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Title: Looks like its finally gonna happen!
Post by: sally on May 03, 2013, 02:28:32 PM
I began the testing process about a year ago. At one point I thought that I was not going to be approved to donate, but then that turned around.  Surgery was originally scheduled for February 19, then rescheduled to March 26, then delayed again.  Now, we are scheduled for May 7. Actually made it to the pre-op appointments this time.  Looks like my recipient will finally get his new kidney on May 7.
Title: Re: Looks like its finally gonna happen!
Post by: kdub on May 05, 2013, 10:39:27 AM
Congratulations!

One piece of advice... I wish I would have had the guts to stop all my pain meds much earlier than I did.  I stopped after 10 days.  Even though it hurt much more, I felt much better in other ways once I finally stopped. 

Looking forward to hearing your success story!

kdub
Title: Re: Looks like its finally gonna happen!
Post by: elephant on May 06, 2013, 07:31:59 AM
Dear Sally,

I hope all goes well for you and your recipient! 

Love, elephant
Title: Re: Looks like its finally gonna happen!
Post by: Mizchelle on May 06, 2013, 12:20:50 PM
Good for you and Recipient. Yaaaay!  8)
Title: Re: Looks like its finally gonna happen!
Post by: sally on May 08, 2013, 09:20:23 PM
Hi. Surgery went as scheduled yesterday. Recipient & I are both doing well, so far. Hoping to go home tomorrow & his new "pretty" kidney is working well.
Title: Re: Looks like its finally gonna happen!
Post by: elephant on May 09, 2013, 07:36:23 AM
Dear Sally,

That is wonderful news!  Welcome to the other side! Eat prunes! Obey your lifting restrictions! 

Love, elephant
Title: Re: Looks like its finally gonna happen!
Post by: Fr Pat on May 09, 2013, 07:35:26 PM
Congratulations to you both! Please let us know how recovery goes.
   Fr. Pat
Title: Re: Looks like its finally gonna happen!
Post by: Dirty Rocker on May 12, 2013, 04:29:59 PM
Quote from: elephant on May 09, 2013, 07:36:23 AM
Dear Sally,

That is wonderful news!  Welcome to the other side! Eat prunes! Obey your lifting restrictions! 

Love, elephant

LOL! Elephant isn't kidding about the prunes!

Congratulations!
Title: Re: Looks like its finally gonna happen!
Post by: Karol on May 12, 2013, 07:26:00 PM
 :) Congrats! Hope you both recover quickly!
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Post by: ashlee1313 on May 14, 2013, 04:00:30 PM
Congrats!  I hope recovery is going well you and the recipient!  <3 <3 <3

Side note: I wish someone would have told me about the prunes!