Dear friends,
For the past eight years, I have known that I have renal failure. I was born with a right kidney only and it has never fuctioned more than 35% of its possibile function.
Many of you know that I have also suffered with gout attacks for many years. My failing kidney will not filter my blood sufficiently enough to remove the uric acid, thus causing gout.
I am under the care of Dr. Freedman at the North Carolina Baptist hospital in Winston Salem. We have decided to undergo a pre-emptive kidney transplant. This will take place sometime in the next 18 months.
Please know that I do not feel sick, I do not hurt, I am in no pain. Honestly, I feel great. That is why I want to recieve the donor kidney before other problems arise. I will have this done when my kidney function gets down to 10%.
The doctor says that if everything goes as planned, I will be off the road only for a few weeks.
TaRanda and my family are very supportive with this decision. The transplant will be a great alternative to dialysis treatment.
I wanted to share this with you personally before any rumors get out that I am sick and dying. I am very much looking forward to living to be 100 years old. Please pray for us as we cross this mountain together.
Your Friend - and thanks for the prayers,
Tony Greene
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