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SPK (simultaneous pancreas and kidney) transplants
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Hello! Thanks for the warm welcome! Congrats on your transplant as well. I always feel like getting a kidney and pancreas is is so much less of a journey than what you had to endure with getting a liver and kidney! Happy to hear you are doing well. So far every year on my anniversary I spend the day in clinic for my yearly follow up. I usually end the day hanging out with family and friends and speaking to my donors family. We are actually very close and talk all of the time. I had one huge incision, that starts at the bottom of my sternum and runs to my pubic bone. I'm so happy it healed so well! How many years have you had your transplant now?
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@jgloede9, I celebrated my 10th anniversary in April. Thanks for asking. I received mine at Mayo Rochester. The difference between the 2 photos is remarkable! Were you on dialysis prior to your transplant?
Jennifer, What was the most surprising thing that you remember about your transplant experience?
I want to share some transplant discussions where your experience with a transplant will help those who are now waiting. Would you consider sharing. If you click on the link, you will be taken directly to the discussion.
-Did you have to travel a distance to get to UW for the transplant?
Here is a discussion - Waiting for the Call: What needs to get done at home before you go?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/waiting-for-the-call-what-needs-to-get-done-at-home-before-you-go/
-Do you remember preparing for your call to the hospital?
Here is a discussion - Packing question: What did you have ready for "the call"?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/packing-question/
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The above is 1 week post transplant and then now, 3 years later.