I got a kidney!!

[Curvychic_76]

Hi All,

I joined this community almost a year ago and told my story. Now I’m writing to say I received a kidney on Nov. 21st. I’m 8 weeks out post transplant. I’m happy to have a new kidney. It was the best Thanksgiving & Christmas gift ever! I’ve had some complications, medication issues, and even had one dialysis treatment. I’m making it through day by day. I’m still struggling with my numbers. I’m at a 4.0, but need to drink more fluids to get my new kidney working better. Even with everything going on after my transplant I’m still grateful for my deceased donor. I will continue to pray for everyone here fighting kidney disease in some form or fashion. 😊💚😊

[marcyc NKF Peer Mentor NKF Ambassador]

Congratulations and best of health going forward. My husband had complications post and at one time Cr 9.0 but is doing well 4 years post. Yes make certain you drink all the water the transplant team recommends. It makes a difference. Transplant is not a cure but sure beats dialysis.

[Curvychic_76 in reply to marcyc]

Thank you for the support. It’s good to hear what others have gone through and been successful.

[KelliC_NKF]

Congratulations! I'm so happy to hear your good news! Sending best wishes and positive energy your way!

[Curvychic_76 in reply to KelliC_NKF]

Thank you so much!

[Yankcg70]

Awesome!!!!

[Curvychic_76 in reply to Yankcg70]

Thank you!!

[Tula6]

Congratulations!!!

I received my living donor March 15, 2018!

Life changer!!!

So happy for you!

Best of luck with your new kidney.

I have pkd... had to remove both my football size kidneys. Glad their gone!!!

[Curvychic_76 in reply to Tula6]

Thank you & wishing you continued success with your kidney!

[Hidden]

Congratulations I had my transplant nearly 2 years ago after 2.5 years on dialysis. I have been lucky with no complications so far. Just follow Dr's orders & all should be OK. 👍

Life is so much better now

[Curvychic_76 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you and continued success.

[rabbit01]

That is really good news.

[jesselizzard in reply to rabbit01]

Congratulations! Wishing you amazing health for many years!

[Curvychic_76 in reply to jesselizzard]

Thanks so much!

[Curvychic_76 in reply to rabbit01]

Yes, thank you!

[KathleenMA]

Congratulations! I received my kidney in June of 2016 from a deceased donor as well - what a gift! I also had complications from the medications for the first few months but have been doing great since. Drink that water!

[Curvychic_76 in reply to KathleenMA]

Thank you. I’m getting better with the water.

[WYOAnne NKF Ambassador]

Congratulations!! I also received my kidney from a deceased donor over 19 years ago. The first year is usually challenging. I was doing well after that. I had some issues with the medications, but my kidney has worked like a champ since

Best of luck and keep us posted.

[Curvychic_76 in reply to WYOAnne]

Thank you and I definitely will!!

[guido46]

Congratulations and good health with your new kidney.

[Curvychic_76 in reply to guido46]

Thank you!!!

[wlocke]

Congrats! I received my new kidney on Dec. 4th. What a blessing we both got for the holidays and life.

[Curvychic_76 in reply to wlocke]

Congrats to you as well. Yes we did receive the best gift. How are you feeling?

[wlocke in reply to Curvychic_76]

I had a setback when the sutures came undone in my ureter and I was draining inside my body but now I'm fine and getting more energy everyday. Today was my last surgical follow up which went great. Thanks for asking and how are you?

[Curvychic_76 in reply to wlocke]

Sorry to hear about your setback. I’m currently wearing a drain because I had a lot of fluid build up around the kidney. It moved and it was sitting above the muscle looking like I had a big hernia. Once this finishes I should be ok.

[wlocke in reply to Curvychic_76]

Sorry to hear that. It feels good to have all the drains out. I had a drainage tube, nephrostomy tube, and a wound vac after my 2nd surgery not to mention I went home with a catheter for a week. Stay positive because I know you must feel better. Keep the faith!

[Curvychic_76 in reply to wlocke]

Thank you and you continue to be blessed.

[PotatoeBacon]

That is WONDERFUL!!!!!🌠💜💜🌠🙏🙏 so happy for u. What I have experienced, was the first 6mths are a lil tricky ur levels will go up an down, by my 1st year they got it at a good # stable. So hamg in there drink plenty of H2O, STAY ACTIVE, WALKING ON TREADMILL OR AT THE GYM. I am on program, an prednisone I was on celcap ( I think I spelled that wrong hopefully u know what I'm 👄 about,) but it was causing me very bad stomach pain. So now prednisone 5mg I've been on that for about a year-and-a-half now so I try to watch some of the things I eat and try to make sure I least stretch every morning I walk on the treadmill.. But it will get better you story is just beginning.... CONGRATS

[Curvychic_76 in reply to PotatoeBacon]

Thank you for the encouragement!

[BBland]

God bless you ! I love your spirit and positivity . Congratulations on your new kidney ! Praying for you and everyone here .

❤️❤️❤️

[Curvychic_76 in reply to BBland]

Thank you so much!!

[kidneystories]

Congratulations and Best wishes

[Curvychic_76 in reply to kidneystories]

Thank you!!

[anne627]

Congratulations on your new kidney. I hope your numbers come down an your kidney lasts many years.

[Curvychic_76 in reply to anne627]

Thank you!!

[anne627]

You’re welcome!

[mtwskk]

You go girl! Congrats. Don't give up my didn't even work for 3 weeks, they called it a sleepy kidney. Just take ownership, give it a name and tell it to wake up and start working. Believe me, my sister gave me that advise and I thought she was crazy but did it anyway. Bob (my Kidney) who by the way is a extended life kadavor and end of life kidney about the worst kidney type you can get, but it matched me so I accepted. The doctors said I'd get a year maybe two but I was sick of dialysis and a nurse told me it was going to be the best chance I'd get for about 10 years, my antibodies are extremely high. Anyway back your kidney tell it to wakeup. My kidney is now 6 years and going strong. When my count goes up I just say what's up Bob? Then just make sure you keep your meds stable every morning and night and don't change a thing without the doctor stating so. Drink liquids and exercise. Good luck. You'll be back on your feet soon.