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Started this discussion. Last reply by Paula M. Rice Feb 3, 2010. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone! My name is Bri and I received a kidney from my younger sister on November 26, 2008. I'm a 29 y/o and live in Milwaukee. My kidney is doing well, but I'm really struggling with the…Continue
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- Please Select Your Transplant - Or Tell Us How Else You Were Touched by Transplantation:
- Kidney
- Recipients: In This Space, Feel Free To Write About Those You Are Grateful to for Receiving The Gift Of Life:
- My sister, Erin, who donated her right kidney to me on November 26, 2008. My family - my husband, Scott, of only 6 months when I went into kidney failure. Scott has been there for me through everything and has been an amazing husband. My parents who have gone trough so much for me and with. They are my rocks. My friends, especially "Team Bri," who pushed through the walls I put up when I was scared, angry, and so upset. They are the family that I chose. My co-workers at the middle school I work at who have supported me throughout this journey. All of teh supporters on Caringbridge who left me inspiring adn supportive messages. Everyone who has helped me - everyone in my life.
- Recipient: What Type of Donor Did You Receive your Gift of Life From?
- Living Donor
- Which Transplant Medication(s) Do You Take?
- Prograf, Cellcept, Prednisone
- What Do You Do For a Living? What Are Your Passions, Hobbies, Passtimes, Dreams and Goals for the Future?
- Middle School Guidance Counselor
- About Me: Please use this space to tell the community about you and your unique experience with transplantation:
- When I was 14 years old, I was diagnosed with Wegeners Granulomatosis, an autoimmune disease. I relapsed 3 times and was treated with high doses of cytoxan and prednisone. When I was 28 (6 months after I had gotten married), my kidneys started to fail. Medication was unsuccesful in treating this. After a trip to the to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, we were told I needed to return home to be put on the transplant list. I was devastated, to say the laeast. On november 26,2008, my younger sister Erin donated her right kidney, which we lovingly refer to as "LC" (Lauren Contrad from "the Hills" ... a bit of an obsession for me) to me. I jus tcelebrated my "re-birthday" a copule months ago. I hI. returned to work as a full-time middle school guidance counselor in August. Physically my body is doing well and my kidney , LC, seems to enjoy her new home in my body. Unfortunately, I am having a VERY difficult time dealing with the emotional aftermath of all that has happened. There are no support gropus that I have found in Milwaukee. I would love to communicate with out kidney transplant recipient, especially "younger" ones who may have similar experiences to me. I know I was given a "2nd chance at life," but still grieve the loss of my old self. I want to appreciate all that I havfe but need help and support dealingwith what has all happened and what that means for my future.
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- Married
- Entertainment: What is Your Favorite Type of Music, Bands, Movies, Art, Books, etc.?
- I love reality TV - it's my escape from my own life. As corney as it sounds, "The Hills" is a show that I feel especially pulled me through everything. I named my new kidney "LC," after Lauren Conrad who had been the star of the show.
I love all kinds of music, but am especially fond of country :) I love reading; my favorite authors are Sophie Kinsella and Jane Green. I also love my celebrity gossip and keep up with it via Us Weekly magazines. I am trying to find "self-help" books that can hep me deal with everyting as well.
I love movies!! Romantic comedieies are my favorite, but I also like suspense and drama - anything ... though I'm not a fan of the Twlight saga :)
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pam best commented on TANk GiRL's blog post Change of medication and rejectio"You have every right to worry and to express your feelings. It's a roller coaster ride and we have all been holding on for years. I am very happy that you are feeling well. We need to vent our feelings . I think it is difficult for most people…"
deborah sacchi replied to deborah sacchi's discussion Protruding kidney"Thank you for your reply. I've deceided to make an appointment with my local nephrologist since I don't go back to Jackson Memorial in Miami until September. My creatine is 0.8 really good so I'm sure there is nothing wrong with it…"
TANk GiRL replied to deborah sacchi's discussion Protruding kidney"I hear that hernias hurt. A lot.
The side where my kidney's located is a bit more bulgy than the other side and my belly has a funny shape. Other people can't tell but from my point of view is very evident.
Your kidney is probably…"
TANk GiRL commented on TANk GiRL's blog post Change of medication and rejectio"Well,I'm back in Canada and I've been feeling well, even better than when all this started. I guess I shouldn't worry too much. Now that it's apparently over it is like nothing happened. I guess I earned a couple experience…"
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Wishing you a very special birthday Briana!!!!!
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