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Max is rejecting his kidney

So most of you knew that Max was going in for a biopsy of his kidney today because one of his levels has been slowly creeping up over the past couple of weeks.

We just spoke with the nephrologist and the biopsy showed that Max is having moderate rejection of his transplanted kidney.  Thankfully it was caught early and it's reversible, but it does require a 3 day hospital stay and very high doses of steriods.  If this doesn't work, Max will be required to get a PICC line and will be admitted for 10-14 days for an infusion of something stronger. 

My faith is gone.  Tim and I are worn out and are so ready for something to go our freaking way.  We are heartbroken that this is happening when we were told that his chances were so low because of how good of a match we are.

We are begging for prayers that this steroid treatment works. 

Thanks were just going to damn well for us.  It was too good to be true.

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  • Oh no. I am so sorry. Many prayers for Max and you and Tim. :(
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  • I'm so sorry. Please don't lose the faith- I'll keep praying for Max and you and your DH so please just hang in there.
  • This is awful :( I just saw on Facebook. I'm praying with everything I've got that the 3 day course will help him. Hugs
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  • Beth, I will be praying for you, Max, and Tim. Please keep us updated, and let us know what we can do.
  • I am so sorry Beth.  I will be keeping all of you in my prayers.
  • Sorry to hear that! I will be praying extra hard for you guys!! Hang in there!
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  • PRAYERS!! I am getting my prayer warriors on board for you. Thinking of you guys! 
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  • I've been following on FB... I'm so sorry Beth.  I am praying for Mighty Max and I believe that if anyone can come through this, he can!

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  • Prayers for you and your family!

     

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  • This makes me want to throw something.  I'm so sorry you got this news.  I will definitely be praying that things will turn around and his treatment will go well.
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  • I am completely sick to my stomach and want nothing more than this steroid treatment to work.  Life is so unfair and you are the last person in this world to deserve any of this.  Max is a trooper and I have faith he will pull through once again.  Definitely thinking and praying for all of you.
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  • Lots of prayers your way.  Your faith has been tested so much and I hope this is truly reversible.
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  • I will be praying for Max.  I hope that the treatment works and reverses the rejection. 
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  • I am so sorry. I will continue to keep you guys in my thoughts and prayers. It's about damn time things started to go your way. I'm definitely praying hard for you guys.
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  • I'm so sorry.  You're definitely in my prayers, and hopefully this is just a bump in the road that is quickly treated.  I'm thinking of you, Tim, and your sweet boy!
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  • Beth, I am just sick for you guys.  Praying this treatment works and that puts and end to this nonsense.
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  • Prayers, prayers, prayers.  Just keep your faith that things will work out.  HUGS!!!!
  • I am so, so sorry for you, Beth. I feel like you guys have been through so much already. I will be thinking of you and hoping that it works quickly and that the quick hospital stay does the trick.
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  • I am so sorry to hear that. You are all in every prayer I have tonight.
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  • I'm so sorry, Beth. I will be hoping and praying the course of steroids reverses the problem. 
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  • I was following your updates on FB, and my heart just broke when you posted about the rejection.

    You, Max and Tim will definitely be in my thoughts. I hope this steroid treatment works for Max!

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  • We are praying that the steroids help!  Hang in there momma! 
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  • So sorry to hear this.  You will be in my prayers!
  • When I first read this all I could think was WTF!!!! I am so sorry that you're getting pooped on again by the game of life. Don't give up hope and don't give up faith. That little guy is MIGHTY and this is just another bump in the road. Sending you lots of prayers.
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  • I'm so, so sorry Beth.  You guys have been through so much and deserve a break.  Praying the steroids do the trick for you guys!
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  • I'm so very sorry. I will be praying for Max, you and Tim. Let me know if you need anything.
  • Beth, I am so sorry. I am sending prayers to Max and your family.
  • I am so sorry.  I will be thinking about you guys and sending lots of prayers your way.  If you guys need anything, let me know!
  • Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers!  Stay strong momma Max will pull through this!
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  • I will keep you and your family in my prayers, and I hope the steroid treatment goes well. 
  • I'm so sorry there's another bump in the road.  I'll be praying for a speedy recovery.
  • My heart is aching for you.  Having faith and praying that the steroids do the magic trick.  Thoughts and prayers with you all as you head back to Children's.  Hang in there mama!!!
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  • Many thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
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  • Lots and lots and lots of good and positive thoughts and prayers going out for you guys. We're all here thinking of you and Max!!!
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  • I am so sorry to hear this! I will be keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers!
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  • My heart sank when I read the title of this post.  I sincerely hope that the steroid shot works and that Max is on the mend soon.  Lots of T&Ps heading yoru way. 
  • I am so, so sorry, Beth. We're praying for Max!
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  • I wish there was something I could write that would make it better for you, even if it was just for a minute.  I can't think of anything more that can happen to you.  You and your family have been through so much.  You are strong and Max is mighty strong!  You CAN and WILL make it through this new challenge.  Please know that you have us as support when ever you need to vent, cry and let it all out. Prayers are coming your way for the steroids to work. 
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  • Beth, I'm thinking of you all and praying for Max. I'm so sorry you received this news. You are such a strong woman and Max is such a lucky little guy to have a rock like you.
  • I'm so sorry. :( Thinking of you and hoping the treatment works. 
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