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« on: April 07, 2011, 06:24:57 AM »
Ya know how we would crave ice chips while on dialysis. I was very big into ice chips while I was on dialysis.
I've noticed that after transplant I have developed a craving for gummie candy.
 I like the gummy lifesavers, Welch's Fruit Snacks and plain old gummy bears. I never really craved them before.
Do you have any strange cravings since transplant?
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« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2011, 07:14:53 AM »
I am eating WAAAAAAAY too much chocolate and nuts. My "baby bump" is expanding so that come nine months post tx I might JUST be ready to push one out!!!  :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
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« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2011, 07:57:43 AM »
 :P Don't even mention that. I am growing a "baby bump" too. My appetite as been very healthy since my transplant.
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« Reply #3 on: April 07, 2011, 09:35:56 AM »
You didn't hapen to see the other thread about a certain craving after transplant did you?  :rofl; >:D
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« Reply #4 on: April 07, 2011, 02:39:18 PM »
Quote from: Brightsky69 on April 07, 2011, 06:24:57 AM
Ya know how we would crave ice chips while on dialysis. I was very big into ice chips while I was on dialysis.
I've noticed that after transplant I have developed a craving for gummie candy.
 I like the gummy lifesavers, Welch's Fruit Snacks and plain old gummy bears. I never really craved them before.
Do you have any strange cravings since transplant?

Bananas.

Sex.
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« Reply #5 on: April 07, 2011, 02:55:12 PM »
Oddly, I haven't chewed a single ice cube since I got home.

I went through a blueberry craving that was unstoppable for a while.  I'm down to a pint a week, but that might have something to do with the quality of the off-season ones.  I might start again when the good local ones are in season.

Now it's just chocolate I can't live without - but that was true before, so that's no change.  I used to like sweeter stuff, like fudge - chocolate plus even more sugar.  Even just chocolate in a candy coating like M&M's, but no more.  Now the straight sugar candy just makes me gag and candy coated chocolate doesn't taste very good anymore. 
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« Reply #6 on: April 07, 2011, 05:14:29 PM »
I am into jello too... eating it not wrestling in it...Chris & MEL  ;D
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« Reply #7 on: April 07, 2011, 07:34:40 PM »
Food!  After the transplant everything tasted better.  My husband and I both gained weight.  The thing I crave the most is chocolate and hummus.  I could eat a whole tub with veggies.  I thought I was doing really well eating that instead of other junk until my friend pointed out how much fat was in it.
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« Reply #8 on: April 07, 2011, 08:58:47 PM »
Quote from: Brightsky69 on April 07, 2011, 05:14:29 PM
I am into jello too... eating it not wrestling in it...Chris & MEL  ;D

Never would have thought of it till you mentioned it. However there isnever room for jello, not my type of thing to eat.
 
I can't think of any cravings I have, I always craved chocolate because I was told I couldn't have it as a kid when I was diagnosed with diabetes. Now that I had the pancreas partt of my transplant, it's all about trying different chocolate from around the world why I can.
 
Still waiting on my Chocodile Twinkies in the mail :stressed;
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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
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« Reply #9 on: April 07, 2011, 11:54:45 PM »
Quote from: Chris on April 07, 2011, 09:35:56 AM
You didn't hapen to see the other thread about a certain craving after transplant did you?  :rofl; >:D

lol!!!

Quote from: Chris on April 07, 2011, 08:58:47 PM
Quote from: Brightsky69 on April 07, 2011, 05:14:29 PM
I am into jello too... eating it not wrestling in it...Chris & MEL  ;D

Still waiting on my Chocodile Twinkies in the mail :stressed;

YUM!!!

I just craved FOOD in general after my transplant...I packed on a good 20lbs!!!  Looking forward to it again the second time around!!!

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« Reply #10 on: April 07, 2011, 11:59:58 PM »
I'm still trying to gain weight, but can easily loose it. With my transplant I no longer have the hunger feeling and can't eat a lot in one day. However I m really wanting my Chocodiles right now!
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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 #11 on: April 08, 2011, 02:48:44 AM »
Quote from: RightSide on April 07, 2011, 02:39:18 PM
Quote from: Brightsky69 on April 07, 2011, 06:24:57 AM
Ya know how we would crave ice chips while on dialysis. I was very big into ice chips while I was on dialysis.
I've noticed that after transplant I have developed a craving for gummie candy.
 I like the gummy lifesavers, Welch's Fruit Snacks and plain old gummy bears. I never really craved them before.
Do you have any strange cravings since transplant?

Bananas.

Sex.


In the same context ????? :o  :o  :o
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Back to HD 2nd transplant Dec 10 failed after 11 months
Difficult times with a femoral line and catching MSSA (Thank you Plymouth Hospital)
Back on HD (not easy to do that third time around)
Fighting hard (two years on) to do home HD ... watch this space!
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« Reply #12 on: April 08, 2011, 03:14:55 AM »
Quote from: Sugarlump on April 08, 2011, 02:48:44 AM
Quote from: RightSide on April 07, 2011, 02:39:18 PM
Quote from: Brightsky69 on April 07, 2011, 06:24:57 AM
Ya know how we would crave ice chips while on dialysis. I was very big into ice chips while I was on dialysis.
I've noticed that after transplant I have developed a craving for gummie candy.
 I like the gummy lifesavers, Welch's Fruit Snacks and plain old gummy bears. I never really craved them before.
Do you have any strange cravings since transplant?

Bananas.

Sex.


In the same context ????? :o  :o  :o

Now I can't get that thought out of my head Rightside!
Talk about the power of suggestion!
SEX and bananas with fresh cream, chopped nuts and chocolate sauce...I can't concentrate on the housework !!!! Phew!  :P
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10 years of half a life
3 years HD 1st transplant Feb 08 failed after 3 months
Back to HD 2nd transplant Dec 10 failed after 11 months
Difficult times with a femoral line and catching MSSA (Thank you Plymouth Hospital)
Back on HD (not easy to do that third time around)
Fighting hard (two years on) to do home HD ... watch this space!
Oh and I am am getting married 1/08/15 to my wonderful partner Drew!!!
The power of optimism over common sense :)
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« Reply #13 on: April 08, 2011, 01:38:54 PM »
Bette, I'm with you on the hummus thing!! Plus peanut butter!
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« Reply #14 on: April 08, 2011, 06:25:28 PM »
Pistachios...  I have been home for 4 days and I have eaten a 1/2 pound of dry roasted/salted pistachios.  Magnesium, Phosphorus and Potassium, oh my!  My labs yesterday said I need to eat more Magnesium, everything else was good range.  I was also told to eat ice cream and chocolate...???????  THAT is a huge change.  I need to take it easy, I DO NOT want to gain weight or get diabetes.  I need to lose 50 pounds as it is.  So, it seems that just like pre-transplant, post-transplant life will revolve around food and fluids... Ugh.
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« Reply #15 on: April 08, 2011, 06:47:00 PM »
Trix, if you can manage not to gain while you are doing the first few months of transplant meds, you'll be doing far better than most of us!
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« Reply #16 on: April 08, 2011, 11:03:57 PM »
Quote from: Sugarlump on April 08, 2011, 03:14:55 AM
Quote from: Sugarlump on April 08, 2011, 02:48:44 AM
Quote from: RightSide on April 07, 2011, 02:39:18 PM
Quote from: Brightsky69 on April 07, 2011, 06:24:57 AM
Ya know how we would crave ice chips while on dialysis. I was very big into ice chips while I was on dialysis.
I've noticed that after transplant I have developed a craving for gummie candy.
 I like the gummy lifesavers, Welch's Fruit Snacks and plain old gummy bears. I never really craved them before.
Do you have any strange cravings since transplant?

Bananas.

Sex.


In the same context ??? ?? :o :o :o

Now I can't get that thought out of my head Rightside!
Talk about the power of suggestion!
SEX and bananas with fresh cream, chopped nuts and chocolate sauce...I can't concentrate on the housework !!!! Phew!  :P

I could go for a banana split now. I'll have to splurge 8$ for one for a real banana split, not the DQ version.
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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 #17 on: April 09, 2011, 09:06:48 AM »
Chris, I wish I had your problem.  Before the whole kidney thing I was one of those people who could never gain weight.  Though that is frustrating, it's worse not to be able to lose weight.

Plus, now I want a banana split too.  We have an oberweiss ice cream parlor around the corner from my house.  YUM!
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« Reply #18 on: April 09, 2011, 09:13:43 AM »
Not more bananas xx Think of the potassium !!!!  :laugh:
I really want some strawberries tonight don't think they're in season anywhere at the moment. Pity could go for strawberries dipped in champagne...
my idea of heaven (You'd never want a banana again trust me)

 >:D Have bottle of champagne in fridge if anyone can find some really good strawberries...
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10 years of half a life
3 years HD 1st transplant Feb 08 failed after 3 months
Back to HD 2nd transplant Dec 10 failed after 11 months
Difficult times with a femoral line and catching MSSA (Thank you Plymouth Hospital)
Back on HD (not easy to do that third time around)
Fighting hard (two years on) to do home HD ... watch this space!
Oh and I am am getting married 1/08/15 to my wonderful partner Drew!!!
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« Reply #19 on: April 09, 2011, 11:35:15 AM »
Quote from: bette1 on April 09, 2011, 09:06:48 AM
Chris, I wish I had your problem.  Before the whole kidney thing I was one of those people who could never gain weight.  Though that is frustrating, it's worse not to be able to lose weight.

Plus, now I want a banana split too.  We have an oberweiss ice cream parlor around the corner from my house.  YUM!

Losing weight is not good for me, makes me feel worse and complicates everything when I do. As for Oberweiss, that is who I was referrring to. Mine is across the street from my house. Good to live in a Cul de Sac, just walk out of house, cross the street and I'm there. However I do have multiple fast foods I could walk to also, but Sliders, Mc Donalds, Arby's, KFC just don't interest me most of the time.
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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 #20 on: April 09, 2011, 11:56:23 AM »
I've lost my taste for fast food. Oreo Double Stuff cookies on the other hand....  ;D ;)
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« Reply #21 on: April 09, 2011, 01:58:14 PM »
Quote from: Brightsky69 on April 09, 2011, 11:56:23 AM
I've lost my taste for fast food. Oreo Double Stuff cookies on the other hand....  ;D ;)
Oreo double stuff is the only way to go!
Also cold oreos seem to taste better to me for some reason.
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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 #22 on: April 09, 2011, 02:10:55 PM »
Thought you were supposed to dip them in milk and share them with your dog ???
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10 years of half a life
3 years HD 1st transplant Feb 08 failed after 3 months
Back to HD 2nd transplant Dec 10 failed after 11 months
Difficult times with a femoral line and catching MSSA (Thank you Plymouth Hospital)
Back on HD (not easy to do that third time around)
Fighting hard (two years on) to do home HD ... watch this space!
Oh and I am am getting married 1/08/15 to my wonderful partner Drew!!!
The power of optimism over common sense :)
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« Reply #23 on: April 09, 2011, 04:33:13 PM »
Quote from: Sugarlump on April 08, 2011, 02:48:44 AM
Quote from: RightSide on April 07, 2011, 02:39:18 PM

Bananas.

Sex.


In the same context ????? :o  :o  :o
No, at my local supermarket I can only purchase bananas.
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« Reply #24 on: April 09, 2011, 05:25:58 PM »
Quote from: RightSide on April 09, 2011, 04:33:13 PM
Quote from: Sugarlump on April 08, 2011, 02:48:44 AM
Quote from: RightSide on April 07, 2011, 02:39:18 PM

Bananas.

Sex.


In the same context ????? :o  :o  :o
No, at my local supermarket I can only purchase bananas.


 :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;

So, you live in a nice neighbourhood, then. Come to downtown Milwaukee - you can find an abundance of both for sale!
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