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Bigdaddyboo71

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Elijah55 said:
How did your kidneys fail?
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I had started early kidney failure had high blood pressure that I didn’t know about because of not going to the doctor. In early kidney failure a doctor gave me a antibiotic that kidney disease patient should not take ands caused me to go into end stage failure.
 
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TeoJ

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wildcatharry said:
mr. bigdaddyboo1971 and I had a phone conversation this afternoon. We are both doing the best we can to make this work. A lot of extensive testing and examination.
We want to thank BBN for the encouragement and prayers. as we take the next steps on this journey. Also, we'll need for others to lend support in case It is needed tHAT I don't work out. WE'll keep you abreast as to what is going on. BBN really rallies together for a good cause.
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I really do not look up to a lot of people,but you might be my new hero.
 
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Elijah55

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Bigdaddyboo71 said:
I had started early kidney failure had high blood pressure that I didn’t know about because of not going to the doctor. In early kidney failure a doctor gave me a antibiotic that kidney disease patient should not take ands caused me to go into end stage failure.
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So they failed because of high BP? You must have had an infection i wonder if that contributed. Im so sorry man.
 
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I want to just say how much I love that this is actually happening. If I could, I would’ve loved to donate. I just had open heart surgery about two months ago and I’m still kinda week and recovering but I’m doing better every day. I love being a Cats fan, I mean I love it, I live it and I love it Lol. But this is why I love people. They are a lot of jerks out there , but the good people out number them and I’d like to think that most of the good people I’m talking about are Cat fans to. God bless you guys and I’m praying that everything works out for both of you.
 
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Travis Graf

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Bigdaddyboo71 said:
Some of you may know that I have kidney disease. Over time, my kidney disease has gotten worse and now they are not working enough to keep me alive. This is what I’m dealing with now, and my options are limited to dialysis treatments for the rest of my life or a kidney transplant.

Getting dialysis requires me to do it five nights a week for about 3 hours a night. This works well enough to keep someone alive but is not like a working kidney. A transplant would offer me the hopes of living longer, healthier and more normal life. It would also give me more time to do the things I love like spending time with my family and friends.

Getting a kidney transplant is not easy. There are over 100,000 people waiting for a deceased donor. Time is not on our side. Some people wait for many years and others die while waiting. The average wait time for a deceased donor is about 5 years. There is another option: receiving a kidney from a living donor.

Asking friends or family members to consider donating a kidney is difficult, but it greatly improves the chances of getting a transplant and improves my chances of living longer and healthier.

You might not know a lot about living kidney donation-I didn’t before kidney disease hit home. I am sure some are afraid of the surgery and what living with one kidney will mean for them.

Here is some basic information:

Some people can live a healthy life with one only one kidney.
Donor surgery can be done laparoscopically.
The recuperation time is usually quick.
The cost of the evaluation and surgery is covered be the recipient’s insurance.
You get a nurse assigned specifically to you to look out for your best interests.

Thank you for taking time to read this story. If you want to donate or have questions, you may contact the University of Kentucky Transplant Center at (859) 323-2467.
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Prayers brother
 
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I can’t donate a kidney while alive. Unfortunately, my left kidney is in my pelvic area which disqualifies me from the living donor program. But I will pray for you as well and hope that you receive a new kidney. Life is precious!
 
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CatInNC_rivals308427

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Son_Of_Saul said:
OP,

Thanks for sharing this info. My dad is actually about to go on a list as well. What's your blood type?

You're actually doing the best thing possible: which is to get the word out to as many people as possible. I'm sorry you're going through this. My dad is having a rough time as well. You'll be in my thoughts this week, sir.
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I lost an aunt today who chose to cease lifelong dialysis treatment for her kidney failure. She quit last week and died today.
God bless you and may you find your cure
 
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JASUN74

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CatInNC said:
I lost an aunt today who chose to cease lifelong dialysis treatment for her kidney failure. She quit last week and died today.
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I’m so sorry for you loss brother. I’ve never been in her situation, but from all I know about dialysis, I’m sure it would be very hard. God bless you and your family.
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