I Hate Dialysis Message Board
Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: Phraxis on May 12, 2009, 09:06:48 PM
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I went into the Dr's office with a headache. Blood pressure readings of 220/140 led me to have some tests done the next day, a Saturday. At 12:36 that afternoon, I was admitted to the hospital because of elevated Triponen (sic) levels -- they thought I was having a heart attack. It took less than a week to diagnose my kidney failure (6 percent function). I was put on dialysis through a perma cath in my chest. I spent three weeks in the hospital as they stablized me. Don't let them try to convince you otherwise, our medical system in Canada is second to none.
The remarkable lack of warning that something was "wrong" has been a source of interest. I was very active, clim bing, scuba diving, etc all my life. My body was/is strong and my will, well lets just say I can be stubborn. I was also distracted with current market conditions (I manage money for clients). Suffice it to say I got blindsided pretty good.
When I went down, my family closed around me protectively. My sister was ready to climb onto a gurney to volunteer a kidney right then and there. They had to 'hold her back' pleading the need for testing. (yes she is a prety special peson). We are very close. We are expecting surgery in August, six months after diagnosis.
Now the journey begins . . .
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:welcomesign;
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Welcome Phraxis, good to have you aboard (for the journey, you are not alone).
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:welcomesign; Phraxis. Great introduction. We have all kinds of information and even more support here. Hope you post often. :cuddle;
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Hi, Phraxis. :welcomesign;
Good to have you here and to learn your story.
Aleta
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Welcome aboard from another Canadian. ( Toronto ) and yes I do think that the Canadian system is great. Please stay in touch . :waving;
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:welcomesign; from another Canadian (Toronto) who also thinks that our health care system is something to be thankful for. Lots of misinformation seems to be out there but my experiences with the Canadian system has been excellent and my transplant team members are terrific.
Keep us in the loop as you go through the transplant process.
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:welcomesign;
God Bless your sister.
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:welcomesign; I hope the next few months go smoothly and fast. We all love living donors--they are heros! Glad you joined the IHD family. Looking forward to reading more posts from you. :2thumbsup;
paris, Moderator
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Welcome to our community! So glad to have you join us. This is an excellent place for information, support, and yes, even fun! A special greeting from a Commonwealth member. I am from the Caribbean (Barbados originally, living in the British Virgin Islands) so we share a Queen!
You will find that this site is a second caring and sharing family. :grouphug; We will be there with for your journey as you deal with this renal challenge. Just let us know what is going on.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Bajanne, Moderator
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Welcome! :welcomesign;
You will find a lot of information on all aspects of kidney disease, including all types of dialysis, as well as experiences with transplantation.
If you can't find what you are looking for, just ask.
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Welcome! I'm in Washington State, between Seattle an d Bellingham. Where in BC are you?
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Welcome! You will find a lot of kind people here!
Good Luck! :welcomesign;
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Why do so many people from around the world choose to come to the us and specifically Houston went there are better systems so near here?
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Not sure I understand the question dw.
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Welcome. I hope all goes well for your sister and you in the upcoming transplant.
kitkatz,Moderator