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« on: June 02, 2011, 03:35:11 PM »
So, I've been on "The List" for four years now.... it's been a long time since I waited by the phone for "that call".  Never thought it would come - but this morning, I stepped out of the shower to hear my phone ring.  It was My Transplant Center - they'd been calling me for a while (I was showering) my name had come up, I was a "backup" for a kidney that had come in, and they needed current blood to cross match. I rushed down to the hospital, they drew blood and I went home..... now I'm waiting to find out if I get the kidney.

It's like waiting on pins and needles.... she said they'd know if I didn't crossmatch in 4-6 hours.  I got tested at 8:30... it's 6:30 now.... so, I'm guessing that I just have to wait and see if I get it.... wow.

It's surreal.

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« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2011, 03:39:56 PM »
Good luck!
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« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2011, 03:42:39 PM »
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« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2011, 03:46:43 PM »
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« Reply #4 on: June 02, 2011, 03:55:02 PM »
That crossmatch wait is the hardest. But Steve, even if this one doesn't go to you, you now know that you are getting close!

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Rooting for you!

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« Reply #5 on: June 02, 2011, 03:55:37 PM »
 :thumbup; Good luck!
Jenna had two back-up calls when we changed her primary wait time from Los Angeles to San Diego.
Each time the first person got the kidney, but it felt good knowing she was on the radar!
It makes me humble to think of the family who lost a loved one today, I say a prayer for them and the donor.
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« Reply #6 on: June 02, 2011, 04:36:02 PM »
Wow, now I am on pins and needles for you!
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« Reply #7 on: June 02, 2011, 05:44:31 PM »
prayers for all......... and  wondering whats up........
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« Reply #8 on: June 02, 2011, 05:55:55 PM »
Good luck Steve-O.  If you don't get this one you'll get one soon...
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« Reply #9 on: June 02, 2011, 06:22:28 PM »
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« Reply #10 on: June 02, 2011, 07:24:42 PM »
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« Reply #11 on: June 02, 2011, 07:56:34 PM »
hope you got good news!!!   :bestwishes;
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« Reply #12 on: June 02, 2011, 09:53:49 PM »
Fingers crossed, Steve-O!
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« Reply #13 on: June 03, 2011, 12:09:05 AM »
Oh man, there's no update on his blog or twitter! Could this really be happening?
I am off to bed - hoping tomorrow brings good news.  :2thumbsup;
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
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She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
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« Reply #14 on: June 03, 2011, 12:12:56 AM »
Another example that underlines what they say - it can happen when you least expect it - like when I got my call I was *certain* it would be a mate wanting to talk to me about the cricket but nooo.. it was the registrar with the rather blunt "We've got a kidney for you" :) I hope Steve isn't just a backup and it is the real deal for him. My fingers are crossed!!

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« Reply #15 on: June 03, 2011, 01:09:38 AM »
Fingers, toes, eyes and everything else crossed for you, Steve!...

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« Reply #16 on: June 03, 2011, 03:46:18 AM »
I'm assuming that lack of an update can only be Good News!?

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« Reply #17 on: June 03, 2011, 04:37:15 AM »
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« Reply #18 on: June 03, 2011, 10:38:19 AM »
Hey guys!

Thanks for all the well wishes.... the kidney didn't end up going to me.  I got called this morning - but they said my blood test was non-reactive, which is good... or something.  I should have paid more attention to the details. 

It's nice to know I'm on the radar, though - and I appreciate all the support here.


~Steve
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« Reply #19 on: June 03, 2011, 10:49:52 AM »
Being "on the radar" is such a positive thing, so that's outstanding!!!  I know you must be very disappointed that you didn't get the kidney; it's like a kick in the stomach.  Nothing about this is easy...

Let us know when the next call comes! :cuddle;
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« Reply #20 on: June 03, 2011, 11:05:01 AM »
Steve-o,
So  sorry  this one   didn't  work out  for you.  But  like the  others  said,  when  they start  calling,  you  know   you're  getting  closer.    Hang in  there.        The  RIGHT  one  is  right  around the  corner!!   :thumbup;
 
Sept '09   I  had  a  call , I  was  told it's  a long  shot,  but   you're  back up.   
Jan '10   high  risk  call  came  thru.  I  turned it  down.
Jun '10 another  high  risk  call.   I  turned  it  down.
Nov 2, 2010  another  high  risk  came.     I  turned  it  down  as  well.

The  calls  were  getting  closer  and  closer,  I  had  a  gut feeling that  I  would have  another  call  either  on   Nov  6  or  8. 
THE  CALL  came on  Nov  8, 2010   at  10:30pm
I  was   rolled  to  the  OR  around   10:45  the next  morning.
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« Reply #21 on: June 03, 2011, 03:45:45 PM »
Sorry it didn't work out for you this time, but keep your overnight bag packed, Steve-O!!!    :2thumbsup;   Glad you're on the radar!  Let us know.   :beer1;
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« Reply #22 on: June 03, 2011, 09:10:47 PM »
You know, the morning I was in the Transplant Center waiting to get my blood drawn, there was a little girl in the waiting room, too.  No more than 8 or 9.  Real chubby, blonde little thing - she was laughing and smiling with her mom, and playing with a Curious George doll.  She was waiting on a kidney too.... I think they came in from out of town, too.  I overheard that she's had something like 30 surgeries..... and that she and her mom were hopeful that this kidney was for her.

At that moment, I really wanted the kidney - but my first thought was "I hope she gets it."

I know how much I suffer on dialysis, but I'm older - yet still young, and tough.  I can rough it on for a while.... I at least had a childhood not on dialysis.   This poor girl is on dialysis.... I hope the kidney went to her.  I've got a feeling it did, and I hope it goes well.

Sigh.  I really wish everyone who wanted a kidney could get one.  I make sure to push the "donate life" angle to people I know...


Anyway, my wait continues.  I'll keep y'all posted.

~Steve
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« Reply #23 on: June 04, 2011, 01:07:57 AM »
Awww, I'm so sorry that it didn't happen. On the plus side though, wouldn't it be wonderful if the little girl DID get the kidney!  (Ack, it's wonderful whoever gets it, really.)

Your turn will come.

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« Reply #24 on: June 04, 2011, 01:46:20 PM »
Awwwww, blessings, you sure do seem to have a good heart..... even if the kidneys are bonkers.  Blessings to you!

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