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« on: May 26, 2009, 07:58:08 PM »
Hi, my name is Clara and I have been on dialysis since 2005.  I was on hemo-dialysis for a year until present I have been on Home Paritoneal Dialysis.
I am waiting for a transplant, but I don't wait well.
Thanks,
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« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2009, 09:16:05 PM »
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Hi Clara!
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« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2009, 10:31:42 PM »
Welcome. I suck at waiting too.
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« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2009, 10:33:29 PM »
Welcome Clara, good to have you aboard.
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"The history of discovery is completed by those who don't follow rules"
Angels are with us, but don't take GOD for granted
Transplant Jan. 8, 2010
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« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2009, 11:15:38 PM »
Welcome Clara - good to have you with us!  :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!!! :)

BE POSITIVE * BE INFORMED * BE PROACTIVE * BE IN CONTROL * LIVE LIFE!
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« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2009, 03:59:19 AM »
 :welcomesign;
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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: May 27, 2009, 04:06:11 AM »
 :welcomesign;  Glad you found 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 #7 on: May 27, 2009, 04:38:58 AM »
 :welcomesign; Clara. Stick around, great information and support here and we would love to hear more from you.   :cuddle;
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« Reply #8 on: May 27, 2009, 04:49:45 AM »
Hi, Clara,

 :welcomesign;

You have discovered a really supportive community. I find that I gain much needed solace in hearing from others who are experiencing the same ups and downs as I am. I hope you find IHD as fulfilling as I do.  :clap;

Post often. this is a good place for finding answers, having fun and ranting when the need arises.

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Mother to Meagan, who has PKD.
Partner for NxStage HD August 2008 - February 2011.
Carl transplanted with cadaveric kidney, February 3, 2011. :)
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« Reply #9 on: May 27, 2009, 07:21:18 AM »
Hi Carla.  Welcome
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« Reply #10 on: May 27, 2009, 09:54:00 AM »
Hello Carla happy to have you  :waving;
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« Reply #11 on: May 27, 2009, 03:52:36 PM »
Hi Clara.  Welcome aboard.  This is a great place to wait!
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Diagnosed Nov 2007 with Multiple Myeloma.
By Jan 2008 was in end stage renal failure and on haemodialysis.
Changed to CAPD in April 2008.  Now on PD with a cycler.  Working very part time - teaching music.  Love it.  Husband is Paul (we're both 46), daughter Molly is 13.
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« Reply #12 on: May 27, 2009, 06:34:03 PM »
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« Reply #13 on: May 29, 2009, 05:44:35 PM »
Welcome to our community, Clara!  We are sorry for what caused it, but we are glad that you found us.  The is the place to be for anyone facing the renal challenge.  Be assured that we will wait with you and rejoice with you when you finally get your transplant.  I am looking forward to us putting on our special list of those with transplants!  Until then, keep reading and keep posting.  Feel free to rant, rave, rage or vent.  this is more than just a website - it is a genuine family,  :grouphug; caring and sharing.




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« Reply #14 on: May 29, 2009, 06:16:48 PM »
 :welcomesign; Clara,  so glad you joined this site.  It is a great community of caring people. You will find lots of answers and information. We are all here to support each other and sometimes just make each other laugh.  You are in good company -- I think we all hate waiting!   Looking forward to reading more of your posts.   :grouphug;




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