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Starting June 2018 I was searching for a kidney donor. May 2023 the search was over I got my transplant

05/17/2025

Two years ago, on May 17, 2023, I received a kidney-pancreas transplant. There have been ups and downs throughout these two years, but I remain thankful. I still remember that Tuesday, May 16, when I got the first call. Wednesday, May 17, I received the second call to come to the hospital; hours later, I had a kidney and pancreas transplant. I had support from family and friends, but one person I love, my partner Lori Koller , was there through it all—pre-transplant appointments, the day of the transplant, and afterward. I am very grateful and thankful for her. The transplant team, surgeon, and doctors are amazing at Lehigh Valley Hospital, even in the post-transplant period.

To that beautiful angel who decided to be a donor, thank you! I am deeply touched by your selfless act of giving. Your gift has renewed my life and hope. I am living a new life thanks to your generosity. I will always remember the impact you have had on me. I live life with a new perspective now. Here's to many years of a new chance at life.

12/17/2024

I haven't been here in a while. Time for an update. A year and seven months ago today, I received a kidney and pancreas transplant. There have been some small bumps in this transplant journey, but I'm staying positive. If I stayed positive through almost five years of waiting for a transplant, then I can definitely stay positive now. It's been a bit stressful, but other than that, I'm feeling well, even with some high numbers in some of my monthly lab tests.

Today I'm going for a biopsy to see what's going on. I'm feeling a bit nervous about the results, but if I'm feeling well health-wise, then maybe it's something minor. It's been a while, as I said earlier, but I'm enjoying being back to work. I've been back at work for a year and two months after not being able to work for five years, so I'm definitely excited to be back. Happy Holidays everyone.

08/17/2024

1 year and 3 months have passed since my kidney-pancreas transplant. I've been doing well. I had a small bump a couple of months ago when CMV was detected in one of my monthly blood tests. I'm taking medication for it and will soon be able to stop. So far, no more CMV has been detected in my last 3 labs. I've been working, keeping busy, and just living.

07/06/2024

It has been a while since I last posted. I used to post every month, but after the one-year transplant anniversary, I was unsure about the posting frequency. I am doing well, though.I started weekly blood work in April due to detected CMV in my monthly lab results and was prescribed medication. I am now doing much better and soon will be going back to monthly labs.

05/17/2024

Today marks the one year of my kidney and pancreas transplant. I am filled with a mix of emotions as I reflect on my journey. I was a type one diabetic for 23 years and had end-stage kidney failure at the age of 27. I underwent 4 years and 10 months of dialysis, but remained positive, had patience,and I always appreciated life no matter what I was going through.

I received several calls for possible transplants, the first one was hard but not like the one I had that involved me heading to the hospital to hear that there was something wrong with the organs. I felt down for about 2 days. I got myself right back up. I also had the support of loved ones.I can't remember how many calls I had in those 4 years almost 5 years of dialysis,but I do remember that last call Wednesday, May 17 2023.

I am thankful for my transplant and honor the memory of the donor, promising to make the most of this healthy second chance at life. Organ donors are heroes.💚

04/17/2024

11 months since I got kidney and pancreas transplant. Wow! it will be a year next month. It does not feel like a year. Today I went for my monthly blood work,waiting for the results. So thankful for this healthier life.

03/18/2024

Yesterday March 17 was ten months since I got kidney and pancreas transplant. Been feeling good. Seen the nephrologist in Berks county two weeks ago and she says blood work looks really good. In May it will be my last visit to the nephrologist at Lehigh Valley,the one in Berks will be taking over. That's all the updates I have.

02/19/2024

Two days late but still updating. Nine months since I got kidney and pancreas transplant,wow almost a year! Feels like it just happened yesterday. I have been doing good. I go for blood work in the end of this month. I feel like I don't talk about the pancreas side of the story. I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when I was 10 years old. I had diabetes for 23 years,the reason I had end stage kidney failure was because of the diabetes. Tried to keep the story a bit short. It's such a difference not having to check blood glucose levels 4 times a day,getting insulin,and watching what I eat even though I still do because I had to do it for 23 years so the habbit is still there. I think that's it for this month. Donors are heroes!

01/18/2024

Had a busy day yesterday so I forgot to post on here. Yesterday January 17 was 8 months since my kidney and pancreas transplant. Had an appointment with the nephrologist yesterday and everything is looking great. Today is a special day not only because it's my birthday but because it's my first birthday with a healthier lifestyle. I am beyond thankful. See you guys next month with more updates.

12/18/2023

7 months since I had a kidney,pancreas transplat.Posting a day late but had to much going on. Let's start with December 5,I got covid.Ok let's see if I can make a long story short. I was not able to work for 21 days,got put on a covid medication,then my tacrolimus level went up pretty high,ended up in the emergency room for a day.

The tacrolimus level is coming back down and I am feeling so much better. Soon I'll go back to work,can't wait! Happy holidays.

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