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Wanted: Organ Transplant Recipients Who Have Been Hit By a Car

Posted by Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor @rosemarya, Feb 26, 2018

"Are there any transplant recipients of any organ who have been hit by a car? How did you recover? What helped you to recover from the multiple injuries?
I am posting this discussion question on behalf of one of our members,
@glinda who has recently been hit by a car and asked me to do it for her. Due to multiple injuries, she may not be able to respond right now and can read your messages.
Your support and encouragement will be appreciated as she recovers.

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Transplants Support Group.

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Mar 5, 2018
In reply to @andtridd63 "Hello, It was 1 yr. after I had lost my 2nd kidney transplant when I was..." + (show)
@andtridd63

Hello,
It was 1 yr. after I had lost my 2nd kidney transplant when I was side swiped by another car back in 2014. The accident wasn't that bad and after giving the police our statements we all went our separate ways. I went home and told my wife about what had happened. After a shower I notice a thin abrasion over the area of the transplant. I told my wife that it was most likely from the seat belt. After a couple of hours a began to feel a very slight pain where the abrasion was and we decided that I should got to the ER. After a cat scan it was determined that my Gal Bladder had been badly damaged and had to be removed ASAP. After a 4 hour surgery and one week in the hospital I went home. I began to have some mild abdominal pain that got worse day after day. I told my wife that something wasn't right. After a week of this pain getting worse I ended up in the ER again. Another cat scan showed severe internal bleeding. Now the same surgeon that did the 1st surgery was doing this one. The 1st one was done Lapcriscopically, but not this time. This surgery was akin to a liver transplant as far as the incision goes. I was in the hospital for another 2 weeks. When having a transplant that goes anywhere in the abdomen you have to be vary mindful of seat belts whether you're the driver or passenger. There is no way to get around this other than not wearing a seat belt. I had a doctor give me a note stating that it was too dangerous for me to wear one. This was supposed to get me off the hook if I ever got pulled over, but I wouldn't recommend doing that. In the end the kidney wasn't damaged, but it didn't matter because I was back on dialysis anyway. I hope this helps, good luck......Andy

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@contentandwell, I just noticed - I think you meant your earlier reply to be addressed to @andtridd63.

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Mar 5, 2018

@glinda, I am happy, though not as happy as you, to read about your progress!

I am guessing that you are pretty worn out after the PT. At least that is how it has always affected me.
I spent most of yesterday playing with my 5 yr old granddaughter - and I am 'zapped' today! I must really be in a floral mood, because I took a solar light flower (pink, her favorite color) to her. We put it out in her front yard, and then we had to wait until it got dark to see it! I was relieved that it worked! I got it for a whole $1.00:-)

Rosemary

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Mar 5, 2018
In reply to @hopeful33250 "Hello @glinda I'm so happy that you are out of the hospital - it's like a..." + (show)
@hopeful33250

Hello @glinda

I'm so happy that you are out of the hospital - it's like a graduation to go into rehab! I wish you good PT and lots of rest and recovery.

I have no flowers to send you (I'm less technical than most)!

Teresa

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@hopeful33250, I like that. "Graduation to go into rehab" 🙂

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JK | @contentandwell | Mar 5, 2018
In reply to @andtridd63 "Hello, It was 1 yr. after I had lost my 2nd kidney transplant when I was..." + (show)
@andtridd63

Hello,
It was 1 yr. after I had lost my 2nd kidney transplant when I was side swiped by another car back in 2014. The accident wasn't that bad and after giving the police our statements we all went our separate ways. I went home and told my wife about what had happened. After a shower I notice a thin abrasion over the area of the transplant. I told my wife that it was most likely from the seat belt. After a couple of hours a began to feel a very slight pain where the abrasion was and we decided that I should got to the ER. After a cat scan it was determined that my Gal Bladder had been badly damaged and had to be removed ASAP. After a 4 hour surgery and one week in the hospital I went home. I began to have some mild abdominal pain that got worse day after day. I told my wife that something wasn't right. After a week of this pain getting worse I ended up in the ER again. Another cat scan showed severe internal bleeding. Now the same surgeon that did the 1st surgery was doing this one. The 1st one was done Lapcriscopically, but not this time. This surgery was akin to a liver transplant as far as the incision goes. I was in the hospital for another 2 weeks. When having a transplant that goes anywhere in the abdomen you have to be vary mindful of seat belts whether you're the driver or passenger. There is no way to get around this other than not wearing a seat belt. I had a doctor give me a note stating that it was too dangerous for me to wear one. This was supposed to get me off the hook if I ever got pulled over, but I wouldn't recommend doing that. In the end the kidney wasn't damaged, but it didn't matter because I was back on dialysis anyway. I hope this helps, good luck......Andy

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@rosemarya actually I should have put both of them there because I was responding to Rose999's post where she mentioned the sheepskin covers. I will repost, thanks.
JK

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JK | @contentandwell | Mar 5, 2018
In reply to @andtridd63 "Hello, It was 1 yr. after I had lost my 2nd kidney transplant when I was..." + (show)
@andtridd63

Hello,
It was 1 yr. after I had lost my 2nd kidney transplant when I was side swiped by another car back in 2014. The accident wasn't that bad and after giving the police our statements we all went our separate ways. I went home and told my wife about what had happened. After a shower I notice a thin abrasion over the area of the transplant. I told my wife that it was most likely from the seat belt. After a couple of hours a began to feel a very slight pain where the abrasion was and we decided that I should got to the ER. After a cat scan it was determined that my Gal Bladder had been badly damaged and had to be removed ASAP. After a 4 hour surgery and one week in the hospital I went home. I began to have some mild abdominal pain that got worse day after day. I told my wife that something wasn't right. After a week of this pain getting worse I ended up in the ER again. Another cat scan showed severe internal bleeding. Now the same surgeon that did the 1st surgery was doing this one. The 1st one was done Lapcriscopically, but not this time. This surgery was akin to a liver transplant as far as the incision goes. I was in the hospital for another 2 weeks. When having a transplant that goes anywhere in the abdomen you have to be vary mindful of seat belts whether you're the driver or passenger. There is no way to get around this other than not wearing a seat belt. I had a doctor give me a note stating that it was too dangerous for me to wear one. This was supposed to get me off the hook if I ever got pulled over, but I wouldn't recommend doing that. In the end the kidney wasn't damaged, but it didn't matter because I was back on dialysis anyway. I hope this helps, good luck......Andy

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@andtridd63 I posted this originally as a response to rose999 but I am reposting it with your name so you will get notified of it also.

I was wondering the same thing as Rose mentioned, if those sheepskin steering wheel covers might help. It could be worth a try. I hope you find some way to be able to wear your seatbelt, they really do save lives.
JK

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Mar 6, 2018
In reply to @rosemarya "@glinda, That is great news:-) Progress is good, even if it feels slow. I bet it..." + (show)
@rosemarya

@glinda, That is great news:-) Progress is good, even if it feels slow. I bet it feels good to be out of hospital, too! I think that you were lucky to get into a rehab center that is closer to your home! I am going to make a guess that tomorrow and Sunday might be quiet for you, with the rehab during the weekdays. That will probably really wear you out, so maybe you can sleep well.
I'm happy you enjoyed the flowers! They are originally from from my grandpa's farm to my mom/dad's home to my 2 previous addresses, to our current address of 30+ years. They are the plain ole garden variety daffodil, but to me they are precious in their memories. I remember picking handfuls of them and arranging them in a vase on grandma's table, and for mom on our dining room table.
Rosemary

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Hi @rosemarya

I love your philosophy of gardening: "but I do stick things in the ground – it is their choice whether or not to grow! "

Teresa

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Mar 6, 2018
In reply to @hopeful33250 "Hello @glinda I'm so happy that you are out of the hospital - it's like a..." + (show)
@hopeful33250

Hello @glinda

I'm so happy that you are out of the hospital - it's like a graduation to go into rehab! I wish you good PT and lots of rest and recovery.

I have no flowers to send you (I'm less technical than most)!

Teresa

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@rosemarya and @glinda

Thanks! Always looking for ways to celebrate the small steps in life!

Teresa

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Parus | @parus | Mar 6, 2018

@glinda Yes, now the hard work begins. Here is a little something to help your eyes feel happy. Things like you are experiencing only happen in the movies-unfortunately, they do occur in real life. Too early here for flowers other than some painting I have done from last summer's flower garden. Will keep you close in thought.
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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Mar 7, 2018
In reply to @parus "@glinda Yes, now the hard work begins. Here is a little something to help your eyes..." + (show)
@parus

@glinda Yes, now the hard work begins. Here is a little something to help your eyes feel happy. Things like you are experiencing only happen in the movies-unfortunately, they do occur in real life. Too early here for flowers other than some painting I have done from last summer's flower garden. Will keep you close in thought.

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@parus, This painting is beautiful! I feel like I could reach out and pick the yellowish one in the center foreground! You have a remarkably talent for detail and shading. Might I ask what size your actual painting is?

I know that it wasn't meant for me, but I feel compelled to barge in here and thank you for brightening my day:-)
Rosemary

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Mar 7, 2018

@glinda, Today we actually woke up to snow. My daffodils are trying to hold on. I fear that our nextt few days of normal weather will take a real toll on them.
How are you getting along? I hope that your pain is controllable. I also hope that you are able to find some sort of enjoyable way to pass some of your time between therapy sessions, if there is such a thing.

Did you see the flower painting that @parus sent to you? I think that summer sounds/looks pretty good right now.

Get lots of rest. And know that we are rooting for you from many locations.
Rosemary

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