Had my kidney transplant 22 months ago. I have PKD, and high antibodies 99% . That created some hiccups for receiving a match from a cadaver ( match had to very close), because of PKD is hereditary my family could be live donors.
Long story short Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, Md , found a great match, I had three plasmafresis treatments after my surgery. Today I'm doing great I thank God for my donor and his family, whom I've met this past January we gave become family to each other.
Congratulations on your transplant and welcome to the NKF's transplant community!
Thank you
Congratulations on your transplant!
Wonderful story!
Great to have you join us. I'm 21 mos post transplant on July 4. Ain't life grand!!!!
Hi Cmarcella and thanks for sharing,
I am also highly sensitised with antibodies 95%. I have had two renal transplants and I am reluctant to back on the list giving my high levels of antibodies and i have asked to be taken off the waiting list.
I wish you all the best
I would not give up on it yet , I had high antibodies in the upper 90s and I had my fourth transplant in 2015 and doing good, there are also many centers doing the desensitization a good transplant center makes all the difference.
thanks Bert64
Good for you and keep on going. Everyday is a blessing 🌈
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