Two Anniversaries

MikeD · 04-10-2008, 09:28 AM

Today is the 12th anniversary of my first kidney/pancreas transplant. It literally saved my life. I had life threatening high blood pressure and was described as "Walking death" by my internist of 20 years. My new kidney is still as happy as a clam. My first pancreas lasted for 8.5 years and then, much to my surprise but not my doctors', gave up the ghost.

My other "anniversary" was 4-06-08, six months on my second pancreas, which I got on Oct 6th, 2007.

My A1C was 4.2, fasting blood glucose 84, which is fantastic for me as a "former" diabetic. I am living happily on extended time that I had no right to expect.

I got new fleece-lined slippers to celebrate.

Mike D.

**REWahoo** · 04-10-2008, 09:33 AM

Congratulations Mike, and thanks for posting. Maybe it will cause some of our political and "can you believe this cr@p!" ranters to pause and take stock of what's really important.

Moemg · 04-10-2008, 09:53 AM

Congratulations Mike . It's nice to hear good news .

Notmuchlonger · 04-10-2008, 10:13 AM

Great! Good to hear some up lifting stories. thanks for sharing.

**Sarah in SC** · 04-10-2008, 10:51 AM

Mike, how wonderful! And I know how sometimes having to take all the medication can be a drag, you are clearly a compliant patient!

My mom is a kidney transplant recipient (actually of 2 kidneys) that were transplanted 6 years ago. We just had a big scare as her body began rejecting--massive doses of steroids got her back on track. And MUCH more compliant.

Congrats and thanks for sharing! Enjoy those fuzzy slippers!

bbbamI · 04-10-2008, 11:29 AM

That's sweet news! I think you deserve at least two pairs of slippers.

Meadbh · 04-10-2008, 11:38 AM

Congratulations MikeD (the bionic man!)

TeeRuh · 04-10-2008, 12:45 PM

Dude, Those are some slick looking slippers! Thanks for sharing and thanks for having such a wonderful attitude!

t.r.

Alan · 04-11-2008, 04:56 PM

Happy anniversary Mike - it's good to hear stories like this - thanks.

newguy88 · 04-12-2008, 07:37 AM

More Time my friend, have a great Hot cup of coffee this morning, put those slippers on and stand out on the front porch and take another deep breath. Its a beautiful day.

shoe · 04-16-2008, 09:33 AM

Ain't life grand? Ain't NEW life grander still?

haha · 04-16-2008, 01:39 PM

Congrats, Mike. A wonderful milestone!

ha

04-10-2008, 09:28 AM	#1
MikeD Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 501	Two Anniversaries Today is the 12th anniversary of my first kidney/pancreas transplant. It literally saved my life. I had life threatening high blood pressure and was described as "Walking death" by my internist of 20 years. My new kidney is still as happy as a clam. My first pancreas lasted for 8.5 years and then, much to my surprise but not my doctors', gave up the ghost. My other "anniversary" was 4-06-08, six months on my second pancreas, which I got on Oct 6th, 2007. My A1C was 4.2, fasting blood glucose 84, which is fantastic for me as a "former" diabetic. I am living happily on extended time that I had no right to expect. I got new fleece-lined slippers to celebrate. Mike D.

04-10-2008, 09:33 AM	#2
REWahoo Administrator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 11,647	Congratulations Mike, and thanks for posting. Maybe it will cause some of our political and "can you believe this cr@p!" ranters to pause and take stock of what's really important. __________________ [Closed for renovation]

04-10-2008, 10:13 AM	#4
Notmuchlonger Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,021	Great! Good to hear some up lifting stories. thanks for sharing. __________________ Call the troops out in a hurry. This is what we've waited for. This is it boys, this is war.

04-10-2008, 10:51 AM	#5
Sarah in SC Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,734	Mike, how wonderful! And I know how sometimes having to take all the medication can be a drag, you are clearly a compliant patient! My mom is a kidney transplant recipient (actually of 2 kidneys) that were transplanted 6 years ago. We just had a big scare as her body began rejecting--massive doses of steroids got her back on track. And MUCH more compliant. Congrats and thanks for sharing! Enjoy those fuzzy slippers! __________________ "Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference." - Mark Twain DINKS, 37 and 45, plan for his ER at 50, mine few yrs later.

04-10-2008, 11:29 AM	#6
bbbamI Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,818	That's sweet news! I think you deserve at least two pairs of slippers. __________________ Enjoy life.

04-10-2008, 09:53 AM	#3
Moemg Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sarasota,fl. Posts: 3,101	Congratulations Mike . It's nice to hear good news .

04-10-2008, 11:38 AM	#7
Meadbh Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,555	Congratulations MikeD (the bionic man!)

04-10-2008, 12:45 PM	#8
TeeRuh Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 131	Dude, Those are some slick looking slippers! Thanks for sharing and thanks for having such a wonderful attitude! t.r. __________________ Marge: Homer, the plant called. They said if you don't show up tomorrow don't bother showing up on Monday. Homer: Woo-hoo. Four-day weekend.

04-11-2008, 04:56 PM	#9
Alan Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 1,251	Happy anniversary Mike - it's good to hear stories like this - thanks. __________________ Countown clock is at 14 months

04-12-2008, 07:37 AM	#10
newguy88 Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,119	More Time my friend, have a great Hot cup of coffee this morning, put those slippers on and stand out on the front porch and take another deep breath. Its a beautiful day.

04-16-2008, 09:33 AM	#11
shoe Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 153	Ain't life grand? Ain't NEW life grander still?

04-16-2008, 01:39 PM	#12
haha Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ... Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 8,488	Congrats, Mike. A wonderful milestone! ha __________________ "Show 'em just enough to win the turkey."- Former KY Governor Bert Combs

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