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Robyn's new kidney continues to work well. She's been back at Hopkins a couple of times for high fevers and UTIs, but she is in relatively good health. Since her transplant, she has two new grandchildren!
Robyn has had some trouble finding employment since her transplant. She was a legal secretary for 25 years and studied computer science, but says that she likes to tell everyone including possible employers about her transplant and believes that employers may be wary of hiring her for that reason. She worries about her bills pilling up on their home and for her many anti-rejection medications.
Her husband Alan continues to work as a truck driver and is in good health following the removal of one of his kidneys.
Robyn has begun writing a book documenting her hospital experience.
Spending the last year in treatment for cancer, I have seen a lot of sad stories. I wish everyone I had come across had a story like yours. Seeing you and Alan instills hope in me. He looks at you with an intensity that says everything about how he feels about you. I will carry your story with me everyday.
Robyn and family, Saw your episode and it truly touched me. As a soon to be nurse myself, patients like you are what makes our day worth it. To have a love like that is so rare these days. Many continued blessings to you and your family!!!
Robyn and Alan, I was deeply touched by your story. It is so very evident how strong both of you are. The love you have for each other is overwhelming (in a wonderful way). I too, have a wonderful husband and feel so blessed. Both of you are so brave! God is so good! I am thankful it worked out for you and I hope you are enjoying your grandchild. May He continue to bless your family.
Dear Robyn, All my prayers are with you and Alan. I too have an amazing husband! We are truly blessed. Good luck and God bless you and your family. Sandy
Robyn,
You are and have always been a very strong individual. You are a indeed, one of God's children. We love you and we will keep you in our prayers.
Your Neighbors,
The Buckmon Family
Yvette Buckmon Naja Buckmon Startisha Buckmon Iyana Buckmon Sherrell Buckmon Trevonte' Buckmon Angelica Buckmon Teyon Newton
Robyn I thank God that you and everyone involved has another chance at life. Always remember you will all ways be loved by me. Darlene a childhood friend.
What time does it come on?
Hang in there Robyn! Hope you bi-coastal kidney swap went well and that you and Alan are able to have a long life together.
Please call me that day for a friendly reminder. My number is (202) 246-8693. I'm stressing so had on these last few classes that I am taking I do not want this to slip my mind. Please help by reminding me. Lots of love.
Wishing you all the best of luck!! This Hopkins series is Very good and I am really glad they have been also featuring organ transplantation, and all the issues and decisions that must be dealt with in these serious medical situations. The living =donor thing is a whole other ball game --I have met some living donors and/or their recipients, and it has totally amazed me, since learning more and more about it. For my experience, I speak from another side of transplantation: I am a donor wife. My late husband of 18 yrs., James, became an organ donor in May 2001 (unexpected death due to brain aneurysm at age 43). He helped 6 people with his major organs. I was lucky enough to hear back from 3 of them, -- his left kidney recipient, his left lung recipient and his liver recipient. Not that I've ever had any doubts about my decision to donate Jim's organs, but hearing from his recipients totally re-affirmed this positive action, and has helped my grief at losing Jim. (and please note--"thank you" alone is indeed more than enough, for those recipients who struggle with what to say to donor families!!) I have since become a volunteer for Gift of Life Donor Program (Phila. area) which has also helped me to heal. Everytime I meet a recipient, I am grateful, as I almost feel like they could be Jim's recipients--since not all donor families and their recipients ever meet or get in touch. Ironically, Jim and I had talked about organ donation the year before his death. You don't think you will ever need to act on these decisions. Sometimes the paths of life and death are stronger than medicine. In Jim's case, at least something good was able to come out of it, and made his death seem less senseless. It just goes to show, you never know. Stay Strong. Sincerely, Laurel
Good Luck to all who are involved with your surgery. Keep your spirits up, we are all with you.
My prayers are with you Robyn. I pray that everything goes smoothly and that you are feeling better in no time. God Bless You.
You are very tough for putting up with this bicoastal kidney transplant. I would be so nervous that I would probebly faint. Were you really nervous? Good luck!
hi robyn while watching hopkins series went to web site looking for the music that is played. saw your face and had to email you. please stay encourage and know i am praying for your complete recovery.
keep the faith god does not put no more on you than you can bear will keep you in my prayer
