Comments on: transplant

By: Tom Kacy

Tom Kacy — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 01:19:39 +0000

Howard,
Do you still take an antibiotic every day? I’d be worried about my body
becoming resistant to it. I often worry about irrational things, and
becoming immune to the effects of antibiotics is one of them. I always try
to find soaps that do NOT say they’re antibacterial. Same for hand wipes
or any other cleaning supplies. In the past 10 years I think I’ve taken an
antibiotic only once. Maybe twice. Whenever my sister’s kids have even a
sniffle she’s on the phone to the doctor wanting a prescription for an
antibiotic. Same for herself. She’ll stockpile them and then take them
later without seeing a doctor.
–
Liz

By: Tom Kacy

Tom Kacy — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:10:04 +0000

Lisa,
I’ve been diabetic for 18 years, and my first 11 were out of control. 7
years ago I had an appointment with an endo (who turned out to be a thyroid
specialist, so it wasn’t a very productive appointment) and he said that I
was in very good condition for someone who basically ignored the condition
for 11 years. I’m glad that I got lucky, and that I’m still able to walk
and see and don’t live with constant pain every day. I’d really like to
keep it that way. I live alone, and while I’ve thought about what would
happen if I lost my sight or lost a foot/leg and how I might lose my
independence, it wasn’t as scary as the thought of having to go for
dialysis three times a week. I’m always amazed at the people who do it. I
think I would just freak out and not be able to go. I really hope that you
don’t have to wait another three years before getting a donor kidney. I
guess getting a pancreas too would be ideal. Even though my pancreas
doesn’t work, taking insulin isn’t a big deal and I can basically continue

life as before. If your kidneys fail, you can’t just do a quick fix
yourself and then be off.
–
Liz

By: Tom Kacy

Tom Kacy — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 06:31:42 +0000

Lisa,
I’m sorry that you’ve had to wait so long. Have you been on dialysis for 4
years, or just a transplant list? Honestly, my biggest fear about
complications is having to go on dialysis. So far I’m pretty much
complication free after 18 years but I have had nightmares about my kidneys
failing. I also hope your friend’s new organs work for her, and that
you’ll get a call for your own soon.
–
Liz