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« on: August 13, 2010, 02:56:17 PM »
I live in Az and am a 46 yr old female.  I found out I needed a transplant when I was going to donate to my brother.  He was 13 at the time, I was 21.  When they did my work up, they found out I had the same disease and could not donate.  Everyone in my family was/is type A.  I am an O.  I was placed on the transplant list and went on PD.  It was a lot different in 85 than it is now.  I received a transplant after being on the list for 6 weeks.  The transplant lasted 14 years and I was able to have two children.  I lost the kidney in 1999 and went back to PD, doing the cycler.  My daughter gave me her kidney in 08, but it has stopped working.  I am on temporary hemo with an access in my chest.  I am going back to PD and will have my cath placed on Aug. 23rd.  I am working on another transplant with the transplant team.
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« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2010, 03:09:34 PM »
Good to have you join our community!
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Uninterrupted in-center (self-care) hemodialysis since 1982 -- 34 YEARS on March 3, 2016 !!
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No transplant.  Not yet, anyway.  Only decided to be listed on 11/9/06. Inactive at the moment.  ;)
I make films.

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
Fresenius 2008T dialysis machine
My KDOQI Nutrition (+/ -):  2,450 Calories, 84 grams Protein/day.

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« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2010, 12:52:22 AM »
Hi Survivor and welcome to IHD.  I'm so glad you found us.  It is a lot different than 20 years ago.  I still hate it.  I did well on my first transplant, but the politics have also changed over the years and I just don't want any part of it.  I do wish you the best though.

This site is full of good information and also a place to vent.

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« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2010, 05:02:06 AM »
G'day, Survivor and :welcomesign;.
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« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2010, 05:50:49 PM »
Welcome to our community!  You are indeed a survivor!  Great to have you here with us.  You have lots to share.  Please consider IHD your new family  :grouphug;  You will find this a great place for information and support.  Looking forward to hearing more from you.




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