Hello everyone,
Nothing much going on. I am feeling 100% better. I am getting around good now. I am looking to go back to work soon. Hopefully the 5th of September. Nothing much else going on.
-Neal
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Tippy and Luke when I was recovering
College Graduation 2001
Neal's dialysis center (aka the machine that keeps him alive)
Neal hooked up to the machine
Neal's new ride - better than the Festiva idea
The old ladies
The National Kidney Foundation estimates that 350,000 people in the US have end-stage renal disease and about 67,000 people die of kidney failure every year. In the year 2000, 47,000 people in the US were waiting for a kidney transplant. The lack of organs available for transplantation is a serious problem. By signing a donor card, an individual indicates their wish to be a donor. It is important to share your wishes with your next of kin as they will be asked prior to a donation.
NKF WALK
Our newest personalized license plate says it all...
Other places of interest. Or not.
Kothe 5K schedule
- Memorial Day 5K Time 57:53
- Transplant Games July 13th Pittsburgh Time 47:22
- Dash For Donation 5k July 26th Downtown Columbus 52:47
Neal's Running Log
Is Daddy ok?
Tippy and Luke when I was recovering
College Graduation 2001
Neal's dialysis center (aka the machine that keeps him alive)
Neal hooked up to the machine
Neal's new ride
Neal's new ride - better than the Festiva idea
The old ladies
About Me
- donatelife
- Columbus, Ohio, United States
- Neal was diagnosed with end stage renal disease at the age of 18. He was put on the transplant list and received a transplant after 3 years on peritoneal dialysis. He received a cadaver kidney that had been on ice for quite some time. The kidney did not begin working immediately. The doctor felt the life of the kidney would be 8-10 years. Neals' transplant rejected in late November of 2006 (a life just over 8 years). Since then he has been on hemodialysis 3 days a week for 4 hours each time. Due to Neal's young age, the doctor encouraged him to find a live donor. A live donor transplant can last almost twice the time of a cadaver transplant and could occur quickly, rather than waiting for the cadaver transplant. Unfortunately his immediate family members are not matches. Luckily a good friend was a match and began the testing process. Neal and Michele met Ryan in 1998. Vacations, birthdays, weddings and soon to be births have been shared between the couples. Many people spend their lives searching for friends like this.
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8 comments:
Neal, that is great news! I am so happy that things have turned around and you are feeling so much better. I am sure you will be happy to get back to work soon!
Suzy
Just in time for OSU Football season! I like your style bud.
Lusk
it was great to talk to you and know that you are fine
denise
Great to hear you are coming back. I am too busy to go over to the clin apps side and make fun of the color of Tom's shirts or ties.
Jim Mc
Neal:
I'm glad your life is returning to some kind of normality. After all you've been through, I'm sure you are looking forward to resuming your work. Know that you and Michele are in my prayers and I wish you both the very best of things. Love, U.J.
Congrats (or should it be condolences?) on returning to work. I'm sure they saved you a big pile of crap for your return...so hopefully you saved the bag from your last "procedure" so you can return the favor. :)
Glad to hear you're making good progress. I'll try and coordinate a time to introduce you to Jack before you get sucked back into the work-a-day world.
Jim
I am glad that you are feeling better too. I will be great to have you back at work.
-Matt
We were so happy you looked so good and are feeling so much better,we enjoyed the short visit and hope to see you again soon,love,D.and G. Michele-your lookin' good too !!!
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