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« on: March 23, 2011, 08:18:32 AM »
I go in on Sunday morning and prep for transplant on Monday morning. My last day at the clinic will be Friday after more than three years of dialysis. What should I do on my last day of in center hemodialysis? What would you do?


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Wegener's granulomatosis
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AV Fistula inserted Jan 2 2009
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« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2011, 09:16:08 AM »
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :yahoo;
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« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2011, 10:05:21 AM »
AWESOME NEWS!!!!!!!! Larry G. wishing you the best and take the best care of your new kidney when you get it.  We all know how important they can be.  Thank God you are eligible for one. Not everyone is!  I dont really know how or what you should do on your last day. Just be yourself cause Im sure the others are aware of your blessing!  How fortunate you are indeed!!!!!  But please let us know how you are doing and Im sure there are others on this site who can answer any questions you may have.  Again Congratulations!!!!!!!
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6/2009 Peritonitis , PD Cath removed
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« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2011, 11:28:17 AM »
Congratulations Larry!!!  I was only on D for a month before transplant.. so I had barely gotten to know anyone... I simply said good bye and thanks.
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« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2011, 11:34:59 AM »
Parrrrrrrrtaaaaaaaay !  :bandance; :cheer: :bandance;
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« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2011, 11:36:33 AM »
Hope every thing goes well. How exciting.Take them a box of sweets, they always go down well.
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« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2011, 12:02:52 PM »
Congrats, Larry.  Just let your clinic know you appreciated their care and that it's nothing personal, but you hope that you never have to see them again  :waving; 
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« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2011, 12:07:37 PM »
I'd let them know that you understand that their good care kept your body in good enough condition that you are eligible for transplantation in the first place!  Thank them for keeping you relatively healthy!  Congratulations.  I am so looking forward to you posting about how wonderful your life has become!!  I can't wait to read about your happy news!
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« Reply #8 on: March 23, 2011, 12:17:24 PM »
 :cheer: I am so excited for you Larry - please keep us posted!
I can barely remember Jenna's last day at dialysis - the nurse wished her well, I think.
I asked Jenna if she wanted to go back and visit and she said no, she didn't want to flaunt her transplant in front of patients who may never get off dialysis.
Best wishes Larry!  :bandance;
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« Reply #9 on: March 23, 2011, 03:37:05 PM »
Just today I was saying to my husband that we had no idea that our last day of dialysis would be our last.

I agree with BB. Take some chocolates in so folks can share.

We went back to visit our team afterward and I've kept up with them by e-mail.

I'm so glad for you.  :cheer:

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« Reply #10 on: March 23, 2011, 04:00:52 PM »
Congratulations and best of luck.    My new kidney is 6 1/2 months old.  One thing I am glad that happened; right before I went under, the doctors wanted to know if I would like to see the new kidney.  I was groggy, but still clearly can see the kidney laying on ice in a stainless bowl. Wishing you a wonderful, successful transplant.  It is always exciting news.   :2thumbsup;

I think many said a box of chocolates and I like that idea too. My daugher in law is a nurse and she says they all love it when someone brings them treats.   
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« Reply #11 on: March 23, 2011, 05:48:38 PM »
Good luck to you, Larry. Take in a gooey cake.
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« Reply #12 on: March 23, 2011, 06:37:08 PM »
How exciting and i sure hope you come back and fill us in..  All the best!!
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« Reply #13 on: March 24, 2011, 08:31:30 AM »
I agree with those who say that you should thank your entire dialysis team for getting you back on your feet and keeping you healthy enough to get a transplant now.

And congrats to you (soon) joining us EX-dialysis patients with newly transplanted working kidneys!
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« Reply #14 on: March 27, 2011, 04:46:46 PM »
Here's a note I just received:

Hi,
Just a quick note to say that Larry is in the hospital now and things are moving forward.  He will have a short dialysis today and we are hoping that this will be his last drawing.  The exact surgery time is yet to be determined.  Typically the donor goes in at 6:30 and the recipient goes in at 7:30am.  I believe that we will find out soon though and I will post the time in Facebook. 

Thanks for all your prayers, healing thoughts and kindness.
Janet
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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 -
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« Reply #15 on: March 27, 2011, 07:11:53 PM »
I'll be thinking of them tomorrow.   :flower; :flower;
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« Reply #16 on: March 27, 2011, 07:37:35 PM »
oh boy oh boy oh boy  :clap;   more prayers goen out for beautiful results!!   let us know how he's doing if ya will  :grouphug;
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We thank God for every day we are blessed to have together.
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« Reply #17 on: March 27, 2011, 08:07:48 PM »
sending good wishes for  successful surgeries!!!   :2thumbsup; :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #18 on: March 27, 2011, 11:29:04 PM »

This is from his wife's Facebook:
Janet Green
I left the hospital tonight to find that someone had broken into my car window to steal the handicap placard hanging from the rear view mirror. Glass everywhere! Lucky my heater worked for the ride home.....
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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 #19 on: March 28, 2011, 11:55:40 AM »
From his wife Janet:

Great News!  Larry is out of surgery and producing lots of urine. One friend said "he's peeing like a race horse!"
I'll post more when I can.
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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 #20 on: March 28, 2011, 12:14:20 PM »
 :2thumbsup; :cheer: :bandance;

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« Reply #21 on: March 28, 2011, 12:51:14 PM »
I pray that Larry G's "journey" takes him on a great big U-turn back to good health and a great life!  This is such wonderful news!!!
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« Reply #22 on: March 28, 2011, 07:26:17 PM »

From Larry's Facebook: I finally got a kidney & am in some pain but that is to be expected :)
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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 #23 on: March 28, 2011, 10:43:07 PM »
Get well soon!!!!!! I am happy that it seems to go well.
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« Reply #24 on: March 28, 2011, 11:28:17 PM »
Fantastic news!   :thumbup;   Congratulations Larry!!!  :2thumbsup; :yahoo; :2thumbsup; :yahoo; :2thumbsup; :yahoo;
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Nov 5, 2011 - THREE YEARS POST TRANSPLANT!  :D
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