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« on: February 26, 2008, 01:42:26 PM » |
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First off....I have not been on line for two weeks, and was shocked at the loss of dear Susie, my heart aches for her family. May she rest in painless sleep. What a woman.
On Feb. 12 I had my kidney transplant, it was a very successful surgery and the first three days were the biggest "high" of my life...then the DRUGS got hold of me......the shaking...depression..OMG I thought I was dying. Each day gets better now....the doses are slowly going down and controlled, I guess I am very sensitive to drug reactions. Pain has been easy to deal with....it's the drugs that are my demon. It is very difficult to even type because of the shaking. But I am sooooooo blessed, my future lays ahead of me, and my family has me back again! Of course I had not really noticed but I had turned quite grayish yellow and the first thing that my family marveled at when I came out of the recovery room was...the "color"on my face and my eyes sparkled again! My live donor ran into some problems...they knicked a main artery at the start of the surgery. I was home ....thankfully after five days....she stayed in two days longer than I.....she is doing very fine now. I will write more in the future as I can type better and hopefully catch up on some much needed sleep! Oh Susie....I am so sorry.
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No matter how your heart is grieving....as long as you keep believing, the dream that you wish will come true!
Diagnosed with PKD in 1994
Started HEMO dialysis June 2006
Started Home Dialysis on cycler February 2007
Had Live donor transplant February 2008
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« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2008, 01:48:45 PM » |
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 Nan. Congratulations. I just love hearing this kind of news. You take care and DRINK, DRINK, DRINK. Keep us posted. We all miss Susie, but IHD will keep her spirit alive.  |
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"I know there's nothing to it, but I want to know what it is there's nothing to"
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« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2008, 01:50:08 PM » |
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 So glad to hear you're okay Nan, and I hope they can dial in a better dosage for your meds. Jenna has a tiny tremor in her left hand, barely noticeable. Very scary for you donor, what a relief they were able to fix her up! Best wishes for a speedy recovery for you both!!
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« Reply #3 on: February 26, 2008, 02:00:12 PM » |
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WONDERFUL news for you!!!! I am very happy that it turned out so well for you, and you FEEL good....other than the effects of the medicine that is. Thank goodness they're decreasing them!  |
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« Reply #4 on: February 26, 2008, 02:24:08 PM » |
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Awesome stay healthy what great news...Boxman
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 "Be the change you wished to be" Started Hemodialysis 8/14/06 Lost lower right leg 5/16/08 due to Diabetes Sister was denied donation to me for medical reasons 1/2008 |
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« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2008, 02:36:32 PM » |
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Wonderful news for you. Hope your donor is doing well too.
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Sunny, 49 year old female
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« Reply #6 on: February 26, 2008, 02:37:25 PM » |
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Congratulations on your new lease on life. It truely is an exciting time and one you'll remember always. Enjoy your gift and your new life!
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« Reply #7 on: February 26, 2008, 02:44:05 PM » |
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Congratulations  |
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June 2005 Commenced PD Dialysis
July 13th 2009 Cadaveric 5/6 Antigen Match Transplant from my Special Angel
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« Reply #8 on: February 26, 2008, 02:58:29 PM » |
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That's wonderful news for you! I'm glad your donor is doing better, as well. Take care. I can't wait to read your full "transplant story". Now, get busy on your recovery!!!!
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1993 diagnosed with glomerulonephritis. Oct 41, 2007 - Got fistula placed. Feb 13, 2008 - Activated on "the list". Nov 5, 2008 - Received living donor transplant from my sister-in-law, Etta. Nov 5, 2011 - THREE YEARS POST TRANSPLANT!  |
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« Reply #9 on: February 26, 2008, 03:11:40 PM » |
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So glad to hear about another transplant!!! Remember, keep drinking lots of water, and enjoy all those previously forbidden foods!
Sorry to hear your donor had a rough go, but glad she's home and headed in the right direction as well.
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"Dialysis ain't for sissies" ~My wonderful husband
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I received a 6 out of 6 antigen match transplant on January 9, 2008. Third transplant, first time on The List.
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« Reply #10 on: February 26, 2008, 03:15:36 PM » |
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Time to party. I hope you recover quickly.  |
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lifenotonthelist.com Ivanova: "Old Egyptian blessing: May God stand between you and harm in all the empty places you must walk." Babylon 5 Remember your present situation is not your final destination. Take it one day, one hour, one minute, one second at a time. "If we don't find a way out of this soon, I'm gonna lose it. Lose it... It means go crazy, nuts, insane, bonzo, no longer in possession of ones faculties, three fries short of a Happy Meal, wacko!" Jack O'Neill - SG-1 |
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« Reply #11 on: February 26, 2008, 03:27:44 PM » |
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I am so happy for you! What was the first food from the no no list you ate??? Always curious about that... Look forward to the whole story. |
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Married - three children.
Alports female, diagnosed ESRD 10/04
11/04 Hemo in clinic
6/07 hemo at HOME!
2/3/09 - Transplant from an angel of a friend!!!
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bolta72
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« Reply #12 on: February 26, 2008, 03:43:54 PM » |
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gotta do what I gotta do.. 2 yrs in ctr hemo
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« Reply #13 on: February 26, 2008, 03:46:12 PM » |
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CONGRATULATIONS !! Nan hope you get many good years out of that new kidney. Hopefully a lifetime.  |
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« Reply #14 on: February 26, 2008, 05:42:07 PM » |
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It is so good to read wonderful news I am very excited for you and will look forward to your whole story. Congratulations, Nan |
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« Reply #15 on: February 26, 2008, 11:29:24 PM » |
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Congratulations Nan Hope you and your donor will make full recoveries and live long and healthy lives. |
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Joe Paul
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« Reply #16 on: February 26, 2008, 11:41:21 PM » |
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Thats great news, I hope your new kidney lasts a good long time  |
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"The history of discovery is completed by those who don't follow rules"
Angels are with us, but don't take GOD for granted
Transplant Jan. 8, 2010
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« Reply #17 on: February 27, 2008, 01:03:14 AM » |
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congratulations hope it all stays well for the next 30 years, just to be sure |
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live life to the full and you won't die wondering
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« Reply #18 on: February 27, 2008, 01:14:09 AM » |
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Congratulations Nan. |
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« Reply #19 on: February 27, 2008, 08:23:57 AM » |
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Congratulations Nan, been thinking about you but did not want to disturb your rest. Hoped that this is the news we would hear. Didn't I tell you that a transplant would make you feel better? The side effects of the medicines will go down as the doses are lowered. Continue to have a great recovery. Still have to get together one of these days and now we can compare transplant stories instead of dialysis ones.
Hope your donor is now recovering well too. Know a bit about knicked arteries as that happened when they removed my rt kidney.
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« Reply #20 on: February 27, 2008, 09:04:50 AM » |
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Good for you!
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« Reply #22 on: February 27, 2008, 09:33:51 AM » |
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Congrats Nan, always great to hear someone getting a transplant. |
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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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Laurie
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« Reply #23 on: February 27, 2008, 06:26:47 PM » |
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Congratulations Nan. May you have many years with your new kidney.
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March 7, 2001 - Complications after C-section caused kidney failure
March 2001 - December 2001 - Hemo Dialysis
December 2001 - Kidney function improved dialysis no longer necessary
October 2006 - Kidney function started to decline
May 9, 2007 - Listed at Baylor Dallas and Fort Worth
October 12, 2007 - Started PD
May 13, 2008 - Kidney Transplant from a deceased donor
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rookiegirl
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« Reply #24 on: February 27, 2008, 06:52:27 PM » |
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I'm so happy for you. |
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2000-Diagnosed IGA Nephropathy
2002-1st biopsy (complications)
2004-2nd biopsy
10/03/07-Tenckhoff Catheter Placement
10/22/07-Started Peritoneal Dialysis
03/2008-Transplant team meeting
04/2008-Transplant workup
05/2008-Active Transplant list
3/20/09-Cadaver Kidney Transplant
4/07/09-Tenckhoff Catheter removed
4/20/09-New kidney biopsy
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