OMG...I got a transplant

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Re: OMG...I got a transplant

« Reply #75 on: July 04, 2008, 01:02:56 PM »

How are you feeling Laurie?


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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
Was on in-center hemodialysis 2003-2007.
7 yr transplant lost due to rejection.
She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
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Re: OMG...I got a transplant

« Reply #76 on: July 11, 2008, 12:00:14 PM »

I'm feeling good. My labs are great. My creatnine has been 1.1. I'm still trying to get used to the hand tremors and constantly being hungry, but other than that I'm not having any problems.

I will be going back to work on Monday. I have really enjoyed my time off and am not really excited about going back.


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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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Re: OMG...I got a transplant

« Reply #77 on: July 11, 2008, 03:06:17 PM »

Glad to hear that you are doing well

My husband has the hand tremors too. I recall reading here on IHD someplace that they diminish with time.


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As for me, I'll borrow this thought: "Having never experienced kidney disease, I had no idea how crucial kidney function is to the rest of the body." - KD

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Re: OMG...I got a transplant

« Reply #78 on: July 11, 2008, 04:42:08 PM »

So glad things are better Laurie.


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Pyelonephritis (began at 8 mos old)
Home haemo 1980-1985 (self-cannulated with 15 gauge sharps)
Cadaveric transplant 1985
New upper-arm fistula April 2008
Uldall-Cook catheter inserted May 2008
Haemo-dialysis, self care unit June 2008
(2 1/2 hours X 5 weekly)
Self-cannulated, 15 gauge blunts, buttonholes.
Living donor transplant (sister-in law Kathy) Feb. 2009
First failed kidney transplant removed Apr. 2009
Second trx doing great so far...all lab values in normal ranges

skyedogrocks

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Re: OMG...I got a transplant

« Reply #79 on: July 11, 2008, 06:20:57 PM »

Awesome news Laurie!!!!!


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Wife to Rob who is currently doing Nx Stage Home Hemo Dialysis.

11/17/09 After 4 years on dialysis, Rob received a kidney from our George. Kidney is working great! YEAH!!!!

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me and my donor Joyce

Re: OMG...I got a transplant

« Reply #80 on: July 12, 2008, 09:26:17 AM »

Yay Laurie! I am glad things are going smoothly now. I think of you often.


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Born with one kidney 1972
Ureter re-constructured 1975 (reflux had already damaged the kidney)
Diagnosed and treated for high blood pressure 2000
Diagnosed ESRF October 2006
Started dialysis September 2007
Last dialysis June 4, 2008
Transplant from my hero, Joyce, June 5, 2008

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Re: OMG...I got a transplant

« Reply #81 on: July 14, 2008, 02:59:46 PM »

Glad to hear some good news!


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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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