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Title: Hello From Cary, NC!
Post by: packshortie on July 10, 2011, 04:21:46 PM

So just a little about myself I was diagnosed with glomerulonephritis c1q when I was just 10 years old.  I was on PD for 11 monthes then was lucky enough to receive a perfect match transplant.  My transplanted kidney lasted 16 and half years and I am now back on dialysis. and the transplant list.  Trying to handle it the best I can but things have really changed in 17 years.  Plus I was so free for so long it is hard to conform like I should especially with the diet.  However I know just gotta take it one day at a time and not let it get me down.

Title: Re: Hello From Cary, NC!
Post by: Ang on July 10, 2011, 06:38:04 PM

 :welcomesign;  Aboard :thumbup;


good attitude you've got,  :thumbup;

Title: Re: Hello From Cary, NC!
Post by: jeannea on July 10, 2011, 07:03:38 PM

Welcome. I'm post transplant too. Mine lasted 11 years now I'm on PD. The people here are supportive and helpful. Can you get on the list again? I whine more than you do though.  :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hello From Cary, NC!
Post by: jbeany on July 10, 2011, 08:51:10 PM

 :welcomesign;

16 years is fabulous!  Hopefully your wait time will be short.  The diet and fluid restrictions just plain stink - but we have a whole section on here with hints, tricks and some really great rants about it, for when you are just in the mood to grumble!  Join in wherever you see a post that interests you!

jbeany, Moderator

Title: Re: Hello From Cary, NC!
Post by: packshortie on July 11, 2011, 01:27:40 PM

Yes  I am on the transplant list for a second kidney.  Hope the wait will be short again but never know plus the list is my only option as no one in my family can donate due to diabetes.

Title: Re: Hello From Cary, NC!
Post by: lmunchkin on July 11, 2011, 04:41:18 PM

Welcome Packshortie!  You are amoung friends here!  Good to have you post, even under the unfortunate circumstances!

lmunchkin     :flower;

Title: Re: Hello From Cary, NC!
Post by: lawphi on July 11, 2011, 06:11:34 PM

I went to NCSU and thinking you might be a fan!

My husband was in a similar situation as you with a re transplant.  Good chance you guys used the same nephrology group. 

Title: Re: Hello From Cary, NC!
Post by: drgirlfriend on July 11, 2011, 06:48:57 PM

Just drove thru/past Cary today! Welcome!
 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hello From Cary, NC!
Post by: peleroja on July 11, 2011, 08:06:53 PM

Welcome to the group, packshortie.  Lots of good information and friends to help you through.  Glad you found us!

Title: Re: Hello From Cary, NC!
Post by: Rerun on July 11, 2011, 09:37:16 PM

Hi Packshortie! Welcome to IHD.  I know how it is to be saved from dialysis with a transplant and have it for 16 and a half years and then back on dialysis.  I'm on hemo Nocturnal.  What did you go back to.  PD?  Gosh, I hope you get your life back again soon.

This site is great, I hope you check in often.

Rerun, Moderator       :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hello From Cary, NC!
Post by: Poppylicious on July 12, 2011, 09:17:34 AM

 :welcomesign; packshortie!

 ;D

Title: Re: Hello From Cary, NC!
Post by: rufin on July 12, 2011, 10:51:20 AM

Welcome from another NC resident (Bahama for me, though I work in the Triangle).