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« on: October 07, 2010, 10:34:06 AM »
I just got a call from Sunny's hubby Carl. He said Sunny had her surgery yesterday and she is doing great. The doctor said the kidney started making urine immediately the minute it was hooked up to the artery!

Her sister is groggy but fine and if all goes well she will be released from the hospital in a couple of days.
 :bandance; :yahoo; :clap;

(If you're not familiar with Sunny's story you can read some here http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=20357.0 )
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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
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« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2010, 10:34:47 AM »
 :bandance; :bandance; :bandance;
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« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2010, 10:38:12 AM »
 :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo;  i just love good news.
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« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2010, 10:49:31 AM »
That is wonderful, I love it when things like this happen.
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« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2010, 11:06:37 AM »
Thank you Karol.  I have been so worried.  There has been a couple of bumps along the way, and I was worried that something else would postpone surgery.   We have shared a similar story and I can't believe we ended up with transplants so close together.  I am thrilled she is doing ok and can't wait to hear more from her. 

Love you Sunny!!
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« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2010, 11:33:49 AM »
I can't believe that such good things can happen to people! :clap;
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« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2010, 12:41:17 PM »
Yeah Sister & Sonny!

God Bless...........    :pray;             :thumbup;
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« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2010, 01:34:32 PM »
Yay!   :thumbup;  Congratulations Sunny
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« Reply #8 on: October 07, 2010, 04:31:28 PM »
 :bandance; :bandance; :bandance; :bandance;
Excellent News!
 :bandance; :bandance; :bandance; :bandance;
My caring thoughts are with you that all continues to do well  :cuddle;
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« Reply #9 on: October 07, 2010, 05:38:31 PM »
 :yahoo;  Congratulations!
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« Reply #10 on: October 07, 2010, 05:52:47 PM »
 :bandance;  :bandance;  :bandance; All the best Sunny!
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« Reply #11 on: October 07, 2010, 06:41:55 PM »
Wonderful news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :yahoo;
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« Reply #12 on: October 08, 2010, 12:56:39 PM »
How are you doing, Sunny?   There is a lot to get use to all at one time.   Take each day as it comes and rest, drink, drink, drink!!   

Love you   :cuddle;
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« Reply #13 on: October 09, 2010, 09:26:55 PM »
Congrats to Sunny
Get well to her sister.
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« Reply #14 on: October 09, 2010, 10:57:34 PM »
Quote from: paris on October 08, 2010, 12:56:39 PM
   Take each day as it comes and rest, drink, drink, drink!!   

Yeah, and have some water too.  :rofl;
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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 #15 on: October 10, 2010, 02:25:19 PM »
Congrats to you!!
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« Reply #16 on: October 10, 2010, 03:48:43 PM »
Quote from: okarol on October 09, 2010, 10:57:34 PM
Quote from: paris on October 08, 2010, 12:56:39 PM
   Take each day as it comes and rest, drink, drink, drink!!   

Yeah, and have some water too.  :rofl;

Water?  That is what they want us to drink?  Opps, I got the wrong message!   :rofl;
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« Reply #17 on: October 11, 2010, 12:54:49 AM »
Quote from: paris on October 10, 2010, 03:48:43 PM
Quote from: okarol on October 09, 2010, 10:57:34 PM
Quote from: paris on October 08, 2010, 12:56:39 PM
   Take each day as it comes and rest, drink, drink, drink!!   

Yeah, and have some water too.  :rofl;

Water?  That is what they want us to drink?  Opps, I got the wrong message!   :rofl;

Me too! But maybe that's why I have lasted this long so far. :-[
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
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« Reply #18 on: October 11, 2010, 01:41:36 AM »
 :bandance;  :bandance;  :bandance;  YAY Sunny!!!!
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« Reply #19 on: October 12, 2010, 10:58:09 AM »
Thinking about you everyday, Sunny.   I am hoping things are going smoothly.  It takes a lot of energy to recover from this surgery.  And a lot of emotions to deal with.  Take your time, enjoy your naps, try to get some protein in every day.   Sorry --- I sound like a mother hen!!!  Know that I am concerned and wishing you well.     :cuddle;    :cuddle;
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« Reply #20 on: October 13, 2010, 03:49:33 PM »
I just got off the phone with Sunny's hubby Carl. He said she was out of the hospital in a couple of days but started having very serious nausea and could not keep food down. The bigger problem was throwing up the immunosuppressants that she needs for her new kidney. So on Sunday they readmitted her to the hospital and she is still there, on IV fluids and not eating much. They took away the Cellcept, thinking this might me the problem. They are going to try another immuno, perhaps Myfortic, tonight, and see how she tolerates it. The good news is her creatinine is a fabulous .9 and the kidney is doing fine! Hopefully they can get her feeling better and back home again soon. Carl has the laptop at the hospital so hopefully he can read Sunny and messages left here.

 :waving; Hi Sunny!!  We love you - sending lots of hugs and best wishes your way!!  :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle;
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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 #21 on: October 13, 2010, 05:05:32 PM »
Ooo, I hope your system settles down soon Sunny, puking is so not fun and we want you home and happy soon.   :grouphug; Gently does it. 
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1986: kidney failure at 19 years old, cause unknown
PD for a year, in-centre haemo for 4 years
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Infections in June / July, hospital 1-4 Aug for infections.

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« Reply #22 on: October 13, 2010, 05:24:40 PM »
Did I read that right? She was realeased after 2 days? That's really quick and stupid to me if that is the case especially since she is back in.
 
I hope she starts feeling better wit the switch.
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
Lifes Adventures -  Priceless

No two day's are the same, are they?
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« Reply #23 on: October 14, 2010, 10:53:17 AM »
I hope  you're  feeling  better  by now  sunny   :flower;

Sending   lots of   :pray;  and  healing  vibes  for both  you  and your  sis!!!!


and  like they  told you   :beer1; :beer1; :beer1;   (drink  drink  drink   lots of  water,  LOL)

take  good  care   :cuddle;
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« Reply #24 on: October 14, 2010, 12:42:54 PM »
Thank you so much for all your well wishes. It  means a lot to me.
     They have gotten my immunos under control and I don't have the terrible vomiting or diaheria anymore.It was pretty difficult for a while there, but throughout it all, my kidney performed like a trooper with creatinine still about .9 ( from 3.6 whoop whoop!). They changed my Cellcept to Myfortic because Myfortic is coated and breaks down in the intestines instead of the stomache, which seemed to help. They are also cutting back on Prograff because my goal is 10 but my latest levels were 18. I'm titrating down the Prednisone too. I guess my little body just doesn't need as much, but they don't know that until they try standard procedures.I should be released from the hosptial by Friday.
     I saw my sister donor today after she came for clinic. She sure looks good and seems to be handling everything very well. For all those potential living donors out there, she admitted she feels no different whatsoever with one kidney. Her body can't tell the difference, which was one concern she had. Living donors rock, and have no need to fear.
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