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This and That and Talk - My Transplant
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I was wondering if anyone out there has had more then one transplant? I had a liver transplant 20 years ago in March and now I just got accepted on unos for a kidney transplant ! The drugs over time have basically wrecked my kidneys and I’m wondering if anyone else out there has experienced this ?
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Good Morning, @threerrr3. Welcome to Connect. I
I have to be honest with you that you have just stated my biggest (unspoken) fear: What if I need a second transplant? I am a liver/kidney transplant recipient. Both of my organs were transplanted simultaneously in 2009 at age 60. I think I can almost understand what is going thru your mind at this time.
How are you feeling? Are you on or will you be on dialysis ? I was on dialysis for 7 weeks leading up to my transplant. I am always available if you have any questions.
I want to bring this conversation to the attentiopn of the following members who have mentioned multiple transplants.
@cehunt57, @2011panc, @ca426,
@threerrr3 I have not had a second transplant but they do keep a very watchful eye on my numbers for any kidney problems, and I am supposed to drink 80 - 100 ounces of water or fluid a day to keep them flushed.
I used to participate in a different forum and I know that some people had kidney problems following a liver transplant, but I have no idea if they had been instructed to drink as much fluid as I have been. One person said that after her liver transplant they told her that she would probably need a kidney transplant down the road but my transplant center has a more optimistic outlook and is very pro-active.
It is something that I try to not think too much about though.
Have you also been told to drink a lot of fluids?
JK
I have had a total of three transplants. My first was a liver transplant in April of 1995 (age 22). My second one was another liver transplant in May 2007(age 34) due to failure of the first transplant due to unclear cause. I then had a kidney transplant in November 2012 (age 39) due to the antirejection meds taking their toll on my kidneys. I was fortunate enough to have my mom be my living donor for my kidney transplant. I am coming up on my 46th birthday this coming Tuesday (December 4). I am thankful for all my donors and being able to still be here. Prior to receiving my kidney I spent 2 years and 3 months on dialysis, which is definitely not a fun way to live.
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I am nervous about having to go through this again ! I’m only 52 years old !