Kidney
6 Months Kidneyversary
Today marks my six-month kidneyversary—an important milestone in this journey, and what a journey it has been. It all began on 7/9/2025, around 11 a.m., while I was at home having my coffee and working, as usual, when I received the call. In that moment, everything changed. I was excited, nervous, hopeful, and honestly a bit in disbelief that the time had finally arrived. I told my coworkers, gathered my family, and together we headed to the hospital to take this life-changing next step.
The doctors and staff were absolutely incredible—I cannot speak highly enough of their care and compassion. After surgery, I was home in just under a week, with my family literally by my side, even sharing the same room, as the recovery process began. Along the way, there were a few bumps in the road: a stent removal, fluid buildup that needed draining, a drain placement that led to a hematoma, a minor rejection caught and treated immediately, and even a short hospital stay due to a fever and infection. These were challenges, but I have no complaints—only gratitude. Thank God.
I was never alone on this journey. My family, friends, and everyone who prayed for me or sent positive thoughts have been an essential part of my healing. I truly could not have done this without any of you. Thank you, and God bless you all. This journey isn’t over yet, and I’m still discovering what comes next—but I am more hopeful than ever that this is exactly where I need to be, in my health, my life, and this journey forward.
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Happy 6th month Anniversary @jdanishevsky I am so happy you are doing well. Your journey is a powerful testament to faith, resilience and the incredible gift of life given by your donor. May each step forward bring more healing to you and hope to others
Transplant Patient
Amazing!!! Huge congratulations on this very special milestone
A very wholesome update! Happy 6-month anniversary to you! As you noted, it's never a straightforward recovery. There are always hiccups and sometimes in the moment they feel like such a big mountain to climb and hopefully when you look back you find it was a small bump in the long road ahead. That's exactly why I love this community and the honesty and strength that we share through these updates. Wishing you continued good health and happiness!
Thank you so much
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Thank you so much LaVise. It is a wonderful journey and not an easy one, but worth every second of it.
Happy 6months, my friend. You should celebrate with one of those potato pancakes!
So proud of you. You are strong, brave, and you have so many more months ahead.