Hi everyone my name is Kevin i am on my 2nd transplant this one from a cadaver 34 yrs ago. I did hemodialysis for 3 years in the 80s. I'm 57 now and it's been quite a ride. I have had 2 brothers pass away from alports.people need 2 get on list and go for a transplant it changed my life. I have traveled 2 places never possible hooked up 2 a machine . I know it's easier said than done ,not enough 2 go around. Hang on stay healthy till your chance comes
Alports: Hi everyone my name is Kevin i am... - Kidney Transplant
Alports
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Godmar
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Wow ! 34 years and from a cadaver. That is just excellent. Congratulations to you.
Hi Kevin, I also have alports syndrome; I was on dialysis for 10 years prior to receiving a kidney transplant on July 5, 2010. Take care, Kevin.
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Hope your transplant is working well . Do you have siblings with alports? Glad 2 hear if others doing well
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Hi Kevin, My kidney transplant overall has been life-changing. I did have a case of CMV, but other than that i doing great. going back to school now.Take care of your self, and God bless you, Kevin.
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