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Cathy Kane
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Hi Cathy,
Haven't chatted for awhile. Amylase/Liapase count is doing well... staying stable,
now my darn Prograf is somewhat jumping around unexpectedly. Guess it can happen.
They've been adjusted my dosage of course. Want to see it highter; was a 8…
Beth,
Just reading through some of the messages that have been left by Pancreas transplant people
and saw yours. I'm somewhat new at this, but you've probably seen my name around already.
I was a diabetic for 46 years and received a pancreas/kidney…
For women who want to discuss issues about their bodies and how a transplant has affected them physically and emotionally
Nancy,
it was a month after my kp tx that I had mild rejection...I went to the hospital, at the request of my post-transplant group, and they did a biopsy, fed me an IV of a steroid, and I was okay! You've been in touch w/your team, yes? What is you…
Hi Cathy & Beth,
I am new to this, but do hope to receive input and chats from many new friends. All these
letters sound so very much the same as my situation. I was a diabetic for 47 years, receiving
a p/k transplant 1.8/08. Had gotten a long perf…
Ramona,
You are an angle! I know about cranberry and UTIs...thanks for the reminder! When I had CMV/pneumonia over a year ago, I was catheterized for so long (in ICU for 2wks) that my bladder got lazy, and now fully emptying is difficult.
One of my…
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- Kidney / Pancreas
- Recipients: In this space, feel free to list those you are grateful to for receiving the Gift of LIfe:
- My Angel who gifted me with their life, and my surgical team, especially Andy Posselt, Peter Stock and my post-transplant nurse, Cely.
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- Deceased Donor
- What is your principal transplant med(s)?
- Prograf, Prednisone and Myfortic
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- UCSF
See previous answer for my Doctors in San Francisco, CA
- What do you do for a living?
- Work for the State of CA, currently as an Office Technician for OSHPD (the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development)
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Cathy Kane's Blog
I've got so much to say, but what I really want to know is.... Post transplant, has anyone (post dia…
I've got so much to say, but what I really want to know is....
Post transplant, has anyone (post dialysis) regained their libido, but have had a million bladder infections that now both partners are afraid to be intimate? For fear of another infection?
Here's the story:
My live-in boyfriend and I (together 9 years) had "lovins", then I got a UTI, then THAT turned into CMV in my lungs. I almost died, and now, nothing is happening in bed.
Cely and Dr Stock at UCSF say that taking me off Valcyte… Continue
Post transplant, has anyone (post dialysis) regained their libido, but have had a million bladder infections that now both partners are afraid to be intimate? For fear of another infection?
Here's the story:
My live-in boyfriend and I (together 9 years) had "lovins", then I got a UTI, then THAT turned into CMV in my lungs. I almost died, and now, nothing is happening in bed.
Cely and Dr Stock at UCSF say that taking me off Valcyte… Continue
Posted on February 19, 2009 at 8:22pm — 2 Comments
Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 8:33am on July 12, 2009,
Nancy Lee Schipper said…
- Cathy,
Thanks for your message; and I am doing much better. Levels are staying stable and that's a great sign. Sorry to hear about your bladder infections; I have had 2 bouts with CMV soon after my transplants, but didn't last too long, Does make me wonder if this
is possibly the cause of my slight pancreas rejection.
I did have urinary trac infection in April which I was quite ill and about 1 month later is when my amylase/liapase levels begin to rise..... makes one wonder.
I'm just anxious to start cutting back on some meds; especially the Prednisone -- heavy doses now and I and tell. Never have had good eyes (due to 47 yrs of diabetes) and the pred affects them too, plus the swollen face etc.
thanks again for thinking of me and keep writing ---
Take Care,
Nancy
- At 7:05pm on February 28, 2009,
Lisa said…
- Hi Cathy, i haven"t worked in eight years I say busy with a lot of different things Lately I have stayed with my day while he had eye surgery. We are waiting to get the final word on my niece about being a donor. She had to have several test on her liver. I would like to find someone to talk about pre and post transplant with. It sounds like you have some issues post. Take Care.
- At 8:36pm on February 19, 2009,
Mike B. said… - Hi fellow kidney/pancreas transplant recipient! My Angel's name is Kelly. She saved my life, and sooo many others. I sure hope everything is going well for you? Wishing you and yours the VERY best. Take care, and God bless. Mike
- At 7:35pm on February 16, 2009,
Tracy & Nancy said… - Hey Cathy,,,,,How's the Kid/Pancreas? Isn't great to have a Pancreas that makes Insulin! I am so glad for you:) Yes Dr. 'Peter' Stock is way cool isn't he? We need more Docs like him~~~and Cely is the greatest:)
Well my road for another Kid.Pancreas goes like this...I need a living donor (prefered) then they will do a pancreas after like 6 months to 1 year. My current Kidney (my wife Nancy who donated to me in '92) isn't doing so well...last creatine was 2.9 bun 68...so today our nieghbors just offered me 1 of their Kidney's ! Is that way cool or what? Well God knows all about how it will work out:) Oh yes I miss my Pancreas! Ok well tell me more about you ok? Take Care, Tracy
- At 4:37pm on February 9, 2009,
Beth Sharer said… - Welcome Cathy,
I am a kidney/pancreas tx recipient too. I just had my one year check up.
Take Care
Beth
- At 5:01pm on February 6, 2009,
Tracy & Nancy said…
- Hi Cathy....
Yes amen for Dr. Peter Stock & Cely Hinson !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hope your k/p is going good? I was just at UCSF last Nov. for another Kidney/Pancreas evaluation...lost my Pancreas after 18 1/2 years and my Kidney is so so at this point. Anyways you're in good hands at UCSF....God bless you and take care...Tracy
- At 10:07pm on February 5, 2009,
TransplantCafe.com said… - Welcome to the cafe Cathy. Click here for the new member's guide. Enjoy the site!
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