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« on: June 28, 2010, 11:13:52 AM »
Hi guys,

I wanted to let everyone know that I got the call last Sunday to go for a transplant.  I am home now and everything is going great.  I know I am not out of the woods yet but so far so good.

Hope everyone is well.

Matt.
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« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2010, 11:39:36 AM »
Matt!!!!!      :yahoo;     :2thumbsup;     :clap;    This is great news!   I am so excited for you.   Keep us updated and know that we are all rejoicing for you and with you.    :grouphug;
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« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2010, 11:54:06 AM »

Oh Matty!!! That's fabulous, wonderful, amazing news!  :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo;
 :bandance; Happy Dance Here! WoooHoooo!
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« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2010, 12:09:31 PM »
 :thumbup;

Good to read this today....
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« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2010, 12:12:54 PM »
 :bandance; So very happy for you. Speedy recovery !
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« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2010, 12:34:58 PM »
Last sunday and you are home already? wowza !  :clap;
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« Reply #6 on: June 28, 2010, 04:18:53 PM »
OMG, that is wonderful news!!!! Congrats and I hope you just keep on a p'in!!!!!   :bandance;
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« Reply #7 on: June 28, 2010, 04:21:32 PM »
 This news is always so exciting to read... I never tire of reading it and I'm glad this time it was you Matt.   Hope all continues to go really well.
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« Reply #8 on: June 28, 2010, 04:39:23 PM »
This is wonderful news. I hope you have a speedy recovery.
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« Reply #9 on: June 28, 2010, 04:41:21 PM »
xlent!!!!   :thumbup; :thumbup; :thumbup;  Now take it easy and recover.  No starjumps!!!
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« Reply #10 on: June 28, 2010, 05:12:31 PM »
Great news, Matt!
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« Reply #11 on: June 28, 2010, 05:43:44 PM »
Great news!!  :bandance; :bandance;
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« Reply #12 on: June 28, 2010, 06:54:38 PM »
 :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo;

Great news!
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« Reply #13 on: June 28, 2010, 06:57:35 PM »
Congratulations, Matt. Now drink up! :beer1;
:bandance; :bandance; :bandance;
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« Reply #14 on: June 28, 2010, 08:26:25 PM »
Oh what wonderful news!!!!  You brightened up my Monday (eventhough it's just a few hours til midnight).  Yea Matt!!!!   :clap;  I hope your recovery is swift and without incident.   :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
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« Reply #15 on: June 30, 2010, 05:55:42 AM »
I'm so happy for you!  That is awesome!!  Congratulations!  :cheer:
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« Reply #16 on: June 30, 2010, 09:34:15 PM »
Congrats!  Please keep us posted on how you're doing.  Feel better soon.
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« Reply #17 on: July 01, 2010, 06:02:02 AM »
Hi Matt, I had not seen you posting in a while! I am so glad you got the call, I hope your new kidney lasts for many many years- keep us posted on your progress!!
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« Reply #18 on: July 01, 2010, 11:52:06 AM »
Congratulations. I am happy for you. How long did you have to wait for the kidney?


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« Reply #19 on: July 01, 2010, 02:03:52 PM »
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« Reply #20 on: July 01, 2010, 02:07:53 PM »
Congratulations thats fab!!!!  :2thumbsup;  :clap;  :yahoo; so happy for you! x x
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« Reply #21 on: July 01, 2010, 02:51:51 PM »
Quote from: MattyBoy100 on June 28, 2010, 11:13:52 AM
Hi guys,

I wanted to let everyone know that I got the call last Sunday to go for a transplant.  I am home now and everything is going great.  I know I am not out of the woods yet but so far so good.

Hope everyone is well.

Matt.

 :clap; :yahoo; :cheer: :beer1; YAY MATT!!! from one kidney recipient to another!!
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« Reply #22 on: July 01, 2010, 05:06:47 PM »
Great news! Stay Healthy!
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