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I am at a lost for words ... learned adult daughter needs a kidney

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October 20, 2021, 02:28 PM
old dino
I am at a lost for words ... learned adult daughter needs a kidney
This morning learned my adult daughter needs to go onto the kidney transplant list. Lots of hurdles since none of us are vaccinated.

Both my daughter and I share the same blood type (A neg) and my wife is a universal donor.

Lots of problems: wife has health issues and I am three years into advanced prostate cancer (am high risk but been stable). I will be talking with my MO next month at my next appointment and next 6-month Lupron injection.

Appreciate all the love you can share as well as any suggestions for us both positive and negative. I want to learn all I can so we can gather the tools to deal with this.

I hesitate bothering you all with my problems, but decided to create this thread before I could talk myself out of it.

Thanks for listening ...

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October 20, 2021, 02:43 PM
PHPaul
Posting here is one way of dealing with the stress, trust me, I know. One way or another, this crew has your back.

I'm pulling for a positive outcome and the best medical care for your daughter AND you.




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October 20, 2021, 02:54 PM
arfmel
She’s in my prayers. And you are too.
October 20, 2021, 02:55 PM
bald1
quote:
Originally posted by PHPaul:
Posting here is one way of dealing with the stress, trust me, I know. One way or another, this crew has your back.

I'm pulling for a positive outcome and the best medical care for your daughter AND you.


Totally agree and well said.

Prayers for you all!



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October 20, 2021, 02:56 PM
Aeteocles
Prayers inbound.
October 20, 2021, 03:00 PM
6guns
I'm sorry to hear this OD! My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I hope you can find a good solution.




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October 20, 2021, 03:22 PM
sigmonkey
I have a daughter with only one kidney, so I am hanging on to mine as a spare.

We're both A-

But, knowing that has been a thought holding place in the back of my mind for over 30 years.

You have my prayers that you can get it done without hassles.




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October 20, 2021, 03:24 PM
Skins2881
Praying for a suitable donor, a smooth surgery, and a speedy recovery.



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October 20, 2021, 03:55 PM
slabsides45
Will pray for a matching donor to be provided at the perfect time for your needs, and for grace, faith, and perseverance for your journey. May you both come out of this stronger in faith and body.


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October 20, 2021, 05:24 PM
old rugged cross
Prayer sent for all of you.



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October 20, 2021, 06:40 PM
old dino
Thank you all so much for your thoughts, blessings, love and prayers. I means a lot to me.

I am glad especially now that she had moved back home with us with her new remote job. Easier to give her support rather being a few hundred miles away from us.

Hoping since we both have the same blood type I can be a donor. Will know more with time and appointments.

Thanks again to all of you !
October 20, 2021, 06:41 PM
davetruong
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please reach out anytime, you have my phone number and email.


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October 20, 2021, 06:59 PM
TMats
Oh man, wish I had a wealth of great ideas to share. All I can do is send positive thoughts and best wishes.


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October 20, 2021, 06:59 PM
Rey HRH
Yours sounds like when it rains, it pours story. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.



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October 20, 2021, 07:13 PM
old dino
Thanks David ... will do.

Rey, yeah, we also have a disabled* older daughter with us ... when it rains it does pour, on the positive side I live in the Pacific Northwest.

*Gross/fine motor, AA degree accounting, can not drive or ride a bicycle nor get a job. Cooks and able to care for self. Will get my retirement when I am gone.

Our glass is always more than half full.

The tough part is having spent the last 50+ years in volunteer search/rescue, Coast Guard and career as a LEO. Never gave much thought nor prepared myself to be on the other side of the coin.
October 20, 2021, 07:17 PM
mark60
Prayers sent for all of you.
October 20, 2021, 08:44 PM
adobesig
Prayers for all your family.
October 20, 2021, 09:50 PM
amhaynie
I have worked in the solid organ transplant world as a clinician for years (Donor Side). If you have any questions you want real "un-sugarcoated" answers to I would be happy to talk. My email is in my profile.





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October 20, 2021, 09:52 PM
YooperSigs
Best wishes for you both.


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October 21, 2021, 02:14 AM
irreverent
Prayers for you and your family.


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