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« on: December 26, 2008, 11:14:01 AM »
Hi, my name is Tracey.  I have been on peritoneal dialysis for just about a year.  I have often looked at this website but just got the courage to join and introduce myself.  This site has been extremely helpful as I went through the decisions of what kind of dialysis to do.  It has worked well for me to be able to do it every night at home.  Allows me to continue to work full time.  Thanks!
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« Reply #1 on: December 26, 2008, 11:26:32 AM »
:welcomesign; Tracey. Glad you found us and hope to hear more from you. We are a wonderful group loaded with information and support. Post often.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #2 on: December 26, 2008, 01:25:04 PM »
 :welcomesign;   I'm glad you found the courage to join us for real and I'm sure you'll be happy you did too.
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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 #3 on: December 26, 2008, 01:43:46 PM »
G'day and  :welcomesign;
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« Reply #4 on: December 26, 2008, 01:57:57 PM »
Hi Tracey, Glad you finally came out of the woodwork. We had a meeting the other day and topic one was "when is Tracey going to join up" Now, I'm kidding of course. But we are glad your here and look forward to you sticking around and letting everyone know how your doing. Welcome

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Started Hemodialysis 8/14/06
Lost lower right leg 5/16/08 due to Diabetes
Sister was denied donation to me for medical reasons 1/2008
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« Reply #5 on: December 26, 2008, 04:46:43 PM »
Welcome Tracey!! Glad you took the plunge!!!!  :welcomesign;
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3/1993: Diagnosed with Kidney Failure (FSGS)
25/7/2006: Started hemo 3x/week 5 hour sessions :(
27/11/2010: Cadaveric kidney transplant from my wonderful donor!!! "Danny" currently settling in and working better every day!!! :)

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« Reply #6 on: December 26, 2008, 05:33:28 PM »
Quote from: boxman55 on December 26, 2008, 01:57:57 PM
Hi Tracey, Glad you finally came out of the woodwork. We had a meeting the other day and topic one was "when is Tracey going to join up" Now, I'm kidding of course. But we are glad your here and look forward to you sticking around and letting everyone know how your doing. Welcome

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No, we actually did..right after the "secret meeting without boxman55 meeting.  :rofl;
 :welcomesign;  :waving;
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Hospitalized w/ renal failure- Nov. 2007
Diagnosed w/ ESRD w/ unknown cause- Jan 2008
Lower arm AV Fistula created- March 2008
On IL transplant list- Oct. 8th, 2008
On WI transplant list- June 25th, 2009
Pediatric 2 kidney transplant- July 6th, 2009 (3/6 antigen match)
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« Reply #7 on: December 26, 2008, 06:15:34 PM »
Hi Tracey  :welcomesign; to IHD.  I've been on PD a little over a year now too.  I look forward to reading your posts.  Please feel free to share or ask questions about anything.  You will find everyone here are very supportive.

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2000-Diagnosed IGA Nephropathy
2002-1st biopsy (complications)
2004-2nd biopsy
10/03/07-Tenckhoff Catheter Placement
10/22/07-Started Peritoneal Dialysis
03/2008-Transplant team meeting
04/2008-Transplant workup
05/2008-Active Transplant list
3/20/09-Cadaver Kidney Transplant
4/07/09-Tenckhoff Catheter removed
4/20/09-New kidney biopsy
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« Reply #8 on: December 26, 2008, 06:18:20 PM »
It's great that you joined and I hope you visit often.    :waving;
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« Reply #9 on: December 26, 2008, 06:27:49 PM »
 :welcomesign;
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As for me, I'll borrow this thought: "Having never experienced kidney disease, I had no idea how crucial kidney function is to the rest of the body." - KD
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« Reply #10 on: December 26, 2008, 08:59:15 PM »
 :welcomesign;
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« Reply #11 on: December 26, 2008, 10:08:27 PM »
Welcome to our community, Tracey!  I just love it when people join after lurking for a while.  It means that I don't have to convince you that this is the best place to be!  So you just take advantage of all this site has to offer.  remember, it isn't just a site, it's family  :grouphug;  Keep reading and keep posting.




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I LOVE  my IHD family! :grouphug;
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« Reply #12 on: December 26, 2008, 10:39:23 PM »
 :welcomesign;  and this is a wonderful family to be a part of.
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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 #13 on: December 27, 2008, 10:20:24 AM »
 :welcomesign;
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« Reply #14 on: December 29, 2008, 10:08:54 PM »
 :welcomesign; Tracy


  glad  you  found  the  courage  to  join  the family :yahoo;
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« Reply #15 on: December 29, 2008, 10:37:50 PM »
Hello and  :welcomesign;
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
Lifes Adventures -  Priceless

No two day's are the same, are they?
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