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10-05-2014, 09:12 PM
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Location: Elkton, MD
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Laura and you are in our prayers. Hoping that Laura gets a match quickly. Keep us all informed.
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10-05-2014, 09:43 PM
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Alleged curmudgeon
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Southwest Michigan
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Lou & Laura - may your present season of life bring you many happy times and the blessings of knowing how much you are loved, by friends, family, one another, and by the Creator who blessed us all with the two of you. God bless you both now and always.
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10-06-2014, 07:43 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: In the Heart of Dixie
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Good luck today I hope all goes well with the testing. I will be praying for you Laura
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10-06-2014, 11:51 AM
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Site Team - Lou
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: South Eastern PA
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So, back from "Phase One" of the vetting process. News was not all positive, but enough to go to "Phase Two."
Lots of downside to a transplant we were not aware of and with her being so successful with PD, the upside is not as great as we had hoped.
Time will tell, and the outcome of the "Phase Two" tests will either open or shut the door to a transplant. Without a live donor the wait can be 5 years for a "minimal match" even by accepting a "third tier" organ (sex trade or prison death).
The kids have inherited her bad kidneys and her sister is diabetic.
The immune system drugs she will need to take will also have complications with other medical issues she has. The decision at the end of this road could be a real nail biter.
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10-06-2014, 11:57 AM
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#285
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: SW Michigan
Posts: 230
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Prayers for all
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10-06-2014, 12:20 PM
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PPST OGCDG
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Between I-95 & The Great Dismal Swamp
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Laura & Lou Thanks for the update. Y'all are in our prayers every day
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12-14-2014, 06:34 AM
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Site Team - Lou
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: South Eastern PA
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So it has been a while and a lot has transpired; I apologize for being tardy with an update. 
"Phase Two" at the University of PA Kidney never happened. While reviewing her initial evaluation, the "round table" decided Laura was not a transplant candidate (no particular reason ever given) and her follow on tests were cancelled. They are very proud of their 98% success rate and they keep it by not accepting borderline patients into their program.
After much soul searching (and visits with her doctors and getting the tests recommended as part of Phase Two) we decided a second opinion was warranted and we went to Lankenau Kidney in Wynnewood PA for it. They partner with Jefferson in Phila and came highly recommended.
Glad we did as her initial evaluation went very well and they "Provisionally" accepted her into the program. Thanksgiving was a special day for us as we had much to be thankful for.
Their "Phase two" was a visit to their surgical team (last Friday) for final blessing. That interview went very well and they only needed a CT scan of the new kidney placement site for blood supply evaluation. That is scheduled for Wednesday and Laura's vascular doctor had already said her arteries are in great shape so hopefully this is the last wicket before she is "listed."
Keep looking out for us,
More next week, Lou
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12-14-2014, 06:41 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Michigan
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Sunday morning 6:40 a.m. 12/14/2014 ... I am praying for you both as I type this
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12-14-2014, 07:11 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Southeast Pa
Posts: 194
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Prayers going your way !
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12-14-2014, 07:17 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Southeast Michigan
Posts: 628
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Glad to hear you're getting some positive results. We'll continue to keep you and Laura in our prayers.
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12-14-2014, 07:24 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Stanfordville
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Don't know you folks, but don't have to.
Prayer from NY as well.
Funny when I was a young boy of 18 carrying two bundles of roof shingle on my shoulder about 160 pounds up a ladder, my Dad who owned the business at that time used to yell from the ground to my brother and I " when you got your health you got everything" we used to say what the hell is He talking about? We're 18!!
Now at 67 I understand what he meant !
God Bless, prayers continue.
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12-14-2014, 08:05 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Clarksville Va.
Posts: 10,422
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Glad to hear you guy's are now on your way, Linda's prayers and mine are on the way to the big guy. So glad to hear she got accepted and you didn't take no for a answer. Good luck, I know she been through a lot.
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12-14-2014, 08:18 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 10,833
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Lou good news for you and Laura. Thoughts and prayers for both of you.
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12-14-2014, 08:41 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Franklin County, MO
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Lou,
Prayers being offered up for Laura and you. Good luck to you both, my friends.
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12-14-2014, 08:52 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Komoka Ontario
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Wow how devastating that must have been, I am so glad to hear you had the opportunity to get a second opinion and that the outcome could prove to be so much more positive, good luck and whatever prayers I can offer are for both of you.
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12-14-2014, 08:54 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
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Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. I can't imagine the stress you have been going through this year. I firmly believe that good things happen to good people.
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12-14-2014, 09:35 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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Fantastic news Lou & Laura. Needless to say, our prayers go out to you both.
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12-14-2014, 09:43 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
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GOD bless you both. We'll keep you in our prayers.
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12-14-2014, 10:04 AM
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PPST OGCDG
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Between I-95 & The Great Dismal Swamp
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Thoughts and Prayers out to Laura and Lou from both of us in Southeastern Virginia
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12-14-2014, 10:23 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: South West PA
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Good news Herk.Hope all turns out positive. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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