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Started this discussion. Last reply by Hugh Byrne May 16, 2012. 6 Replies

Hi folks, I had my tx 9 weeks ago and everythings going really very well. My creatinine is down to 97, not sure the equivalent measurement in the US/Canada. I'm feeling very well, loads of energy,…Continue

missing my Prograf dose time

Started May 4, 2012 0 Replies

Hi Folks, I had a kidney transplant 8 weeks ago and am doing very well, my createnin (spelling?) was 97 yesterday, that might be .9 in the states, I'm not sure, anyway, I usually take my prograf at…Continue

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Started this discussion. Last reply by Hugh Byrne Mar 25, 2012. 2 Replies

Hi, my first post. Im 4 weeks after a kidney tranplant from a desceased donor RIP.I was home after 5 days, everything having gone to plan, my kidney kicked in immediately and my wound has healed…Continue

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Hugh Byrne replied to Hugh Byrne's discussion OK match
"thanks Debbie, I'll do that too, its a learning curve!"
May 16, 2012
Debbie Koski replied to Hugh Byrne's discussion OK match
"I use my cellphone alarm in case I am out when it is time to take my meds.  "
May 15, 2012
Hugh Byrne replied to Hugh Byrne's discussion OK match
"Just the idea I was searching for, i'll get a clock radio, this is all a serious learning curve...but a pleasure to be in this position. Thanks Burnie. Hugh"
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Hugh Byrne replied to Hugh Byrne's discussion OK match
"Thanks Bob, will talk it thru with my doc next week when we meet, probably paranoid about the match but just v protective of this wonderful gift, no other way of describing it. Stay well."
May 11, 2012
Burnie Schultz replied to Hugh Byrne's discussion OK match
"I have a clock radio in kitchen [or were ever you have drugs]. It has settings for 2 different alarms. I have them set for 9am and 9pm. It will buzz [annoys you] for 1 hour before it turns it's self off until next cycle. Been working…"
May 10, 2012
Bob Ochs replied to Hugh Byrne's discussion OK match
"We probably have different medication regiments, but my doctor said that a few hours or one day shouldn't hurt. Still, I am pretty spot-on with my meds. I'm not sure what you doctor means by not having a good match. I'm O+, but they…"
May 10, 2012
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OK match

Hi folks, I had my tx 9 weeks ago and everythings going really very well. My creatinine is down to 97, not sure the equivalent measurement in the US/Canada. I'm feeling very well, loads of energy, truly delighted to be feeling so well. My main problem has been the discipline of remembering to take the drugs at the appropriate times. I was late twice so far and thanks to advise from people on this site, took them shortly afterwards and no problem, but.. last night I went to bed earlier than…See More
May 10, 2012
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Hugh Byrne commented on TransplantCafe.com's group Team Prograf
"Hi michael, i'm roughly 9 weeks since my kidney tp, started on 11mg twice daily, now down to 5mg twice daily, still have tremble in my hands etc though not as bad as initially, hope to have it reduced soon again. I think its different for…"
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missing my Prograf dose time

Hi Folks, I had a kidney transplant 8 weeks ago and am doing very well, my createnin (spelling?) was 97 yesterday, that might be .9 in the states, I'm not sure, anyway, I usually take my prograf at 10am and pm, but this morning I forgot to take them thanks to a duff reminder on my new phone and realised at 3pm, I took them then but not sure how to proceed with next dose, stay up till 3am? or take them at 10 or 11 pm before my usual bedtime? i'm dumb I know but its done now. thanks. See More
May 4, 2012
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Hugh Byrne commented on TransplantCafe.com's group Team Prograf
"Hi Folks, I had a kidney transplant 8 weeks ago and am doing very well, my createnin (spelling?) was 97 yesterday, that might be .9 in the states, I'm not sure, anyway, I usually take my prograf at 10am and pm, but this morning I forgot to take…"
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I’d like to welcome you to the Transplant Café. You are now a member of a warm, friendly, supportive, caring, understanding, sensitive and informative site. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask and I’ll be glad to help you out. So glad you are here and again welcome to the Transplant Café. Also, if you could please add a photo of yourself or something that represents you or your experience with transplantation, or a pet, etc. to your profile so we can get to know you better. It's really easy! Just click this link for the new members guide where you'll find instructions on how to add a photo.
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