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Generic Brad

(14,374 posts)
Wed Oct 16, 2024, 07:43 AM 22 hrs ago

Thanks for the well wishes- and an update [View all]

I sincerely appreciate all the well wishes, advice, and support you all extended over the past few hours. It was overwhelming and you all had me emotional. Thank you.

Last night I completed my third round of dialysis and they are optimistic that my kidney function has been restored. Blood tests will confirm that later today.

Today they are focusing on healing my leg and may get to try to get it moving again. I’m seriously looking forward to physical therapy because it brings the prospect of mobility back. Being bedridden is not pleasant.

The cardiology team told me I already had the right prescriptions but they are going to increase the dosages. Then in about 3 months they will determine if I need a pacemaker.

All told, the worst seems to have passed and I’m certain i’ll limp out of here in one piece.

Thanks for lifting me up when I was feeling momentarily low.

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That's all good news, keep up the good work! Walleye 22 hrs ago #1
Congrats! SheltieLover 22 hrs ago #2
Thanks for the update! Looking forward to your livetohike 22 hrs ago #3
Sounds good. LoisB 22 hrs ago #4
Yippeeeee!!!! FeelingBlue 22 hrs ago #5
It sounds like you are on the path to recovery! Hope22 22 hrs ago #6
Best wishes for a speedy recovery! Klondike Kat 21 hrs ago #7
So glad to hear your good news! UpInArms 21 hrs ago #8
Great news! I'm so glad you're seeing some light through the tunnel. Lonestarblue 21 hrs ago #9
🥰 Congratulations to your Kidneys! Best Wishes to your Heart and Leg!🦵 Donkees 21 hrs ago #10
Very happy to hear this news! ms liberty 21 hrs ago #11
You're obviously in great hands, and you have a terrific attitude. That's a winning combination! Native 21 hrs ago #12
So glad you are feeling better and hope the blood tests today confirm that your kidney is functioning! lark 21 hrs ago #13
Great news...it'll get better...kidneying you not. MiHale 21 hrs ago #14
I am so happy to read this! murielm99 21 hrs ago #15
Miraculous! Keep up the good attitude! Clouds Passing 21 hrs ago #16
That's positive news wendyb-NC 20 hrs ago #17
Thanks for the update. mountain grammy 20 hrs ago #18
Trending upward bit by bit. More Good Luck!👍 electric_blue68 20 hrs ago #19
hggggggs. That is such good and hopeful news! Continuing vibes for niyad 20 hrs ago #20
Glad to hear it! CaptainTruth 20 hrs ago #21
good news! markie 20 hrs ago #22
Great news! Mad_Dem_X 20 hrs ago #23
That's great news ! KS Toronado 20 hrs ago #24
Good to hear. It sounded like a terrifying experience. Keep posting! Vinca 20 hrs ago #25
Thanks for the update Marthe48 20 hrs ago #26
Yayyyy!! That's great news! Alliepoo 20 hrs ago #27
Very good news. And thanks for the reply. appleannie1 20 hrs ago #28
Thinking of you. I hope you have a quick recovery and get out of that bed soon ☮ walkingman 20 hrs ago #29
Great news! NH Ethylene 20 hrs ago #30
Glad to hear you are doing better Danmel 20 hrs ago #31
that's great Kali999 19 hrs ago #32
Very good news. BootinUp 18 hrs ago #33
I hope... mgardener 18 hrs ago #34
What wonderful news!!! people 18 hrs ago #35
Always! OldBaldy1701E 17 hrs ago #36
Wonderful! kanda 17 hrs ago #37
sounds good! Skittles 17 hrs ago #38
Very good news! Joinfortmill 17 hrs ago #39
So glad you you have overcome this crisis. I find PT is a chance for a renewed relationship with body and soul. 58Sunliner 16 hrs ago #40
Very glad to hear this! Teacher of the Year 16 hrs ago #41
Excellent news!!!!! Niagara 16 hrs ago #42
Pro tip - TBF 16 hrs ago #43
Somebody yesterday said the body just wants to heal itself. yonder 14 hrs ago #44
Keep up the good work. We at DU need you! SWBTATTReg 14 hrs ago #45
Fantastic!!! ailsagirl 13 hrs ago #46
Generic Brad, this is incredibly good news! Dem2theMax 13 hrs ago #47
So happy for you! You have been in my thoughts, and thank you so much for the update. HeartsCanHope 12 hrs ago #48
Great to hear! 👐🏼 benfranklin1776 12 hrs ago #49
Excellent news 👏🏼 benfranklin1776 12 hrs ago #50
What great news! So glad to hear that your kidneys kicked back in! skylucy 11 hrs ago #51
What great news! So glad to hear that your kidneys kicked back in! skylucy 11 hrs ago #52
eggscllent news . AllaN01Bear 11 hrs ago #53
Fantastic news! virgdem 9 hrs ago #54
That's the good stuff! dchill 9 hrs ago #55
Keep up the righteous good work Just Jerome 9 hrs ago #56
Good news Figarosmom 6 hrs ago #57
Hooray! I have to wonder if the energy and MadameButterfly 5 hrs ago #58
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