The Call???
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The Call???
We got "The Call" at 2am, saying they have a kidney in Sacramento. However, as of yet, we have not heard if Richard was selected to receive it. Does this happen often, where they call several people at once then select one? Keeping our fingers crossed!
Good luck ;)
Good luck to u keep u fingers crossed
for u such a tense time having to wait - feel 4 u
best wishes Elaine UK
for u such a tense time having to wait - feel 4 u
best wishes Elaine UK
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It happens..
Its stressful..
Good luck.. I hope he gets it..
Its stressful..
Good luck.. I hope he gets it..
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I know of one guy who turned down several transplants before he finally accepted one. When he turned those down, the kidney, of course, then went to another person. The one he did accept lasted more than 20 years! I imagine they have a list of potential recipients and then can see which one is the best match and if the person wants it.
When I had mine, I was called and I accepted, but they still told me that it had to be a good match before they would do the surgery. I imagine if I had not been, they would have contacted someone else, although I can't see the reason for getting a person's hopes up if they have more than one recipient and they call telling you there is a kidney for you.
I hope everything goes well with Richard! Please keep us informed!
Best wishes,
Pam
When I had mine, I was called and I accepted, but they still told me that it had to be a good match before they would do the surgery. I imagine if I had not been, they would have contacted someone else, although I can't see the reason for getting a person's hopes up if they have more than one recipient and they call telling you there is a kidney for you.
I hope everything goes well with Richard! Please keep us informed!
Best wishes,
Pam
32 yr cadaver transplant recipient, now on peritoneal dialysis with the help of Audrey, my Homechoice machine... as of 4/3/09
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