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Anyone have their kidney transplant first then the pancreas

Started this discussion. Last reply by Lori Nov 19, 2012. 7 Replies 0 Likes

I am 3 weeks post kidney transplant. It was sucessful and my creatine as of yesterday was 1.0! They tried to transplant the pancreas at the same time but it was bleeding too much and needed to remove…Continue

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Mr. T left a comment for elena

"Hello Elena, congrats on your post tx of 8 months. How have you been feeling. I just took my first vacation since tx, and had no issues in Europe. I did wear a mask on every flight and did not catch anything.yeah Take care. Enjoy your day."

May 10

connie replied to elena's discussion 'aches and back pain 3 weeks post tx' in the group Kidney Transplants

"I'M HAVING A LOT OF PROB WITH WHITE CELL COUNT WAY LOW I HAD THE 3 SHOTS THAT BRING IT UP IT WORKED A COUPLE DAYS BUT WENT BACK TO 1 I HAD TO BE MEGA CAREFUL OF WHAT I DID AROUND PEOPLE FOOD MY DOGS ANYTHING ITS AT 2 NOW BUT STILL NOT…"

Apr 8

connie replied to elena's discussion 'aches and back pain 3 weeks post tx' in the group Kidney Transplants

"YES ITS NORMAL I HAVE BACK PAIN HIP PAIN AND EVERYTHING BELOW HIPS IT SUX I TAKE EXTRA STRENGTH TYLRNOL IT DOESNT DO ANYTHING WATCH HOW MUCH TYLENOL YOU TAKE TOO MUCH CAN KILL YOUR KIDNEY I WORRY ABOUT EVERY LIL ACHE AND PAIN IT SCARES ME I THINK IM…"

Apr 8

Lorrine left a comment for elena

"Hello Elena, How are you doing? I had my 5 year anniversary yesterday (March 19,2008) for the pancreas. Take Care!"

Mar 20

Stephanie and elena are now friends

Feb 25

elena replied to Stephanie's discussion 'DUMC Transplant' in the group Tx Friends Connect

"I have spoken to Sue before. Everyone at Duke is awesome!! Yes I am also waiting to get listed for a pancreas. They tried to do a double transplant but the pancreas was damaged amd they could not control the bleeding. I have been a diabetic for 35…"

Feb 24

elena replied to Stephanie's discussion 'DUMC Transplant' in the group Tx Friends Connect

"Joann Prinzhorn is my coordinator. Love her!!! Who is yours? I go for blood woek 1 time and month and check up every 2 months. I am only 6 months out."

Feb 24

elena replied to Stephanie's discussion 'DUMC Transplant' in the group Tx Friends Connect

"I am doing very well thank you!!! Hope you are doing well too. He is a great guy. Not sure if I will see him tomorrow but if I do I will say hi. We should meet up sometime when I am up in Durham! ! "

Feb 24

elena replied to Stephanie's discussion 'DUMC Transplant' in the group Tx Friends Connect

"Dr Collins did my kidney transplant this past August. Love him!!!! Where do you live? I am in Clayton which is about 45-50 min feom Duke. Actually going there tomorrow for my blood work. "

Feb 24

Cisco left a comment for elena

"I am sorry to hear that! Remember though, it is only a temporary setback. Just stick with what they are having you do. I actually think that you can lose more weight doing treadmill. There is no doubt that the combination is better, but you can drop…"

Feb 23

Cisco left a comment for elena

"Just thought I should ask you how you are doing. Are you exercising yet? If so, what are you able to do? "

Feb 22

Luce replied to elena's discussion 'aches and back pain 3 weeks post tx' in the group Kidney Transplants

"I was having huge issues post surgery, right arm numbed and right leg totally out :D it can happen. My back was so angry at the surgery table it kept throwing fits for a while. Our bodies react to surgery, even if it's giving us new life it is…"

Feb 5

elena replied to B's discussion 'Kidney pancreas transplant on Januart 10, 2013'

"So excited for you!! I had a kidney transplant on Aug 19th 2012 and am waiting to be listed for a pancreas. I will pray for a speedy recovery for you!!"

Jan 30

elena commented on Hostess Risé's group 'How was your day today?'

"Congrats Mr. T!!! Great news!!! My day was good too with a phone call that my labs are all doing great. Creatnine is 1.0. Prograf level was a little low so they uped my pills. Waiting for BK ad CMV tests so hoping for the best with those too. I am 5…"

Jan 25

elena replied to Hostess Risé's discussion 'The United States' in the group Where on the Globe?

"Clayton, NC 27527 (right outside Raleigh)"

Jan 10

elena replied to Hostess Risé's discussion 'Share the cholesterol lowering drugs that you take?' in the group Cholesterol Concerns

"I take 10mg of Lipitor. It is working ok but may need to be increased."

Dec 31, 2012

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Are You Male or Female?: Female

Share - which illness lead up to you needing a transplant?: Pkd type 1 diabetes

Which Organ(s) did you receive? If you are on the waiting list, please share.: Received a kidney 8/19/12

Drugs, vitamins, favorite foods: Prednisone, CellCept, Metoprolol, Vaalcyte, Bactrim, Insulin. Prograf, Aspirin, Protonix

How many years have you had your Transplant for?: 2 1/2 weeks

I am Interested in Transplant Friends because...: Looking for support

Which Transplant Center has or will perform your life saving surgery?: Duke Universty Medical Center

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At 11:22am on May 10, 2013, Mr. T said…: Hello Elena, congrats on your post tx of 8 months. How have you been feeling. I just took my first vacation since tx, and had no issues in Europe. I did wear a mask on every flight and did not catch anything.yeah Take care. Enjoy your day.

At 2:36pm on March 20, 2013, Lorrine said…: Hello Elena, How are you doing? I had my 5 year anniversary yesterday (March 19,2008) for the pancreas. Take Care!

At 1:46pm on February 23, 2013, Cisco said…: I am sorry to hear that! Remember though, it is only a temporary setback. Just stick with what they are having you do. I actually think that you can lose more weight doing treadmill. There is no doubt that the combination is better, but you can drop some weight just doing treadmill. Good luck and keep me posted!

At 8:00pm on February 22, 2013, Cisco said…: Just thought I should ask you how you are doing. Are you exercising yet? If so, what are you able to do?

At 11:37am on December 29, 2012, Mr. T said…: here is the web page dietsrapberry.com This was recommended by Dr Oz

At 6:41pm on December 28, 2012, Mr. T said…: Thanks, take care. I am going on Raspberry Drops. Looks good.

At 3:26pm on December 27, 2012, Mr. T said…: Hello Elena, congrats on 4 months post Kindey TX. I bet if feels like yesterday. Thanks for asking, I am feeling great and my numbers are all good. No issues so far. Need to lose weight. The prednisone make me eat like a horse. LOL Take care, feel better

At 4:47pm on December 13, 2012, Hostess Risé said…: I wish you and your son good health. That is tough dealing with migraines. Could it be some of the foods that he eats?

At 2:24pm on December 9, 2012, Cisco said…: I hope that your boy is doing better. How old is he? Hopefully, things get straightened out soon for him.