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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: Cupcake on August 26, 2017, 06:09:53 PM

Title: Hi there
Post by: Cupcake on August 26, 2017, 06:09:53 PM

I am new to post but have been enjoying this site since I started PD last November. I have learned a lot from your experiences! I am hoping to get a kidney from my lovely sister-in-law this October. I was evaluated for transplant in April 2016, but rejected based on my weight and heart failure. Took awhile to get the nephrologist to start PD, but it has fixed my CHF, duh! I feel so much better!. A year ago I literally could not cross the street without stopping to rest, and now I'm walking 3 miles a day and swimming (don't tell my nephrologist)

Title: Re: Hi there
Post by: iolaire on August 26, 2017, 07:50:51 PM

Welcome, good job with the exercise.

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Post by: MooseMom on August 26, 2017, 08:13:30 PM

We're very glad you've decided to start posting!  :2thumbsup;

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Post by: cassandra on August 27, 2017, 03:04:47 AM

Welcome to the site Cupcake

      :welcomesign;


Take care, Cas

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Post by: Charlie B53 on August 27, 2017, 06:18:25 AM

Welcome to IHD!

The exercise is a great help/  Stay at it as long as you can, it really does make a huge difference in how you feel.

I just wish I had your energy. I have other issues that prevent much physical movement, so I manage as well as I can.  I get by.

Transplant will be a God sent miracle, restoring your systems almost unbelievably.  Give her a hug and great Thanks when it happens.

Take Care,

Charlie B53

Title: Re: Hi there
Post by: kickingandscreaming on August 27, 2017, 01:56:32 PM

 :welcomesign; cupcake.  I too do PD, but it hasn't cured my heart issues.  You are very lucky. 

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Post by: Jean on August 27, 2017, 02:13:29 PM

Hi Cupcake

Good for you on the exersizing, I am green with envy. Dont ever let it go again, I did and boy it made life hard, but, we shall overcome. Glad you decided to post and   :welcomesign; to IHD.

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Post by: OldKritter on August 28, 2017, 06:52:55 AM

Hello and welcome

As long as you are swimming in a private pool and seal your site with a Tegaderm patch you are good to go.

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Post by: smartcookie on August 28, 2017, 07:58:42 AM

 :welcomesign;  I am glad you found us!  I hope your transplant journey goes well!