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Does anyone have an asprin?
« on: December 22, 2008, 11:23:00 PM »
Hello fellow kidney failing people  :yahoo; I have diabetes and all the bad that seems to go with it.  I lost a leg, I'm going blind and having laser surgery trying to save my sight and now my kidneys are going  :Kit n Stik; my body is not happy with me. I'm going on peritoneal dialysis and had my cath implanted on Oct something 2008 I'm not big on remembering dates I live life one day at a time and try not to dwell on the past.  If you need the dates I could look them up but I face things as they come and try not to look back.  I have two children both grown one just got married and is pregnant with my first natural grandchild, (she has a best friend we have sortof adopted and her kids call me grandma  :2thumbsup;) cute as buttons both of them.  My son is going to college and lives at home working part time and helps me around the house.  I love life and family and playing games (wow) with my kids I love horses, dogs, ok most animals and lived on a farm when I was young.  I answer all questions truthfully or not at all  :bandance; if you need to know more just ask, I have a wacky sense of humor and laugh at most stuff cause crying is a drag (not that I don't shed a tear or two when called for) I also love scfi/fantasy books and movies.  I do need people to talk to who are going through the same stuff as I am.  Hope to converse with people here and get to know you and you me    :waving;





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There is no normal life there is just life "Tombstone" (Doc Holiday on his deathbed to Wyatt)
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« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2008, 11:30:10 PM »
 :waving; Hi Melinoir,
Yes, this is the right place. I love your attitude - you sound pretty upbeat despite the challenges you've been through. I look forward to hearing more from you.
Welcome!
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« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2008, 11:38:16 PM »
Welcome Melinoir, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2008, 01:36:05 AM »
Welcome to our community, Melinoir!!!  I can see right away that you are definitely in the right place.  You are obviously already an IHD type of person.  I know that you are going to enjoy it here.  We are doing the adopting now - you are now a part of our IHD family  :grouphug;
Yes, diabetes can do some awful stuff, as many of us here can testify.  But you just keep your laughter going!   Please read as much as you can here, and post as much as  you can.  Looking forward to hearing lots from you :flower;


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« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2008, 01:59:09 AM »
 :welcomesign; Melinoir. You'll fit just fine around here and we can't wait to hear more from you. Ask your questions and you'll get plenty of answers and we are a wonderful support group.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #5 on: December 23, 2008, 02:56:11 AM »
Welcome to IHD Meliniior.  I'm so glad you found us.  We are here for you.

                                         :welcomesign;
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« Reply #6 on: December 23, 2008, 03:15:27 AM »
Hey peeps thanks for the replies, and so fast too.  I just got out of the house and went Christmas shopping without my wheelchair!!!!!  :yahoo; :2thumbsup; I have been getting use to my fake leg and this was a stumble in the right direction... hehe  my kids didn't have to haul my chair around, which is a royal pain in the butt.  I am so glad some stores have the electric scooters as I am not ready to walk that much.  I don't know about you guys but since my kidneys started failing I find I am bone cold all the time and I put on 4 layers of clothing to go out and still freeze... brrrrrr.  It is in the single digits though so I suppose that's to be expected, but I freeze indoors too.  This phenom is new I use to be so hot all the time now I turn the heat up to clambake and my son is roasting  LOL.  talk more later :rant; :rant; :thx;
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« Reply #7 on: December 23, 2008, 05:02:26 AM »
 :welcomesign;  So glad you found and joined us.  Look forward to getting to know you.
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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
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First failed kidney transplant removed Apr.  2009
Second trx doing great so far...all lab values in normal ranges
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« Reply #8 on: December 23, 2008, 05:09:52 AM »
 :waving;      You have definitely come to the right place for support and friendship.  Welcome and post often!  We look forward to hearing more about you and from you!  Happy Holidays!
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Nov 5, 2011 - THREE YEARS POST TRANSPLANT!  :D
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« Reply #9 on: December 23, 2008, 05:39:02 AM »
 :waving; Hello

You have a GREAT attitude :-)
Glad you found IHD.

here are a few asprin ;)

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« Reply #10 on: December 23, 2008, 05:41:55 AM »
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« Reply #11 on: December 23, 2008, 06:05:14 AM »
Welcome!  Great that your walking!  Baby Steps!!!! :bandance;
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« Reply #12 on: December 23, 2008, 08:59:30 AM »
Welcome aboard.  You're in the right place.  We can all say, "Been there, done that!"  Come back and post often and let us know how you're doing.
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« Reply #13 on: December 23, 2008, 09:28:10 AM »
WOW ,  you sound so upbeat and positive while going through so much.  An inspiration to others.  Hope to hear from you often.     :welcomesign;
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« Reply #14 on: December 23, 2008, 01:53:55 PM »
Great to have you aboard. I look forward to your posts. Glad to hear you are giving the leg a go

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« Reply #15 on: December 23, 2008, 02:35:41 PM »
G'day and  :welcomesign;
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« Reply #16 on: December 23, 2008, 02:55:36 PM »
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