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Re: Sage
Posted: December 12th, 2023, 2:11 am
by Duck Hook
Hey mate
It saddens me to hear that you are unwell, but am relieved to hear you are in good spirits.
Is a kidney transplant an option? Or is dialysis the only option going forward?
Good luck with everything!
T
Re: Sage
Posted: December 12th, 2023, 3:24 am
by Jimbo
Sage-our prayers for a speedy recovery...and a Merry Christmas!
Re: Sage
Posted: December 12th, 2023, 8:49 am
by sagevanni
Thanks everyone, I am truly touched by your thoughtfulness.
Todd, those 2 options are all I am aware of. A transplant in Germany takes 5-7 years to have both the recipient and donor go through screening to make a good match. Not the best option. That is the waiting part.
I'm getting trained on home kidney dialysis. 4 changes a day for 3-7 years and then after that full blown dialysis for ever.
Yeah, no point in being alive and being "woe is me" . I am alive and I choose "happy".
Thanks Todd..........
Sage........
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Re: Sage
Posted: December 12th, 2023, 11:49 am
by Duck Hook
5 - 7 years for a transplant, that is terrible.
A mate of my brother here picked up some type of blood disease from long term diesel fuel exposure. They tried a few treatments that didn't work, last chance was a bone marrow transplant otherwise he was terminal. They found a match with a bloke from England and performed the transplant in something like 8 months and so far, it has been successful and he is recovering.
Obviously, I know SFA about organ transplants and the screening procedures for each and patient priority would be a factor but damn, 5 -7 years seems way too long...
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Re: Sage
Posted: December 12th, 2023, 1:50 pm
by sagevanni
The reason for the long time frame is donor/patient compatibility. They have make sure the match is the BEST possible and the donor has no existing disease that could be pasted on. Some diseases stay dormant for some time. Passing it on would not be ethical at all cost.
Thanks Todd........
Sage......
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Re: Sage
Posted: December 12th, 2023, 2:28 pm
by fiver
Sage,
I am sorry to hear about your health. I hope you all the best and let the luck of the great APCD designers surround you with great spirits of happiness.
![Cheers :cheers1:](./images/smilies/cheers1.gif)
my friend!
Jim
Re: Sage
Posted: December 12th, 2023, 5:26 pm
by Weeler
Hi Sage,
I'm sorry to hear about your health issues also. I wish you well with all that you have to deal with. And, I commend your positive attitude and your interest in continuing to design courses for us Linksters !
Godspeed..........Ron
Re: Sage
Posted: December 13th, 2023, 9:04 am
by sagevanni
Re: Sage
Posted: December 13th, 2023, 10:52 am
by Kunkleman
We certainly love you back Sage! You're a one man wonder! Not just on APCD.
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Re: Sage
Posted: December 13th, 2023, 5:46 pm
by Luenz
Wishing you all the best. Take care of yourself.
Derek