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Any So Cal Kidneys Available?

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by mikesdoublecab, Jul 28, 2016.

  1. Aug 12, 2016 at 8:50 PM
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    mikesdoublecab

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    UCLA isn't as strict as UCSD so I think only chronic alcoholism abuse is the threshold for consideration.
     
  2. Aug 12, 2016 at 9:05 PM
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    Enough to make it a lot of fun!
    Ya are in my prayers my freind. I hope you find the best match that you can.
     
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  3. Aug 13, 2016 at 12:53 AM
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    Well if that's the case, let me know what to do.
     
  4. Aug 13, 2016 at 2:01 AM
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    Well I don't know if it means anything you but I'm praying for you man. Having never met you I can say no one deserves to go through something like this. Good luck and keep fighting the good fight bro.
     
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  5. Aug 13, 2016 at 9:00 AM
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    thank you!
     
  6. Aug 13, 2016 at 9:04 AM
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    Thank you for considering it. Check out the donor info packet to see what's involved and the risks. If still interested, there is a donor phone number listed in the footer of each page. You can call them and give my full name, Michael Anthony Hermogeno. Let them know we are not a blood match (I am B+), and ask about the paired matching program.

    http://transplants.ucla.edu/workfiles/adultkidney/donorInformation_packet_053012.pdf
     
  7. Aug 13, 2016 at 9:05 AM
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    These are some of the disqualifying factors...
    Screen Shot 2016-08-13 at 09.01.28.jpg
     
  8. Aug 13, 2016 at 9:09 AM
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    Thank you so much.

    Going through this now, I wouldn't wish this on anyone. I have seen a few patients give up on life and choose to die by declining treatment. One of my Facebook dialysis friends who is 10 years younger than me just had a stroke on Thursday night and is bleeding in the brain. They don't expect him to make it.
     
  9. Aug 13, 2016 at 11:12 AM
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    That's terrible.
     
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  10. Aug 13, 2016 at 11:18 AM
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    Praying for ya bro. Best wishes. Every time i see your truck around Pasadena with the flag out it makes me smile! Best of luck.
     
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  11. Aug 13, 2016 at 5:42 PM
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    yah, it's pretty scary not knowing when it's going to happen... couple months ago i crashed during dialysis... i woke up to a team of nurses and a crash cart... they were getting the defribillator ready and everything... nurse said i went pale and my lips turned purple... my BP dropped to 70/40...
     
  12. Aug 13, 2016 at 5:44 PM
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    thanks... gotta wave me down sometime... i get tunnel vision sometimes when i drive and while i watch for cars, i don't really make eye contact so you may have to honk at me... hahaha
     
  13. Aug 13, 2016 at 5:47 PM
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    Good luck with search.
    Being a T1 diabetic I know kidney issues are scary.
     
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  14. Aug 13, 2016 at 6:11 PM
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    thanks...

    yah, diabetes and high blood pressure did my kidneys in... i was on insulin for a few years, but as soon as i started dialysis, i was off the insulin... they do my A1C every 3 months like clockwork... it's rising again, but my last check was 6.3... it's been 5.4 for the past year... hoping to bring it back down for the september blood draw...
     
  15. Aug 13, 2016 at 6:13 PM
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    Been a around a 6.1 for last 4 years. Found out when i was 28. Only taking long acting at night. Again hope all works out.
     
  16. Sep 5, 2016 at 11:47 PM
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  18. Sep 7, 2016 at 5:03 PM
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    BIG UPDATE

    This is totally preliminary. It's nowhere near 100% but UCLA called me an hour ago and said I have a potential donor. I go in on 9/29 for an evaluation to begin the testing process. It's going to be a long few weeks!!!

    Thanks to everyone who has been cheering me on!
     
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  20. Sep 7, 2016 at 5:12 PM
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    thank you!
     
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