Looking for what to expect as I consider Kidney Transplant

Sevkria, How old was your husband at the time of the Transplant? I really do not wish to wait three more weeks to get my analysis from the doctor. I think he is on Christmas Break. There must be someone in his office to answer my questions. I am calling today. I have ever done this. All of my specialist at the University.

Well, I am 75, nearly 76. before this happened I could run circles around any younger person. In the mirror, I looked my age, but in my and body I was about 50 What a way to go Huh? I guess i would not want my children giving up a Kidney. It is obvious why. We will see, maybe I have nothing to worry about. I am already on medications for my RA. The drug I take is taken once a week, 6 pills. I take them Sunday after church. Usually by Tuesday I am out of it and near vomiting all day...no appetite. It is so strong but I have no pain in my body and I no longer have to use a cane. This all came on very suddenly. I have had the RA but have learned to live with it. But my legs started giving out and I was falling. Falling is for OLD people, not me. I am going to come off the pills as I cannot eat or hardly get around fr about two days a week. I will do as much exercise as I can to get my body in shape and feeling better. Hope so anyway. Thanks for listening.

@oregongirl It is not necessary for a living donor to be related. Our BIL was not. And blood type is a moot point, with cross-matching.

Well, I am 75, nearly 76. before this happened I could run circles around any younger person. In the mirror, I looked my age, but in my and body I was about 50 What a way to go Huh? I guess i would not want my children giving up a Kidney. It is obvious why. We will see, maybe I have nothing to worry about. I am already on medications for my RA. The drug I take is taken once a week, 6 pills. I take them Sunday after church. Usually by Tuesday I am out of it and near vomiting all day...no appetite. It is so strong but I have no pain in my body and I no longer have to use a cane. This all came on very suddenly. I have had the RA but have learned to live with it. But my legs started giving out and I was falling. Falling is for OLD people, not me. I am going to come off the pills as I cannot eat or hardly get around fr about two days a week. I will do as much exercise as I can to get my body in shape and feeling better. Hope so anyway. Thanks for listening.

@oregongirl, I invite you to read thru this discussion where many of our members have shared some experience with dialysis. @oregongirl, after reading the posts in this discussion, what questions would you like to ask.

I also want to mention the following members who have participated in this discussion in the past who might be available to talk to you.
@sevkira, @peterm53, @ca426, @lcamino, @aljoey, @dshaver, @mlmcg, @fauneconner, @coastalgal, @mattgnyc

Rosemary

Well, I am 75, nearly 76. before this happened I could run circles around any younger person. In the mirror, I looked my age, but in my and body I was about 50 What a way to go Huh? I guess i would not want my children giving up a Kidney. It is obvious why. We will see, maybe I have nothing to worry about. I am already on medications for my RA. The drug I take is taken once a week, 6 pills. I take them Sunday after church. Usually by Tuesday I am out of it and near vomiting all day...no appetite. It is so strong but I have no pain in my body and I no longer have to use a cane. This all came on very suddenly. I have had the RA but have learned to live with it. But my legs started giving out and I was falling. Falling is for OLD people, not me. I am going to come off the pills as I cannot eat or hardly get around fr about two days a week. I will do as much exercise as I can to get my body in shape and feeling better. Hope so anyway. Thanks for listening.