I Hate Dialysis Message Board
Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: misschell78 on November 27, 2007, 11:26:56 AM
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O0 well my name is misschell, i have done just about everything kidney related as far as treatment. i was diagnosed with FSGS in 1991 at the ripe age of 13. 8 years later my kidneys failed. Just so u know the signs of kidney failure are not really that different from pregnancy. Yep i was pregnant when my kidneys stopped, unfortunately the baby did not survive. his name was matthew. thus the dialysis roller coaster began. i got a graft(booooo) 3/99 by the time the new year rolled around the graft had clotted 11 times and i missed my bro's graduation from texas tech. on to PD maybe that will work better for me and it did, except giving myself EPO shot was out of the question. my mom had to do it. then on the 3rd transplant call i got it.......i think they were really trying to kill me. i wasn't told that the kidney really wasn't a good match and the treatment for rejection(OKT-3) killed 2 of the 3 people the did the trial on in dalllas. life was pretty bad, but i got to know a lot of people at BUMC. that was 2001...i don't like remembering that year. so within 8 months i go from YEA! transplant to PLEASE! put me back on dialysis. back on hemo: i have a fistula placed in my arm. well the nurse talked me into using it too early and my entire arm was swollen and bruised badly....know why she said 'oh that's supposed to happen'. my surgeon didn't agree and i was moved to a different center. life got better until I GOT PREGNANT...why o why!? i started going to dialysis 6 DAYS A WEEK! with the increased blood in my body the cancerous tumor in my native kidney began to get bigger. pre-term labor is not fun....in had the baby the day i hit 5 months. he passed away: his name was julian. 2 months later i had my native kidney removed. my dialysis went down hill so i hightailed it elsewhere....moving form fresenius to davita was a good move....! so good in fact that now i am PREGNANT AGAIN! they told me my cycles would stop...LIARS! it is 2007 and i'm pregnant with my third boy.....my name is misschell, nice to meet you all! :2thumbsup;
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Misschell...that's a great intro and WOW what a life! I'm happy you found us and hope you stay healthy and we can all help you welcome your son to the world!!!
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Hi Misschell,
I just posted on your other thread. Glad you found IHD! You have been through so much - I hope things stabilize for you and your pregnancy is a better experience.
okarol/moderator
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:welcomesign; I'm also from Texas. Sounds like you have had a rough time. 2001 was a bad year for me also. I look forward to hearing more from you and good luck with your pregnancy. :grouphug;
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I look forward to hearing more from you. 2001 was a horrible year for us also. Good luck with your pregnacy, hope all goes well.
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You've had a rough time! I hope your future is brighter for you and your baby.
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Hey 2001 was bad here too - Jenna was diagnosed with kidney failure that year. Then there was 9-11 - definitely a tough year!
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WOW , you have been through at lot but I am glad that you joined the IHD family. I wish you all the best through this pregnancy. Please stay in touch.
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:waving; Welcome.
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Good luck with your pregnancy while on dialysis. Welcome to the site!
kitkatz,moderator
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Welcome Misschell, good to have you aboard.
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Hey Misschell,
Great to see you here see you around. Good luck with this pregnancy so how far along are you
Good Luck and Take Care
Tamara xxxx ooo :cuddle;
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Sounds like you've been through the mill welcome Misschell.
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hey there, nice intro, :welcomesign;aboard
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Welcome to our community, Misschell! You are really a SURVIVOR! You have been through so much, and I notice that you have not lost your sense of humour. You just keep on keeping on, girl! Well, you are now a part of our family and we will be looking out for you. Our caring thoughts and prayers will be with you all the way. Just keep us posted on how things are going with you. Hope that 2007/8 prove the greatest years ever for you, and continuing....
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Bajanne, Moderator
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From another fellow Texan... howdy and glad you are here. You have had a rough time, pray this one is easier on you both. Keep us updated.
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Hello and :welcomesign;
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I hope all goes well for you and I hope you keep your IHD family informed.
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Hi Misschell, Welcome to ihatedialysis.com. Great intro my friend. I replied to one of your posts before reading this, wow, you have had some rough times havent you? I am so glad you are here with us and I hope and pray all goes well with you and your pregnancy. You've come to a great place for support, advice and just some good ol' laughs ;) Looking forward to hearing more from you :2thumbsup;
Goofynina/Admin.
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Welcome and I wish you all the best. :waving;
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:waving; Hello & Welcome Misschell! :welcomesign;
You have been throug a lot! I hope all goes well with your pregnancy. I'll be thinking positive thoughts for you!
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It is fantastic news you are pregnant again! :cuddle;
I dialyzed with someone who was young and fell pregnant on dialysis, her baby was born healthy at 30 weeks. She dialyzed 6 days a week and sometimes 7 depending on her results.
I wish you all the best.
Amanda
xxoo
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:welcomesign; Misschell,
We have one thing in commom well actually my son and you do. He is 22 and has FSGS and started dailysis March 07. Was diagnosed with FSGS 5 yrs ago.
I will be praying everything goes well with your pregnancy and your health. Write me anytime.
Lori/Indiana mom to Dustin 22 FSGS