No more dialysis

Well for those of you who didn't know I have been on dialysis for the past 4+ years. I have also been on the transplant list nearly as long. It takes a lot of tests and evaluation just to be accepted to the list.

This past Monday I got the call and I received a kidney. I was in the hospital until late Friday and am currently resting at home. I will not be active scraping for the next several months waiting to heal.

This changes my life a great deal and I am very unsure what the furture will hold but it will be interesting. I may try working at a job I just have no idea at this time.

For me scrapping has given me a purpose and reason to learn new things. Its also provided exercise that I needed to regain some of my strength and stamina lost due to kidney disease. I am thankful for this forum and the members here who have been supportive and informative. The generous sharing of information is to be commended.

Thanks to all, Mike.

That's great news Mike!!!!!! Don't we have another board member on dialysis?

God Speed on your healing, and when the time is right, hopefully you will find your way back to scrapping.

In the mean time, might not hurt to find someone to help you out in the business, until you at least heal.

That's great to hear, Mike! Take your time to rest and heal up, scrapping can wait. All the best to you in the future and my prayers that everythings works out well for you.

Wow! You have my very best wishes here Mike

Incredibly happy to hear that Mike! I hope you regain your physical strength soon so you can move on to whatever opportunities present themselves.

That's awesome news. So many never make it to the top of that list. I pray you have a speedy recovery.

Great to hear!!! Best wishes for a rapid and healthy recovery!

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That's great news Mike!!!!!! Don't we have another board member on dialysis?

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Great news Mike. I hope you heal fast and w/o complications. Don't try to over do it!


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Dude, that's awesome! Continued good health to you!

Thanks to all and I will be taking it easy. I intend to honor the donor and their family's generous gift. I feel the need to get the most out of it by living life to its fullest and taking great care of the kidney. Mike.

That is awesome news Mike, good for you. Cheers to a long and healthy future for you.

Very nice! Hoping for a speedy recovery for you. Just take it easy.

Mike I am truly happy for you. When a person first gets the news that they have to go on dialysis it almost feels like a death sentence, but you have been given a second chance, make the best of it ole' friend.

Miked, my prayers are for your fast recovery. I just hope that just because you won't be scrapping for a while that will be leaving the forum. Keep us up to date as how your doing. Congrats and good luck.

Congrats Mike!! Hopefully things go well and you can get back to scrapping eventually. Until then hopefully you still stay on the forum and throw some more knowledge at us. Glad to hear you are doing well.

Joe

That's awesome to hear Mike. I'm always happy to hear someones quality of life just got better. I hope you heal fast and have zero complications and if you want a 9-5 I hope you find one you like.

So glad you are on the road to recovery. Happy to hear that someone who has given so much knowledge to us all finally gets something that you so needed in return. I am a BIG believer in what goes around comes around and hopefully this is just the beginning for you. Make up for lost time and get well soon. Godspeed my friend.

Great news Mike , I hope You have a speedy recovery , just don't push yourself too hard .

so happy to hear thisw good news !!

Congratulations Miked!

Congrats Sir! Good luck to you and your family going forward

thats great news mike.i love it when good things happen to good people. we are praying for your speedy recovery.keeps us updated on your progress and if you need anything,just ask.:cool: