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02-13-2015, 12:38 PM | Topic Starter |
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Who's got two thumbs and no working kidneys?
So some of you know, most of you do not, last April I went into renal failure. I've been doing dialysis since then, first hemo three times a week, and now peritoneal while I sleep. A week from today, I go to Atlanta to go through a full evaluation for kidney transplant – tests I’ll repeat in Birmingham in June – to determine if I’m a viable candidate. Even if I get on the list, it’s a long road ahead. I'll be honest: I'm more than a little concerned that I won't be approved. So if you can spare a prayer to whatever higher being to which you subscribe, good vibes, or thoughts, I’d appreciate it. |
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02-13-2015, 12:39 PM | #2 |
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good luck bud, sorry to hear this is in your future
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02-13-2015, 12:39 PM | #3 |
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Good luck! Thoughts, vibes and prayers coming your way
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02-13-2015, 12:40 PM | #4 |
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I wonder if kidney transplants are covered by normal healthcare.
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02-13-2015, 01:44 PM | #5 |
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02-13-2015, 01:59 PM | #6 |
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Awe shit dude...I didn't know / missed this somehow...
Praying for you and thinking good thoughts
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05-13-2015, 08:12 PM | #8 |
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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.
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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. |
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02-13-2015, 12:40 PM | #10 |
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You got it. Will say a prayer for you.
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Umm, I'm no longer available to meet you for lunch next week.
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Good luck to you. I wish you the best.
As a backup plan, perhaps you could make a high-stakes bet with someone around here about Alex Smith. Win and you get one of their kidneys.
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02-13-2015, 12:54 PM | #14 |
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Man. Good luck and strength to you, FMB.
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02-13-2015, 12:57 PM | #15 |
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i'm literally sitting in a hospital since wednesday. my girlfriend just donated a kidney to her dad. been a long few days.
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