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Neo
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My LONG wait is over after 7 years IM getting a kidney on Thursday!!
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I know this is the dialysis bored but I have always been on here when I talk to you guys and most of my friends on here patrol this board. So Yea i cant believe its finally happening I am 93% sensitized and my friend matched me about a year ago and weve been through a ton of tests and just a lot of obstacles because of a really bad transplant center, But its actually happening on Thursday..Going to the hospital Wednesday Morning. Than the surgery is Thursday morning! Thank you all for always lending an ear! IM still going to school to be a physician assistant, so Ill have a lot more time for school. I just turned 32 so its a pretty great present! I missed out on my 20's so ill be making up for that very soon..LoL You all have helped me through some very tough times... THANKS!! And remember to always have hope. The impossible CAN happen!!!
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Such wonderful news, best of luck neo! wishing you a fantastic 30's!!
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Hey, best of luck and stay with this board because we have a whole Transplant Experience section.
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Great news!!!
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Fabulous news Neo. Hope it all goes swimmingly.
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You still can stick around, you know! We have a great transplant board here as well - and believe me, when you start dealing with the meds, you will want to compare notes with someone who has been through it already.
Congrats!
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Neo,
wonderful news to share with us
. I'll keep you and your donor in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.
I'm so happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!
I wanted to give you some green for good luck but looks like my choices are very minimal, so I will give you a
yeah whole lot better than the puking guy
Please do come back and share your experience, I'm awaiting a kidney and pancreas, and like to hear what other patients experience so I can know what to expect.
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Great news Neo!
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October 19, 2010, 09:59:42 AM »
how wonderfuly exciting..
you know your going to have to keep in touch and give all the news
Im very excited.. the "30's" are going to be GREAT!!!!! all the best..and cant wait to hear more..
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Yes, please do keep posting after your transplant as you will have a whole new set of experiences you can share and we can learn from! This is wonderful news, and I am so grateful to your donor. This is just so great!!! I can't wait to hear more!
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Onya, Neo!
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Congrats!!
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You can tell how excited you are ..you've put 'fetting' instead of 'getting'
Dont forget the 30's are the new 20's !
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WONDERFUL.............the best new today.....good luck to you
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Thanks guys! I'm nervous about the surgery but excited about the future! And ill be posting for a long time. You guys are great! And i will be in touch. I guess I can look forward to contributing to the transplant section. Don' :yahoo;t hesitate to keep in touch with me either.. Thanks again everyone and ill update as soon as I'm able to..
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WOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOO NEO!!!!!! OMG I'm so happy for you!!!!!
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Neo!!! I am so thrilled for you!! We will all be with you in thoughts and prayers. I am about 6 weeks ahead of you. The surgery is not bad at all. They asked if I wanted to see the new kidney in the operating room. I said YES! The pain afterwards was much less than I anticipated. I was in ICU the first day, and only used the morphine pump 4 times in 24 hours. (apparently 16 times is normal) Use it and stay on top of the pain. Then percocet easily controlled the pain. I never got above a 3 out of 10 pain level. Getting up and walking wasn't hard either. I was ready to try while still in ICU. It felt good to stretch and sit in a chair. I do think the "high" you have after surgery helps a lot. I just couldn't believe it happened and couldn't stop smiling. If I could suggest taking something with you, it would be lip balm and tic-tacs! Dry lips and mouth was my biggest problem. And that can't count as a problem compaired to kidney failure!! But, do take things easy and rest. Your body needs sleep to help heal itself. I know I am rambling, but I am so excited for you I can hardly stand it.
Is there anyone who could post here for you so we know how you are doing? You know someone has to post a picture of you holding your "golden liquid" bag before you leave the hospital?! That is the shot we all want to see!
Good luck, Neo. Your world is going to change in a couple of days. You deserve this.
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WooohOOOOOOOOOOO!
Great news!
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All the best for the transplant, Neo, for you and your donor firiend (read 'hero' for friend!)
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Congratulations Neo! I'm thrilled for you! God Bless your friend. Please keep in touch! The surgery isn't bad at all. I slept through the whole thing.
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Re: My LONG wait is over after 7 years IM fetting a kidney on Thursday!!
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Gosh Neo, I guess its nearly time for you to go into hospital now. So happy to hear your news, and can't wait to hear from you on the "other side". Hope everything goes smoothly for you and your fabulous friend. A big hug coming your way:
and this one is for your donor:
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Tomorrow is the BIG DAY!!
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Woo!Hoo! tomorrow we will be thinking of you Neo!!
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