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« on: December 16, 2006, 10:17:14 AM »
My kidney adventures: They began in September of 1993 when my nephrologist informed me that he would be putting my name on the transplant list. I hate getting bad news in my birthday month but there it was. About seven months later, I started hemodialysis. In Jan. 1996, after about 18 months on dialysis, I received a kidney transplant. Both of my own kidneys were eventually removed. The new kidney functioned pretty well for six years then pooped out. Back on hemodialysis in Feb. 2002. Then a dialysis tech told me about how great peritoneal dialysis was from the point of view of independence and not having to go to the clinic three times a week. So, I've been doing pd at home for about 3 years now and definitely prefer it to the clinic. My daughter inherited my Polycystic Kidney Disease, and she has had a transplant, too. She has two daughters... I don't like having a chronic health condition! Am not enthusiastic about another transplant because of the surgery, hospital stay, and IMMUNOSUPPRESSANT MEDS. As a result of the meds and having to be careful about contracting anything, I became a germaphobe!
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« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2006, 10:25:15 AM »
Hi Libran,

Welcome to our site.  You have been through a lot and your experience will be very helpful.  We cover all areas of dialysis.  I hope you are eligible for another transplant.

 :welcomesign;
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« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2006, 03:17:38 PM »
Welcome Libran, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2006, 03:46:08 PM »
Thanks Libran925 for your interest in IHD.com

Great to have you here. :welcomesign;
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« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2006, 05:33:22 PM »
Hi Libran, welcome to the site. I find it interesting that you don't look forward to a second transplant at this point. Most people on this site who have had a transplant would like a shot at a second one, but some of the most illustrious members of IHD.com have opted for (very) long-term dialysis even though they could be transplanted. These include Zach and the mighty Epoman himself. The discussion on whether or not to get a transplant has spawned one of the most heated and in my opinion one of the most interesting debates we have had on here, so hopefully you can give your views on this subject as well. In the meantime, welcome!  :welcomesign;
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« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2006, 08:40:51 PM »
Welcome to our community!  We are so glad to have you with us.  You have seen all the perspectives of living with renal failure - HD, transplant, PD.  You therefore have much to offer us, even as I know we have lots to offer you too.  Looking forward to hearing lots more from you. :welcomesign; :grouphug;
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« Reply #6 on: December 16, 2006, 08:58:59 PM »
 :welcomesign;  Libran, we share our birthday month, but I am a virgo.  We also share PD at this point in time.  Glad you joined us!
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« Reply #7 on: December 17, 2006, 09:50:06 AM »
Good to have you with us.
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Uninterrupted in-center (self-care) hemodialysis since 1982 -- 34 YEARS on March 3, 2016 !!
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No transplant.  Not yet, anyway.  Only decided to be listed on 11/9/06. Inactive at the moment.  ;)
I make films.

Just the facts: 70.0 kgs. (about 154 lbs.)
Treatment: Tue-Thur-Sat   5.5 hours, 2x/wk, 6 hours, 1x/wk
Dialysate flow (Qd)=600;  Blood pump speed(Qb)=315
Fresenius Optiflux-180 filter--without reuse
Fresenius 2008T dialysis machine
My KDOQI Nutrition (+/ -):  2,450 Calories, 84 grams Protein/day.

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« Reply #8 on: December 17, 2006, 06:29:46 PM »
 :welcomesign; I got my fistula on my actual birthday.... >:(
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« Reply #9 on: December 17, 2006, 06:49:43 PM »
 :welcomesign;
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« Reply #10 on: December 18, 2006, 09:37:50 AM »
Welcome, Libran925!  You've been through a lot, looking forward to hearing more from you!  :welcomesign;
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« Reply #11 on: December 18, 2006, 10:17:44 AM »
Libran, welcome to IHD  :welcomesign;  glad you've joined the family!
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« Reply #12 on: December 18, 2006, 12:27:05 PM »
 :welcomesign; Libran925! I loved PD better than HD myself as well! I am happy for you that you can do that now! You can probably contribute a lot here as well as gain support here!
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diagnosed ESRD 1982
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« Reply #13 on: December 18, 2006, 03:58:19 PM »
 :welcomesign;

Welcome.  Hope everybody can do something to support each other.
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« Reply #14 on: December 21, 2006, 03:54:09 AM »
 :welcomesign; and Ho! Ho! Ho! :christmastree; :rudolph;
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« Reply #15 on: September 24, 2008, 10:36:56 AM »
 :bump; Hey Libran, I didn't  :welcomesign; you way back when. My husband had a transplant last September and I was rather busy when you joined. Better late then never, and we are such a great group. Welcome.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #16 on: September 24, 2008, 04:00:58 PM »
Welcome Libran, glad to have you as a member. Will look forward to your posts

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Started Hemodialysis 8/14/06
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Sister was denied donation to me for medical reasons 1/2008
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« Reply #17 on: September 24, 2008, 04:06:57 PM »
 :welcomesign;
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« Reply #18 on: September 25, 2008, 06:12:39 AM »
Welcome libran025!  Glad you have you aboard!  Wish the circumstances were more pleasant, of course.

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