cambonesegirl
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« on: April 06, 2008, 12:48:43 PM » |
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I got a kidney transplant!!! After being on dialysis for 9 years and on the waiting list for 5 years, I finally got it!  Here's the short story version..... I got the call 1 a.m. Monday morning for a potential donor (again) then around 9 a.m. I got another call saying to go to the hospital. YAY! While there, they did some test, I got dialysis and by 4:30 p.m. they were rolling me to the O.R. I was told I came out by 11 p.m? Everything was just going so well for me, each day my labs came back better and better dropping to normal levels. I came home Saturday around 4 p.m. I feel great, a little pain at the incision site so I'm moving a little sluggish, but I can feel my energy level kicking in. A little personal note to add..... I haven't been able to produce urine in over 8 years so I have to train my bladder now. It was nice when I first came out of surgery because they put a urinary catheter to help, but once that came out the first four hours I was going about 10 times in 45 minutes, that because they gave me a diuretic pill, but once that wore off I was still going every 30 minutes to an hour.....that hasn't changed yet. I'm not complaining though... I CAN PEE AGAIN!! =P It was very surprising to get the call because I met with the doctor a month ago and he said because my p.r.a is high I would probably have to wait a couple more years. I got a 2 out of 6 match. |
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IrishGirl
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« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2008, 12:54:05 PM » |
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Good for you! Congratulations on your new kidney. What a great day for you...after all that waiting. I wish you the best on your continued recovery...what an adjustment to make ! A great adustment that is!
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« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2008, 01:35:00 PM » |
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Congratulations!!!  I'm so happy for you. Your story has given me hope for the future to come. I'm still trying to get on the list. Slow process but I know it will be all worth it. I wish you the best success. |
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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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« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2008, 01:40:20 PM » |
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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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lola
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« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2008, 01:50:40 PM » |
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« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2008, 01:53:09 PM » |
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Congratulations! That's wonderful news! Better stock up on TP! 
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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 #7 on: April 06, 2008, 01:57:56 PM » |
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Yay.. Mark the day and have a Happy Kidney day every year... So excited for you!!!  |
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« Reply #8 on: April 06, 2008, 07:28:34 PM » |
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Laurie
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« Reply #9 on: April 06, 2008, 07:44:38 PM » |
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Congratulations!!! |
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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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« Reply #10 on: April 06, 2008, 07:56:09 PM » |
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That's GREAT news! I'm so happy for you! |
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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 #11 on: April 06, 2008, 07:57:48 PM » |
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Wonderful news.
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Life is the journey, not the destination.
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I received a kidney transplant on August 4, 2007.
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« Reply #12 on: April 06, 2008, 08:35:59 PM » |
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Thats awesome news cambonesegirl. Woo! Hoo! |
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« Reply #15 on: April 07, 2008, 01:29:26 AM » |
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Fantastic! Another IHD member transplant... keep that pee coming and enjoy!! So happy for you!!
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 3/1993: Diagnosed with Kidney Failure (FSGS) 25/7/2006: Started hemo 3x/week 5 hour sessions  27/11/2010: Cadaveric kidney transplant from my wonderful donor!!! "Danny" currently settling in and working better every day!!!  BE POSITIVE * BE INFORMED * BE PROACTIVE * BE IN CONTROL * LIVE LIFE! |
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« Reply #16 on: April 07, 2008, 03:15:03 AM » |
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Congratulations that'e excellent news. |
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« Reply #17 on: April 07, 2008, 09:35:08 AM » |
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I think we need a thread with pictures of transplant patients holding up their bags of pee!  Thanks Tamara for that idea!  |
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« Reply #18 on: April 07, 2008, 10:23:29 AM » |
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Great news! So happy for you |
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« Reply #19 on: April 07, 2008, 10:29:08 AM » |
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Yes, pee is good!!! Congratualtions! I loved hearing your story, I too have a high PRA and it gives me hope that there will be a day I get that call too!! Yes, I am excited for you and keep us posted on your continued good health. And Happy Peeing!!!!
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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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« Reply #20 on: April 07, 2008, 10:43:27 AM » |
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Congrats Cambonesegirl!!!!
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« Reply #21 on: April 07, 2008, 11:01:57 AM » |
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« Reply #22 on: April 07, 2008, 12:17:32 PM » |
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I am so happy for you. Finally you got what you needed.
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« Reply #23 on: April 07, 2008, 12:27:14 PM » |
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Congratulations ! Hope the kidney lasts for many years! |
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« Reply #24 on: April 07, 2008, 02:18:01 PM » |
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In His no-slip grip!
Living donor has one more test to go (4-14-2008). Her left kidney could be mine in a few months. No surgery date yet.
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