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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: Southpaw on March 06, 2012, 09:03:59 PM

Title: hello from Southern California
Post by: Southpaw on March 06, 2012, 09:03:59 PM

I am new to this message board.  I had a Liver transplant 13 yrs ago due to cryptogenic cirrhosis. My kidneys started to fail then. My creatinine was around 2.3 but over time increase to 4.3 today. My doctor has just scheduled me for surgery to put in a fistula. i am not looking forward to this.  :thumbdown;

Title: Re: hello from Southern California
Post by: justme15 on March 06, 2012, 10:01:52 PM

hi Southpaw! (does your name refer to the stance? my husband's been teaching me mma stuff....)

I find it really interesting the points at which the docs think it's appropriate to get a fistula placed.  My creatinine was  5.something in January, and my doc still has not mentioned getting a fistula.  I guess because my other labs were ok, and I feel ok.

How are you feeling? Were your other labs out of wack?

Title: Re: hello from Southern California
Post by: YLGuy on March 06, 2012, 10:04:27 PM

 :welcomesign; Welcome Southpaw!  I have been doing in center HD in Southern CA for 3 years now. 

Title: Re: hello from Southern California
Post by: conchman on March 07, 2012, 02:36:47 AM

Hi Southpaw...I am getting ready for work.  Just wanted to welcome you, sorry for this but glad you joined us, strength in numbers.
 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: hello from Southern California
Post by: Traveller1947 on March 07, 2012, 04:02:10 AM

Hi, Southpaw, and welcome!  You've come to the right place for support.  There are a lot of good people here who will help you through this.  All the best to you.

Title: Re: hello from Southern California
Post by: Poppylicious on March 07, 2012, 01:55:56 PM

 :welcomesign; Southpaw!

Title: Re: hello from Southern California
Post by: Southpaw on March 07, 2012, 09:21:25 PM

Thanks for the welcome everyone. My name refers to me being left-handed.  Only 10% of the population is left-handed. We are a rare species. lol
I feel fine.  the only symptoms  are a little itchy and tired. 

Title: Re: hello from Southern California
Post by: looneytunes on March 08, 2012, 04:31:05 AM

Hi Southpaw and welcome to the group.  Glad you joined and I hope you find answers, support and a little fun to go along with the serious stuff.    :welcomesign;