I Hate Dialysis Message Board
Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: ESRD Survivor on August 13, 2010, 02:56:17 PM
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I live in Az and am a 46 yr old female. I found out I needed a transplant when I was going to donate to my brother. He was 13 at the time, I was 21. When they did my work up, they found out I had the same disease and could not donate. Everyone in my family was/is type A. I am an O. I was placed on the transplant list and went on PD. It was a lot different in 85 than it is now. I received a transplant after being on the list for 6 weeks. The transplant lasted 14 years and I was able to have two children. I lost the kidney in 1999 and went back to PD, doing the cycler. My daughter gave me her kidney in 08, but it has stopped working. I am on temporary hemo with an access in my chest. I am going back to PD and will have my cath placed on Aug. 23rd. I am working on another transplant with the transplant team.
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Good to have you join our community!
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Hi Survivor and welcome to IHD. I'm so glad you found us. It is a lot different than 20 years ago. I still hate it. I did well on my first transplant, but the politics have also changed over the years and I just don't want any part of it. I do wish you the best though.
This site is full of good information and also a place to vent.
Rerun, Moderator :welcomesign;
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G'day, Survivor and :welcomesign;.
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Welcome to our community! You are indeed a survivor! Great to have you here with us. You have lots to share. Please consider IHD your new family :grouphug; You will find this a great place for information and support. Looking forward to hearing more from you.
Bajanne, Moderator