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« on: September 12, 2008, 05:50:17 PM »
Hi:
  My name is Bruce and I am 72 years old. About 3 years ago my family doctor ran the usual tests and informed me of some problems with my kidney function. He referred me to the Neph Dept at his
Hospital ( a major teaching institution in the South ) who confirmed his suspicions and notified me that I was in Stage 4 of Kidney failure ( Creatin 3.2, GFR 19 ). I was told I would be on Dialysis in a very short period of time. I put myself on a very strict diet, and good exercise program - three years later I have a GFR 0f 17 and Creatin 3.7. This April they put a Graft in my upper arm as my veins etc were to small (another perk of being old). I know my time is running out but will do my best to confound them as long as possible.
  Have been lurking at this site for awhile and have picked up some very valuable info - I hope to be able to contribute when the time comes.
                                                 Bruce 
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« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2008, 05:53:40 PM »
 :welcomesign;  Bruce and continued success at confounding them.  I'm glad you finally decided to join us here so we can benefit from your experiences and hopefully you can gather more tips and support from all of us.
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Pyelonephritis (began at 8 mos old)
Home haemo 1980-1985 (self-cannulated with 15 gauge sharps)
Cadaveric transplant 1985
New upper-arm fistula April 2008
Uldall-Cook catheter inserted May 2008
Haemo-dialysis, self care unit June 2008
(2 1/2 hours X 5 weekly)
Self-cannulated, 15 gauge blunts, buttonholes.
Living donor transplant (sister-in law Kathy) Feb. 2009
First failed kidney transplant removed Apr.  2009
Second trx doing great so far...all lab values in normal ranges
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« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2008, 05:54:43 PM »
Welcome Bruce,

You have done very well the last three years,  :bow; it's not an easy thing to accept but such is life I guess. Did the Doctor say what caused your kidney failure? Just curious. I hope you continue to receive helpful information from IHD and don't be a stranger, we enjoy having new victims   ;D members to get to know.Thanks for taking the time to introduce yourself.

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« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2008, 05:55:45 PM »
:welcomesign; Bruce. Glad you finally decided to join us. We are a great group. Loads of information and so much support. Hope to hear more from you.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2008, 06:06:21 PM »
 :welcomesign;  Bruce!  So glad you joined us.  Good for you for proving the doctor wrong!  This disease knows no age boundries.  This is a great group of people and we give each other lots of support.   Looking forward to hearing more of your story.   Post often.   :waving;






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« Reply #5 on: September 12, 2008, 07:41:08 PM »
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Lost vision due to retinopathy 12/2005, 30 Laser Surg 2006
ESRD diagnosed 12/2006
03/2007 Fantastic Eye Surgeon in ND got my sight back and implanted lenses in both eyes, great distance & low reading.
Gortex 4/07.  Started dialysis in ND 5/4/2007
Gortex clotted off Thanksgiving Week of 2007, was unclotted and promptly clotted off 1/2 hour later so Permacath Rt chest.
3/2008 move to NC to be close to children.
2 Step fistula, 05/08-elevated 06/08, using mid August.
Aug 5, 08, trained NxStage and Home on 9/3/2008.
Fistulagram 09/2008. In hospital 10/30/08, Bowel Obstruction.
Back to RAI-Latrobe In Center. No home hemo at this time.
GOD IS GOOD
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« Reply #6 on: September 12, 2008, 07:44:41 PM »
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« Reply #7 on: September 12, 2008, 09:41:52 PM »
Hello Bruce, welcome to IHD.  I too, like you, have a GRF 17.  It has been at 17 for a year now.
You will find on this board that life goes on even with ERSD.

Love, Mimi
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« Reply #8 on: September 13, 2008, 12:11:53 AM »
Welcome Bruce, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #9 on: September 13, 2008, 02:25:25 AM »
good  to  have  you  with  us  and :welcomesign;
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« Reply #10 on: September 13, 2008, 05:48:42 AM »
 :waving;   Hi Bruce!   Way to go holding off dialysis for 3 years!   :cheer:   We're glad you decided to join us.  I look forward to hearing more from you!    :welcomesign;
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1993 diagnosed with glomerulonephritis.
Oct 41, 2007 - Got fistula placed.
Feb 13, 2008 - Activated on "the list".
Nov 5, 2008 - Received living donor transplant from my sister-in-law, Etta.
Nov 5, 2011 - THREE YEARS POST TRANSPLANT!  :D
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« Reply #11 on: September 13, 2008, 05:29:46 PM »
Welcome to our community!  I love it when lurkers join!  You don't have to convince them, or explain anything.  All I have to do is tell you welcome to the family  :grouphug; and keep posting!!


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« Reply #12 on: October 18, 2008, 10:34:12 AM »
Welcome to the board.  You will find a lot of information here on kidney failure and dialysis.  I hope you keep on feeling good.

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« Reply #13 on: October 18, 2008, 03:57:48 PM »
Hey Bruce, we are so glad you joined us. Look forward to your posts

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Started Hemodialysis 8/14/06
Lost lower right leg 5/16/08 due to Diabetes
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« Reply #14 on: October 18, 2008, 04:54:28 PM »
 :waving;   Hi Bru :clap;ce!
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