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« Reply #25 on: July 14, 2009, 10:24:24 PM »
Good Luck Paul

In medical terminology, tx is the shorthand for two different things TX can mean either treatment or transplant. There might be another shorthand medical term that has two meanings, but this one I remember from class.
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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

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« Reply #26 on: July 15, 2009, 05:20:58 AM »
Thx again everyone.

All seems to have went well.
Only problem was in the preop room where i had to sign what i was having surgery for.  One line said placement of PD access under that line was a line stating they were going to be taking out a cardiovascular something or other.  I told everyone who would listen that there was nothing  in me to be taken out.  They say it was a mistake/maybe it was meant for another patient  DUHH.
The last thing the anestigiologist(not in spell check? must have spelt it right) said before putting me under was.  Dont worry Mr. Coupe' we will find the item that needs to come out.
It was good for a laugh.

I am feeling good as can be expected.  Took the rest of the week off and other then being sore i am feeling confident. 
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« Reply #27 on: July 15, 2009, 05:34:13 AM »
Glad it's over for you, take care  :cuddle;
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« Reply #28 on: July 15, 2009, 05:56:57 AM »
Glad to hear things went well, Paul!   :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #29 on: July 15, 2009, 10:28:06 AM »
Well I am late as always reading this. *smile* But I am gald that it all seems so far so good. Keep us updated.
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« Reply #30 on: July 15, 2009, 12:59:01 PM »
And so begins another
chapter in your PD journey...

Hope you are not in alot of pain.
Please keep the site clean,
you could wear your slacks like
the hip-hop doods, down around
your behind, hey!  Does it hurt to
laugh?  Miss Karen is probably the best
nurse!
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« Reply #31 on: July 16, 2009, 09:52:50 AM »
Funny Paul...and a bit scarey.  When I went in for tx surgery they asked "do you know what operation you are having today"?  I said "sure, penis enlargement".
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« Reply #32 on: July 16, 2009, 01:36:49 PM »
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« Reply #33 on: July 16, 2009, 11:35:17 PM »
Happy to hear you are done with that Paul. Another day, another 50 cents, huh?
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« Reply #34 on: July 17, 2009, 08:04:54 AM »
Glad you are doing well Paul, keep us posted.  When are they going to start you on PD?

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« Reply #35 on: July 20, 2009, 11:36:14 AM »
Well tomorrow will be one week since the operation.
I have been pretty sore since Tuesday night.  The weekend the pain was much more tolerable.  I had to come back to work today.  OUCH i think sitting upright (miss my recliner) and bending lifting (not much) has brought back much of the pain.  I would have stayed out of work but my owners/bosses are away this week so i need to be here.
I was gonna take some pain pills but i dint want to mask the pain to much and in the end do sever damage.
Not sure when i will actually start dialysis Rerun.  Not for a month or so i am thinking.
I got the PD done so when i go to get a heart Cath if the dye takes out my remaining kidney function i would be able to do dialysis through pd rather then a neck cath.

I have no idea what the site looks like.  Am getting the bandages changed & a flush tomorrow and will get my first look at the new addition to my body.

Thx again to IHD and ALL THE MEMBERS
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« Reply #36 on: July 20, 2009, 12:21:24 PM »
 :cuddle; Hey Paul, take it easy - I hope you heal quickly!
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« Reply #37 on: July 20, 2009, 12:29:07 PM »
Hope you get to feeling better......
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« Reply #38 on: July 20, 2009, 04:27:13 PM »
Thinkng of you.  It doesn't take too long to heal.  Then all us pd'ers can stand in a line and do a can can like dance swinging our catheters....
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