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Kidneyversary.

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Hi Everyone, just wanted to share my kidney versary with you all. Its 46 years since my transplant so grateful and so precious was my gift of a new life. All thanks to my brother Archie and transplant team that look after me, there's not one day goes by that i am so thankfull for my health, strength and happiness.

Stay safe.

Owlbox.

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Bassetmommer

Wow, Congratulations and keep going!

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neet24

Congratulations 🎉

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pops81

That is fantastic, you have a great day enjoying your anniversary!

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Kbress

Congratulations I am 33 years out with same kidney from my brother. I have been on Sandimmune and prednisone the whole time. What immunosuppressives are you on? What caused your renal failure? Mine was FSGS. Are you a member of the quarter century club? I have a friend who will be out 50 years on August of 2021. It is great to tell people about longevity it gives them hope.

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Owlbox in reply to Kbress

Hi kbress ,thankyou for your message, I am on 100mg of azathioprine daily,and have been since my transplant it was nephritis that caused it .I am not a member of the quarter century club but will look into it.

PS.your friend gives me inspiration.

Take care and stay safe.

Owlbox

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Transplant2018

Congratulations and thanks for sharing - this does give us hope!

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Warrior1211

Congratulations!!!!! 46 years.... How remarkable!!! The longest I have heard was 25 years. Now, I have hope...I am not even 2 years....

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theaurabesh

That is fantastic! Congrats! I celebrated 20 years this May.

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Ynnep

Congratulations! That's amazing. I never heard of 46 years!

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Moto-boat

Congratulations!

I’m coming up on 17 from my younger sister.

You’re an inspiration to us all!

Take Care

Brad

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WYOAnneNKF Ambassador

WOW!!! Congratulations! I now have a new goal....this October 15th I will be 21 years. My transplant was from a 16 year old deceased donor.

I live life to the fullest and am grateful everyday for my Gift of Life!

Stay safe and be well.

Anne

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chicago17

WOW that's fantastic 46 yrs heres to many more yrs of good health to you !! I'm 19 month post transplant you have given me the lift I I realy needed thank you

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Herkidney

Congratulations!! Thank you so much for sharing. I am almost 2 years post transplant (kidney donation from husband) and I love hearing about others’ transplant journeys. Very inspirational.

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Jenny0604 in reply to Herkidney

Hi Herkidney! Congratulations on almost 2 years! I am a little over 3 years and my husband was my donor, too! I enjoy hearing about others with donated husband - kidneys! When I tell people they always seem shocked. Nice to hear there are other spouse kidney donations out there. :)

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ArsenalFan in reply to Jenny0604

Let me flip the script then. I am 7 years post 7/29 and my hero is my wife.

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Jenny0604 in reply to ArsenalFan

Agreed. Heroes indeed. Congats on 7 years!

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Herkidney in reply to ArsenalFan

Congrats on 7 years. Your wife must be such a lovely lady. My son is an Arsenal fan! Husband/kidney donor is an Evertonian.

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Herkidney in reply to Jenny0604

Thank you Jenny0604. When I met him at age 21 I had no idea he would give me a such an incredible gift 28 years later. It’s lovely to hear the spouse donation stories 😀

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Lifechanger1

Great to hear. 9/2 will be my three month anniversary! My son gave me a second chance at life and so far I am doing great post surgery😊

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Jenny0604

Amazing! Congratulations! Inspirational for those of us that are still in the early years. :)

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ArsenalFan

That is so awesome. - Happy 2nd birthday

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NeedingAdonor

That's amazing. I had no idea that it could last that long. Praying you have many more healthy, fulfilling, prosperous years. I wonder what the record is for longest lasting kidney in a transplant.

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Tula6

Wow that’s so wonderful and amazing!!!

Keep on going and so grateful to have mine after 2.5 years❤️🎉

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Jfactor

Congratulations! You are an inspiration!

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Tammyp19

How is your brother doing?

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Owlbox in reply to Tammyp19

Hi Tammy, my brother is doing very well thank you ,enjoying life to the full.

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sidmoesr

That is Awesome, 46 years. My Uncle is 47 years with his transplant and still going strong he only takes prednisone once a day and Norvasc. I’m 3 years in with my kidney & I’m gonna be just like my Uncle, again congratulations Owlbox you are an inspiration to other kidney transplant recipients like myself.

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March-31-09

46 years. How WONDERFUL & inspiring to us all. God Bless you

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IvyPark13

AMAZING!! 46 years is truly exceptional!! Congrats to you!! Have any tips on how to make a transplanted kidney go as long as yours?!

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Owlbox in reply to IvyPark13

Well ,for me its one day at a time ,having a hobby that your really interested in does help,I love growing my own vegetables and mincing my own meat don't eat any tinned foods if possible. I stopped smoking and drinking ,just natures Champagne clear water hee hee I also try to keep away from chemicals in food ,...Anyway whats right for me might no be for others

P.S.

Sorry for late reply

Owlbox.

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Ynnep

Hello Owlbox, All I can say is WOW and a huge Congrats to you! Well done. I wish you many more years of health and success. You are an inspiration to us all.

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maximina

Happy Kidneyversary to you. What a milestone 46 years since your transplant. May the Good Lord bless you and keep you healthy many years to come.

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