shakeylegs
Enlightened
Hi all,
Humbled by the wealth of knowledge and experience here at CPF, I respectfully ask anyone who has undergone, or knows someone who has undergone, a kidney or other organ transplant for your thoughts and insights into the process and it's impact on your life. I suddenly find myself on the national kidney transplant list and although I've been around the medical merry-go-round a few times, this is new and uncertain territory.
Fortunately, despite the decline of my kidneys, my body has stabilized somewhat and I do not require dialysis. Gladly, I'm not facing an immediate life and death decision. Still, the condition severely compromises my daily life and I'm wondering if a transplant offers any real benefit other than ten years of continued existence? I'm not afraid of death nor do I fear the procedure. What does scare me is the thought of prolonged life in a debilitated state. Some doctors are very nice people but I don't want them to be my daily companions. I'm particularly interested in the required pharmaceutical regime as well as long term post-op quality of life.
Any and all thoughts are greatly appreciated.
Thanks
shakey
Humbled by the wealth of knowledge and experience here at CPF, I respectfully ask anyone who has undergone, or knows someone who has undergone, a kidney or other organ transplant for your thoughts and insights into the process and it's impact on your life. I suddenly find myself on the national kidney transplant list and although I've been around the medical merry-go-round a few times, this is new and uncertain territory.
Fortunately, despite the decline of my kidneys, my body has stabilized somewhat and I do not require dialysis. Gladly, I'm not facing an immediate life and death decision. Still, the condition severely compromises my daily life and I'm wondering if a transplant offers any real benefit other than ten years of continued existence? I'm not afraid of death nor do I fear the procedure. What does scare me is the thought of prolonged life in a debilitated state. Some doctors are very nice people but I don't want them to be my daily companions. I'm particularly interested in the required pharmaceutical regime as well as long term post-op quality of life.
Any and all thoughts are greatly appreciated.
Thanks
shakey