Good for you on your 3 month check up. I had a few scary moments as well and I know what you mean about feeling alone when that happens. But everything worked out for me so far. And I hope things keep going good for you. Im at 3+ years kidney transplant.
Wow! You really have been thru the wringer. It's great to read a story like yours. It really helps thru the rough spots. There are times when it feels like you might not get there.
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Good for you on your 3 month check up. I had a few scary moments as well and I know what you mean about feeling alone when that happens. But everything worked out for me so far. And I hope things keep going good for you. Im at 3+ years kidney transplant.
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Hi Rod,
Wow! You really have been thru the wringer. It's great to read a story like yours. It really helps thru the rough spots. There are times when it feels like you might not get there.
Sincerely, Terri
TC AdminKaren Weddick said…
Hi there Rod:
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.
Here’s a link that might help you get started:
www.transplantcafe.com/forum/topic/show?id=2024407:Topic:2985
Take care,
Karen
Kidney Tx
1972 & 2007
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Hi, Rod,
I am a new member also. Just trying to navigate my way through here. I am awaiting a new kidney. Terri
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