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Happy Kidney Day - My Two Year Kidneyversary!

Krissi — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:04:51 +0000

On June 11, 2007 around 10:30 am my brother and I were in adjacent operating rooms. He was giving me the gift of life: one of his kidneys.

Two years have certainly flown by quite quickly - many changes, yet life still remains as mysterious and confusing as ever. Having a functioning kidney has allowed me much more freedom to LIVE, but I'm still figuring out my place in the world... then again, aren't we all?

'It' doesn't simply go away (but I wish it would)

Krissi — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 01:13:45 +0000

I hesitate often to speak/blog about how I'm doing, because it seems that just when I say all things are good, I take a little step backwards.

"It" comes back - "It" is the fact that I have a life-long chronic illness that manifests itself in different ways, depending on how "It" feels. No, "It" doesn't simply go away, no matter how much I wish it would.

I'm still dealing with ongoing chronic pain/fatigue - and "It" is something no one can figure out.

I think my life is 'normal': 15 months post-transplant

Krissi — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 12:01:28 +0000

I can hardly believe it's been 15 months since my kidney transplant. Wow, has time flown!

Have you been wondering about me and about the health of my transplanted kidney? Wondering what I've been up to and what I'm planning for my 'normal' future? Read on...

Babies adopted from China may need kidney testing

Krissi — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:07:07 +0000

Not often do two major parts of my life (international adoption and kidney disease) cross paths, but this news article out of Canada speaks to my heart (and kidney) in more than one way.

My Kidney Blog Maintenance

admin — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:44:27 +0000

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Hemodialysis and Insomnia

Krissi — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:56:12 +0000

Hemodialysis patients plagued by insomnia

Adjustments in hemodialysis, avoiding daytime naps may improve sleep.
08/06/2008 - Article Source

NEW YORK--Patients with kidney disease treated with hemodialysis have problems sleeping that can't be explained by advanced age or chronic health conditions, according to new research.

'DIY' kidney machine saves girl

Krissi — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:09:07 +0000

A baby dying from kidney failure was saved when her doctor designed and built her a dialysis machine from scratch in his garage.

Story Link

A New Tattoo to Celebrate a New Life

Krissi — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 04:20:18 +0000

I got a new tattoo, yesterday. The Chinese symbols mean 'new life' or 'to start life anew'. It really couldn't be more perfect (or in a more perfect spot on my body - right next to my kidney!)

One year... and counting!

Krissi — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:41:15 +0000

Traveling post-transplant has been... interesting. I keep expecting there to be somewhere I'm supposed to be (dialysis) or something I'm supposed to be doing (watching my fluid intake).

The change in climate (from hot/humid to hot/desert) is interesting, too. I feel as if I'm having a really hard time keep hydrated, something I never anticipated having trouble with post-transplant. I keep reminding myself "DRINK MORE WATER!" but even that feels strange!

HAPPY KIDNEY DAY!

Krissi — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:17:38 +0000

Today is my "Kidneyversary!" (the one-year anniversary of my kidney transplant)...

In celebration, my nephrologist's office called and gave me the results of my bloodwork from last Friday - Creatinine .9 with a Tac (Prograf) level of 6.7. Awesome!!!

(((HUGS))) to my bro (and his kidney) that continues to produce the most wonderful pee on planet earth on an hourly basis. I wouldn't be here like I am without him.