Jim just got exciting news today from Mitch his transplant coordinator. He has officially been placed on the UNOS Kidney Transplant list. He has passed all the criteria needed to be placed on the list. What this means is that if a deceased donor matches Jim's blood tissue/type, he will be a candidate for a transplant. While there are thousands on the list, it is encouraging to know he may at some point be recognized as a potential recipient and just being on the list seems positive. I have read some articles that sometimes 6-12 months is the average waiting time. Hopefully this will hold true......especially, now that I am having trouble with my blood pressure and will not be able to be a living donor unless I can lower my blood pressure with being on just one b/p medication. Hopefully we have time to work through this before Jim would have to start dialysis.
Today he was told.....
1. For starters he will have to keep his cell phone with him at all times. (Not easy for Jim....never seems to carry it with him or turn it on). Years ago, they would give you a beeper to carry with you, but now in the age of cell phones, this is their primary means to get a hold of you if and when a kidney is available.
2. He will have to go for blood work once a month. This is to keep his bloodwork information up-to-date should a potential kidney be available.
More information is coming to him in the mail. Thanks for all your love, support and prayers.
My thoughts....I am excited to hear this new information especially now that I see Jim getting more and more fatigued with just daily living. A new kidney would certainly make him feel so much better and some day again he may even be able to enjoy a good steak!!!
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