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Started this discussion. Last reply by elaine dufault Apr 24. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I had my transplant Oct. 23 2007. The area above my new kidney protruded and was painful. My Dr always examined me lying down and said all was well. My numbers were good so I assumed it to be…Continue
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pam best commented on Morgan McCalvin's blog post Advice on a new transplant surgeon and hospital"Good luck honey. Keep me posted....big hugs to ya!"
elaine dufault replied to pam best's discussion adhesion surgery" You brought tears to my eyes with your lovely letter. Hope you have a better day today. Look at all the beautiful things around you and smile . God Bless"
pam best replied to pam best's discussion adhesion surgery"Glad to hear that you are doing well. I was a whiner last night because I was having allot of pain. Today is somewhat better. I read some of the other people who have experienced far more pain and suffering than I have and wish I could do something…"
elaine dufault replied to pam best's discussion adhesion surgery" Hi Pam, So sorry to hear about your problems with your kidney. Lets just be thankful things will be better in time. You never no from one day to the other what life will bring. Stay on the positive side and have faith. I am doing…"
pam best replied to Priscilla Rocha's discussion HEART PROBLEMS AFTER TRANSPLANT"Well, I do not have your problems but I can relate. I just hate that you are so young and have to deal with such problems. I understand the exhaustion and feeling old. I am 63 and feel 100 sometimes. I have arthritis and fibromyalgia (spelled…"
pam best commented on Morgan McCalvin's blog post Advice on a new transplant surgeon and hospital"I love Christ hospital in Cincinnati Ohio. My Dr. is Gregory Stephens and he is wonderful. the surgeons from UC do the actual transplants and are fantastic. I will keep you in my prayers and hope you receive a new pancreas soon. You have been…"
pam best commented on elaine dufault's blog post Celebrating"Congratulations. I had mine at 57. I am almost 63 now. Your son is a hero. May you continue to do well. God Bless."
pam best commented on Alison Rose Marchessault's blog post March 27th 2013"I forgot to mention just how beautiful you are. ....hugs"
pam best commented on Alison Rose Marchessault's blog post March 27th 2013"Sweetie, take your meds. I wish I could give you a big ole hug. The meds suck but it sure beats the alternative. I have allot of side effects and insomnia is one of them. Here it is 4 o'clock and I am wide awake. I get allot of UTI's too.…"
pam best commented on steve sullivan's blog post Don't take life for granted"I love this. Thanks for sharing"
pam best commented on deborah sacchi's blog post Hair Loss after kidney transplant"I take the same meds for transplant as well as for my thyroid. I too have lost allot of hair. Mine continues to fall out. I just tried Keranique. I will let you know how it works....hugs, I know how you feel."
pam best commented on TANk GiRL's blog post Change of medication and rejectio"I am so sorry for all of your pain and frustration. I have no knowledge of your problems but just wanted to let you know that I will keep you in my prayers. Please keep me updated. I have been on prograf for a little over five years. I get a metal…"
pam best posted a discussionadhesion surgery
I had my transplant Oct. 23 2007. The area above my new kidney protruded and was painful. My Dr always examined me lying down and said all was well. My numbers were good so I assumed it to be normal. Last summer the area grew in size and squished when touched. I was diagnosed with a hernia. Had the surgery in Sept of 2012. Turned out not to be a herni but adhesions. My intestines had connected to the adhesions. Since the surgery the pain is worse and now the protruding area has gone across my…See More
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