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« on: May 17, 2009, 02:41:32 AM »
My name is Arnold and I am very new to this posting "thing".   So, if this gets through, I will try a more detailed introduction.
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« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2009, 02:48:39 AM »
Hi again,
  Well let`s see where should I start?  In September of last year, I had three things happen at once, I broke my hip, I developed an irregular heartbeat, and I started dialysis. September was not a good month. 
  It`s now May.  I have a graft now, last week it messed up, and it was repaired on Monday.  I just "love" hospitals, but I did learned that your attitude effects how easy your trip to one is.  Want to hear another funny thing?  I use to hate needles.  Now they are just needles.  After you get "stuck" about hundred times, you laugh at nurses that say, "This might hurt a little bit." when they take blood.
  Well so much for my first post.  I don`t know if this is what counts as an introduction, but it`s mine.   Hope to be contributing to this forum anyway I can and feed back is all ways welcome.
Cya, ARJ
   
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« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2009, 04:07:06 AM »
Hi, Arnold.

Welcome to our IHD family. You have come to a good place for information and community. It's also a supportive place to rant when you need to. Please post often. You'll get very used to it in a short time.

 :welcomesign;

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« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2009, 04:10:05 AM »
 :welcomesign;  NC.   This is a great place to be...IHD and NC.  While I don't mind the Dialysis needles, I

still "hate" the blood draw and any tiny ones because I know they are going to try places that I can't stand.....back of hand etc....that's my big fear of hospitals.  Otherwise, we can do it.
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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.
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« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2009, 04:54:22 AM »
Hi Arnold and  :welcomesign;  We can talk needles all day so you've found the right place.  We also have a lot of experience with all aspects of dialysis and look forward to hearing about yours as well.
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« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2009, 05:26:10 AM »
Hey, Arnold!  There are several of us on IHD from NC.  Glad you found us, and post often.
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« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2009, 05:45:57 AM »
Hey Hey Hey!! It's Arnold!!!

Welcome!

Yes, I know the feeling about needles now - specially when you get a "normal" needle for something like a vaccination or drawing some blood or something.

The other week we had annual flu shots at work so I dutifuly joined the line of employees waiting for the jab and I had to control my mirth at all the people going on and on about the big needle and how much it hurts and so on!  :rofl; I was really on the verge of paraphrasing Mick Dundee with a "That's not a needle... now THIS is a needle!" but I didn't have a 15 guage with me!  :rofl; too funny!

Glad to have you on board!
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27/11/2010: Cadaveric kidney transplant from my wonderful donor!!! "Danny" currently settling in and working better every day!!! :)

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« Reply #7 on: May 17, 2009, 06:08:29 AM »
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« Reply #8 on: May 17, 2009, 06:24:10 AM »
Welcome to our community, Arnold!  So glad that you found us and decided to join us. This is an excellent site for anyone facing this renal challenge.  Here you find information, support, and even fun.  This is much more than a website - it is a real family.   :grouphug;  We will be with you for the hard times, and share your good times with you.  All you have to do is keep us informed on how you are doing.  Read and post!



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« Reply #9 on: May 17, 2009, 06:52:25 AM »
 :welcomesign; Arnold. You'll love it here. Great information, support and lots of laughs. Please post often.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #10 on: May 17, 2009, 07:47:22 AM »
Welcome to IHD!!!!

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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
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3/20/09-Cadaver Kidney Transplant
4/07/09-Tenckhoff Catheter removed
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« Reply #11 on: May 17, 2009, 08:31:44 AM »
Hi Arnold and Welcome to IHD!  You will find great information here and but you will also receive great support.   Once you join, you are family!  We care about each other and it helps to have a place to go where everyone understands.  Post often and let us get to know you.  Glad you found us!   :2thumbsup;    And I am also in North Carolina!



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« Reply #12 on: May 17, 2009, 02:21:39 PM »
Quote from: ARJ on May 17, 2009, 02:48:39 AM
  I just "love" hospitals, but I did learned that your attitude effects how easy your trip to one is.  Want to hear another funny thing?  I use to hate needles.  Now they are just needles.   

I feel you there.  I better attitude helps you with everything in life.  But hospital stays just might be at the top of the list for me.  And for the needle thing, now I just laugh at people who are freaking out because they need to get a little blood done. 

Happy to have you, hope to see you around often.  :welcomesign;
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Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
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« Reply #13 on: May 17, 2009, 04:37:06 PM »
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.)
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Dialysate flow (Qd)=600;  Blood pump speed(Qb)=315
Fresenius Optiflux-180 filter--without reuse
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« Reply #14 on: May 17, 2009, 05:05:33 PM »
Hi Arnold and welcome.  Look forward to getting to know you.
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« Reply #15 on: May 17, 2009, 05:06:58 PM »
Welcome, Arnold!   :welcomesign;

You will find a lot of great information and support here as well as some fun!
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