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« Reply #25 on: April 29, 2007, 05:55:35 AM » |
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July 13th 2009 Cadaveric 5/6 Antigen Match Transplant from my Special Angel
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« Reply #26 on: April 29, 2007, 08:59:14 AM » |
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Congrats! Please keep us informed of the whole process. |
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Sara, wife to Joe (he's the one on dialysis)
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« Reply #27 on: April 29, 2007, 08:20:10 PM » |
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Honestly, I didn't want to post initially because these stories make me jealous
I guess I can understand that, even though not experiencing it. And I truly wish you will get yours soon. A donor is out there somewhere George, keep your chin up.  |
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« Reply #28 on: April 29, 2007, 08:23:23 PM » |
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Last night I got hit with the most sudden and intense headache, followed shortly by a nasty bout of nausea. It's never come on so quick! I went straight to bed in a dark room, and kept warm, but it didn't help. I had my husband collect me some pain killers, which also didn't work.
In the end I took some Xanax (which I don't really like to do) - in fact I took extra - just so I would zonk out and go to sleep. It was the only way to become unaware of the discomfort.
I've never had such a SUDDEN onset of feeling like **** like that. Ugh! Is this common? For me, it normally creeps up a bit slower. My creatinine was at 500 a couple of weeks ago, and I'm only 46 kg (less than 110lbs I think).
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« Reply #29 on: May 02, 2007, 12:47:35 PM » |
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Congratulations on getting your transplant date set! I'm so happy for you! |
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I can't reach the hill like I used to, but I'm not at a standstill yet!
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« Reply #30 on: May 02, 2007, 12:50:21 PM » |
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28 more days! |
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« Reply #31 on: May 02, 2007, 06:23:52 PM » |
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Yeah, it's pretty close now. Wow.
I'M SCARED!! But so relieved, at the same time.
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« Reply #32 on: May 02, 2007, 08:31:04 PM » |
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They will give you a sedative or something when you get there. You have the easy part. When you wake up you will be in some pain, but you'll know it is worth it. Its not bad and they give you pain medication. You'll do just fine.
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« Reply #33 on: May 03, 2007, 01:22:21 AM » |
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Yeah, I get pain medication on a self-administered button apparently. It's timed though, so I can't over do it.
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« Reply #34 on: May 04, 2007, 07:04:26 AM » |
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26! Yippee!
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Hopefully donating a kidney to a Matchingdonors.com recipient/friend this summer.
WHAT IF THE HOKEY POKEY REALLY IS WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT!?
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« Reply #35 on: May 04, 2007, 08:01:52 PM » |
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Ha ha, I've just been keeping a rough guide in my head ("oh, about 4 weeks") but you guys are all counting the exact days. Love it! Each time I read that I think - wow, it really IS close! huurrrraaahhh!  good stuff forum. |
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« Reply #36 on: May 06, 2007, 06:52:16 AM » |
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I am so pleased each time a IHD gets a transplant......it lets us still waiting realize what an amazing feeling and experience it is. Cant wait to hear all about it. nearly there.......! Amanda xxoo |
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« Reply #37 on: May 06, 2007, 09:05:33 AM » |
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I know how you feel. I have my donor. Will be getting my transplant this fall. I'm scared and anxious at the same time. Will find out in June when it will all take place..good luck to you.
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« Reply #38 on: May 06, 2007, 06:07:05 PM » |
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Ha ha, I've just been keeping a rough guide in my head ("oh, about 4 weeks") but you guys are all counting the exact days. Love it! Each time I read that I think - wow, it really IS close! huurrrraaahhh!
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Hopefully donating a kidney to a Matchingdonors.com recipient/friend this summer.
WHAT IF THE HOKEY POKEY REALLY IS WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT!?
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« Reply #40 on: May 07, 2007, 03:20:56 AM » |
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Cheers.  You all rock. Really. Gosh, on my other forum (a music one) they're all just awful. Well, not all of them - I made some great friends there. But lots of them are really mean. |
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« Reply #41 on: May 07, 2007, 03:42:17 AM » |
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24 Yipee ! Closer and Closer ! |
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ABO Incompatible Transplant from my loving Partner 23/10/07
after over four years on the D Machine
Dialysis Sucks and Transplants Don't.................So Far Anyway !!!!!
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« Reply #42 on: May 07, 2007, 12:15:38 PM » |
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It gives us all hope when someone gets a kidney. We are living vicariously thru you and we are all so excited for you. This has been a good year for IHD members. I am waiting for my turn! |
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« Reply #43 on: May 07, 2007, 05:33:02 PM » |
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It gives us all hope when someone gets a kidney. We are living vicariously thru you \ And you're quite welcome!  |
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« Reply #44 on: May 10, 2007, 08:20:43 AM » |
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I'm not sure how I missed this thread, but... never too late to say CONGRATS!!!!!! I'm sure everything will go great, I will keep you in my prayers.  Angela |
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« Reply #45 on: May 10, 2007, 02:28:48 PM » |
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20 days cycobully , are your bags packed girlfriend? how exciting |
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« Reply #46 on: May 10, 2007, 06:50:02 PM » |
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Gosh, no! I will probably pack my bags the night before. OR when my mum comes to town, she'll have me running around and organised, she'll be cracking out the whip. There's no messing with my mum or her military organisation skills.  |
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« Reply #47 on: May 14, 2007, 11:19:13 PM » |
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If you haven't seen them as yet, there are a lot of helpful hints for the hospital stay that the National Kidney Foundation has collected from past living donors. Helpful Tips for Living Donors and Caretakers: www.kidney.org/transplantation/livingdonors/infotips.cfm |
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« Reply #48 on: May 15, 2007, 12:17:42 AM » |
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Thanks for that Okarol! Very useful.
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