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I would like to connect with others who have had a kidney transplant

Transplants | Last Active: Jul 11 7:20am | Replies (26)
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@ashelbywilliams7

Recent kidney transplant patient. My surgery was in April. It gave me second chance at life. My GFR was 9 prior to the transplant and now it's 44, A1C 6, and creatinine is 1.6 (it was 4.36 prior to surgery. I feel so much better. My donor was young and I am currently addicted to chicken nuggets and other snacks. Some of the meds are really strong. I'm open to share more.

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Jul 9 8:44pm

@ashelbywilliams7, Welcome to Connect. And - Congratulations on your recent kidney transplant! It sounds like you are enjoying benefits of recovery. I am laughing at your addiction for chicken nuggets! I am pleasantly surprised that your stomach is cooperating. I had a liver and kidney transplant 15 years ago, and don't recall any special craving or addictive taste, however I did enjoy getting back to a less restrictive diet due to no more dialysis. My craving/love was and still is ice cream. I have to be careful that it doesn't privide extre pounds, though.
I would love to hear more about your transplant experience! Were you in dialysis before transplant? Afterward? What is something that you wish you had known about kidney transplant before you receivd your kidnyy transplant?

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