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After testing, Samantha found out that she and her father were different blood groups. As a result, for a short time, the transplant wasn’t certain. Staying positive was difficult for her and her family, but they were rallied by the resulted of the tissue typing. These tests revealed that Samantha and her dad’s kidneys were a perfect match! While she would need to wash her blood in the days before the transplant, Samantha and her family were back to feeling elated.
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When they were given a date for the operation, Samantha mentally ticked off the days leading up to it. In that time period, the effects of end-stage renal failure began to kick in. She was battling fatigue and constant exhaustion that wouldn’t ease with any amount of sleep. Forcing herself, Samantha kept exercising and working full time, trying to keep her life as normal as possible. She used the small amount of energy she had to stay upbeat. What helped her most was the constant love and support she got from her family and friends.
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