When I was 18, I woke up one morning with one swollen leg. My GP referred me to a kidney specialist as I had traces of protein and blood in my urine. Further extensive testing including a kidney biopsy revealed I had an acute kidney disease which was rapidly killing off both my kidneys.
Kidney Dialysis was a very tough period. Fortunately my wife and family were there every step of the way keeping me positive throughout the process. My mother went through extensive tests to see if she was able to donate her kidney to me.
After 9 months of dialysis, my mother was told she was able to donate her gift of life to me.
I am 32 years old; still blessed with my mother’s kidney with only a few hiccups along the way. I am able to again surf, play football and golf. Best of all through the transplantation process my wife and I have one beautiful 2 year old daughter and another miracle baby on the way! Myself, my mother and my new family live a normal life today thanks to the transplantation process. A big thank you goes out to the whole Newcastle Transplant Team who made this possible.