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« on: February 04, 2014, 12:06:15 PM »

I know that I'm more of a lurker but I have been impacted tremendously by everyone here. I wanted to say thank you to everyone and let you all know I got the call. I felt it very important to share the information with those who are close to me. All of you.
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« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2014, 12:17:53 PM »

Congratulations!  :yahoo;

Are you waiting for surgery or home recovering? Did everything go well?
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1994: Diagnosed with FSGS
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« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2014, 12:19:42 PM »

Sitting in the Transplant office waiting for them to call me back so I can get the pre tests done.
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« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2014, 12:27:04 PM »

Fingers crossed for you! I'm waiting (im)patiently for the call and can only imagine the excitement, possibly mingled with a bit of fear.
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Deanne

1972: Diagnosed with "chronic kidney disease" (no specific diagnosis)
1994: Diagnosed with FSGS
September 2011: On transplant list with 15 - 20% function
September 2013: ~7% function. Started PD dialysis
February 11, 2014: Transplant from deceased donor. Creatinine 0.57 on 2/13/2014
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« Reply #4 on: February 04, 2014, 12:57:16 PM »

It was a rough ride since I've been dealing with MRSA for the last few years. But hopefully my days of home hemo are over.
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« Reply #5 on: February 04, 2014, 01:25:17 PM »

Thinking of and praying for you and the donor family...

God bless...

Darth....
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« Reply #6 on: February 04, 2014, 02:21:28 PM »

 Update: Kidney did not pass the biopsy and flow test. Going back home. Thank you for the kind words.
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« Reply #7 on: February 04, 2014, 02:24:14 PM »

I'm so sorry.  What an awful letdown. 
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« Reply #8 on: February 04, 2014, 02:52:57 PM »

I'm sorry to hear this.  It must be terribly disappointing for you.  On the other hand, you want your new kidney to be as near perfect as possible.  You don't want to go through surgery, etc, with a kidney that did not pass basic testing.  I'm glad to hear that you got a call, though!  That's a great sign!
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« Reply #9 on: February 04, 2014, 05:04:10 PM »

It's very tough to have your hopes up and then not get the transplant.
I hope this means this was a practice run, now you're on the radar and you will get another call soon.
 :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle;
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« Reply #10 on: February 04, 2014, 08:12:41 PM »

Sorry to hear that!...

Glad the problem was discovered now though, rather than cause all sorts of problems later...

Better luck next time....

Darth.....
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« Reply #11 on: February 05, 2014, 05:48:38 AM »

Yeah, it's hard to deal with in this situation. Hopes and dreams crushed like a grape in the hands of a toddler. At least they called me in right?
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« Reply #12 on: February 05, 2014, 05:59:08 AM »

Yes, at least they called. You'll get another call. It's sad to not get the kidney but you don't want one that won't work. Hang in there!
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« Reply #13 on: February 06, 2014, 03:14:20 PM »

Sorry for your loss.  Here's hoping that soon you'll get a call for a healthy perfect match.
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« Reply #14 on: February 06, 2014, 03:21:34 PM »



        :grouphug;



Love, Cas
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« Reply #15 on: May 20, 2014, 06:28:45 PM »

Update: Got the call again. New kidney is working great. Ever since I was a teenager I've had to see a Nephrologist due to 2+ in the urine. Blood test from Monday showed a 1.2. The new one works better than my originals ever did.
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« Reply #16 on: May 20, 2014, 07:16:22 PM »

 :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

So happy for you!!!

 :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo;
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« Reply #17 on: May 20, 2014, 08:25:37 PM »

THIS IS WONDERFUL NEWS!!!!  CONGRATULATIONS!!!
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« Reply #18 on: May 21, 2014, 02:05:53 AM »

Fantastic news!!!

      :cheer:


Have an extra drink on me, love, Cas
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1983 high proteinloss in urine, chemo, stroke,coma, dialysis
1984 double nephrectomy
1985 transplant from dad
1998 lost dads kidney, start PD
2003 peritineum burst, back to hemo
2012 start Nxstage home hemo
2020 start Gambro AK96

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« Reply #19 on: May 21, 2014, 04:50:45 AM »

Congrats! So glad it's working great!  :beer1;
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« Reply #20 on: May 21, 2014, 07:44:15 AM »

Glad to hear you got your kidney in the end! Drink up!  :beer1;
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« Reply #21 on: May 21, 2014, 10:31:36 AM »

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. It's hard to eat and drink after seven years of restrictions (still can't finish a plate of food) but I'm not going to complain and enjoy the blessing I was given.
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« Reply #22 on: May 21, 2014, 10:33:59 AM »

It takes some time to get your appetite back after any kind of major surgery.  You'll get there.
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« Reply #23 on: May 21, 2014, 11:32:18 AM »

That's great news!

For me, the eating thing was as much psychological as physical. We spend years with Don't Eat That and then 2 days after surgery there's a plate full of forbidden foods. It's very strange.
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« Reply #24 on: May 21, 2014, 11:42:41 AM »

This is such great news. Congrats!
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