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Heather6

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Donation Complete
« on: March 08, 2012, 10:31:02 PM »
I have officially donated my left kidney to my older sister on February 29th.  So glad to have made it through that first week.  I was in the hospital for six days.  Every time I was about to be discharged, I would start with the vomiting again.  I am still very sore, but it does seem to get easier everyday.  My sister is accepting my kidney very well and it is so good to see her so happy.
Heather.
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Offline Fr Pat

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Re: Donation Complete
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2012, 11:23:57 PM »
Great! Congratulations to you both.
   Fr. Pat
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Offline Karol

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Re: Donation Complete
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2012, 11:36:04 PM »
 :D That's wonderful! All the best to you both!
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Daughter Jenna is 31 years old and was on dialysis.
7/17 She received a kidney from a living donor.
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~ We are forever grateful to her 1st donor Patrice, who gave her 7 years of health and freedom

Offline Orchidlady

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Re: Donation Complete
« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2012, 07:18:35 AM »
Congratulations to you and your sister! May the rest of your recovery be quick and uneventful!
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Donated Left Kidney to Husband 10/30/07
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Offline CK

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Re: Donation Complete
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2012, 08:43:58 AM »
Congratulations. It's been very gratifying for me to watch my recipient improve. After 5 weeks, he already feels like a new man...they are starting to take him off of blood pressure meds and his creatinine is at 1.4.

It's pretty amazing to see. So your sister will get even happier!  :)
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Offline cupid

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Re: Donation Complete
« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2012, 05:32:32 PM »
Congratulations Heather-so happy for you! And give yourself time to heal-listen to your body!
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Re: Donation Complete
« Reply #6 on: March 10, 2012, 01:57:34 PM »
Oh Heather, I hope you are doing better soon.  I had a tough start in my recovery as well and it is still vivid, but, it will pass and seeing your sister blossom will make it all worth it.  Best wishes.
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Re: Donation Complete
« Reply #7 on: March 10, 2012, 03:25:22 PM »
Congrats!  So sorry your recovery had a rough start, but hopefully the worst is over for both of you.  Sending you both healthy, happy well wishes!
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Re: Donation Complete
« Reply #8 on: March 10, 2012, 05:32:52 PM »
It's hard for me to imagine vomiting after surgery - sneezing and coughing were barely tolerable for a while!
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Offline PhilHoover

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Re: Donation Complete
« Reply #9 on: March 10, 2012, 06:46:28 PM »
Praying for a speedy recovery here, my friend.   You ARE a hero.
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Re: Donation Complete
« Reply #10 on: March 13, 2012, 11:11:43 AM »
Congrats!  I hope by this time you are feeling better.  Take care of yourself!
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Re: Donation Complete
« Reply #11 on: March 13, 2012, 08:57:29 PM »
So glad to hear the new donors are all recovering.  It is very important to reach out to each other during your recovery.  I was greatful to have joselyn to talk to. 

I "spit up" twice.  Once when my husband hit the pain pump and after burping. 
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Re: Donation Complete
« Reply #12 on: March 15, 2012, 02:41:42 PM »
 ;D I guess that'll teach your husband not to try to alleviate your pain!!  ;D
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Offline PaulaHalvo

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Re: Donation Complete
« Reply #13 on: March 15, 2012, 04:19:34 PM »
Hope you are both continuing to do well!
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Re: Donation Complete
« Reply #14 on: March 16, 2012, 06:30:29 AM »
Welcome to the club! Hope you have a speedy recovery!
  Snoopy
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