Kidney Transplant Day- A day in my life. Leaving dialysis behind after dealing with kidney failure.

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  • Опубликовано: 8 янв 2025

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  • @kcck2442
    @kcck2442 2 года назад +9

    Congrats to u madame.. I just received my transplant on my birthday 5/22/2022 i was on dialysis for 5 years.. Now I'm enjoying life and all it has to offer.

    • @wendycopeland2.0
      @wendycopeland2.0  2 года назад +1

      That’s amazing to heard!!! Congratulations 🎉🎈 how is everything going??
      And I am sorry I just find this comment.

    • @kcck2442
      @kcck2442 2 года назад +1

      @@wendycopeland2.0 everything going great with my new kidney... as long as i dont have to see the inside od dialysis ever again I'm cool with that. How's everything with u wendy?

    • @wendycopeland2.0
      @wendycopeland2.0  2 года назад +1

      @@kcck2442 I am with you on that!! I do not miss dialysis for sure!
      I know ckd it’s a difficult road to navégate. It makes me happy to know you are doing good. Stay strong 💪🏼💚

  • @rodneyleong3787
    @rodneyleong3787 2 года назад +3

    I had my transplant in May 2021 after 10 years of PD. I got the call at 16:00, "would you be interested in a kidney"? They told me no eating or drinking and I would get the call to come in. 23:00, the call came in and off I went. Surgery was at 06:00 and went for close to 4 hours. My surgery had some complications but once that was settled and I got home and the kidney woke up, I peed 3L a day for 11 days. I also lost 17 kilo. Most of that was water that PD didn't pull out and some of it was due to the horrible hospital food. The weirdest thing in hospital was the phlebotomists that showed up at 04:00 to take the blood draw for the docs that do their rounds. I think they get the weird ones to pull that shift or at least with a strange sense of humor. That helped a lot.

  • @krystlestoots
    @krystlestoots 3 года назад +7

    I am a Kidney and Pancreas transplant patient! I had mine 6 years ago and it has been a journey! Love your videos! ❤️

    • @wendycopeland2.0
      @wendycopeland2.0  3 года назад +2

      I can imagine Krystle! Congratulations to you 🍾 I hope the best years are yet to come! 🎉🙌🏻
      Thank you very much ❤️

  • @aizc4740
    @aizc4740 4 месяца назад

    Thank you for this! Im doing my pre work up. Met my surgeon yesterday, and i had so many different emotions. Scared, happy and guilty cause my sister is my donor. But she said she is not scared because she knows what she is doing is to save me. ❤

  • @josea241172
    @josea241172 Год назад +5

    Congratulations Wendy. I had my kidney transplant two months ago. Thanks God I'm doing very well.

    • @wendycopeland2.0
      @wendycopeland2.0  Год назад

      Thank you so much! Congratulations to you as well!! A transplant has changed my life. I am sure it will change yours for the better. 💚

  • @CatherineChristmas
    @CatherineChristmas 3 года назад +3

    Beautiful story! I’m so happy you found the other side & so grateful for your brother.

    • @wendycopeland2.0
      @wendycopeland2.0  3 года назад +1

      Thank you. I feel very lucky and thankful for everything that has happened so far.

  • @693victor
    @693victor 2 месяца назад

    Well Wendy congratulations on receiving life. You inspired me as I watched your video because I will be receiving my new kidneys week from now on Halloween 10/31/2024. I am very excited what will be the difference in my life. You aren’t kidding about the emotional and physical rollercoaster you go through with kidney failure.

  • @michaelmarquis1824
    @michaelmarquis1824 7 месяцев назад

    Waiting for my second transplant. Had my first at 17 and was fine until 48 . Thanks so much.

  • @arcrowell23
    @arcrowell23 3 года назад +6

    Beautiful video!!! Best one so far!! I am so proud of you for telling the world about your story! I am so thankful everything went so well! Always here for you, every step of the way

    • @wendycopeland2.0
      @wendycopeland2.0  3 года назад +1

      Thank you! It makes me happy you were there for such an important day. So thankful to have you in my life.
      I am learning so much as I go. 🤗

  • @ErikHaston
    @ErikHaston Год назад +1

    I appreciate the ongoing videos....just over the one year mark on transplant and am looking at IVIG infusion due to some ongoing rejection complications.....definitely a marathon and not a sprint. Keep the content coming.

    • @wendycopeland2.0
      @wendycopeland2.0  Год назад

      So sorry to heard that. Do they say what is causing the rejection?
      And you are totally right, all we can do is take one day at the time.

  • @karlasosa8459
    @karlasosa8459 3 года назад +5

    Wow that’s amazing I have kind of the same story. My sister wanted to give me her kidney but I rejected her because she had five kids. I was looking out for her and she was trying to cover me. I didn’t want her to later on be in dialysis because they also take a risk. But later someone ended up taking her life away. You are so blessed to have a brother like that. Who gives just for you to be happy. 😢

    • @wendycopeland2.0
      @wendycopeland2.0  3 года назад +1

      I am so sorry to hear that…. 😔😔💔
      Taking someones kidney is definitely a very hard decision. I am very thankful and happy that my donor is doing pretty good so far. 🙏

    • @oliviahonsando2209
      @oliviahonsando2209 Год назад

      😊😊

    • @YogeshKumar-ly8ny
      @YogeshKumar-ly8ny Год назад +1

      So sorry,
      It's a play of fate.
      Nowadays almost nothing can happen to the donor(we believe).
      Sorry to say 'you did mistake'.
      Don't worry, this is what others telling me always.
      But i always worrying.

  • @swtcocao
    @swtcocao 2 года назад +1

    Thank you Wendy ..you are so strong .. your videos are motivating and I pray you keep getting stronger

  • @ArpitaSharma-ct7vf
    @ArpitaSharma-ct7vf Год назад

    Amazing. Thank you so much for posting this!

  • @datpepsiguy4273
    @datpepsiguy4273 3 года назад +2

    Nice job, I think this is your best video yet

    • @wendycopeland2.0
      @wendycopeland2.0  3 года назад

      Thank you! I am trying my best to learn as much as I can as I go.

  • @franof505
    @franof505 Год назад

    Thank you for sharing your story . I have kidney disease and may need a kidney one day .

  • @HopewithJonathanPodcast
    @HopewithJonathanPodcast 3 года назад +3

    Hello 👋 Wendy! Congrats 🎉 on your kidney transplant! I received mine on 8/11/20

    • @wendycopeland2.0
      @wendycopeland2.0  3 года назад +1

      Thank you Jonathan! Congratulations to you as well. How is it going for you?

    • @HopewithJonathanPodcast
      @HopewithJonathanPodcast 3 года назад +1

      @@wendycopeland2.0 15 months post and doing great 👍

    • @wendycopeland2.0
      @wendycopeland2.0  3 года назад +1

      @@HopewithJonathanPodcast that is great to hear. I hope everything continues that way. Best of luck!

    • @HopewithJonathanPodcast
      @HopewithJonathanPodcast 3 года назад

      @@wendycopeland2.0 thanks and you too! 🙏💚

  • @Sushamassimplelifecooking
    @Sushamassimplelifecooking Год назад +1

    Really very tough time for kidney failure patients,,,my nephew suffering CKD 5,,i am from india,,LOVE You dear❤

  • @samirapasqua8925
    @samirapasqua8925 9 месяцев назад

    Good for you nice story
    We just found out that my husband is going to do dialysis soon because his kidneys are working 10% and he’s going to be on a big waiting list for a kidney transplant from a donor
    If we can find one 😥

  • @tjlift22
    @tjlift22 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for the video I’m getting a kidney in 5 days 3-12-24. Im excited and nervous

    • @wendycopeland2.0
      @wendycopeland2.0  10 месяцев назад +1

      Congratulations! So so happy for you. It will change your life just like it did mine I am sure. ♥️

    • @tjlift22
      @tjlift22 10 месяцев назад

      @@wendycopeland2.0 ❤️❤️

    • @tjlift22
      @tjlift22 10 месяцев назад

      @@wendycopeland2.0 did you have a really hard time sleeping before transplant?

    • @tjlift22
      @tjlift22 10 месяцев назад

      @@wendycopeland2.0 I got my kidney and I feel like a million bucks

  • @mohitwalia786
    @mohitwalia786 Год назад

    Hi sister firstly how are you 😊 how is your health.recently i watched so many videos of your and also i inspired by you.
    I got my kidney transplant in 26,nov,2021. I had two dialysis because my creatinine was 7,8 before transplant.I got symptoms since childhood not hungry, vomiting, increasing heartrate blood pressure problem and so on. Since childhood, i almost felt like i didn't grow up as much like my brother cousins and nephews. After 2 years, i feel healthy and i do exercise, running as well . I get some problem if i dont look up such as weight gain , hair fall and among others. However, hair fall is the biggest problem that i have because just after transplant, i got to see hair damage and also my scalp is being seen. Now,my medicine's are tacrolimus 1,1.5. oh i forgot to tell im only 18 years old but i just trying to be physically and mentally healthy.my mother was a donor.lastly, i just want to say thank god for everything and also the important thing is that in life,what our parents brother, sister do for us nobody can do. Thank you 🙏

  • @ItzzOnlyjen
    @ItzzOnlyjen 3 года назад +1

    wow im happy for you.
    I am currently on PD and havnt been able to find a donor yet 😞

    • @wendycopeland2.0
      @wendycopeland2.0  3 года назад +1

      Thank you, I apréciate that. 💚 don’t lose hope but also don’t be afraid of sharing your need for a kidney with others when appropriate. There are many people who are not just willing but that want to donate. Best of luck to you 💚 I really hope you find one soon.

    • @kennethdaniel1516
      @kennethdaniel1516 2 года назад

      I got a deceased persons kidney and it worked right away I was out the hospital in three days. But I did have acute kidney rejection in my second month but my kidney is back to working normal again.

  • @johnshea4122
    @johnshea4122 2 года назад +1

    Wonderful

  • @Izabelinha2325
    @Izabelinha2325 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful and pround

  • @meenapriyanka7148
    @meenapriyanka7148 2 месяца назад

    I had also undergone through kidney transplantation 2 minths ago .

  • @kirthideshpande8560
    @kirthideshpande8560 7 месяцев назад

    So nice

  • @jonienglish3231
    @jonienglish3231 4 месяца назад

    do you have to take imune supressuion medication

  • @lovetoexplorethethings4599
    @lovetoexplorethethings4599 2 года назад +3

    Pray for me i am in still que.

    • @kievandy5934
      @kievandy5934 Год назад

      inshallah you will get soon just keep praying

  • @srinivas.30807
    @srinivas.30807 Год назад

    Madam my transplantation done but i am very poor , everything is too much cost to buy ,for maintaining my new kidney very hard ,😢 i am facing too much financial problem i lost my job also please help me madam from your side...

  • @vanessagardose7688
    @vanessagardose7688 2 года назад +4

    Hello sis. Can i ask about the health of your brother today 🤗 i am planning to donate my kidney to my elder brother. hope you notice me sis.

    • @wendycopeland2.0
      @wendycopeland2.0  2 года назад +4

      Hey girl! 😊 of course, my brother is doing pretty good so far. He’s lab work is in range for everything. I always ask him about his energy levels as well and he says he feels the same as he did before transplant. His health is so important to me and I always check on him. I hope that helps.
      What you are doing for your brother is amazing. You are a true hero. His life will change for the better because of you. 💚❤️

    • @vanessagardose7688
      @vanessagardose7688 2 года назад

      @@wendycopeland2.0 Wow! THANK YOU SO MUCH dear. your reply gives me motivation and inspiration 🥰 It helps me to be strong. Take care!

  • @datpepsiguy4273
    @datpepsiguy4273 3 года назад

    👍

  • @jafarshaikh8601
    @jafarshaikh8601 2 года назад +1

    I m also kidney patient stage 5
    I have donar but but I don't have money

    • @kennethdaniel1516
      @kennethdaniel1516 2 года назад

      Don’t need money I got my kidney transplant free of charge thanks to disability insurance.

    • @wendycopeland2.0
      @wendycopeland2.0  2 года назад

      What country are you in?

    • @kennethdaniel1516
      @kennethdaniel1516 2 года назад

      @@wendycopeland2.0 United States got my kidney transplant at Emory university Hospital in Atlanta

    • @wendycopeland2.0
      @wendycopeland2.0  2 года назад

      @@kennethdaniel1516 👍🏻 I assume Jafar is in a different country.

  • @હસમૂખભાઇહસમૂખભાઇરાઠોડ

    Malay kidney with Johnny check

  • @josnaraju9663
    @josnaraju9663 2 года назад

    আমি আমার একটা কিডনি বিক্রি করতে চায়