Wow. So sorry to hear this. Thoughts are with you FMB.

Just got into Atlanta. Tests tomorrow, more tests to be scheduled.

Thanks for the update, FMB. Hope everything goes better than great!!!

Thanks, man. Really appreciate it.

Good luck.

Best of luck bud.

I've been approved financially. Now I just have to be approved medically.

Good news man. Any reason they wouldnt approve you?

No idea, which is why I'm nervous about it.

Best wishes, FMB!

If Liver transplants are I can't believe Kidney is not.

Prayers and good thoughts heading your way.

Hope all goes well and the wait for a donor is a short one.

Who's got two thumbs and no working kidneys?
 

Got through today. Second phase of the evaluation d more testing will be in May, so I should know by the end of May if I'm approved. Thanks all for your kind words and thoughts.

Glad things are going well so far

Glad you got through these tests; sounds like it went well too. No doubt May tests will too! Hang in there buddy. (Gonna keep you on my prayer list.....just because)!!!

Just a quick update, I have 2nd phase medical evaluations at two hospitals in May and June. No news until then. Thanks for all the well wishes, I really appreciate it.

Hope everything goes well FMB

Hey, I have a question. I know a lot of this red tape is to get on the list...
Let's say, (for sake of argument) something keeps you from qualifying. (God forbid)
Can someone still donate directly to you or would you have to go get a back alley transplant in Mexico?
IMHO the way UNOS organizes this can be a complete cluster****. If you don't follow their instructions to the letter, you're done.

Negative, you have to clear the red tape for the doctors to do the surgery, living or deceased donor. This is why some go overseas for transplants (in addition to wait times - UAB wait list is 6-8 years).

That's just screwed up. If someone close is a match and wants to give you a kidney, you should damn well be able to get it.

While I understand the sentiment, if you're not medically cleared, they're saying it's not safe for you to undergo surgery. At least as far as I know.

I could be wrong on the living donor part; I know for sure with the deceased donors, there are so many people that need an organ they want to make sure it goes to someone that will do what is necessary to take care of it and will benefit from it.

Here's to a world soon where they can clone/grow kidneys, hearts, whatever - overnight and stick 'em into the sickly and wounded. If they could give Luke Skywalker a new wrist and hand, why not 'whatever we need' for the rest of us?

But enough of my wishlist. Meanwhile - best vibes to you, FMB.

Tomorrow I go to Atlanta for the medical evaluation. Really hoping this goes well.

Best Wishes

They are but there are a bunch of different rules about who covers what and when. ESRD(End Stage Renal Disease) basically has a clock from when you start dialysis to determine if your group health insurance or Medicare is primary.

Thoughts and Prayers for your evalution FMB....

Good Luck!!!

Good luck FMB. You got this, don't worry.

Good luck to you. Hopefully they discover that your kidneys just need to be turned off and then back on.

Yup. Basically 3 years. You're eligible for Medicare after 3 months; if you keep your private insurance, it remains primary for 33 months, then Medicare becomes primary.

best wishes FMB!

Prayers and best wishes for the evaluation, good luck!

Good luck, prayers, and best wishes my friend...

Oh, and remind them that playing extra noise at football games is gay!

damn some of you guys got some tough shit going on. I'll say a prayer for all the fellow planeteers

Good luck FMB. Prayers your way

Good luck, man. Best wishes.

Good luck, FMB. I hope everything goes well for you, man. Thoughts and prayers coming your way.

Prayers, positive thoughts, good vibes......whatever works, I wish you the best.

Best wishes bud

All the best, FMB!!

Good luck sir, it probably won't be any sweat this time, just an evaluation. Hopefully they find you to be well suited for transplantation.

Best wishes
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best wishes fire me boy!!!

You'll be in my prayers bud i hope the best

Good luck, FMB!!!!

Man brother best wishes. I got you in my prayers.

Prayers to you.

Good luck, Fire! We're pulling for you!

Good luck, FMB. Some powerful thoughts and prayers being sent your way!!!

Ditto, all the above FMB!!!!!

All the best FMB!

Thanks for all the thoughts. Got through yesterday OK, so now it's just waiting. Will be at least 2-3 weeks before I hear anything. Maybe longer.

Thoughts and prayers!

Fingers crossed for you, Sir.

Just enough time to dry-age a few steaks!

Best of luck. Are you diabetic?

Yes, I am. But I have pretty good control, my last A1C was 6.9. Excellent control if you consider I put roughly 18L of dextrose solution through my body every day.

Tomorrow is the last bit of testing.

Side note, I got a statement from Emory for how much my insurance is being charged... We're at $26K and rising. The cost of medical care is insane.

Good luck tomorrow!

Best of luck FMB!

Good luck bud

Either know you hate me, like most people here do. I still care about you man, go get'em

Inmem put down the booze, you get depressing when you drink

I'm not depressed............

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Goof luck Sir, I just finished a prayer, will say another in the AM when I wake up...

Looong day of testing yesterday. Met with a sh'load of doctors and got the impression there probably are a couple things I'll need to get checked out and some weight loss, but "nothing showstopping" regarding the transplant. Because of my age (36) and the fact I have a living donor, they said I'm exactly the type of patient they really want to transplant. Not sure if that's just lip service, but it was nice to hear.

I should hear next Wednesday or Thursday one of three things: 1. Approved; 2. Approved pending the three things they told me about; 3. Denied. Once Emory gets the stress test results from UAB, I should hear back from them, too.

Good luck and God bless you!

You're really 36?

Yes. How old did you think I was?

GOOD LUCK TO YOU! o:-)

OK, this avatar does NOT go with a 36-year-old!

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But good luck man, I'll keep praying...

Not bad news for sure. Here's to hoping for good test results.

LOL

I went to that avatar years ago when Clay kept suggesting I needed a monocle.

OK, poll thread coming soon...

Ummm... what?

Yes, poll made...

LMAO Dumbass put the thread in DC.

Heh. I have that place on iggy, but I found the thread.

But... I've had this one for a long time. No one would know me if I switched.

I honestly thought around 50-60 ROFL