"Aaron, what do you mean by "I heated up and almost passed out, and its been happening a lot"? Did you have a bout of encephalophathy? If so you should be talking to your Doctors about the dosage of your xifaxin. I was taking both…"
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Stevep replied to Aaron's discussion 'Tired and weak.' in the group Liver Transplants"I was on the list for 1 1/2 years and I took up computer gaming to keep me busy along with light exercise. I had ascites real bad and had to have paracentesis (draining the body fluid out of the abdomen) every 10 days. The would drain out 10 liters…"
Stevep replied to Debi's discussion 'Adrenal Gland Transplantation' in the group Kidney Transplants" Did prograf have something to do with you kidney failure. Prograf is not a steroid, it's an immunosuppressant, but large doses can cause kidney failure. The adrenal gland is part of the kidney and and I believe it is…"
Stevep replied to Laura Jennie's discussion 'My dad is not doing well after liver transplant. Very worried' in the group Liver Transplants"Kee a positive attitude. I had the same problem with the bilirubin, along with a leaking bile duct where they had sewn the new one to the old one. They ended up putting in a stent, which is done by going through the throat by doing an endoscopy. You…"
Stevep replied to Laura Jennie's discussion 'My dad is not doing well after liver transplant. Very worried' in the group Liver Transplants"I had a liver/kidney tx 2 1/2 yrs ago and had the same problem. They didn't think that I would make it. 2 days after surgery i developed peritonitis and they opened me up and took out my organs to clean them and repair a leaking bile…"
Stevep replied to Teresa's discussion 'Kidney transplant after liver transplant?' in the group Liver Transplants"I had a liver and kidney tx at the same time. I was on the list for a liver tx and after about a year my kidneys failed and I needed both. They said they wanted to wait until I get both from the same donor. I was very lucky because…"
Stevep replied to Hostess Rise''s discussion 'A member brought up this question about our liver groups' in the group Liver Transplants"One group. If you are going to have more than one group then define the title better."
Stevep replied to Claire's discussion 'SERUM LEVALS AFTER LIVER TRANSPLANT????/'"What do you mean by serum levels? A blood test will indicate numerous levels for many different types of blood content. Is there a specific name for the serum?"
Stevep left a comment for Mike K"Hi Mike, You are not too far from me. I'm in San Jose. I had my tx at Stanford in Palo Alto in 2009. We'll need to chat more.
Steve"
Stevep commented on Cathy's group 'Liver Transplants'"Hello Aaron!! I got a liver/kidney tx 2 years ago. Got cirrhosis from 40 years of drinking and partying. Last 2 years I was drinking 1 liter of rum a day (sometimes more) and smoking 4 packs of cigarettes. Woke up in the hospital one morning…"
Reginald Tom Wickett left a comment for Stevep"Hi Stevep. It sounds like you & I went thru the same things. I was drained every 3 weeks 25 lbs. 8 comas, on the list 7 mons. was sick 2 yrs. Keep in touch."
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- Are you a member of http://TransplantBuddies.com ?
- Yes
- Where did you hear about Transplant Friends?
- Share why you had to have a transplant.
- Too many years of hard partying led to liver failure. After a year of waiting for a liver, both of my kidneys failed also.
- Which Organ(s) did you receive? If you are on the waiting list, please share.
- Liver and Kidney
- How many years have you had your Transplant for?
- Recieved tx on 10/7/09
- I am Interested in Transplant Friends because...
- I like to share my transplant experiences with other who have had or are waiting for transplants.
- Which Transplant Center has or will perform your life saving surgery?
- Stanford Hospital, Palo Alto CA
- How has transplantation changed your life? If Yes, please share.
- I am able to enjoy my 11 grandchildren and participate in their lives.
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 8:54am on December 21, 2011,
David said… Happy Birthday Steve !!!
- At 9:50pm on November 9, 2011, Reginald Tom Wickett said…
Hi Stevep. It sounds like you & I went thru the same things. I was drained every 3 weeks 25 lbs. 8 comas, on the list 7 mons. was sick 2 yrs. Keep in touch.
- At 11:21pm on September 20, 2011,
Laurel said… - It sounds like you are doing well. I am taking more meds than you. I got my transplant at UCSF. I am taking 3 mg prograf a day. 1mg prednisone and 2000 of Celcept. Something for my stomach.plus an antibiotic three times a week. I got my liver 5 days after you. It is good to be alive. I never felt sick until the operation. You sound like you were pretty sick. I have Hep C which caused liver cancer after about 25-30 years. i was a pretty hard partier too but I quit at the age of 33. I was in rehab and it finally worked. i am sure I would be dead by now.
- At 5:39pm on August 7, 2011,
Steven said… - Hi steve have a grand daughter first one she is healthy happy and I was so happy to be there felt blessed held her she was hours old my liver is less than a year every day is good or great will not let a day be bad life is good my friend 10 grandchildren good for you enjoy
- At 11:18am on February 10, 2011,
Catherine said… Wow, Steve, did you receive your liver and kidney at the same time?
I am so glad to hear that you are recovering well,
Give those grandchildren a hug, and that's fantastic about babies on the way!
Life is good, take care of yourself!
Catherine
- At 4:22pm on January 17, 2011,
Rita said… - Welcome to transplantfriends. I am so happy you are feeling well and so glad you found this site.
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