An update on Holly-and her kidney function....
 

I shared this on Facebook a few days ago...but I know that not everyone is on Facebook...so I will share it here as well.


Lynn and I would like to give an update on Holly's status with her kidneys. After three years of her G.F.R. (Glomerular Filtration Rate-which tests how well the kidneys are functioning) trending in the wrong direction...Holly's kidneys are having a hard time functioning. The doctor has explained to us that if Holly's kidney function keeps trending in this direction she will be looking at dialysis by possibly June of next year...or sooner.

He will see her in about 5 months (right before Christmas) and at that time, we will evaluate her kidney function again, If it is still trending down, we will discuss having a fistula done (A fistula is an access that is made by joining an artery to a vein under your skin to make a bigger blood vessel so that high volume dialysis can happen). He gave us the warning signs for kidney failure...so we know what to look for (Tiredness, irritability, scratching of the skin, swelling and sometimes nausea). Please keep us in your prayers...we'd appreciate it!

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Saying one right now.

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Thanks for sharing this Bruce. Will keep you guys in my prayers and trust this will work out the best way it can.

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Prayers sent Bruce, more to follow!
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~ Pete

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Very sorry to hear this, Bruce. Here's hoping for the best for all of you.

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Prayers sent, thank you for letting us know.

Dan

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Wow... Sorry to hear this, my wife &amp; I will both be

sending prayer for all of you.

Holly, keep the faith, things will work out. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/HollyRocks.gif[/img]

Dicky &amp; Judy [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif[/img]

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We will. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/HollyRocks.gif[/img]

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All the best to Holly, Bruce.
Your positivity will help her immensely.
[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/BruceRocks.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/HollyRocks.gif[/img]

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Hope for the BEST till Christmas and will keep Holly in our prayers. Paul.

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Holly and your family are on our prayer list Bruce! Thanks for keeping us updated.

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Holly and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

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.... Holly has always been a real trooper.

..... She and the whole family are in my prayers.

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Holly &amp; the Xplanet family is on my prayer list...


BIG

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Prayers sent.

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Daily prayers sent here for your entire family, Bruce.

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Prayers sent for Holly.

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I gotta say it again, Holly is one of the most upbeat and positive people I have ever met. Maybe it is because she has dealt with this since she was a baby and to her it is just normal but she takes all of this in complete stride, kind of a 'Eh, what ever&quot; kind of attitude. It is likely what has kept her around all these years as she will not let it get her down (or at least from what I have seen). Lesson to be learned by all of us. Go get em Holly!

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May Jesus Bless Holly and your family.

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Holly I wish you the best of health! Be strong. Regards BBBenny [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/HollyRocks.gif[/img]

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Prayers for all of you -

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I will pray for the best for Holly and your family. You guys deserve it.

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Wishing the best for Holly and for all of your family Bruce.

Kurt

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Same her. Best to you, Lynn and Holly.

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Thank you Bruce.

We are thinking of Holly and wishing her all the very best. Holly is such an inspiration to us all.

John and family.

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<span style="font-family: 'Georgia'">Holly, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are hoping for the best outcome possible!</span> [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/HollyRocks.gif[/img]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SS427</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I gotta say it again, Holly is one of the most upbeat and positive people I have ever met. Maybe it is because she has dealt with this since she was a baby and to her it is just normal but she takes all of this in complete stride, kind of a 'Eh, what ever&quot; kind of attitude. It is likely what has kept her around all these years as she will not let it get her down (or at least from what I have seen). Lesson to be learned by all of us. Go get em Holly! </div></div>


Can't say it any better!!!

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I hope everything turns out the right way. Positive vibes being sent......

Verne [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif[/img]

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Thanks Everyone. I will definitely keep you all updated...as you are all Holly's second family. We appreciate all of the positive thoughts and the prayers.... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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Prayers sent

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Bruce, Holly and the family are in my prayers!! Hope she gets well soon!!

Rich

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Bruce ...we all love Holly she is our family . My dad was a dialysis patient for 21 years and went thru 3 fistulas. We are all pulling for her !!

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Thanks Rich and Doug [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

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Hey Bruce...just read this thread and wanted you to know that we are thinking of you all and prayers have been sent [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

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Thanks Mark...it's very much appreciated!

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Prayers sent. Be strong. Keep up the positive attitude. You have an army of good people standing behind you

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So sorry to hear this, Bruce. Tell Holly that she is in my thoughts and prayers.
She should only have goods things in her future.
Andy

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Thanks Orlando and Andy...We're taking it day by day... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

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More prayers sent Bruce...hi to Holly!
~ Pete
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Bruce:

You, Lynn &amp; Holly are always in our thoughts and prayers. I know they are talking dialysis, but if kidney function continues to decrease, is kidney transplant an option? Zack was on dialysis for a little over three months. As you know, my angel, Sherri, was able to donate a kidney in the summer of 2012. Mom and son are both doing well. Zack is 20 now. Perhaps things are more complicated with her heart transplant.

Either way, Holly has the hardest part under control, and that is attitude.

Wishing you guys nothing but the best.

Lynn