Post by That 80s Guy on Mar 22, 2015 15:57:13 GMT -5
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(I seen a post on here about someone having kidney stones and thought I may as well post on needing a kidney myself)
I've been an "on again/off again" member here at WF for over 10yrs, was one of the original 4 "Elite Traders" (along with Amp, Midnight, and Barry) over at the classifieds, and visit the site here whenever possible.
In January of 2007, I was diagnosed with a kidney disease called IGA nephropathy. I was immediately put on various meds, some of which I'm still on to this day. I was able to maintain a steady in-ring wrestling career (technically having my 1st singles match while physically sick). Even making it all the way to being apart of TNA's Gut Check program in Dec. of 2012 ... Unfortunately, 3wks after that, I was hit with influenza and my kidneys started becoming worse. I officially retired in Jan of 2013 from being so ill to that point I knew I couldn't do it anymore. And 1 month later, I collapsed in my home due to extreme high blood pressure (216/124 to anyone who understands HBP numbers). I would've passed away that night had it not been for my aunt, traveling 100mls to come get me and take me to the ER for a different circumstance. Was laid up in the hospital for 2wks, and started on March 1st of that year, I began kidney dialysis. Which I am still on to this day (it's been over 2 years of living hell with my entire life turned upside down). I barely have a shred of energy I used to have, nor have anywhere the strength I used to have. I go to dialysis 3x a week (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday afternoons), sleep most of the time I'm there connected to a machine for 4hrs at a time. When I come home, I'm weak. The days I don't have to go in, are a crap shoot. Some days are better, some I'm still quite tired. It's not a miserable kind of feeling, just really, really tired.
The nurses at my dialysis unit, have said through their experience, that patients can be on the transplant list anywhere between 3-5 years. It's been 2yrs for me. I've had a couple nurses say, while dialyzing in Los Angeles, say the wait time could be as much as 10 years!! Being 34 now, in the twilight of my youth, it feels like I'm being robbed of these years I should still be active, I should still be hitting the gym, training on the mat, having a social life that would lead to meeting the right girl, getting married, having kids and having the energy to raise them. I feels like I'm being robbed of all of that! Ozzy said it best, "Life won't wait for you"..... Which is why I'm writing this and asking for anyone's help in this matter.
I will get quicker results, if a living donor steps up and offers me their kidney. Both of my kidneys are shutting down and I will only have the 1 to live off of, as will the donor. But with proper care, a donor can live a full life as the next person with 2 working kidneys can. As with anything, of course, there are health risks to donating. Reviews and testimonials are probably the best start when studying this topic. As for me, I am blood type A. A donor need only be blood type A as well (A+ or A- is irrelevant when it comes to donating, I've also found out).
So the point of this post is, I am looking for someone, who wants to be a real-life hero and is open to testing on my behalf, and possibly donating to me. It's a huge, huge decision. Chances are we'd become blood brothers for life (literally lol). But you would be saving a life, as being on dialysis isn't guaranteed me safe; the stats are, 19 people die every single day, while waiting for a transplant (the unit I attend, we lost another 34yr old and a 39yr old this past year... so I'm a little scared, I'll admit).
I've recently found out that it's illegal to offer money, in exchange for someone to test on my behalf and donate. But nowhere does it say that I can't offer a gift of incentive. I'm not gonna say what it is here on the forum, out of respect for WF. But if anyone with blood type A... would consider testing on my behalf and potentially donating... send me a message and I will provide all the information needed to go about everything.
As for everyone else, it would be wise to make an appointment with your local nephrologist to get yourself tested. The earlier you catch the disease, the better chance you have of controlling it and slowing down it's process, which means a MUCH better quality of life for yourself! When I had my IGA disease under control, I was able to fulfill my dream of becoming a professional wrestler - a few bumps along the way, but made the most of it while I was able to do so.
If you've made it this far, I appreciate you taking the time to read my story and my cry for help!
-NAC
(I seen a post on here about someone having kidney stones and thought I may as well post on needing a kidney myself)
I've been an "on again/off again" member here at WF for over 10yrs, was one of the original 4 "Elite Traders" (along with Amp, Midnight, and Barry) over at the classifieds, and visit the site here whenever possible.
In January of 2007, I was diagnosed with a kidney disease called IGA nephropathy. I was immediately put on various meds, some of which I'm still on to this day. I was able to maintain a steady in-ring wrestling career (technically having my 1st singles match while physically sick). Even making it all the way to being apart of TNA's Gut Check program in Dec. of 2012 ... Unfortunately, 3wks after that, I was hit with influenza and my kidneys started becoming worse. I officially retired in Jan of 2013 from being so ill to that point I knew I couldn't do it anymore. And 1 month later, I collapsed in my home due to extreme high blood pressure (216/124 to anyone who understands HBP numbers). I would've passed away that night had it not been for my aunt, traveling 100mls to come get me and take me to the ER for a different circumstance. Was laid up in the hospital for 2wks, and started on March 1st of that year, I began kidney dialysis. Which I am still on to this day (it's been over 2 years of living hell with my entire life turned upside down). I barely have a shred of energy I used to have, nor have anywhere the strength I used to have. I go to dialysis 3x a week (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday afternoons), sleep most of the time I'm there connected to a machine for 4hrs at a time. When I come home, I'm weak. The days I don't have to go in, are a crap shoot. Some days are better, some I'm still quite tired. It's not a miserable kind of feeling, just really, really tired.
The nurses at my dialysis unit, have said through their experience, that patients can be on the transplant list anywhere between 3-5 years. It's been 2yrs for me. I've had a couple nurses say, while dialyzing in Los Angeles, say the wait time could be as much as 10 years!! Being 34 now, in the twilight of my youth, it feels like I'm being robbed of these years I should still be active, I should still be hitting the gym, training on the mat, having a social life that would lead to meeting the right girl, getting married, having kids and having the energy to raise them. I feels like I'm being robbed of all of that! Ozzy said it best, "Life won't wait for you"..... Which is why I'm writing this and asking for anyone's help in this matter.
I will get quicker results, if a living donor steps up and offers me their kidney. Both of my kidneys are shutting down and I will only have the 1 to live off of, as will the donor. But with proper care, a donor can live a full life as the next person with 2 working kidneys can. As with anything, of course, there are health risks to donating. Reviews and testimonials are probably the best start when studying this topic. As for me, I am blood type A. A donor need only be blood type A as well (A+ or A- is irrelevant when it comes to donating, I've also found out).
So the point of this post is, I am looking for someone, who wants to be a real-life hero and is open to testing on my behalf, and possibly donating to me. It's a huge, huge decision. Chances are we'd become blood brothers for life (literally lol). But you would be saving a life, as being on dialysis isn't guaranteed me safe; the stats are, 19 people die every single day, while waiting for a transplant (the unit I attend, we lost another 34yr old and a 39yr old this past year... so I'm a little scared, I'll admit).
I've recently found out that it's illegal to offer money, in exchange for someone to test on my behalf and donate. But nowhere does it say that I can't offer a gift of incentive. I'm not gonna say what it is here on the forum, out of respect for WF. But if anyone with blood type A... would consider testing on my behalf and potentially donating... send me a message and I will provide all the information needed to go about everything.
As for everyone else, it would be wise to make an appointment with your local nephrologist to get yourself tested. The earlier you catch the disease, the better chance you have of controlling it and slowing down it's process, which means a MUCH better quality of life for yourself! When I had my IGA disease under control, I was able to fulfill my dream of becoming a professional wrestler - a few bumps along the way, but made the most of it while I was able to do so.
If you've made it this far, I appreciate you taking the time to read my story and my cry for help!
-NAC
