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Title: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: GoingThere on November 28, 2012, 02:31:47 PM
I got a call. 5/6 match. Please keep fingers crossed. I'm so nervous.

Uros alias Goingthere
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: MaryD on November 28, 2012, 03:35:33 PM
Uros -  Not only are my fingers crossed, but so are my knees.  Keep us posted and all the best of luck

 :beer1;
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: okarol on November 28, 2012, 03:50:31 PM
 :pray; Keeping good thoughts here!  :)
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: WishIKnew on November 28, 2012, 04:00:29 PM
 :cheer:   Here's hoping!
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: glitter on November 28, 2012, 04:07:04 PM
 :bandance;  :clap;
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: Ricksters on November 28, 2012, 04:51:02 PM
Good luck...fingers and toes crossed for you!
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: Joe on November 28, 2012, 04:54:54 PM
Good Luck!
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: jbeany on November 28, 2012, 05:25:01 PM
 :bandance; :bandance; :bandance;
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: Fatkidney on November 28, 2012, 05:25:56 PM
Great news! Best of luck to you!  :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: MooseMom on November 28, 2012, 07:44:05 PM
Oh, how exciting!  I hope that's the kidney for you!
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: Sax-O-Trix on November 29, 2012, 06:33:04 PM
I hope you received a kidney!!!!
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: billybags on November 30, 2012, 10:45:06 AM
that is fantastic news. Fingers crossed. :bandance; :bandance; :bandance;
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: cdwbrooklyn on November 30, 2012, 02:21:50 PM
May God be with you and all goes well - Congrat!!!!!!  :clap;
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: Rerun on November 30, 2012, 04:54:19 PM
  :flower;
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: boswife on November 30, 2012, 08:31:25 PM
this has got to be good news right???  I am sooooooooooooooooo hopping to hear soon  :pray;
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: Frances42 on November 30, 2012, 09:29:46 PM
 :2thumbsup;  Good luck to you, how long have you been on the list?
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: MaryJoe on December 01, 2012, 10:50:24 AM
 :yahoo;  Wow!   :2thumbsup;  Wishing you all the best!   
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: lmunchkin on December 02, 2012, 01:34:46 PM
 :pray; :pray; :pray; :pray;
God Bless,
lmunchkin :kickstart;
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: Riki on December 02, 2012, 01:38:59 PM
that's a good match.. sending positive vibes your way
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: cassandra on December 02, 2012, 03:06:44 PM
Lots, and lots of luck!!!!

love Cas
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: Mr Pink on December 02, 2012, 03:22:19 PM
Well I guess it's a case that no news is good news. Just maybe our friend here has had his transplant. I like happy endings. I also notice that our friend is from Slovenia, which is a beautiful country I've been lucky enough to visit twice! It's Europe's hidden gem, with some amazing caves and a stunning lakeside town called Bled. I'll go back there one day, when I'm new and improved. I hope we hear back from him soon... with some good news.
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: GoingThere on December 03, 2012, 08:13:20 AM
Hey, it is me. Opeariton went well, no complications, just my new kidney - i call it Chuck Norris is still a little bit lazy.
I alredy had one dialisys and tommorrow another one is scheduled. I hope these things are nothing to worry aboit.

Keep me in your prayers.

Ttwo pictures enclosed: 1 day post operation and 4 day post operation
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: lola on December 03, 2012, 08:40:34 AM
 :yahoo; awesome news, and WAKE up lazy kidney;)
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: Joe on December 03, 2012, 09:22:47 AM
Congratulations! Hope all goes well!
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: boswife on December 03, 2012, 10:19:24 AM
so increadably happy for you!!  All these things you speak of sound completly normal..  So many ups and downs the first year it seems, but God willing, all will be just fine..  Cant wait till your up on your feet and liven the good life  :flower;     :pray;   :grouphug;
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: MooseMom on December 03, 2012, 11:51:42 AM
It is not uncommon at all for a kidney to be "lazy" at first.  I am so hoping that things will settle down for you very soon and that you will be able to enjoy your new life.  Congrats!
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: cariad on December 03, 2012, 12:54:32 PM
Congratulations, Uros!  :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo;

There are quite a few members who received post-transplant dialysis as they waited for their kidney to wake up. Richard is one of them, and he just had his 2-year anniversary and seems to be perfectly stable. Chuck Norris, I love it. You've got yourself a fighter and once that kidney is up and running it will be a force to be reckoned with! Good to read this update and I look forward to hearing of your post-transplant adventures. The world awaits you, now go enjoy.  :waving;
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: willowtreewren on December 03, 2012, 04:16:45 PM
So glad to hear from you! Yes, the lazy kidney syndrome....

 :bow;

I am hoping it settles down to work soon.  :cuddle;

Aleta
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: Sax-O-Trix on December 03, 2012, 04:21:57 PM
Congratulations!  I hope your "lazy" kidney wakes up soon and you are back on your feet in no time:)
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: MaryD on December 03, 2012, 04:23:36 PM
Excellent news!  Hoping all goes well from here on.      :clap;
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: kit78 on December 04, 2012, 07:50:22 AM
CONGRATS!  That's awesome.  It was a bit of a road for me when I had mine but everyone is different.  I craved chocolate chip cookies and Brussel sprouts after.  LOL
Don't know why.  Never forget your meds.    Good luck!
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: okarol on December 04, 2012, 09:59:06 PM
Great!! You look good and I hope the kidney awakens and you don't need any more dialysis. Good luck Chuck!  :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: Sue on December 05, 2012, 01:46:32 AM
Congratulations !! Hope you and Chuck share many years together :)
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: Rivy on December 05, 2012, 05:07:31 AM
I got a call. 5/6 match. Please keep fingers crossed. I'm so nervous.

Uros alias Goingthere
:bandance;  The best of luck to you!  :beer1;
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: chiromac on December 05, 2012, 05:08:50 AM
I'm so glad for you.  It gives me new hope while waiting for my transplant, maybe I'll get the same call soon.  Keep up the good luck.
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: cassandra on December 05, 2012, 06:00:15 PM


Congrats my darling      :flower;

love Cas
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: Rerun on December 06, 2012, 07:02:25 AM
Yippee for you and prayers to the donor and family.  This is never an easy thing for either of you.

Hope it lasts a lifetime for you.

Drink a glass of milk for me!!


 :cheer:
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: GoingThere on December 07, 2012, 03:25:22 AM
A little update.

My Chuck is still sleeping. ultrasound showed everything is perfect. On Monday I will have kidney biopsy to find out if kidney is just lazy or in acute renal failure. Doctors say not to worry, but I'm a little nervous. Ner ous is actually a mild word :rofl;
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: willowtreewren on December 07, 2012, 04:13:51 AM
Fingers and toes crossed for you. Tell that lazy bean to WAKE UP!!!!

It's a good match, so it needs to get busy and do its job. If they say not to worry, then try not to.  :cuddle;

Aleta
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: cariad on December 07, 2012, 02:42:12 PM
Oi, Chuck! Awake and to work, lad!

Good luck, Uros. I am hoping that this is just a slow start to the marathon run you will get from this kidney.
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: GoingThere on December 09, 2012, 03:04:14 AM
Tomorrow I have kidney biopsy. I'm scared. Currently there are three people with non functioning kidney in my transplant centre. I have the longest stay.

Ok, I've read many articles about delayed graft function. It can take up to several weeks or even months especially if the donor wasn't ideal. Mine wasn't. He had a history of blood pressure for three years.

Nevertheless this is very frustrating for me. All this for nothing :puke;
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: jeannea on December 09, 2012, 11:20:01 AM
I would be scared too. I'm so sorry this isn't going better. I hope the biopsy gives you ok news.
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: willowtreewren on December 09, 2012, 12:25:03 PM
Tomorrow I have kidney biopsy. I'm scared. Currently there are three people with non functioning kidney in my transplant centre. I have the longest stay.

Ok, I've read many articles about delayed graft function. It can take up to several weeks or even months especially if the donor wasn't ideal. Mine wasn't. He had a history of blood pressure for three years.

Nevertheless this is very frustrating for me. All this for nothing :puke;

I understand your being scared.  :cuddle;

But let's hope that this is not all for nothing. Stay as positive as you can because worry isn't good for you overall.

I'm still rooting for Chuck to start chugging away.  :grouphug;

Aleta
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: MaryJoe on December 09, 2012, 12:44:45 PM
Uros - I'm sorry Chuck has decided he needs a longer nap before getting to work. It's hard not to worry when things don't go according to plan.  Sending positive vibes you way for good news from the biopsy tomorrow :grouphug;.   
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: YellowRose on December 10, 2012, 05:33:41 PM
I understand the frustration because my first transplanted kidney ( back in 1995)  was a sleepy kidney as well. it had been pretty lazy for 3 weeks. doctor kept telling me do not worry but how could you not ... hope your biopsy went smoothly and give you a good result.
- Rose
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: GoingThere on December 11, 2012, 07:30:01 AM
Results are here. I have acute cellular rejection. They will start treating me now. My odds are good as I was told.

Uros
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: billybags on December 11, 2012, 10:32:26 AM
Hope every thing goes OK. Fingers crossed.
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: boswife on December 11, 2012, 01:56:11 PM
 :pray;  :pray;  :pray;
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: cariad on December 11, 2012, 02:11:27 PM
Results are here. I have acute cellular rejection. They will start treating me now. My odds are good as I was told.

Uros
Acute is much better than chronic - I think on balance the news is very hopeful. Fingers crossed for you, Uros. C'mon, Chuck! Start giving those toxins a drubbing! 
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: CatonTheRoof on December 11, 2012, 03:55:21 PM
send you the best energy man!  keep positive, tell your body too  that the kidney is a friend!  everything will come great!
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: MaryD on December 11, 2012, 04:40:19 PM
Fingers are crossed, Uros!       :flower;
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: Sue on December 12, 2012, 02:44:31 AM
Good Luck Uros, Come on Chuck !! :boxing;
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: GoingThere on December 12, 2012, 04:03:26 AM
My dear friends,



My body completely rejected the kidney. The kidney goes out next week.

Devastated.
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: MaryD on December 12, 2012, 04:26:56 AM
Uros - I'm so sorry to hear your news.        :grouphug;
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: Joe on December 12, 2012, 05:11:41 AM
So sorry to hear that. Hopefully next time will be more successful.
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: cariad on December 12, 2012, 06:18:05 AM
Oh, Uros, not the outcome any of us wanted for you.  :'(

Take care of yourself, and I do so hope you get a second chance soon.  :grouphug;
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: boswife on December 12, 2012, 06:59:14 AM
very sorry for this news.  We all had so much hope.  Sending love and best wishes for another chance very soon...  :grouphug;
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: willowtreewren on December 12, 2012, 08:06:22 AM
I am so very sorry.

Did they ever figure out WHY so they can address that next time?

Aleta
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: WishIKnew on December 12, 2012, 09:53:47 AM
So sorry....
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: billybags on December 12, 2012, 10:15:25 AM
GoingThere, I am so very sorry this has happened to you.  You poor boy it must be devastating for you, to wait for so long and then this to happen. .Have they said why?  Hope you don't have to wait to long for another chance.
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: GoingThere on December 12, 2012, 11:59:26 AM
They are suprised becAuse the midney was a good match. They say I have a very strong immune system. But they reclassified my rejecton from severe to moderate IIa. They also suspect I have humoral rejection. The plan is to use plasmapheresis and medrol pulses. Also OKT3 is in game, but this is suppose to be very toxic.

I will try a little bit more but not for any cost. I had a good life on dialysis.

Uros
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: Deanne on December 12, 2012, 12:41:13 PM
I'm sorry this happened. I think I would be devistated. You sound like you're coping better than anyone could expect.  :grouphug;
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: MooseMom on December 12, 2012, 02:58:42 PM
I am really saddened to hear this news.  Like Deanne said, you seem to be coping pretty well, but then again, we're communicating by mere computer.  Your face may tell a very different story.  I just hope that physically you are OK and that you will get a second chance if you want it.

Good luck with the surgery to remove the kidney.  We are all thinking of you and are here to help in any way we can.
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: natnnnat on December 12, 2012, 04:18:51 PM
Darn it.  That sucks.   :grouphug;  At least you were alright on dialysis, and if all those photos of you riding your bike were anything to go by, then yes you weren't too bad on the big D.  Though if you are like other human beings, your positive approach to going back to dialysis probably comes and goes.  You can't ever predict how these things are going to turn out, and maybe dialysis is a better option for you than really harsh attempts to keep the kidney?  The main thing is that you keep your pragmatism and take things as they come.  We are all here for you dear Uros.
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: MaryJoe on December 12, 2012, 04:32:03 PM
I really wish things had worked out better for you.  Please keep us updated.  Still hoping the treatment will work.
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: boswife on December 12, 2012, 08:28:24 PM
many hugs to you and prayers.  Hang in there and bless that attitude of yours.. I wish a whole lot of good to come to you  :grouphug;
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: cdwbrooklyn on December 13, 2012, 11:58:06 AM
Sorry things didn't work out for you.  At least you are on top of the list so another should be coming to you soon.  Hang in there for the next time you will shine.   8)
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: okarol on December 14, 2012, 12:33:19 AM
 :( that's awful, so very sorry.  :cuddle;
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: cassandra on December 14, 2012, 02:49:37 AM
Oh dear GoingThere, so sorry to hear your news, and wishing you all the best, and strength with those treatments. It could work, I hope of course it works.

good luck, and lots of love Cas
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: RichardMEL on December 17, 2012, 10:36:29 PM
Oh my goodness GT - I am quite heartbroken for you at this situation... i can't even begin to imagine how you've felt over this rollercoaster and the result.

my thoughts are  with you at this difficult time. I know you are strong and a fighter - you will bounce back but right now, this is so very tough.
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: kit78 on December 27, 2012, 12:05:43 PM
I am so sorry.  I pray you will get another kidney and it will take.  Hang in there. Love & light!
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: Roxy on December 27, 2012, 07:57:03 PM
I'm so sorry  :grouphug;  :grouphug;
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: CebuShan on December 28, 2012, 08:42:54 AM
So sorry that Chuck didn't work out   :grouphug; 
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: GoingThere on December 29, 2012, 06:38:58 AM
Well, finally some good news. After 6 sessions of PE+ivig, 2xATG, Chuck kicked in. Currently my creatinine level is 2.41 and I'm off dialysis for 14 days.
I will still get 3xPE and maybe 1 ATG, though ATG probably won't happen cause I have a hard response on this drug.  2 pulses of ATG lasted a week and my immune system didn't exists. I hope I won't have bad consequences in the future.

GT
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: cariad on December 29, 2012, 06:45:31 AM
This sounds *much* more encouraging, Uros! Long may it continue!  :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo;

Best wishes and highest hopes that Chuck keeps doing his job and that you can put this whole ordeal behind you soon!
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: willowtreewren on December 29, 2012, 10:38:39 AM
Hip hip!!!!!

 :yahoo;

That IS good news.

Aleta
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: lainiepop on December 29, 2012, 12:25:01 PM
I am so pleased to read this positive news and pray your Kidney gets better and better!

How are you feeling? You've been through so much emotionally too x
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: CebuShan on December 30, 2012, 08:23:34 PM
Wow! Just when we had given up hope! You go, Chuck!   :yahoo;
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: cassandra on December 31, 2012, 01:52:40 PM
Great to read your better news. Sounds very promising,

May the good news continue in the new year!!! 

Lots of love, and strength Cas
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: okarol on January 01, 2013, 02:30:28 AM
Very good news!
GO CHUCK!
 :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: Darthvadar on January 01, 2013, 02:37:39 AM
Great news, Uros...  :yahoo;

You and Chuck will make a lovely couple!....

Happy New Year...

Darth...
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: RichardMEL on January 02, 2013, 09:35:14 PM
yes wow that is unexpected as it seemed like it was all over for Chuck... but hopefully this IS a happy new year for you indeed GT!!

fingers crossed...
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: boswife on January 03, 2013, 08:24:26 PM
 :yahoo;  Sure rooten for you and sayen prayers that all will turn out just great for you.  I wish you so much goodness and a beautiful life...   :grouphug;
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: Lexxtech18 on January 03, 2013, 09:15:37 PM
Glad things are looking up for you!!  :2thumbsup; Did they have to do the OKT3? I had that when my first tx rejected. Horrible, horrible stuff. Made me the sickest I've ever been (even temporary blindness) but it worked like a charm. I'm wishing the best for you and your tough little kidney!!
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: GoingThere on January 05, 2013, 11:29:17 PM
After 10 PE and IVIG my creatinine level is stable at 2.4 (BUN is almost normal). I'm not satisfied with the current level, but doctors keep telling me that creatinine will drop slowly in the future. My Tx is a rollercoaster. I can hardly wait to go home in start riding my bike.  :bow;
Lexxtech - no, I didn't get OKT3, I got ATG. Also very strong medicine. I got fever and headache.


What do you think about my creatinine level?

Uros



 
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: jeannea on January 07, 2013, 08:10:47 AM
Your creatinine level isn't perfect but it's not that bad. Lots of people out there have that level, many don't even know it. If you feel ok and your docs aren't upset, don't worry too much. You already try to stay healthy. Just keep doing that.
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: RichardMEL on January 07, 2013, 11:12:51 PM
yes mine took a few months to get down to the1.4-1.5 level it is at now. give it time. Every day off D is a bonus right? Try to not be impatient with it.. hopefully it will get under 2 and all will be good :)
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: MsMia on January 16, 2013, 11:44:38 PM
Congratulations on your transplant! I also have IGA, I got a 4/6 match kidney from my brother in 2006 and it took about a month for my creatin to get from 2.1 to 0.9 My doctors were not worried.  :cheer:
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: GoingThere on January 18, 2013, 05:39:19 AM
I had my first checkup yesterday. Creatinine went a little bit down: 2.3 and Hb is normal so I won't need EPO shots.  Yupppiiiiiii  :clap;
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: Rivy on January 18, 2013, 08:55:54 AM
 :clap;  fingers crossed!  The best of luck!  I wish I was called for one..I have a feeling that they go through the whole kidney list then start at the beginning so everyone on the kidney list gets called at least once then they start back at the top...?  umm...Your lucky...
Rivy
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: boswife on January 18, 2013, 07:09:10 PM
 :2thumbsup;  time and patience...........  and prayer  ;)   :grouphug;
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: Lexxtech18 on January 19, 2013, 05:07:06 AM
Yay! Things are looking up GT!  :cuddle;
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: lainiepop on January 19, 2013, 09:32:56 AM
Am so glad things are looking up after all youve been through....praying that kidney gets better and better!! Xx
Title: Re: I got a call - 10 minutes ago
Post by: MaryJoe on January 22, 2013, 09:07:32 AM
No Epo, something more to celebrate!   :yahoo;  I'm so happy things are turning around for you, I know the treatments have been rough.  Here's to nothing but good news from now on! :wine;