I Hate Dialysis Message Board
Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: mike22 on December 05, 2008, 12:29:30 PM
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It has been a while since i've been on the site. I started dialysis in October 7 and it has been better than i expected. The only thing that bothers me is that my nephrologist didn't eve bother to tell me about the av graft, which i have in my left forearm. he made it seem like that since i couldn't get the fistula i would have to do peritoneal. but anyways, i've been on dialysis for 3 months and it has benn good. i have done my transplant evaluation and was activated yesterday on the llist. the only set back is that my cousin, who wants to donate, has to lose 24 pounds in order to be a candidate. she is 19 and i know 24 pounds is a lot and i dont want her to stress herself even though i do appreciate the thought. im gonna support her and be behind her throughout the process. meanwhile, i have focus my attention to going on with my life.
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Tell her to go to Weight Watcher meetings. I truly believe that is the best way to safely lose weight!
Congratulations! I'm glad you're doing well on dialysis, but don't get comfy! We want you to get a transplant SOON!!!!!!
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Hey mike22, so glad your back. I can finally call the dogs back. Glad all is going well. That has to be a big chore for your cousin. Let her know how gratefull you are and support her in her endeavor. it is a wonderful thought and gift for someone to step up and offer a kidney...Boxman
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Good to have you back posting.
:beer1;
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Welcome back and best of luck with transplant preparation. Hugs to your cousin.
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Welcome back! Your cousin is an angel for the offer. Maybe this would help give her reason to get healthy.