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« Reply #75 on: April 19, 2010, 07:27:02 PM »

Good grief KK, I really hate to hear all of this.  MSRA is the pits.  I'm
going to have to double up on the prayers.  Know you are in my heart and on my mind.

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« Reply #76 on: April 20, 2010, 02:32:23 PM »

thanks for the update carol. i'd love to talk to her, but am afraid of calling and waking her up, so i'll settle for updates from those of you who do call. has the hospital address been posted? a card or two might be nice.

feel better soon kitkatz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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« Reply #77 on: April 20, 2010, 03:24:38 PM »

I just tried to call but no answer. I hate when that happens because I picture her being awakened by the phone and unable to reach it, or in the bathroom for the first time, or the doctor finally stopped by and the phone is interrupting the conversation, UGH, and then I worry, hmmm... where the heck could she be?
The last 3 numbers of her room phone are 319 and just as I finished dialing I noticed that the time on my computer was 3:19... eerie huh? Or just coincidence. Oh well, I will try again later, I hate to bug her though.
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« Reply #78 on: April 20, 2010, 05:33:24 PM »

If you do get through again, see if you can get a full address.  I didn't think about it when I called.  I was happy to get through to her once, but I think cards are easier to deal with when you are a patient.
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« Reply #79 on: April 20, 2010, 05:50:04 PM »

I just found this thread......   I was wondering why I was not getting the daily gifts from KK....... I was thinking she may be on vacation..... not the case....... Sorry to hear about this.....  no one should have to tackle MSRA......  I hope you get well soon and back on D..... we hate it but we love the way it makes us feel......  get well KK.....  see you at the Zoo or farm.....
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« Reply #80 on: April 20, 2010, 09:35:05 PM »

This is what happens when I stay away for too long! I have only just learnt of your hospital stay Kitkatz. I am sorry for being so slack!

Sending hugs and prayers that you are up and running soon. Hand the stick to Victor and give the instructions to hit anything in his path!

 :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug;
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« Reply #81 on: April 21, 2010, 09:46:56 AM »

Quick update

I spoke with my mom last night... she sounded LOADS better. Her body is finally kicking back on and starting to function normally, well as normal as it can. Her left arm is sore, the Vampires (phlebotomists) keep sticking her everywhere to get blood, she is crabby and complaining to everyone but these are all good signs that she is getting better.

She said the infection is going down and that doctor was glad he took out the graft as that seemed to be one of the causes of it.

I will call and talk to her again today and let you know how she is doing!!

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« Reply #82 on: April 21, 2010, 10:36:50 AM »

 :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

Oh, I am so glad that she is doing better!  Please tell her that we are all eagerly awaiting her return to IHD.  What happens next?
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« Reply #83 on: April 21, 2010, 11:42:54 AM »

Thank you Maria.  I look for an update first before I read other threads.  We just want her well and home.  Give her our love when you talk to her again.     :grouphug;
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« Reply #84 on: April 21, 2010, 12:15:29 PM »

Thanks Maria, for the update!!...

I'm always far more confident when my mum gets crabby in the hosp... I'm glad to hear that she's getting to the feisty stage... Feist is always good!.... Well, that's what Mum's Neph. says when she starts giving him a hard time ;D!....

Keep the flag flying, Kitz.... I'm wearing that fab Rose Bowl T Shirt you sent me... Thinking of you!.... :grouphug;

God bless...

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« Reply #85 on: April 21, 2010, 01:35:29 PM »

Thanks for the update.  We're all continuing to send Kitkatz positive healing energy.  Tell her we all say hi.

 :flower;  :flower;  :flower;
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« Reply #86 on: April 21, 2010, 02:03:18 PM »

Crabby beats resigned every day!  My husband always looks for me to start organizing the hospital ward I'm on as the surest sign of returning health.  Hope things continue to improve and they sort out the next steps.   :cuddle;
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« Reply #87 on: April 21, 2010, 03:49:01 PM »

thank you Maria. Just knowing she is giving them a little aggravation makes me feel a whole lot better. Sending her love and prayers.
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« Reply #88 on: April 21, 2010, 04:41:34 PM »

Good news!
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« Reply #89 on: April 21, 2010, 08:46:25 PM »

I tried to call her and the phone is busy.  Good sign!

                     :yahoo;
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« Reply #90 on: April 21, 2010, 09:11:00 PM »

I talked to Kit and she tells everyone hello!  Her infection has subsided.  She has another catheter in her groin for dialysis. 

She said she could use some phone calls so: Here is her phone# 909 - 427 - 6319.

                          :flower;

She sounded pretty good!
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« Reply #91 on: April 22, 2010, 06:44:56 AM »

I wasn't able to sign on for a few days, glad Kit is doing better. She is one tough cookie and soon she will be back. Get all the rest you need Kit. Thinking and praying for better days.   :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug;
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« Reply #92 on: April 22, 2010, 03:43:44 PM »

I am away from home and just checked in so glad your starting to feel better take care kit :cuddle;
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« Reply #93 on: April 22, 2010, 04:25:20 PM »

Kitkatz, I hope you are feeling even better today and that you will get out of the hospital soon! Many  :cuddle;
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« Reply #94 on: April 22, 2010, 04:41:40 PM »

I spoke with her briefly and she sounds better, although she's pretty isolated so she really appreciates phone calls. No idea when she'll head home as they want to be assured that the MRSA is gone before letting her go.
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« Reply #95 on: April 22, 2010, 07:46:57 PM »

Oh KK...I just read this thread, called and spoke with your husband who said you had escaped your prison to get some dialysis in another area of the hospital...at least it was a field trip away from the same scenery.  You are in my prayers! 
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« Reply #96 on: April 22, 2010, 09:42:38 PM »

Glad she is doing better. If I can stay awake during the day, I'll try calling her.
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« Reply #97 on: April 23, 2010, 03:58:25 PM »

Hang in there, miss u :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle;
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« Reply #98 on: April 23, 2010, 04:29:44 PM »

Anyone talk to Kitkatz today?  I hope things are going better and she can come home soon.   :grouphug;
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« Reply #99 on: April 23, 2010, 06:08:21 PM »

 :waving; If you would like to send Kitkatz a card, please PM me for her home address. I am sure Victor will take them to her, and if she does get out then she won't miss getting them.

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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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