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« on: January 04, 2007, 06:13:31 PM »
Well, as I've sort of mentioned in a couple of posts, my husband hasn't been doing well and we weren't sure where this was going. We know now.

He's been having problems with his transplanted kidney from day 1. Please don't get us wrong we are so greatful for the year of him not having to do dialysis and even with the problems, it was worth it. Two weeks ago I had to rush him by ambulance to the emergency room because of severe abdominal pain, he couldn't stand or move. They finally figured out it had to do with the new kidney but weren't in a hurry to do anything unless it became worst because of it being major surgery. He's been refusing to go back to the emergency room and has been in severe pain ever since. Did I ever mention just how stubborn he can be?

Today in dialysis, his doctor saw him and realised how much pain he's in so that when the doctor touched his abdomen, he just  about went through the roof. They are admitting him tomorrow morning for emergency surgery to remove the transplanted surgery. They are saying it needs to come out now. I am worried sick but am really trying to keep positive. Please send happy thoughts our way and I'll update tomorrow night after I get home from the hospital.

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« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2007, 06:24:28 PM »
Quote from: Kitty Cat on January 04, 2007, 06:13:31 PM
Well, as I've sort of mentioned in a couple of posts, my husband hasn't been doing well and we weren't sure where this was going. We know now.

He's been having problems with his transplanted kidney from day 1. Please don't get us wrong we are so greatful for the year of him not having to do dialysis and even with the problems, it was worth it. Two weeks ago I had to rush him by ambulance to the emergency room because of severe abdominal pain, he couldn't stand or move. They finally figured out it had to do with the new kidney but weren't in a hurry to do anything unless it became worst because of it being major surgery. He's been refusing to go back to the emergency room and has been in severe pain ever since. Did I ever mention just how stubborn he can be?

Today in dialysis, his doctor saw him and realised how much pain he's in so that when the doctor touched his abdomen, he just about went through the roof. They are admitting him tomorrow morning for emergency surgery to remove the transplanted surgery. They are saying it needs to come out now. I am worried sick but am really trying to keep positive. Please send happy thoughts our way and I'll update tomorrow night after I get home from the hospital.




I think it must be a trait of most dialysis patients, I think we are all stubborn!

My prayers and thoughts are with you, keep positive and let us know how things go. :grouphug;

Tamara xxx ooo
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« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2007, 07:10:10 PM »
My prayers are with you and your hubby tonight and tomorrow! I hope he recovers quickly from surgery.
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« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2007, 07:14:28 PM »
Wow, I'm sorry he is in pain and has to have this surgery.
You and husband will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Keep us posted.  Hope he has a speedy rcovery.
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« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2007, 07:15:16 PM »
Quote from: Kitty Cat on January 04, 2007, 06:13:31 PM
Well, as I've sort of mentioned in a couple of posts, my husband hasn't been doing well and we weren't sure where this was going. We know now.

He's been having problems with his transplanted kidney from day 1. Please don't get us wrong we are so greatful for the year of him not having to do dialysis and even with the problems, it was worth it. Two weeks ago I had to rush him by ambulance to the emergency room because of severe abdominal pain, he couldn't stand or move. They finally figured out it had to do with the new kidney but weren't in a hurry to do anything unless it became worst because of it being major surgery. He's been refusing to go back to the emergency room and has been in severe pain ever since. Did I ever mention just how stubborn he can be?

Today in dialysis, his doctor saw him and realised how much pain he's in so that when the doctor touched his abdomen, he just  about went through the roof. They are admitting him tomorrow morning for emergency surgery to remove the transplanted surgery. They are saying it needs to come out now. I am worried sick but am really trying to keep positive. Please send happy thoughts our way and I'll update tomorrow night after I get home from the hospital.




I do hope the surgery goes well. I'm sorry that this had to happen to you.
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« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2007, 09:39:44 PM »
I'm so sorry to hear that. Good luck tomorrow.  :grouphug;
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« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2007, 07:21:29 AM »
I'm so sorry your hubby is in such pain and you're both going through such difficult times. My prayers and thoughts are with you both.   :grouphug;
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« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2007, 03:00:50 PM »
My thoughts and prayers are with both of you, Kitty Cat.  Let us know how everything goes, and I'm so sorry you both have to go through this.  :grouphug;
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« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2007, 03:22:54 PM »
Oh my, that sounds awful.  Dialysis is bad enough without having to deal with transplant failure and PAIN!!   I am so sorry that happened and I hope everything goes well.  :grouphug;
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« Reply #9 on: January 05, 2007, 03:26:26 PM »
Dear Kitty,
I am sorry to hear this, please let us know how he's doing.
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« Reply #10 on: January 05, 2007, 04:54:04 PM »
Hi Everyone,

Thank you so much for the support, I read here before we left this morning and it lifted my spirits. Last night nobody slept because we were just too nervous.

The surgery went so very well, the kidney has been removed, after a couple of hours in recovery, he's been moved to a room in the transplant/dialysis ward and I can't even tell you how much better he looks. He's definitely in pain but it's not the pasty, hard to breathe type pain he's been in for months. He hasn't willingly eaten anything in months, only forcing it down to sustain himself because everything made him either nauseous or very ill. He even asked for something to eat before we left tonight!!!! I'm really hoping this is going to be his turning point and he'll start to rebound.

The surgeon (she is the absolute best, she even changed her schedule to perform this surgery) is going to have the kidney biopsied to find out what has been causing all the problems. I'm very interested to know what this has all been about. The other surgery is pushed down until he's up and moving about pain free and I can certainly live with that.

Thank you all so much for the thoughts, Prayers and just being here. It really and truly makes all the difference in the world.
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« Reply #11 on: January 06, 2007, 12:24:23 PM »
I am so happy that all went well for his surgery.  Hope that takes care of his extreme pain and they find out the cause.  Best wishes to you both as he has a speedy recovery! 
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« Reply #12 on: January 06, 2007, 03:35:41 PM »
I am so thankful for how it has gone so far.  Please transmit our caring thoughts.  I wish him a speedy and complete recovery.  My Dad always thought that if a person can eat, they aren't too bad!!  Lots of love go out to you two! :grouphug;
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« Reply #13 on: January 06, 2007, 03:38:03 PM »
Good news Kitty Cat,

Hope the healing process is short and Angels watch over your family.  :angel;
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« Reply #14 on: January 06, 2007, 04:49:58 PM »
Thank you all so much, I really hope you all know how much this means to us. We can't thank you enough for the support and caring.

He's been running a fever since last night, last night was 104 and today has been averaging around 102. They have been giving him tylenol and packed some ice under his armpits to see if that would help. They then did a chest xray to see if there somehow may be pneumonia. I am really impressed that he again asked for something to eat. Plus, with help he was able to sit up in a chair for the afternoon and took a tiny walk in the hallway.

They've started the pathology on the kidney, they told him it was in bad shape, but now they need to find out if it was because of the kidney itself or his body somehow did that to it.

I will definitely keep the updates coming, and honestly, you've all been so wonderful to us. Thank you so very much.
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« Reply #15 on: January 06, 2007, 05:14:05 PM »
I hope the hubby feels better soon. Recovery is a long process.  Give him my best wishes!  Remember to take care of you!
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« Reply #16 on: January 06, 2007, 05:40:52 PM »
Thanks for the update and glad he's better!  :cuddle;
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« Reply #17 on: January 07, 2007, 10:51:31 AM »
Kitty Cat - sending warm and healing prayers to your husband, and peace to both of you!  :grouphug;
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« Reply #18 on: January 08, 2007, 06:06:27 AM »
I'm sorry to hear you're still having problems, but glad the surgery went well and that your hubby has an appetite!  I'm still thinking of you and praying for your situation to improve. :grouphug;
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« Reply #19 on: January 12, 2007, 05:14:53 PM »
Good news.     :2thumbsup;

Hubby came home Tuesday night, he's doing so much better and looks better than I've seen in way too long. I am so relieved. The other surgery is pushed off for a few weeks until his strength improves. VNA came over on Wednesday and showed me how to keep the site cleaned up and bandaged. There are 43 staples and the incision is 24 cm long.

Thank you for all of your Prayers and kind words, they've meant everything to us. Everybody here is just absolutely wonderful.
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« Reply #20 on: January 13, 2007, 05:17:21 AM »
And thank you for allowing us to go through this with you.  We are very happy and continue to send warm thoughts your way as he continues to heal and do well.
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« Reply #21 on: January 13, 2007, 02:42:39 PM »
Glad to hear things are improving!!   Good Luck!! :thumbup; :)
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« Reply #22 on: January 14, 2007, 05:42:01 PM »
OUTSTANDING !! I hope things continue to improve,
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« Reply #23 on: January 17, 2007, 09:57:06 PM »
How is everything progressing for hubby at this time?  Hope things are continuing to look up for him and you~   :grouphug;
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« Reply #24 on: January 17, 2007, 11:29:55 PM »
I'm still curious about the outcome of the biopsy done on the kidney?? Was it the kidney or him?

And I'm glad everything is getting better for y'all too!!!  :cuddle;
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