Kidney Transplant

😊On Friday, I received a call call from my transplant nurse that I was identified for a kidney coming available the next morning. I accepted and my husband drove me to the hospital 2 hours away. Next day I had the 4 - 6 hour surgery and the new kidney began to work right away. I am less than 48 hours post-op and my creatinine has dropped a few hundred points already. I hope my news gives encouragement to those waiting. You never know when that incredible call of hope will come!

[Blackmidnight]

Congratulations!

[Hidden in reply to Blackmidnight]

Thank you, Blackmidnight!

[RonZone]

Oh my gosh, how wonderful! You better do some posting on how all of that went (when you feel up to it). Sure am proud this came through for you!

[Hidden in reply to RonZone]

Thanks so much, Ron! I will provide more detail once I am home and able to use my computer. Typing on my phone is tough with prednisone sausage fingers!

[Baltoadv]

Wow, BlueSky .... that's excellent! How long did you have to wait?

[Hidden in reply to Baltoadv]

Thank you! I was on the list for 10 months.

[Beachgirl32]

Congratulations what a wonderful gift you received. You give me hope that one day I will get the call . How long were you on the transplant waiting list?

[Hidden in reply to Beachgirl32]

Thank you! You will and it is quite a moment when it happens. I waited 10 months. It was a short wait due to my B blood type and few antibodies, which made me a good candidate.

[Darlenia]

Wonderful news! May that wonderful gift give you many, many years of great health!

[Hidden in reply to Darlenia]

Many, many thanks, Darlenia!😊

[Ziggydoodah]

Congratulations thats amazing news. I hope you have a speedy recovery. Also a precious gift from the donor and their family.

[Hidden in reply to Ziggydoodah]

Thank you very much, Ziggy. Yes, it is quite a gift!

[Erifre]

Congratulations!!!!, great, great news!, that’s another reason to keep enjoying life at its fullest! Get inspired, try new things and enjoy life, you deserve it!, you have work really hard, God bless you and your family!

[Hidden]

Yes, Erifre, you are so right! Kidney failure made me reassess many aspects of my life. It is truly like receiving a second chance at life. It is not without its own challenges, of course, but I will aim to always make good health choices to stay as healthy as possible. I appreciate your sound advice! Thanks again!

[horsie63]

That is so fabulous. I'm just starting and haven't yet had an evaluation but I'm looking forward to it.

[Hidden in reply to horsie63]

Hi Horsie63. Here is a little advise I posted to someone else. I hope it helps. Make yourself as healthy as you can. Eat properly. If you need to lose weight, do it. I followed intermittent fasting prior to beginning testing. I also performed very well on the stress test. Docs were impressed for a then 55 going on 56-year-old. I am not boasting here, I promise. I just knew that cardiovascular health was important, from a surgical and from a recovery standpoint. If you smoke, quit. Walk every day. Use a treadmill. I did both. I also ran 30-second sprints, usually times 3 which, I think, was really helpful. I also worked on deep breathing. My SpO2 is around 99 to 100%. The transplant team wants to have successful transplants. It looks good for their program. Therefore, you've got to strive to be that candidate. Maintain a positive outlook. They want to see an enthusiasm for living, I believe. Ultimately, however, everything gets fed into a computer program that matches the individual to potential organs. But, docs do review every aspect of your file and share their concerns and views towards a candidate's likelihood of success. Best of luck Horsie!!!

[Juliepkd]

Fantastic news! Welcome to the Transplant Gang! Congratulations, I hope everything continues smoothly and you can start to enjoy a wonderful new life. Sending you very best wishesJulie

[Hidden]

Thanks so much, Julie! I am glad to know there is a gang to turn to on here!

[cs65 NKF Ambassador]

Congratulations! Wishing you a safe and healthy journey post-transplant!

[Hidden in reply to cs65]

Many thanks, CU65!

[HipHopQueen]

Congratulations. This is awesome encouraging news. I know we don’t know each other but when I saw this I said YES! And I mean it was a heart felt YES!

[Hidden in reply to HipHopQueen]

Awww Queen! This is a journey few understand unless they have walked it have loved someone who has. I have now done both. We must encourage and support each other as brothers and sisters. Your day will come. Keep buffing that crown in the meantime.👑

[JEanes55]

Congratulations !!! I remember when I got the call!! It’s so amazing!!! Best wishes to you on your journey!! It’s been 16 years for me and I am still amazed!!!

[Hidden in reply to JEanes55]

Thank you so much JEanes55! Wishing you many, many more years with your kidney!!!

[SophieSkye]

I’m so so over the moon for you! It is the greatest gift you’ll ever receive. I donated to my son last year. He’s doing just great. I wish you many healthy years. Take care 😘

[Hidden in reply to SophieSkye]

SophieSkye what a beautiful gift of love to your son! Thank you for your warm well wishes!!!

[dwaybroo]

congratulations! That is wonderful news!

I remember my first call which I had to decline Then came the second call and 10 years later, it has been a great match from an unknown donor!

Best wishes to you and your family

[Hidden in reply to dwaybroo]

Thanks so much! I am sorry for the delay in responding. I am very glad you have had such a positive outcome!!!