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« Reply #25 on: August 03, 2007, 08:43:03 PM » |
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Thank you guys for all of your warm wishes. Keep sending good vibes my way!
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« Reply #26 on: August 04, 2007, 09:00:25 PM » |
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I just got back in town - signed your caring bridge guestbook but wanted to also post here! I hope all goes well and you both have a speedy recovery. Wow, only a few days to go!  |
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« Reply #27 on: August 04, 2007, 09:49:14 PM » |
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Live Donor Transplant From My Mom 12/14/1999
Perfect Match (6 of 6) Cadaver Transplant On 1/14/2007
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« Reply #28 on: August 08, 2007, 08:49:58 AM » |
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Wow, looks like we'll be getting transplants the same day! YEAH US!    Good luck to you! -Jaybird |
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« Reply #29 on: August 08, 2007, 11:09:15 AM » |
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Best of luck tomorrow!
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1986 - Diagnosed with Alport's Syndrome
10/29/06 - Told Kidneys failed
02/07-07/07 - PD Dialysis
07/31/07 - Kidney Transplant (donor was my older brother)
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« Reply #30 on: August 08, 2007, 11:28:42 AM » |
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« Reply #31 on: August 08, 2007, 02:00:46 PM » |
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Thanks guys! We got the final crossmatch back about an hour a go. Nothing can stop us now! Keep us in your thoughts tomorrow.
Good luck to you too, Jaybird! Tomorrow will be a good day!
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« Reply #33 on: August 08, 2007, 05:04:07 PM » |
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« Reply #34 on: August 08, 2007, 06:10:41 PM » |
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So excited for you. August is a good month for IHD. Keep us posted. Lots of good wishes being sent your way.
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« Reply #35 on: August 08, 2007, 06:19:49 PM » |
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Husband Mike Diagnosed with PKD Fall of 2004
Fistula Surgery 1/06
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« Reply #36 on: August 14, 2007, 04:36:15 AM » |
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Making progress, so I thought I'd check in. Creatine was at 1.2 yesterday and there's rumors today about getting me out of here. I had a scare during the surgery involving some blood clots, so I'm sure they'll make sure I'm A-OK before they let me go. It's kinda scary to realize that the transplant found a blood clot that could have killed me within weeks. They are being careful not to scare me too bad, but they aren't being too chatty and I'm not sure how I feel about that. No news is good news?
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« Reply #38 on: August 14, 2007, 05:50:31 AM » |
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I do not know yall that well as I have not been on the IHD site long; however, I did want to send you and your hubby well wishes and I pray that all goes well and your recovery will go smoothly with no complications. Good Luck and may God bless you both! Tammy from Alabameeee |
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« Reply #40 on: August 14, 2007, 08:26:12 AM » |
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Yea for the translplant!!! As for the blood clot, God works in mysterious ways! I will be praying for a full and speedy recovery for you both!
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Diagnosed and treated for high blood pressure 2000
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« Reply #42 on: August 14, 2007, 12:30:42 PM » |
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Yahoo for the transplant AND adios to the blood clot! Wow what a scare - I hope everything else goes well from here on out! How's your boy toy doing? Best wishes for a speedy recovery for you both!
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« Reply #43 on: August 14, 2007, 01:09:09 PM » |
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Great news on your counts. I am so pleased for you and hubby. A fabulous nre start.
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« Reply #44 on: August 15, 2007, 05:58:32 AM » |
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We're doing good so far today. David feels he was kicked out a little early. We transplanted on Thursday and he was released Saturday am. I got 2 more days than Jaybird, but I think that had more to do with the clot than anything else. Good thing my mom flew in to keep me in line. Since I've been home, it's been hard to sit still. When we were meeting with the transplant team to get discharged I had to ask, ASK for pain meds. WTF! Since I had the complication, my scar is a little larger than usual and it's not exactly in a spot that doesn't move alot. I do have a new "JP" drain, which is a little weird. Looks like I'm carrying around my very own Tell Tale Heart. It's suppose to cut down on infections, so I'm all for it. As of discharge yesterday, my creatine was down to 1.0 I haven't been that good in a long time. I still had some output, so peeings not so weird, but I forgot what pee that had actually filtered out something looks like  I feel like I have a million things to tell you guys, but I'm not sure what .... are there any questions? |
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« Reply #45 on: August 15, 2007, 10:13:35 AM » |
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After the transplant Jenna was in the hospital 3 days and her donor 2 days! It does seem quick but the surgeon said there is a much greater risk of infection in a hospital than there is at home, so they don't want to make you sick!
What meds are you on?
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« Reply #46 on: August 15, 2007, 03:22:30 PM » |
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today I'm on
Cellcept 1000 mg (anti-rejection)
Predisone 40 mg (anti-rejection)
Prograf 2 mg (anti-rejection)
Valcyte (CMV)
Bactrim DS (antibiotic)
Nystatin (prevents Thrush)
Aspirin (bloodclots)
Norvac (blood pressure)
Nexium (reflux)
Pepcid (reflux)
K-phos Neutra (low phos)
The cellcept and prograf will be long term, we'll taper the prednisone down to about 2.5 mg within 6 months. Everything else is up to change and or discontinue 6-8 months. I have my first clinic tomorrow, so I imagine I'll get my first change then.
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« Reply #47 on: August 15, 2007, 03:28:03 PM » |
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Hope your kidney lasts many many years Fox.
Hoping for a quick recovery for you both.
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« Reply #48 on: August 15, 2007, 09:33:02 PM » |
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I think i'm the only one here on Rapamune..
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« Reply #49 on: August 15, 2007, 11:31:44 PM » |
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