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- Sun May 26, 2019 12:29 am
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Tieing off fistula after transplant
- Replies: 9
- Views: 24721
Re: Tieing off fistula after transplant
I am 4 weeks post transplant and my nephrologist has already mentioned tieing off my fistula at a later date, all going well. He advised my of a very recent study showing that it is better for the left ventricle as well as having a positive effect on the actual transplant. I should add that I have h...
- Fri Apr 12, 2019 11:45 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Hospital stay after transplant?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 40086
Re: Hospital stay after transplant?
Thanks Beespatellas. I have found a unit block with a lift so the problem is solved.
- Sun Apr 07, 2019 8:06 am
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Hospital stay after transplant?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 40086
Re: Hospital stay after transplant?
I have a post transplant question regarding how I'll be on release from hospital, about a week post op.
I'll be away from home and am looking at places to stay. Will I be able to walk up one flight of stairs after a week?
I'll be away from home and am looking at places to stay. Will I be able to walk up one flight of stairs after a week?
- Fri Apr 05, 2019 12:57 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Hospital stay after transplant?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 40086
Re: Hospital stay after transplant?
Thanks for all the replies. I am having a transplant on 29 April and starting to get a little nervous.
- Sat Feb 02, 2019 1:16 am
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Tieing off fistula after transplant
- Replies: 9
- Views: 24721
Re: Tieing off fistula after transplant
There is research suggesting that long term, av fistulas may cause cardio problems and in particular, thickening of the left ventricle. This is relevant to me as I have mild hypertrophy of the left ventricle and will soon be having a kidney transplant. I am seeing my nephrologist on Tuesday and will...
- Mon Jan 28, 2019 11:15 am
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Lucky me.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 17168
Re: Lucky me.
Thanks Wagolynn.
- Fri Jan 25, 2019 11:27 am
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Lucky me.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 17168
Lucky me.
After what seems an eternity I have a date for a kidney, being 29 April. In reality it has been a little over 12 months which I realise is a short time for some on this forum who are still waiting. I have 4 siblings who all volunteered and one brother who won the prize and is donating. I count mysel...
- Tue Dec 04, 2018 12:25 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Nocturnal Haemo
- Replies: 0
- Views: 43118
- Sun Oct 07, 2018 10:43 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Transplant question
- Replies: 10
- Views: 23205
Re: Transplant question
Stephen, I wouldn't stress too much. I'm from Darwin in Australia and our kidney transplants are generally done in Adelaide, 2000 miles away. Should a Darwin recipient get the call they have a 3 1/2 hour flight between airports let alone the fact that there are only a handful of flights per day. I t...
- Wed Sep 19, 2018 11:00 am
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Lost the race
- Replies: 9
- Views: 27354
Re: Lost the race
Thanks Wagolynn. I still haven't given up on a fisula yet but it's good to know all the options.
- Sun Sep 16, 2018 7:24 am
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Lost the race
- Replies: 9
- Views: 27354
Re: Lost the race
A bit of an update. I've been on haemo for almost 6 months now. My youngest brother was unable to donate but the second youngest is now looking good so we will be flying to Sydney for further tests and to meet the transplant team down there so in 3 weeks or so I'll know whether it's all a goer. He i...
- Wed Apr 11, 2018 5:44 am
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Lost the race
- Replies: 9
- Views: 27354
Re: Lost the race
Thanks Angie. It seems you won as I got to dialysis first. For me, dialysis has been great in that it has quickly moved me from almost total incapacitation to a situation where i am able to do everyday things and begin to build up my strength and stamina. I am still waiting on the prospect of a kidn...
- Tue Apr 03, 2018 11:20 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Lost the race
- Replies: 9
- Views: 27354
Re: Lost the race
Thanks Birdman. I too am feeling better now that I have started.
Prior to starting I had this idea that you became an invalid once that dialysis commences. In reality I was an invalid prior to starting as I was so ill. Dialysis has set me free - Happy Days.
Prior to starting I had this idea that you became an invalid once that dialysis commences. In reality I was an invalid prior to starting as I was so ill. Dialysis has set me free - Happy Days.
- Thu Mar 29, 2018 10:25 am
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Lost the race
- Replies: 9
- Views: 27354
Lost the race
I took a punt and lost. I ran out of kidney function before a possible transplant was organised. Consequently I'm the proud owner of a tunneled neckline as I did not have a fistula. It happens very quickly when it happens that's for sure. I've now had 3 consecutive days of haemo and now will settle ...
- Wed Jun 07, 2017 7:36 am
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Gfr down to 19
- Replies: 38
- Views: 116154
Re: Gfr down to 19
thanks Sue and Wagonlynn. This transplant business would be very interesting even if I wasn't in need of one. I.must read more.