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« on: April 19, 2009, 02:58:34 PM »
Just a message to introduce myself.  Have been on transplant wait list for over three years now, and yes, I am sick of dialysis.  I was diagnosed with ESRD in 2004. I am still trying to figure out what to do to get my career back. It seems like the only people the DARS folks want to help are those wanting to get back into fast food careers (OY!) anybody that was in a professional career gets no help at all.  I guess this is typical of Texas. Partner and I moved here to help out mom in law who had to have multiple bypass surgery, and then I managed to get sick.  We are here from the LAX area and want to move back....but how to do this is now a mystery to me. It seems like we are stuck here until after the transplant.  Look forward to hearing about your experiences in dealing with the job market when you are listed but not transplanted. Career suggestions welcomed. Thanks Dave Nichols [david_nichols@earthllink.net]/email]
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« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2009, 03:37:09 PM »
Welcome.   If you figure out that career while on dialysis thing, let me know. 

The being stuck thing resonates as well.  Sorry.
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« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2009, 04:41:14 PM »
 :welcomesign; cowbooyinvestor. You find all kinds of information and support with this group. Please keep us posted on your progress with the transplant and also with the career. There are lots of folks here from Texas. take care.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2009, 06:34:43 PM »
welcome! sorry to hear of your troubles.... hope things work out for you

i stumbled to this site after reading somethings about dialysis, the company i work for and then got hooked after reading many, MANY stories here from people who are like you, i'm not on dialysis............. as my name implies, i do medical billing for dialysis.

and good luck!! :)
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« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2009, 09:49:12 PM »
 :welcomesign; Sorry, no help with job suggestions. I was able to keep my job through dialysis. I hope you find a way to find employment if you are up to it.
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« Reply #5 on: April 19, 2009, 09:56:11 PM »
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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 #6 on: April 20, 2009, 04:08:32 AM »
Welcome to our community!
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No transplant.  Not yet, anyway.  Only decided to be listed on 11/9/06. Inactive at the moment.  ;)
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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
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« Reply #7 on: April 20, 2009, 04:58:16 AM »
hello and welcome Dave and partner, hope you'll stay with us and ask questions or just vent and rant etc.
 :welcomesign; again



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« Reply #8 on: April 20, 2009, 02:51:13 PM »
 :welcomesign; I hope you find something soon.
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« Reply #9 on: April 20, 2009, 03:18:12 PM »
Welcome cowbooyinvestor, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #10 on: April 20, 2009, 04:42:53 PM »
Welcome, Dave.

I was reading something the other day about this being a good time for entrepreneurs. Do you have any ideas of computer based services that you might be able to perform while on dialysis?

Just a thought.

You have come to a good community and we look forward to your posts.
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« Reply #11 on: April 20, 2009, 08:06:52 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.
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« Reply #12 on: April 21, 2009, 12:41:25 PM »
 :welcomesign;   We are glad you found us.  I am sorry that you are "stuck".  We do get tied to our transplant centers, doctors, etc.   One of the hardest things for me, was giving up control of many factors of my life.   I have no advice, just wanted to tell you that you are among friends.   :grouphug;   :grouphug;




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« Reply #13 on: April 21, 2009, 08:35:03 PM »
 :welcomesign;

It is hard to start a new job when you are on call 24/7 for a new kidney.  I  understand completely.  My daughter is listed out of state as our insurance doesn't cover a kidney transplant at the Childrens Hospital in state.  :urcrazy; Although we have decided that the out of state hospital is best for her, it is definitely a challenge being oncall 24/7, knowing that you can be called and have to jump on a plane at a moments notice and be in another state for at least 100 days.   My dad told me to just explain my situation to potential employers..HA!! I think that he needs a reality check.  Recently, I have been leaning toward self-employment where I can work from anywhere, at any hours and through the use of wireless internet and cell phone stay connected and be able to make a living.  I just don't feel that my current situation, which may be my situation for quite some time, lends itself to the corporate world.  :twocents;

I hope that you get a kidney soon. ;D
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Jaclyn started dialysis 1/2/08
Successful Transplant 7/4/2009 at Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital @ Stanford, Palo Alto, CA
Deziree in denial
Jaclyn listed 5/08
Deziree listed 1/09 ("Inactive")
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« Reply #14 on: April 28, 2009, 01:16:24 AM »
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