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On a scale of 0 to 5, how much do you know about transplantation as a treatment option for kidney disease?

KateyC_NKF profile imageKateyC_NKFPartner86 Voters

0, is “I’ve never heard of a kidney transplant” and 5, is “I am considered a transplant expert by others”.

Please select one:

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WYOAnne profile image
WYOAnneNKF Ambassador

I would never say I was an expert but have living well with my transplant since 10/15/1999...almost 25 years.

Tulip1111 profile image
Tulip1111 in reply to WYOAnne

Ty lord you are beyond blessed keep on enjoying life god is good!!!

WYOAnne profile image
WYOAnneNKF Ambassador in reply to Tulip1111

I am so grateful for my fantastic kidney! I try to give back by telling my story & telling others the importance of becoming an Organ Donation!

Take care!

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allene7

I cannot say I'm an expert, but I've been through 22 years of kidney disease and I'm 3 years in waiting for a transplant. Not yet on dialysis.

Tulip1111 profile image
Tulip1111 in reply to allene7

I am not getting dialysis to painful

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allene7 in reply to Tulip1111

Just curious have you previously been on dialysis? Either hemo or peritoneal?

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PeaB4YouGo

I've only had my new kidney for three days, so I'm surely NOT an expert. I did alot of study on the subject, however, because my mother was also a kidney recipient, back in the 1970's. I knew I'd be affected by the same condition, so....

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allene7 in reply to PeaB4YouGo

So happy for you hope all continues to go well.

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Bingo88

I have been told I will never get a kidney transplant due to weight and other health problems. It will be Dialysis or Death as the doctor told me

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allene7 in reply to Bingo88

So sorry.

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Bingo88 in reply to allene7

Thank you. I guess because I am nearly 69.I am too old to waste a kidney on. I am doing well I have been at Egfr of 15 now for 2 years and keeping away from Dialysis. Brian

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allene7 in reply to Bingo88

Spo happy you are doing well.

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ShyeLoverDoctor

I received a deceased donor transplant last June 11

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allene7 in reply to ShyeLoverDoctor

Congratulations

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LadyRager

Hi, I'm 57. Have had ckd for 30 years. progessed recently from stage 2 to 3b. Have never thought to even get on a registry. I'm O positive, so.....idk. I have so many questions about a kidney transplant...