I Hate Dialysis Message Board
Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: redz812 on January 08, 2008, 01:48:58 PM
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Hi Everyone,
I am married for 31 yrs to my husband, Bob. Bob was a juvenile diabetic from the age of 13. He had many small problems over the years, but that all changed in 1991.
In 1991 he started feeling unwell and progressively got more and more weak. A visit to the Dr diagnosed high bp. Long story short is that, he was eventually diagnosed with ESRD and went on PD while getting listed for a pancreas/kidney transplant. He only had to wait 6 mos for his transplant. The call came at midnite on the day after Christmas in 1992. A sad holiday for someone but a very happy one for us.
The transplanted organs lasted for 15 yrs. A really long time and we didn't know how good we had it until the kidney failed in April of 2007.
Bob is currently doing Nexstage Purflow system at home dialysis. Things are going pretty good but boy does it take up the day!
You never know what life has in store for you but we are hanging in there. I especially appreciate this message board and others that I visit. I thank you all for your time, experiences, help and stories.
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Welcome, Redz!!!
You are right, until you lose it, you dont appreciate what you had!! Sure glad you're here,
you should be able to give US tips as well!!
:welcomesign; :welcomesign;
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Welcome Redz, good to have you aboard.
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:welcomesign;
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Hello and :welcomesign;
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:welcomesign; redz812,
Glad you found us. You'll find all kinds of information and support here. Again, WELCOME.
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Welcome to IHD...Boxman
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And you're right - I'm thankful every time I have to go pee! ;D
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Welcome to ihatedialysis.com Redz,
You bring to mind that no matter your situation, you never know what you will wake up to in the morning. We all need to appreciate what we do have,(even if they are small blessings) a little more.
Thank you for stopping here, I hope you enjoy your stay. Feel free to stop in often and post all you want.
Sluff/ Admin
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Funny in a way, we never know how good we had it until something happens. Best of luck to you and :welcomesign;
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Hey, Redz! Glad to see another spouse here (I'm a dialysis spouse). My hubby kept his transplant for a little over three years, and, you're right -- it hits you hard when you lose it and makes you realize how good it was. But, for your sweetie and for mine, it will be good again. I keep telling myself that, and I'm hoping the same for you.
petey
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:welcomesign; to IHD
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Come right in, sit right down, and honey let your hair hang down.
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Mimi
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Welcome to our community! We are so glad that you decided to join us. You will find that there are lots of people here because of the renal failure of their loved one. I always appreciate the love that this manifests. there is lots going on here - above all, we have become a real family. so take advantage of all that this site has to offer. and especially, keep posting. We need to know how your husband is doing. when you need to vent- we are here. :grouphug;
Bajanne, Moderator
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:welcomesign; you've landed in a very good place.
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Hi Redz, welcome to ihatedialysis.com :waving; Looking forward to hearing more from you soon. :)
Goofynina/Admin.
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Welcome to the site. It is great whenever spouses join in the conversations. You have a whole other viewpoint.
kitkatz,moderator
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:welcomesign;
Yep it's hard...but we're here for you if you need a shoulder or a sounding board. Good luck!!
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I too was diagnosed with Diabetes at 13 yrs old . Giagnosed with ESRD in 93 fought it for a year or so
and then PD and Hemo ....Had a Kidney/Panc transplant in 1999 . Still going strong ,
This is a great place , my wife even joined (Kevinswife)
Katonsdad
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welcome aboard redz :thumbup;
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Welcome. :welcomesign;