8 months strong😛

[Gotthecall_123]

Hi my name is Dave I was on dialysis for seven years and I finally got to call for a transplant eight months ago on May 23, 2018 why sisters birthday I had the transplant May 24 since the transplant there’s been a few meds changes but besides that everything has gone well it’s overwhelming and also what are you wave changing experience I feel the need to stay part of the transplant community because it was part of my life for so long I love meeting new people and making friends hope to talk to you soon 🙏🙏😛

[marcyc NKF Peer Mentor NKF Ambassador]

Congratulations on your transplant. Wishing you many years of great health.

[Gotthecall_123 in reply to marcyc]

Thank you it was a long haul what I want to do now is try to help others going through the same and get encouragement from others🙏🙏😛

[Yankcg70]

Congrats!!! Stay strong, listen to your Doctors, listen to your own body, keep moving and dont be afraid to admit when you might need help especially if its just to talk. It is very overwhelming and can be emotional at times.

[Gotthecall_123 in reply to Yankcg70]

Hi so far the only issue I’ve had is side effects of the prednisone emotional kind of stuff no biggie besides that my doctor said I’m a walking friggen miracle 🙏🙏😛

[Yankcg70 in reply to Gotthecall_123]

I am going on 30 years post transplant. The prednisone is rough going. I have been fortunate enough to be off it for about 15 years now.

[Gotthecall_123 in reply to Yankcg70]

Hey can you sorta tell me what I can ecspect ? Going forward side effects?😛

[Yankcg70 in reply to Gotthecall_123]

The weightvto me is the hardest with the prednisone. I was always on the heavy side to begin with and it was a struggle. The other drugs have their own side effects of their own and since im not sure what you are on..i cant say for sure. And i would almost bet they maybe different for men than women to an extent. I have been fortunate enough to be off all my immunosuppresents for about 4 years now. But that is a rarety or so i have been told.

[Gotthecall_123 in reply to Yankcg70]

Wow so you did have transplant ? I didn’t know a person could get off those drugs, so far the only side effects I’ve had are my skin is delicate a little nick or bump and I have a cut.being a diabetic doesn’t help that and my balance is a little bit off and I get very emotional over the smallest things thanks for listening hope we will talk again🙏😛

[Yankcg70 in reply to Gotthecall_123]

Yes it is possible with the right situation. Its not for everyone. Good luck and keep going strong.

[Dmbyrne in reply to Yankcg70]

Are you kidding? No prednisone? I have asked about decreasing my prednisone and or going off of it but my doctors said no way. I’m on a small dose of 5mg but still would like to discontinue.

[Yankcg70 in reply to Dmbyrne]

Yes. I havent been on it since about 2003. But i guess you have to have dr willing to work with you and try. Im noton any other ones either and that has been 4-5 years.

[Dmbyrne in reply to Yankcg70]

You’re not on any other immunosuppressant meds??

[Gotthecall_123 in reply to Dmbyrne]

Oh yes I am I was just told I would be on the anti-rejection drugs for life

[WYOAnne NKF Ambassador]

Congratulations on your life saving transplant! Hope you continue to do well. I am 19+ years post transplant and love sharing my experiences with others in this community.

Keep us posted.

[Gotthecall_123]

Thanks a lot 😛 well I’m here to try and make some new friends in this community I have quite the story and would like to share it🙏😛

[Transplant37]

Congratulations! I got the call and transplant on those exact same days but different years. Be well.

[Gotthecall_123 in reply to Transplant37]

Hi my name is Dave r u serious? Same day different year please tell me more🙏🙏😛

[SaraEads]

Love your picture. What kind of fish did you catch?

[Gotthecall_123]

Hi it was a 4 pound rainbow trout😛