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My husband had his last evaluation this past Wednesday at Mayo, PHX. I also completed 11 evaluations to see if I qualify as his living kidney donor. We’ll find out soon if we made. We could sure use prayers and positive thoughts that we could be approved for this incredible journey. Thank you and God bless, Craig and Alexandra.
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Sending positive energy to you both.
Kelly
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1 ReactionAlexandra, are you hoping to be his direct donor, or will you be part of the National Kidney Registry? My son gave his kidney to a young man in San Francisco (he was not a match for me) and now I await my turn from another living donor. We have found this process to be amazing.
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5 ReactionsI’m hoping to be his direct donor but it depends on the cross matching test and another one. I know I also have the choice to be in a pair donation or the voucher program. Did you do through the voucher program? I’m so glad you have a new kidney. And your son is a hero for sure.
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2 ReactionsBoth my sons hoped to be a matching donor but it was a no go. So, we signed up for the voucher program. My son had a certain time frame when he wanted to donate, so he gave his kidney last spring and now I have a voucher and am awaiting transplant in Phoenix. My best to you!
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2 ReactionsSending prayers! I had my first transplant in 1998. Luckily for us my wife was my match. Things went very smooth for both of us. Her kidney lasted 20 years before becoming infected. It was a Godsend for me.
I am now on my second transplant after 3 years of dialysis. I recall the day a doctor told me I'd never get another kidney due to age and other factors. Turns out 1 was number one on the list for my blood type! So far things are going ok. I've since been diagnosed with cancer so I guess it's back to the next fight.
I hope everything goes smoothly for you and your husband!! I'll be praying for you.
Glenn
And my best to you as well! It’s great to have these other options. Wishing you the best with your transplant. Let us know how it goes.
Oh my goodness Glenn. What an incredible blessing you had to have your wife’s kidney. Both of you are true warriors and I wish you all the best with this other issue you are facing now. I’m hoping and praying my husband gets approved for one. Thank you for your prayers.
My wife donated her kidney to me:
Basically if the blood groups match and the recipient hasn't had a blood transfusion in his life & your kids have no problems
Then pretty much it will be a match
Ofcourse both have to go thru' the rigorous testing to verify donor and recipient can withstand the surgical stress and no issues ( cardiac/Liver/Pancreas etc) can foreseen over the long term
I hope I am not oversimplifying this.
Good Luck
I completed 6 years in July... I am super grateful to my wife.
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2 ReactionsI have qualified to have a kidney transplant at Mayo Phx. I have two donors testing to be my donor. Could someone tell me what happens next.“When will Mayo call me to let me know my donor has qualified and is ready to set the date for the kidney transplant. How long does the testing of the donor take?
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2 ReactionsSo good to hear the transplant has worked so well for you. We live in Utah and have gone 3 times to Mayo in PHX for all kind of tests. Every time we think they are getting closer to make a decision, they order more tests. The final one ( we hope this time) for my husband is a liver biopsy which he’ll do here in town. Hopefully they’ll approve him. In the meantime he’s struggling with overall body weakness which we think is coming from his peritoneal dialysis treatment. We are not loosing hope. But… has been very stressful. Thank you for sharing your story.