Kidney recipient 30+ years after transplantation | Ohio State Medical Center

After nearly 30 years of living with a kidney transplant, Rick has come away with a very important life lesson: Don’t take anything for granted.
During his freshman year at The Ohio State University in 1977, Rick was diagnosed with Glomerulonephritis, which results in damage to the part of the kidney that filters waste and fluids from the blood.
Rick had to go on dialysis to remove the impurities from his blood. He was disheartened at the time; as a freshman in college, he wanted to be out experiencing Ohio State with his friends.
Nine months later, Rick received a kidney from his youngest brother, Monty, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. The transplant was unsuccessful, requiring Rick to return to dialysis, this time for six years. He says he felt like “a deflating balloon.”
Rick received a second kidney successfully from his oldest brother, John, in 1983, and has been living with that kidney ever since.
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[@daisyg3901]

I to was on dialysis for 7 months till my transplant on September 1994, thanks to my only sibling my sister, 23 years still going strong, god bless.

[@MsChapis77]

I was on dyalisis for 3 yrs. Now 28 yrs with my transplant. Jan 10th 1991 still going strong

[@seemakumari-wb2wl]

katy herrera Hello I'm from India also kidney transplant patient but now my creatinine is increasing and facing lot of problems. Can you tell me what diet you are taking. I've completed 6 years only. Who donate you kidney and how u r living. Plz give details.

[@dididonga1093]

if you know how many years live with transplant kidney

[@MrKempo81]

My kidney was transplanted 1.1 year ago and I hope too my transplanted kidney will live more than 19 years INSHALLAH. thank you every transplanteds and God will protect and secure you

[@thatdanman6468]

Was on dialysis in a home for five years just received my kidney transplant Friday

[@Oso9137]

I've had my kidney transplant for 18 yrs going on 19 yrs

[@Milan-sy5wh]

Eddie Salas hi what is egfr and creatin

[@rishimalhotra9251]

Gr8

[@bssandhu6037]

Eddie Salas send your contact nambar plzzz

[@johnhoughton3105]

I have my first transplant October/November 2017.
Rejection scares me so much.
I hate kidney disease.

[@hajrasahibzada1470]

Same here

[@terrencesmith1828]

I have had mine for eight years

[@NathanArnoldCharging]

1yr for me, coming up on the 18th.

[@amitmht4]

Hey Rick...nice to watch this video....m also got a transplant in 2007

[@bryonblanchard6086]

I am on dialysis now I've been on dialysis for 2 months I'm looking to have a transplant but when who knows I haven't even made it to the list yet

[@kidneyo-5525]

I am donor

[@asalibrahim199]

Flor -Ann Guieb You are write Sister Only God knows how long will you live after transplant
but last two years I have kidney pain every day I drink 1.5 litre water now my situation is good

[@paulandrews6341]

31yrs for me xx

[@Yassi21100]

jayne andrews... that’s amazing, I just got my kidney transplant 3 weeks ago, and I want to take care of it the best possible, How do you do to maintain your kidney so healthy for so many years ? Thanks

[@jayshreepaul3730]

How u manage ur kidneys?? Plz tell me...i ll be thankfulto hear this

[@bssandhu6037]

jayne andrews send your contact nambar plzzz

[@dididonga1093]

How you maintain your transplanted kidney ,please tell me

[@imtiyazpara5013]

I have kidney transplant in March 1 2018 i am still good

[@hajrasahibzada1470]

I got transplant at September 12 2018 m still so sacred but the situation is good right now hope for the more good for more time period

[@seemapuri4345]

I have had my kidney transplant14 years back and now my Creatinine is 3

[@asalibrahim199]

I have questions after kidney transplant how many years will you live

[@flor-annsario4741]

Only God knows, even people who is not kidney transplant die, right? By the way I'm also kidney transplant patient too for 10 years =). Just have a healthy living style, eat healthy foods such as vegetables and fruits., taking medicine at the right time and right dosage, drink lots of water and regular checkups will stay your kidney long and healthy ^^

[@daisyg3901]

Flor-Ann Guieb
Absolutely

[@rahuljha8145]

I am creatinine transplant recipient 11month post drink up to 6 lt water is it safe

[@johnnyamerica4336]

Google it, you’ll find thousands more answers in addition to the hundreds of answers posted right here.

[@amitmht4]

And what type of games are there for we people...

[@philipasohtun5097]

I had my transplant on September 2012 but my creatinine has started shooting up every month... I don't want to do another transplant.. I'm taking care of myself but still creatinine increases every month... I'm scared..

[@samuelayalaelcasanova9893]

Philipa Sohtun your kidney is unfortunately failing. Mine has been in for 11 years and creatinine is also going up. THATS A SIGN OF MUCH NEEDED DIALYSIS OR NEW KIDNEY!

[@letsbgm2546]

What's your creatinin?

[@mohammedibrahim739]

Hi.am a kidney donor ..1995.bro recipient dird 12yrs later.have had a misfortunes that my liver failed this year.just have had liver transplant this November. Am in recovery now.Thanks to God n my daughter.

[@mohammedibrahim739]

Oh guys.but you can do something about creatinin.
Do not rush to another transplant now.pls see your docs.

[@SanjayJain-wb4lb]

I had my tx.in 1992.I am fit n fine.