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Andrea
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Username: Andrea88
Post Number: 37
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, January 07, 2010 - 07:44 pm: | 
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Hope this is the right place. a few minutes ago i wrote something and then found out it was the wrong place to post it.LOL
Since this is the first thing im writting here, i guess ill just "introduce" myself.
My name is Andrea C. Gonzalez. There is not much i could say about myself. I have a kidney transplant. Had my transplant at University Hospital in San Antonio, Tx. on March 19, 2007. Kidney is doing fine still, and thats good.
I dont have much friends i hang out with, but have a great time with the ones i do have. I think friendship is one of the most important things in life. Without friends life would suck!
I like to have music all day long. I sleep with music also. like mostly all types of music, except the one thats all noisy that you can hardly understand what they are singing or saying.
I am currently 21 years old, will be 22 this year in October. (hopefully)
Okay, i dont know what else to say about myself. I guess thats all for today. As time passes ill write some more stuff, depending on what goes on...
Still dont know ho wto resize pictures, but as soon as i learn how, i will post a pic of myself..
kidney transplant March 2007
university hospital S.A. tx |
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CiscoKidney07
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Username: Gregg
Post Number: 2991
Registered: 03-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, January 07, 2010 - 08:39 pm: |
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Well, it's YOUR blog, write what you want. It is whatever is important to you. It is good that you still have your kidney, no doubt. I had mine after you had yours, and I too, feel fortunate. And you are correct that friends are important. But some folks are confused sometimes just exactly what constitutes a friend. As we get older, hopefully, we get wiser and are able to more easily distinguish between friends and acquaintances. If you have just a few true friends, you are truly rich. Good luck with your transplant. There are many nice folks here and I am sure that you will have an opportunity to meet new friends here.
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Hostess Rise'
Forum Leader
Username: Risa
Post Number: 12023
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, January 07, 2010 - 08:50 pm: |
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Welcome Andrea to our blog corner of buddies.
I thought you would like to chat about your visit and meeting Simera.
I am adding your photo to our TransplantBuddies Sightings on our Arts page (located at the top tab on the left).
Simera and Andrea
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DAP1122
Forum Leader
Username: Dap1122
Post Number: 1348
Registered: 05-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, January 07, 2010 - 09:34 pm: |
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Andrea, hello and welcome!!
Nice story and picture!!!!!
I wish you well.
PS ~ I got your PM and responded to it too quickly ...... all of the answers were right here!!! (Your dates are on the calendar!!)
DAP
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Andrea
Member
Username: Andrea88
Post Number: 40
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Friday, January 08, 2010 - 04:58 pm: |
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here i am once again... topic for today is Friends and Family <3
I know ive made new friends here, @ transplantbuddies... but i also have some other friends.... and family members id like to introduce...
As i have mentioned before, they are some of the most important people in my life. under each foto, i will add something about them.
In this picture is one of my best friends and me. (i hope i got the size right this time)... Her name is Sylvia.
i have sooo many good things to say about her.
She iis one of the persons who have helped me keep a positive view on things.
This is my beautiful sister. her name is ruth, like my mom. but i call her all different names... made up names. lol.. she wont allow me to write them down here, but the most usual one is rutie. I love her soooo much... She has been such a blessing. She is the one who always has something to make me laugh, and no matter how i feel, she has the power to put a smile in my face. I am 12 years older than her, and when she was a lil smaller, people at the stores would ask if shes my daughter. i must confess i sometimes lied and told them she was....
These are some of the wonderful ladies that are part of the same dance group im in.. I have lots and lots of fun with them. They are something special.
to the left is Miriam, then Angie. After Angie there is Zenaida ( i like calling her Zalaila), then its me (color baby blue, my fav. color btw), right next to me is Sylvia, one of my best friends. Following Sylvia is Thelma, then Marlynn(Sylvias daughter) Vicky, Ary, and last but not least Maribel...
Oh my God! my leader doesnt come out in this pic! ohh well LOL
These are my parents. I love them dearly... Of course, we do argue sometimes, like any other family. You know, that stuff about im always right, and they dont seem to get it! lol j/k j/k j/k
They have been very supportive with me. Constantly asking if i have taken my meds already. I guess they care about me, and thats why they are always asking. They wouldnt want anything to happen to me. After soooo much thinking about it, i have come to the conclusion that i wouldnt ask for any other parents. wouldnt change 'em... LOL
These are my grandparents... (Almost like my parents) I Love them sooo very much. As you might be able to tell, i was on a huge dose of prednisone at that time. you can tell by my cheecks...hehe...
Okay. here is a picture where my beautiful leader come out.. she is the one in the center. Also been a blessing in my life. She is the one who coordiografs ( not sure about the spelling) the dances we do...
I have some pictures i want to add. but have run out of time. hopefully soon will be able to post some more
i really really really hope they are the right size now. or at least better than the last one i put. that thanks to meagan we can see it!
See you next time <3
andrea celeste
kidney transplant March 2007
university hospital S.A. tx |
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Andrea
Member
Username: Andrea88
Post Number: 41
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Friday, January 08, 2010 - 05:26 pm: |
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okay, one picture i really need to post
This is michelle lee... with me =D
She is that one best friend i talked about inmy story..
Been friends for like the longest time, and plan on keeping it that way.
another great blessing <3 i love her soo much.. she is kinda like a sister to me.
i am the one wiht the puffy cheecks in this pic
i think that would be kinda obvious to figure out HAHA
kidney transplant March 2007
university hospital S.A. tx |
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Hostess Rise'
Forum Leader
Username: Risa
Post Number: 12032
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Friday, January 08, 2010 - 05:51 pm: |
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I love your blog Andrea and you are adorable!
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Andrea
Member
Username: Andrea88
Post Number: 42
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Friday, January 08, 2010 - 06:03 pm: |
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Thanks Rise....
and DAP: thank you soo much for adding those dates on the calendar.
I will be adding some more pictures probably during this weekend...
Hope you all are doing great
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Meagan
Forum Leader
Username: Newheart14
Post Number: 731
Registered: 01-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, January 09, 2010 - 02:01 am: |
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Andrea,
I love your blog and your pictures. You are doing a wonderful job. You have a wonderful family and friends. It's so cool that you are in a dancing group. I love dancing and used to do ballet many, many years ago. I love Dancing With The Stars and so does our friend DAP and his wife. Do you watch that show?
You have done a wonderful job with your pictures. Look forward to more posts and pictures.
Love, Meagan
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Andrea
Member
Username: Andrea88
Post Number: 46
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, January 09, 2010 - 02:35 pm: |
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Hi Meagan,
Ive heard of that show, but hadnt have a chance to watch it. the thing is that i dont have cable. The good thing is that since i live in the border with mexico, i just need an antena and get channels from over there. at least is better than not watching anything on tv...
I'll see if i can find something about that show on the internet. probably on youtube, im guessing... Sounds like a good show.
hugs,
andrea
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Meagan
Forum Leader
Username: Newheart14
Post Number: 739
Registered: 01-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, January 09, 2010 - 09:25 pm: |
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Hi Andrea,
If you like ballroom and latin dancing, etc. you will love the show, I'm sorry you are unable to get it, It's on ABC. I'm not sure if you can watch episodes on the internet. It's a live show. I think the new season starts in March. I can't wait.
Love, Meagan
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Andrea
Member
Username: Andrea88
Post Number: 49
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, January 09, 2010 - 10:17 pm: |
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ohh okay... thats too bad for me lol. i might be getting cable, but still not sure about it. as of now, i can watch tv for free hehehe
probably my next post here will be about dance. will see what happens.
thanks for letting me know
love,
andrea
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Karen R.
Forum Leader
Username: Relivkaren
Post Number: 3981
Registered: 07-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 01:14 am: |
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Andrea:
I really enjoy your blog! Thanks for sharing your family and friends with us! Keep writing! It's a lot of fun to get to know you!
God Bless!
Karen
Dx: BOOP - May 2006. Rediagnosed with Bronchiolitis Obliterans Nov. 2006
Double lung transplant on Dec. 1st, 2009
Cleveland Clinic
Ohio, USA
Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. |
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Andrea
Member
Username: Andrea88
Post Number: 51
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 01:48 pm: |
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hi everyone,
im sorry i hadnt written anything lately.
its just that today is not the best day ive had.
now, dont worry, kidney is doing just fine.
i'll be back soon... thanks for your comments
love,
andrea
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Hostess Rise'
Forum Leader
Username: Risa
Post Number: 12072
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 04:07 pm: |
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Hi Andrea
What is up? You can tell us. If you need a friend email me.
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Kate/Jeremy's Mom
Member
Username: Dixieluvinchik
Post Number: 147
Registered: 06-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 10:16 am: |
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Hi Andrea,
I've been loving your blog, and great pictures.
I can't believe I didn't find your blog until now. Welcome to transplantBuddies. Thank You for sharing Your beautiful family, friends, & dance group with us. keep it up, I love it.
Love, Kate
Kate/Jeremy's Mom
Jeremy donated Easter morning,4/12/2009
-"How can we not be organ/tissue donors?" -Jeremy D. 11/28/80 - 04/11/09
- Baton Rouge,LA. USA- |
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Andrea
Member
Username: Andrea88
Post Number: 52
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 06:41 pm: |
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Hi to all
Im back. dont have much to say, but just wanted to write im back. and very happy.
it is actually a beautiful day today. its raining outside, well not raining, but driziling (remember to always ignore my spelling). Not as hot as usually is, but its been kinda cool. not so much cold, but cool. its fun! i love this weather <3
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Andrea
Member
Username: Andrea88
Post Number: 59
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 04:02 pm: |
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About time i showed up, right? To be honest, i had been quite busy, so i hadnt had thee chance to write anything here. Kidney is still doing good.
im not sure if i had talked about my last visit with my transplant doctor, so i'll just write it down right now. Appointment was on January 4th. for some reason, my doctor was surprised my kidney was still functioning. idont know if thats a good thing or not. it was as if he was expecting it to be kinda worse. at the same time, im glad its doing okay.
Next monday, i have another appointment. its for the social security. they made me an appointment with this one doctor to see if i still qualify for my benefits or not. i dont know how thats gonna come out. im usually not good with new doctors or doctors ive never before seen. i have asked my friend, (Sylvia) to go with me, since she had asked me to go eat some breakfast together that same day, so i want her to accompy me after we have breakfast. she still hasnt told me wether she can go or not. As i said, i am a little too much nervouse about that appointment. sooo much is depending on that examination. For that same reason i have asked Sylvia to go with me. Will tell you what happens...
Till next time,
andrea
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Meagan
Forum Leader
Username: Newheart14
Post Number: 763
Registered: 01-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 04:24 pm: |
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Hi Andrea,
Your doctor was probably pulling your leg. 
Glad you have a friend to keep you company and ease your nerves with your upcoming appointment.
Hugs, Meagan
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Andrea
Member
Username: Andrea88
Post Number: 60
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 06:19 pm: |
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Yeah im guessing thats what it was.
And yes, i am soo fortunate to have a friend like her.
and even to have a website like this one where i can write down what im actually thinking lol
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Andrea
Member
Username: Andrea88
Post Number: 74
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, January 24, 2010 - 10:08 pm: |
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so just one more day for that appointment!
wow!
for sure my friend is going with me to keep me company, and be with me.
i still dont know where we are going to eat breakfast, but i know it will be fun, because ill be with her. that is soo wonderful!
i wasnt able to be on the chat today, and i forgot to check if there was someone there yesterday.
There is not much to write about at this moment, i just have this weird feeling in me, about seeing a doctor i have never before met,
Have any of you ever experience that before?????
anyways, that would be all for today =D
hope you all are doing well,
love,
andrea
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Meagan
Forum Leader
Username: Newheart14
Post Number: 769
Registered: 01-2009
| | Posted on Monday, January 25, 2010 - 01:30 am: |
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Hi Andrea,
Good luck with your appointment tomorrow and have a fun breakfast with your friend. It's normal to feel a little apprehensive when you see a new doctor, but I'm sure everything will go great for you. It's something like fear of the unknown. If you had seen them before I'm sure you wouldn't feel any apprehension. A lot of people feel like this when they have to see a new or different doctor. You'll be fine.
Hugs, Meagan
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Hostess Rise'
Forum Leader
Username: Risa
Post Number: 12168
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Monday, January 25, 2010 - 08:07 am: |
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Hi Andrea
You are wise to take someone with you for support.
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Andrea
Member
Username: Andrea88
Post Number: 76
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - 01:21 am: |
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Hi once again.
So, today was that appointment. this morning i had a great time with my friend. we went to burger king lol.
after that was the time to see the dr. it wasnt that bad after all.
i think it went in my favor. will see what the social security judge says.
thanks meagan and rise for your comment...
love,
andrea
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Andrea
Member
Username: Andrea88
Post Number: 85
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Friday, February 05, 2010 - 08:48 pm: |
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hi, havent had much time to be here, and running late again. my creatinine is up to 1.8 now. after rejection episode of 2008 it had gone up to 1.5, and stayed there until now. i went to doctor yesterday and was told to lower my prograf med to 4mg morning and 3 at night. and said that my creatinine had gone up to 1.8..... will be going for labs again next week. any comments of ideas of what or why it may be that caused my creatinine is higher would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
ohh and anything i may be able to do to help my kidney....
and one more thing... when the creatinine is at what level is it when doctor will tell you that kidney is no longer good enough??/
i know its alot of questions, but a huge amount of questions are going through my mind...
sorry i hadnt post earlier
Andrea
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Hostess Rise'
Forum Leader
Username: Risa
Post Number: 12267
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Friday, February 05, 2010 - 10:02 pm: |
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Hi Andrea
I have a feeling after your level is adjusted your creatinine will improve. Keep on drinking H2O.
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Andrea
Member
Username: Andrea88
Post Number: 87
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Friday, February 05, 2010 - 11:27 pm: |
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Thanks Rise.. i really trully hope so 
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Meagan
Forum Leader
Username: Newheart14
Post Number: 808
Registered: 01-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, February 06, 2010 - 01:16 am: |
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Hi Andrea,
Although I did not have a kidney transplant my creatinine level went a little wacky about a year after my transplant. It was due to the prograf so they dropped the dosage. I tend to not drink enough water either and this also affects my creatinine level. I have to make myself drink water. I got into the habit of not drinking too much pre-transplant because I had congestive heart failure and easily retained fluids. Now the habit of not drinking too much is still with me. You should try keeping a bottle of water near your computer and chug-a-lug as you type.
Love, Meagan
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Andrea
Member
Username: Andrea88
Post Number: 93
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Monday, February 08, 2010 - 07:58 pm: |
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February 14 is National Donor Day! therefore im writting a letter to my donor's mom =D i have the letter ready, and im so excited to send it... i bought a gift for her too... dont have much time, but just wanted to say that...
love,
andrea
ohh
ps. labs tomorrow to check creatnine and prograf level again, to see if things have changed...
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Andrea
Member
Username: Andrea88
Post Number: 100
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 08:23 pm: |
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some of you may remember that i posted about a week before that my creatnine had gone up to 1.8...
well, on wednesday i went for some labs and it came out that my creatnine went up to 2... that was in a little less than a week!
i called my local nephrologist today because i have been feeling very weak, and with some minor pain at my transplant. with my blood pressure going up and down..
I have to go tomorrow to San Antonio, to check new labs, and have a biopsy done. if things arent getting worst, i may be able to return home that same day. In case, they catch something, then i will have to stay there for some time. ( University hospital in San Antonio, tx)
ohh also on a urinalysis today, it showed that i have no urine infection, but that there is blood on the urine. (no menstrual thing)...
I am a little worried for the results, but am trusting that everything will be okay...
will keep you posted, whenever i can...
Ask for your prayers also..
thanks,
andrea
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Meagan
Forum Leader
Username: Newheart14
Post Number: 842
Registered: 01-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 09:35 pm: |
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Hi Sweet Andrea,
I will pray everything goes smoothly for you tomorrow and that you get to return home the same day. If they happen to keep you in is there any way you can let us know how you are doing, either on your Facebook or here? I'll send you my e-mail just in case.
I am sure they will get to the bottom of this.
Love and hugs,
Meagan
First Combined Heart-Liver Transplant
Performed at Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Canada
February 14, 2008
Diagnosed with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy 1991
"Most of the immportant things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept trying when there seemed to be no hope at all" - Dale Carnegie |
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LadyDi
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Username: Ladydi
Post Number: 2151
Registered: 03-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 09:51 pm: |
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Will be thinking of you Andrea and pray that all is okay for you. I hope you are able to go home the same day. Let us know how you are doing.
Kidney Donor to Husband 10/30/07
Forum Leader-Living Organ Donation
Barnes Jewish Hospital St. Louis, Mo
I walk slowly, but I never walk backward - Abraham Lincoln |
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Andrea
Member
Username: Andrea88
Post Number: 103
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 10:45 pm: |
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Hi Meagan. thanks i received your email already. i will probably be posting in facebook, cuz i can do that with my phone, for some reason, i cant get this site on my phone. strange huh?
LadyDi. thank you for your prayers, and you too Meagan.
In case i stay there longer, i will ask a friend of mine to post under my name here. that is if i cant do it myself.
Wish me the best!
Thanks you all
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Andrea
Member
Username: Andrea88
Post Number: 104
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 10:45 pm: |
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Hi Meagan. thanks i received your email already. i will probably be posting in facebook, cuz i can do that with my phone, for some reason, i cant get this site on my phone. strange huh?
LadyDi. thank you for your prayers, and you too Meagan.
In case i stay there longer, i will ask a friend of mine to post under my name here. that is if i cant do it myself.
Wish me the best!
Thanks you all
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Meagan
Forum Leader
Username: Newheart14
Post Number: 844
Registered: 01-2009
| | Posted on Friday, February 12, 2010 - 12:16 am: |
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Hi Andrea,
That will be cool if you can post it on Facebook if you can't post here. That way one of the many Buddies can pick it up and update everyone. You know how everyone here gets worried if one of us goes AWOL.
Hugs, Meagan
First Combined Heart-Liver Transplant
Performed at Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Canada
February 14, 2008
Diagnosed with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy 1991
"Most of the immportant things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept trying when there seemed to be no hope at all" - Dale Carnegie |
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Andrea
Member
Username: Andrea88
Post Number: 105
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Monday, February 15, 2010 - 03:14 am: |
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Once again, hi to all
First of all, i want to say Happy Valentine's Day! hope everyone had a great time with your loved ones! I did, but havent uploaded the picture to my computer. as soon as i do that, i will post one here
now, a little upday on what's going on with my tx and dr.s and meds, and all that stuff:
went to San Antonio on Friday as i had said before. There was no need for the biopsy. :D im glad, cuz i was a little scared, to be honest. Ive only had a biopsy once after my transplant. I did have some labs drawn, a urinalysis, and a sonogram of my kidney.
There was no rejection, no infection, and no more blood on the urine!!!
Doctor Riley said that 2 will now be my "baseline" or new normal level for my creatnine. and that i should be doing fine with that.
Blood pressure meds had no change,
And the best thing of all: I was able to return home that same day! Isnt that great!!!!
Even though i was extreamly tierd from the trip, i had promised ruthy, my sister i would do a "sleep-over party" on the 12 (friday) for her. so i had to keep my promise. i did! and trust me, i did have some fun with her and some of her friends, but i wont ever do that again, not after a trip to San Antonio, to a doctor's visit! thats for sure!
As i said already, i didnt have time to upload any pictues today, but i will as soon as i can...
Happy Valentines day to all
love,
andrea
P.S. thanks for your prayers, everyone <3
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Meagan
Forum Leader
Username: Newheart14
Post Number: 856
Registered: 01-2009
| | Posted on Monday, February 15, 2010 - 09:54 am: |
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Hi Andrea,
Glad everything went well for you at your clinic appointment and that you had a fun weekend.
Love, Meagan
First Combined Heart-Liver Transplant
Performed at Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Canada
February 14, 2008
Diagnosed with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy 1991
"Most of the immportant things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept trying when there seemed to be no hope at all" - Dale Carnegie |
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Andrea
Member
Username: Andrea88
Post Number: 125
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 03:00 am: |
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Hadnt been on chat for a while already. last time i was on time, had to disappear in like 5 minutes latter...
alot of things gooing on lately.
mostly with my health
was a little down for some time also
but im back to beeing me again!
thats the reason why i didnt make to todays chat. went to a friends house, and just got back several minutes ago. i had so much fun...
so, lot of things going on lately, and im not taking any classes or working at the moment... imagine how things would be if i was doing that too.
well its very late already, specially with that time change thing...
got to go..
i willl let you know how things go, on tuesday with my biopsie
kidney transplant March 2007
university hospital S.A. tx
my story @ :
http://www.transplantbuddies.org/tbx/messages/28633/113061.html?1262901112 |
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Andrea
Member
Username: Andrea88
Post Number: 131
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 04:41 pm: |
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sO HERE I GO...
SOME PICTURES AS I HAD PROMISED... AND ITS TIME TO THINK ON SOMETHING ELSE... NICE DISTRACTING MY MIND
THIS WAS VALENTINES DAY. LOVED MY GIFTS, NOT SO MANY, BUT FROM THE PPL I LOVE THE MOST
THA BOVE PICTURES WERE THIS TUESDAY WHEN I WENT FOR MY BIOPSIE. SOME BEFORE, SOME AFTER
THIS IS ON SUNDAY... ITS ME DANCING WITH MY RIBBON, SORRY IF IT LOOKS WEIRD, I WAS MOVING WHEN THE PIC WAS TAKEN
kidney transplant March 2007
university hospital S.A. tx
my story @ :
http://www.transplantbuddies.org/tbx/messages/28633/113061.html?1262901112 |
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Hostess Rise'
Forum Leader
Username: Risa
Post Number: 12635
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 05:42 pm: |
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Hi Andrea
You look very lovable and that is why everyone likes you.
Love your Pictures!
Cystic Fibrosis- dx at 2yrs. -2nd double lung tx-05 JMH
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Andrea
Member
Username: Andrea88
Post Number: 134
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 05:50 pm: |
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Hi Rise,
thanks for your compliments...
kidney transplant March 2007
university hospital S.A. tx
my story @ :
http://www.transplantbuddies.org/tbx/messages/28633/113061.html?1262901112 |
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Meagan
Forum Leader
Username: Newheart14
Post Number: 1030
Registered: 01-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 09:18 pm: |
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Hi Andrea,
Great pictures! I love the blouse you're wearing in the last picture. I can't believe how happy you look in your biopsy pictures. Hope you get good results on Monday.
Hugs,
Meagan
PS - in the other thread I mentioned Alyssa is not giving out kisses anymore - just hugs, so here are some more for you Alyssa and I:
ooooooooooooooooooooo
Forum Leader
First Combined Heart-Liver Transplant
Performed at Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Canada
February 14, 2008
Diagnosed with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy 1991 and eventual CHF
Most of the immportant things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept trying when there seemed to be no hope at all - Dale Carnegie |
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Karen R.
Forum Leader
Username: Relivkaren
Post Number: 4227
Registered: 07-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 10:26 pm: |
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Andrea:
Thanks for sharing your pictures with us. I sure hope your biopsy results are all good!
God Bless!
Karen
Dx: BOOP - May 2006. Rediagnosed with Bronchiolitis Obliterans Nov. 2006
Double lung transplant on Dec. 1st, 2009
Cleveland Clinic
Ohio, USA
Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. |
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Andrea
Member
Username: Andrea88
Post Number: 140
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - 08:01 pm: |
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Hi everyone, once more...
had my bipsie results. chronic rejction, but no vasculitis....
i am now sooo excited. im planning to go to monterrey (nuevo leon, mexico) i have some cousins who live there and have been inviting me and finally told them i will. i plan on leaving on sunday and beeing there for about a week. i'll post pictures so you all can see how much fun i had...
in the meantime,i will still post here.
today i went to have breakfast with sylvia, my friend. i had so much fun, but more than that, she listened to me, and was able to make me see things a little differently. she told me how strong she sees me and thinks i am, and how even in difficult times i am able to stand up again. i love my friends.
there is always going to be someone who is able to brighten my day, if its not some of my friends from here eagle pass, then its someone from here transplantbuddies page....
well, i will keep you informed of whatever happens from here till then...
hugs,
andrea
kidney transplant March 2007
university hospital S.A. tx
my story @ :
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Meagan
Forum Leader
Username: Newheart14
Post Number: 1066
Registered: 01-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - 08:56 pm: |
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Hi Andrea,
I posted my comments on your biopsy results on your other thread, "Crazy Ridiculous", but just wanted to say I am happy to hear how excited you are about your trip to Mexico. I haven't heard you this excited in weeks. I look forward to seeing your pictures as I am sure everyone else will.
Sylvia sounds like a wonderful friend. You are blessed to have a friend like that. I am glad you had fun with her and that she listened to you and was able to help you see things differently.
I will pray things work out for you and I hope you have a blast In Mexico. Do you have a doctor you can see if necessary while you are there?
Love and hugs (also Alyssa sends you a hug. Remember I told you she does not give out kisses anymore, just hugs?)
Your friend,
Meagan xx
Forum Leader
First Combined Heart-Liver Transplant
Performed at Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Canada
February 14, 2008
Diagnosed with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy 1991 and eventual CHF
Most of the immportant things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept trying when there seemed to be no hope at all - Dale Carnegie |
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Hostess Rise'
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Username: Risa
Post Number: 12689
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - 09:47 pm: |
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Hi Andrea
Have a blast in Mexico! With all that you have shared, I am glad that you have a wonderful attitude. Here is another big HUG!
Cystic Fibrosis- dx at 2yrs. -2nd double lung tx-05 JMH
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Andrea
Member
Username: Andrea88
Post Number: 145
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 08:35 pm: |
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Thanks for your wishes...
unfortunately i wasnt able to go to mexico this time. since i was planning on going by myself, my parents didnt feel so comfortable about it, so they promised to take me when ever my dad get his vacations. that wasnt so convincing to me, but what else could i do. i know they care for me, and they only want the best, so i agreed...
still having fun here with my friend sylvia, and we might go to South padre Island the next weekend that my dad doesnt work, so dont worry, i will still have some pictures to share... lol
meagan and rise... some hugs going your way too.. love you both...
ohh and something else, i go for labs this wednesday, so i couldnt miss that appointment... hehehe
well, once more, i gotta go already... my sisterr is waiting for me. i told her i would take her to the movies today, so i must keep my promise
hop0e everyone is doing great
love,
andrea
kidney transplant March 2007
university hospital S.A. tx
my story @ :
http://www.transplantbuddies.org/tbx/messages/28633/113061.html?1262901112 |
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Meagan
Forum Leader
Username: Newheart14
Post Number: 1092
Registered: 01-2009
| | Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 09:08 pm: |
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Hi Andrea,
Too bad about Mexico but South Padre Island sounds great too. Should be a fun outing. Is Sylvia, the friend in all your pictures? She sure does sound like a great friend. I am happy you are having fun with her.
I just had Alyssa for the afternoon and I am hoping I am not too worn out to enjoy Dancing With The Stars tonight. Maybe I should record it just in case I doze off. 
Have fun at the movies with your sister. Let us know how the labs turn out. I will think positive thoughts and pray you get improved results.
Hugs and much love,
Meagan
Forum Leader
First Combined Heart-Liver Transplant
Performed at Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Canada
February 14, 2008
Diagnosed with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy 1991 and eventual CHF
Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept trying when there seemed to be no hope at all - Dale Carnegie |
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Andrea
Member
Username: Andrea88
Post Number: 150
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 11:13 pm: |
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meagan,
here is a picture of me with sylvia, and yes, most of the recent pictures i have are with her.. she is one of the few persons i actually hang out with,
in this picture i had bearly gone out of the hospital after the 2008 rejection episode, and we were celebrating my birthday since i spent that day at the hospital. she couldnt go visit me cuz its almost 3 hours away, and shes is married and have 3 girls. she still called and texted with me. when i finally got home that time, she was outside of my house waiting for me to arrive. you are absolutely correct, it is a great blessing to have her by my side...
so here goes the picture...
kidney transplant March 2007
university hospital S.A. tx
my story @ :
http://www.transplantbuddies.org/tbx/messages/28633/113061.html?1262901112 |
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Andrea
Member
Username: Andrea88
Post Number: 162
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 07, 2010 - 04:39 pm: |
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okay, these verses have helped me so much, specially now that ive been having some problems with my kidneys..
here i go:
"I lift my eyes to the hills- where does my help come from?
my help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
He will not let your foot slip- he who watches over you will not slumber;
indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
The LORD watches over you- the LORD is your shade at your right hand;
the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.
The LORD will keep you from all harm- he will watch over your life;
the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevemore."
Psalm 121:1-8
that will be all for today. Hope this blesses all of you who read it, as it did me
kidney transplant March 2007
university hospital S.A. tx
my story @ :
http://www.transplantbuddies.org/tbx/messages/28633/113061.html?1262901112 |
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Meagan
Forum Leader
Username: Newheart14
Post Number: 1144
Registered: 01-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 07, 2010 - 06:23 pm: |
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What a wonderful prayer Andrea. Bless you for posting it. Why don't you post it in the prayer forum as well. I am sure everyone will love it.
BTW, love the picture of you and Sylvia. From the sounds of it, she is a wonderful friend and obviously cares for you very much.
Good job with sizing the picture.
Sending you Huge Hugs,
Meagan
Forum Leader
First Combined Heart-Liver Transplant
Performed at Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Canada
February 14, 2008
Diagnosed with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy 1991 and eventual CHF
Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept trying when there seemed to be no hope at all - Dale Carnegie |
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Andrea
Member
Username: Andrea88
Post Number: 179
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Monday, April 26, 2010 - 06:07 pm: |
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Today i dont have much time to write. Ive been reading mostly everybody's posts cuz my phone lets me know when i get a new email and i get emails from the posts. but honestly, i havent had time to reply to any of them for a while already.
just wanted to keep this upto date.
im planning on going back to school, but this time out of home. im going to san antonio. its a program, well its medical assistant. hopefullly, after this, i can continue and go higher, but for now, i think its a good start.
labs dont get better, but then again they havent gone worst, so thats good.
walks in the morning are very helpful
im trying to be on chat on the weekends, and i was this past saturday, and sunday i was late, but still managed to be here.
okay, i guess thats all for today.
thankks to those who continue praying for me, and keep me in your thoughts. i do the same for all of you.
keep up the good work guys and God Bless,
love
andrea
kidney transplant March 2007
university hospital S.A. tx
my story @ :
http://www.transplantbuddies.org/tbx/messages/28633/113061.html?1262901112 |
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Rita
Forum Leader
Username: Rita
Post Number: 163
Registered: 06-2003
| | Posted on Monday, April 26, 2010 - 07:05 pm: |
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That is great that are planning on going back to school, good for you. As we all know we need good medical people and you have both the heart and a good mind to touch many lives. How wonderful to pick something that you can make a difference in people's lives and intern they touch your life too. I am very happy for you.
I am glad to hear that lab are level right now,that is a good sign.
Rita
Kidney Transplant 9/95
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Andrea
Member
Username: Andrea88
Post Number: 182
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 - 01:46 pm: |
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Okay, so something i was a little excited for happened just yesterday.
Sylvia and I were planning a dinner for some ladies, it was a princess type of dinner. we had some trouble getting everything ready, but thankfully everything came out just the way we wanted it, if not better. i had lots of fun, it was kinda remembering childhood lol. we all had our little crowns and it was something amazing. loved it really. i didnt take any pictures, but she did. when she gets her pics, ill ask her for some, and that way i can post some here...
Im sorry im not talking much about my health lately, but truth is that i dont want to focus much on the negative, but try to focus more on the more positive stuff... my health hasnt gone any worst, which is something good. i have an appointment with my transplant center this coming monday, ill let you know how that goes...
love,
andrea
kidney transplant March 2007
university hospital S.A. tx
my story @ :
http://www.transplantbuddies.org/tbx/messages/28633/113061.html?1262901112 |
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Meagan
Forum Leader
Username: Newheart14
Post Number: 1193
Registered: 01-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, May 20, 2010 - 07:44 pm: |
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Hi Andrea,
Sounds like your dinner party was a lot of fun. I look forward to seeing the pictures with all of you in your little crowns. Who doesn't love to play Princess.
Hugs,
Meagan
Forum Leader
First Combined Heart-Liver Transplant
Performed at Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Canada
February 14, 2008
Diagnosed with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy 1991 and eventual CHF
Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept trying when there seemed to be no hope at all - Dale Carnegie |
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Andrea
Member
Username: Andrea88
Post Number: 187
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Friday, May 28, 2010 - 08:04 pm: |
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Just as i had said, i have a picture from the party.
it was awsome, had lots of fun.
in the pic, its sylvia, me, and marlynn.
the rest are in some other pics, but this is the only one i have with me.
Hope you all are still doing great!
I have, everythings continues the same, thankfully hasnt gone any worst, and im not expecting it to be...
Love,
andrea
kidney transplant March 2007
university hospital S.A. tx
my story @ :
http://www.transplantbuddies.org/tbx/messages/28633/113061.html?1262901112 |
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Andrea
Member
Username: Andrea88
Post Number: 188
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Friday, May 28, 2010 - 08:06 pm: |
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Just as i had said, i have a picture from the party.
it was awsome, had lots of fun.
in the pic, its sylvia, me, and marlynn.
the rest are in some other pics, but this is the only one i have with me.
Hope you all are still doing great!
I have, everythings continues the same, thankfully hasnt gone any worst, and im not expecting it to be...
Love,
andrea
kidney transplant March 2007
university hospital S.A. tx
my story @ :
http://www.transplantbuddies.org/tbx/messages/28633/113061.html?1262901112 |
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Rise
Board Administrator
Username: Rise
Post Number: 14827
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, November 04, 2010 - 01:26 pm: |
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Has anyone heard from Andrea?
I miss Andrea very much!
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Rita
Forum Leader
Username: Rita
Post Number: 431
Registered: 06-2003
| | Posted on Monday, November 08, 2010 - 08:05 pm: |
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I can look to see if she is on facebook.
Rita
Kidney Transplant 9/95
New York Hospital, NY
Dr. Wang |
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Hostess Meagan
Forum Leader
Username: Newheart14
Post Number: 1520
Registered: 01-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 09, 2010 - 06:26 pm: |
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Andrea, we miss you. Please come back and let us know how you are.
Hugs, Meagan
Forum Leader
Heart-Liver Transplant - February 14, 2008
Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Canada
Idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy 1991 and CHF
- Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept trying when there seemed to be no hope at all - Dale Carnegie
- Bumps in the road can sometimes be mountains, so I have learned to climb mountains - Meagan
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Andrea
Member
Username: Andrea88
Post Number: 193
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 09, 2010 - 08:01 pm: |
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Hello everyone, hope u all are doing good
I know ive been out of this for quite some time, but its just that alot of things have been happening lately.
Well, first of all, thanks for being here for me, still..
One of the major changes is that my transplant failed. They are thinking of removing it sometime soon. I am back in dialysis, except this time im doing hemo instead of PD. Reason: just wanted to try something different. Started dialysis last month, and things are going well but i do get very tierd. Tierd and sleepy. I am hoping to get back on the waiting list sometime soon and next time around, keep the kidney for much longer than the 3 years this one lasted.
Although most of this seems like bad news, ( not to mention the blood in the urine) not everything is negative, not everything is all that bad. I still have my family, my fiends, i still have you guys, whose support i trully appreciate. Here's something else, i went to Mexico this morning. I got a haircut and some red highlights. Believe it or not, it made me feel much better about myself. I dont know what it is, or how to explain it, it just made me feel better.
The chruch aniversary is coming up, its this weekend. Im still gonna dance, (promise i'll upload some pics) we have been practicing lots n lots... Thats another thing that motivates me, and im sooo excited, i can hardly wait. I know it will come out beautiful...
Well, that's what has been going on, sorry i dont have much interesting things to share, i get very sleepy and i spend big amounts of time sleeping.
Thanks for listening, thanks for reading, thanks for being here
xoxoxox
andrea
kidney transplant March 2007
university hospital S.A. tx
my story @ :
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Andrea
Member
Username: Andrea88
Post Number: 194
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 09, 2010 - 08:02 pm: |
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By the way, Rise, Rita, and Meagan,
Thanks for ur comments here. Love ya
kidney transplant March 2007
university hospital S.A. tx
my story @ :
http://www.transplantbuddies.org/tbx/messages/28633/113061.html?1262901112 |
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nana
Member
Username: Nana
Post Number: 48
Registered: 12-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 09, 2010 - 08:26 pm: |
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Wow, I am sorry to hear that your kidney expired and my hope for you is that you find peace healing and joy as you wait and receive your next one hoping real soon. Try and stay lifted
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Rita
Forum Leader
Username: Rita
Post Number: 432
Registered: 06-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 09, 2010 - 08:57 pm: |
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We Missed you!! I was so glad I had the chance to talk to you today on facebook. As I said, love is one big circle and sometimes we are the ones receiving the love and sometimes we are the one giving it. It really is a beautiful thing. We missed your loving and giving you love!! So glad you are back because you always bring a smile to our faces seeing your pictures and reading you blog. We need you here!! And hopefully you need us. None of us walk this road alone and we all need a hand to hold us. We are here to hold your hand now and you are here for us. Thank goodness we have this site and each other!
Rita
Kidney Transplant 9/95
New York Hospital, NY
Dr. Wang |
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Hostess Meagan
Forum Leader
Username: Newheart14
Post Number: 1522
Registered: 01-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 09, 2010 - 09:04 pm: |
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Hi Andrea,
I am so glad you're back. We have all missed you so much sweet lady. I'm so sorry for what you are going through right now. You are an amazing person and I admire your strong faith and maturity. It's wonderful that you got a new hairdo. I am looking forward to seeing some pictures.
We will always be here for you - please remember that. You are a favorite Transplant Buddy and you are very important to all of us here. I will pray that you get a new kidney soon.
Love and hugs,
Meagan
Forum Leader
Heart-Liver Transplant - February 14, 2008
Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Canada
Idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy 1991 and CHF
- Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept trying when there seemed to be no hope at all - Dale Carnegie
- Bumps in the road can sometimes be mountains, so I have learned to climb mountains - Meagan
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Andrea
Member
Username: Andrea88
Post Number: 196
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - 10:36 pm: |
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Nana, hi, nice to meet you. Its been a long time since i visited the site, but im back lol. Thanks for you wishes. Hope i get to know you a little better. Have a good one
Rita, im glad i got to talk with you too... Thanks for your words and thanks for beeing here for me. I really apreciate it =D it was nice talking, and your right, this is an amazing site with amazing people
Meagan, thankyou for bringing me back.. Really, thank you for your messages, ur comments, and most of all, for your support...
by the way, say hi to Alyssa for me ;)
I am now back up, and ready for the next adventure!
kidney transplant March 2007
university hospital S.A. tx
my story @ :
http://www.transplantbuddies.org/tbx/messages/28633/113061.html?1262901112 |
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Andrea
Member
Username: Andrea88
Post Number: 197
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - 10:38 pm: |
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Ohh, im sorry i forgot to mention, the pictures im going to take them on friday, maybe some on saturday and sunday also, but im not sure about those days... so i will more than likely have a chance to upload them untill monday <3
talk to you soon...
kidney transplant March 2007
university hospital S.A. tx
my story @ :
http://www.transplantbuddies.org/tbx/messages/28633/113061.html?1262901112 |
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Hostess Meagan
Forum Leader
Username: Newheart14
Post Number: 1534
Registered: 01-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - 11:09 pm: |
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Hi Andrea,
There are times when all of us have to sit back and take some time for ourselves. It's understandable given what you are going through and been through. I think all of us have done the same thing at some point in our lives,
but just let me say this, "I AM SO HAPPY YOU'RE BACK!" 
You're such a good person and so sweet. Your parents must be so proud of you.
Don't you worry about the pictures. Whenever you get the chance is fine.
Hugs,
Meagan
Forum Leader
Heart-Liver Transplant - February 14, 2008
Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Canada
Idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy 1991 and CHF
- Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept trying when there seemed to be no hope at all - Dale Carnegie
- Bumps in the road can sometimes be mountains, so I have learned to climb mountains - Meagan
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Rise
Board Administrator
Username: Rise
Post Number: 14903
Registered: 05-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, November 11, 2010 - 11:57 am: |
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Hi Andrea
It is great to have you back here. Thank you for sharing a part of your life.
Wishing you well with your kidney and of course the journey toward a new one.
You are quite the precious one around here. I love your spirit.
Looking forward to seeing pictures soon.
LOVE and hugs,
Rise'
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Andrea
Member
Username: Andrea88
Post Number: 208
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Monday, August 01, 2011 - 08:56 pm: |
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Oh My Gosh! Its been like the longest time since i've been here...
Dialysis and the dance group i'm in @ church consumes most of my time and energy. I want u all to know that all of you are in my thoughts.
Aparantly im starting the whole transplant process all over. Last week i got a call from the University Hospital in San Antonio. She was gonna put all my info into the computer then pass it on to a transplant nurse. The nurse already called, she is sending me a packet that i have to fill out and i have my 1st evaluation appointment on the 30th of this month. Its the same hospital where i had my transplant some time ago.
i was checking some stuff and found out its almost gonna be a year already since i went back on dialysis. Time is slipping out of my hands, its passing by so quickly. I cant believe how fast things change and are continuing changing.
Well, for now, thats all. Im going to go rest for a little bit.
kidney transplant March 2007
university hospital S.A. tx
my story @ :
http://www.transplantbuddies.org/tbx/messages/28633/113061.html?1262901112
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