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I just found out he needs more than one transplant :(

smisch51smisch51 member
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I found out last week from the Dr. that when I give my son my kidney when he's 3 years old that the kidney will only last about 10-15 years and he will need a few more transplant in his future. I was sad and shocked. I thought once I gave him my kidney he's in the clear and can live a healthy normal life. The Dr. said what we are doing is just exchanging one desease for another that is better to maintain. Maaaaan....I have a long road ahead of me now. I can only pray that the kidney last longer.
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Re: I just found out he needs more than one transplant :(

  • lemen99lemen99 member
    aw I'm sorry! 
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  • mcdevmcdev member
    I'm so sorry you got that news. ?It must feel never ending. ?Keep in mind that a lot can be discovered/learned in the next 10-15 years within the medical community. ?Do the best you can today. ?The future may not end up being as bad as it seems.
    Claire Avery born at 32 weeks on 10/25/06 Keira Leigh born at 27 weeks on 4/29/08
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  • NotJustAnAuntieNotJustAnAuntie

    Yeah... it's important to keep in mind that a transplant isn't a cure, it's a treatment.

    I had hoped that the kidney my mom gave me would last 10+ years, but it only lasted 4, and now I'm back on the list.

    In good news, I have a friend who got a transplant (deceased unrelated) 21 years ago, and it's still going strong! And the meds are getting better every day, improving survival statistics and reducing side effects... hang in there!

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  • gymratgymrat
    I'm sorry. ((HUGS))
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