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Generic Brad

(14,374 posts)
Wed Oct 16, 2024, 06:43 AM Oct 2024

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 Oct 2024 #1
Congrats! SheltieLover Oct 2024 #2
Thanks for the update! Looking forward to your livetohike Oct 2024 #3
Sounds good. LoisB Oct 2024 #4
Yippeeeee!!!! FeelingBlue Oct 2024 #5
It sounds like you are on the path to recovery! Hope22 Oct 2024 #6
Best wishes for a speedy recovery! Klondike Kat Oct 2024 #7
So glad to hear your good news! UpInArms Oct 2024 #8
Great news! I'm so glad you're seeing some light through the tunnel. Lonestarblue Oct 2024 #9
🥰 Congratulations to your Kidneys! Best Wishes to your Heart and Leg!🦵 Donkees Oct 2024 #10
Very happy to hear this news! ms liberty Oct 2024 #11
You're obviously in great hands, and you have a terrific attitude. That's a winning combination! Native Oct 2024 #12
So glad you are feeling better and hope the blood tests today confirm that your kidney is functioning! lark Oct 2024 #13
Great news...it'll get better...kidneying you not. MiHale Oct 2024 #14
I am so happy to read this! murielm99 Oct 2024 #15
Miraculous! Keep up the good attitude! Clouds Passing Oct 2024 #16
That's positive news wendyb-NC Oct 2024 #17
Thanks for the update. mountain grammy Oct 2024 #18
Trending upward bit by bit. More Good Luck!👍 electric_blue68 Oct 2024 #19
hggggggs. That is such good and hopeful news! Continuing vibes for niyad Oct 2024 #20
Glad to hear it! CaptainTruth Oct 2024 #21
good news! markie Oct 2024 #22
Great news! Mad_Dem_X Oct 2024 #23
That's great news ! KS Toronado Oct 2024 #24
Good to hear. It sounded like a terrifying experience. Keep posting! Vinca Oct 2024 #25
Thanks for the update Marthe48 Oct 2024 #26
Yayyyy!! That's great news! Alliepoo Oct 2024 #27
Very good news. And thanks for the reply. appleannie1 Oct 2024 #28
Thinking of you. I hope you have a quick recovery and get out of that bed soon ☮ walkingman Oct 2024 #29
Great news! NH Ethylene Oct 2024 #30
Glad to hear you are doing better Danmel Oct 2024 #31
that's great Kali999 Oct 2024 #32
Very good news. BootinUp Oct 2024 #33
I hope... mgardener Oct 2024 #34
What wonderful news!!! people Oct 2024 #35
Always! OldBaldy1701E Oct 2024 #36
Wonderful! kanda Oct 2024 #37
sounds good! Skittles Oct 2024 #38
Very good news! Joinfortmill Oct 2024 #39
So glad you you have overcome this crisis. I find PT is a chance for a renewed relationship with body and soul. 58Sunliner Oct 2024 #40
Very glad to hear this! Teacher of the Year Oct 2024 #41
Excellent news!!!!! Niagara Oct 2024 #42
Pro tip - TBF Oct 2024 #43
Somebody yesterday said the body just wants to heal itself. yonder Oct 2024 #44
Keep up the good work. We at DU need you! SWBTATTReg Oct 2024 #45
Fantastic!!! ailsagirl Oct 2024 #46
Generic Brad, this is incredibly good news! Dem2theMax Oct 2024 #47
So happy for you! You have been in my thoughts, and thank you so much for the update. HeartsCanHope Oct 2024 #48
Great to hear! 👐🏼 benfranklin1776 Oct 2024 #49
Excellent news 👏🏼 benfranklin1776 Oct 2024 #50
What great news! So glad to hear that your kidneys kicked back in! skylucy Oct 2024 #51
What great news! So glad to hear that your kidneys kicked back in! skylucy Oct 2024 #52
eggscllent news . AllaN01Bear Oct 2024 #53
Fantastic news! virgdem Oct 2024 #54
That's the good stuff! dchill Oct 2024 #55
Keep up the righteous good work Just Jerome Oct 2024 #56
Good news Figarosmom Oct 2024 #57
Hooray! I have to wonder if the energy and MadameButterfly Oct 2024 #58
That's TERRIFIC news, Generic Brad! calimary Oct 2024 #59
Get well soon malaise Oct 2024 #60
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