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Off Topic Kidney donation/transplant...we've got a date.

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  1. Snaggey

    Snaggey Well-Known Member

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    Short version....Thursday, 22nd January, 2026.

    A bit longer version....
    As some of you will know, my wife is on dialysis and needs a kidney transplant. We've been in a kidney sharing scheme for about 2 years now, where i donate one of mine, and their partner donates one to my Mrs. We weren't getting any matches, so about a year ago the Freeman discussed the possibility of a direct transplant from me to the Mrs, even though we aren't the same blood group. Blood tests showed she has very low B antibodies, so the chance of her rejecting my kidney were massive reduced.
    Over the last 12 months we've had loads of tests, scans etc....all pointing to a positive outcome for a non-matched transplant.
    My live donor co-ordinator rang today with a confirmed date of 22nd January. Got a busy few weeks ahead with further tests just to confirm nothing has changed, pre admission assessments etc, and the Mrs will have a 28 day countdown with certain treatments required on specific days during that countdown. First one will be on T minus 28.

    Can't tell you how relieved I am that this is now finally happening, this will be life changing for her. And I get 6 weeks off work <cheers>.

    Wasn't sure whether to start a new thread with this, but thought I could put any updates on here.
     
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    Snaggey, Dec 1, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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    Chunksafc Well-Known Member

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    Fantastic news mate
     
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    Chunksafc, Dec 1, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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  3. Robertson

    Robertson Well-Known Member

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    Brilliant mate, chuffed to bits :emoticon-0103-cool:
     
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    Essayyeffcee Well-Known Member

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    Brilliant news mate. Thanks for letting us know and hope all goes well and that you both recover 100% from surgery
     
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    Essayyeffcee, Dec 1, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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  5. Row 3

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    Cracking news mate.

    I'm sure I've mentioned before that I have CKD but not near renal failure yet. I spend quite a bit of time on the renal unit in Sunderland Royal and talk to people on various stages of the journey. Sounds like you and your better half have won the jackpot.
     
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  6. Oliver's Army

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    Brilliant news, hope everything goes well.
     
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    Oliver's Army, Dec 1, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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    Great news Snaggey. Over the moon for you both
     
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    Ozzymac, Dec 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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    That’s fantastic news mate, chuffed to bits for you.
    I owe you a bottle of whisky if you take it up again <ok><ok><ok>
     
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    rooch 3, Dec 1, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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    Hope it all goes well
     
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    OldNewtown, Dec 1, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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    All the best mate
     
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    Brilliant news @Snaggey . I really hope all goes well for you. You both deserve it.
     
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    Whittylad, Dec 1, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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    Fentonpell Well-Known Member

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    Absolutely wonderful news Snaggey, so pleased for you both. Was just thinking about you a few days ago - think I must be psychic.
     
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    farnboromackem Well-Known Member

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    Such wonderful news.
     
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    farnboromackem, Dec 1, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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    Great news that Snaggy. Top of the league for perseverance and deserving this to go really well for you both. A great way to prep for Christmas & the New Year
     
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    Nordic, Dec 1, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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    All the best to you both mate and take longer than 6 weeks :emoticon-0148-yes:
     
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    Nig, Dec 1, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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    Absolutely brilliant- made up for you both. I'll start saving up for your Guiness !
     
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    That's fantastic news and I'm so pleased for both of you @Snaggey

    Keep us updated on your progress. All the best xx
     
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    Becs, Dec 1, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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    Great news Mrs & Mr Snaggey. I hope the operation goes well for you both and you enjoy your 6 weeks off work :emoticon-0105-wink: (couldn't resist it :emoticon-0102-bigsm)

    Seriously, I hope the operation is a success and the recovery goes well for you both. I would give everything for my missus, but you are nothing short of a hero for your sacrifice, take a bow <ok>
     
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    Montysoptician, Dec 1, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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  19. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    That’s made my night mate, you deserve all the luck going.

    Best wishes to you both.
     
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    Smug in Boots, Dec 1, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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    King Kareoke Well-Known Member

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    Brilliant @Snaggey

    As I mentioned my dad was a very early transplant patient back in 77. It was done at the RVI those days

    Really great news and will be so life changing
     
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    King Kareoke, Dec 1, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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