[OVERULD]

I have a hereditary condition called Chronic Renal Insufficiency that has finally developed into End Stage Renal Disease. My kidney function is at 15% and the next step would be dialysis. But, praise be to God, my sweet sister has agreed to give me one of her kidneys and this coming Friday, the 11th, I will receive a kidney transplant!

Long day of surgery coming, about 4-6 weeks of recovery, and a lifetime taking very expensive immunosuppressant drugs, but sure beats dialysis for 4-6 hours a day for three days a week while trying to run a business.

I would appreciate your prayers and encourage all of you to sign your donor card. Lots of people needing kidneys, livers, hearts, lungs, corneas, pancreas and other parts none of us will need when we are gone.

Thanks,
BJ

[hobi]

Originally Posted by OVERULD

I have a hereditary condition called Chronic Renal Insufficiency that has finally developed into End Stage Renal Disease. My kidney function is at 15% and the next step would be dialysis. But, praise be to God, my sweet sister has agreed to give me one of her kidneys and this coming Friday, the 11th, I will receive a kidney transplant!

Long day of surgery coming, about 4-6 weeks of recovery, and a lifetime taking very expensive immunosuppressant drugs, but sure beats dialysis for 4-6 hours a day for three days a week while trying to run a business.

I would appreciate your prayers and encourage all of you to sign your donor card. Lots of people needing kidneys, livers, hearts, lungs, corneas, pancreas and other parts none of us will need when we are gone.

Thanks,
BJ

Good luck and God Bless you and your sister. Regards Joe Furlong

[David Jones]

Consider it done.

[David Holmberg]

I wish you and your wonderful sister the best.

You both will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[Greg Reid]

Already a donor....prayers are on tap.

[tigergto]

Prayers sent for you and your sister. I signed up for the donor program a few years back. I realized how important it was when my now deceased sister in law needed a liver transplant.

[PonchoV8]

Originally Posted by OVERULD

I have a hereditary condition called Chronic Renal Insufficiency that has finally developed into End Stage Renal Disease. My kidney function is at 15% and the next step would be dialysis. But, praise be to God, my sweet sister has agreed to give me one of her kidneys and this coming Friday, the 11th, I will receive a kidney transplant!

Long day of surgery coming, about 4-6 weeks of recovery, and a lifetime taking very expensive immunosuppressant drugs, but sure beats dialysis for 4-6 hours a day for three days a week while trying to run a business.

I would appreciate your prayers and encourage all of you to sign your donor card. Lots of people needing kidneys, livers, hearts, lungs, corneas, pancreas and other parts none of us will need when we are gone.

Thanks,
BJ

What a sister!

[70Steve]

All the best BJ,

I worked with a bloke many years ago that donated a kidney to his brother, it seemed that in no time he was back at work, and both he and his brother were 100%.
Seemed almost too quick!

[Txbobcat]

What a great sister you have. Hope you both recover quickly.

[Icefan71]

Great news. Wishing you and your sister a speedy recovery.

[Judge273]

Wow, Be strong BJ! You have great family support!

[vin63]

Originally Posted by OVERULD

I have a hereditary condition called Chronic Renal Insufficiency that has finally developed into End Stage Renal Disease. My kidney function is at 15% and the next step would be dialysis. But, praise be to God, my sweet sister has agreed to give me one of her kidneys and this coming Friday, the 11th, I will receive a kidney transplant!

Long day of surgery coming, about 4-6 weeks of recovery, and a lifetime taking very expensive immunosuppressant drugs, but sure beats dialysis for 4-6 hours a day for three days a week while trying to run a business.

I would appreciate your prayers and encourage all of you to sign your donor card. Lots of people needing kidneys, livers, hearts, lungs, corneas, pancreas and other parts none of us will need when we are gone.

Thanks,
BJ

Bless your sister for donating a kidney. I went through genetic renal failure (FSGS), as well, for 30 years and finally had to have a transplant. My sister also donated her kidney to me, and April 23rd will be my 10th anniversary of the transplant. And, yes, most of my disposable income goes toward medication rather than my hot rods, but it's worth it. If you ever have questions, or would like to talk about it, you're welcome to contact me anytime. I also do volunteer work for the transplant center here counseling pre- and post-operative patients, and I've found it really helped me with my own recovery process. Best wishes to you and your family and for a speedy recovery (get up and walking as soon as you can, even a couple of steps, after surgery).

[johnta1]

That's great news!

Good luck and have a quick recovery.

[2002Z4CSS]

Good luck. Prayers sent.

[jhann42]

I just celebrated my third tear Feb 21. I was on dialysis for a year. What a drag. You never really feel good. Thank God you don't have to go thru it. Finally my wife tested and she was a perfect match. We had our surgeries at Washington Hospital Center which is well known for their transplant center. My wife's kidney was removed and she was home the next day. My transplant went great and I have such a small scar that I have to tell most doctors where it is. I was home in 4 days. Both of us are doing great.

I pray that you and you're sister do well. Jon

[JLHarper]

Thats great news BJ......Thoughts for the best outcome and recovery....for both of you!

[Tellyshavilli]

God bless and sending prayers Sisters are like angels

[Alvin]

Best wishes for you and your sisters' quick recovery.

[Half-Inch Stud]

Prayed one up for your sister & you to have good healing and health. HIS

So, you're going to owe her, big time huh.

[carcrazy]

Best of luck and hope you have a speedy recovery. Your sister must be really special!!