greg
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« Reply #20 on: April 09, 2010, 02:16:53 PM »
Fabulous news...I can relate to the swelling due to water weight but the "odd" swelling you refer to is, I'm guessing here, of some body bits that us girls are not dragging around with us.   :o
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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 #21 on: April 09, 2010, 02:33:20 PM »
How many ways can I say "wonderful"!?   :clap;
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« Reply #22 on: April 09, 2010, 03:22:09 PM »
Good stuff!!
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« Reply #23 on: April 11, 2010, 08:15:51 PM »
absolutely awesome mate!! Great news that both you and your dad are doing well. Hope you have many many years of happy times with your dad's kidney!!!! Fantastic!  :2thumbsup; :2thumbsup;
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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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« Reply #24 on: April 14, 2010, 12:15:37 AM »
Yeah Gail you were right.

Well i got home lastnight, 5 days post op and feeling good beside the fluid. Still 6.7kg over my pre op dry weight.

Yesterday my creatinine was down to 117 and urea 6.7. My phos has been low so may have to start a supplement for that.

Cant wait for the fluid to go and the drugs to settle down.

Here's a few pics.

!. Dad and myself the day before the op.
2. Pee bag, sorry guys didnt get golden before cath was removed.
3. Dad and myself post op, day after surgery.
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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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