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About Leslie
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I am a social worker in a dialysis unit. I can answer kidney transplant, Diabetes, Hypertension, Obesity, Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis questions. I can aid in insurance issues, dietary issues, and almost every aspect of kidney.
I also have personal experience in these issues, having kidney failure since I was eleven, including three transplants.
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I have had three kidney transplants, and worked at the National Kidney Foundation and volunteered at the Gift of Life. I have signed up donors, and been a peer mentor since I was 13 years old (I am now 29). I am a kidney social worker at a well known company.
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Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Social Work.
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Expert: Leslie
Date: 10/13/2008
Subject: smoking
Question
My husband has PKD. Is he eligible for transplant if he's a smoker? Make any difference if the donation comes from me? If not, how long will he have to have been off cigarettes? Thanks.
Answer
The doctors believe so. While it's true that smoking didn't initially hurt your husband's kidneys, the doctors are often concerned with high blood pressure - which is caused by smoking. Another issue is intubating a smoker - it is not as easy as a non-smoker (due to the phlegm factor). Any given hospital would tell you six months. I would ask if it matters to them if it's you. However, there are risks that come with smoking.
Unfortunately, smoking is NOT easy to stop, and I really wish that doctors would stop making it seem so "easy"!
Good luck to you and your husband. I just wish everyone received a kidney who needs one. I also think you are a great person for offering. That is a gift that means more than anything.
Thank you from me.
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