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« on: September 03, 2010, 07:04:35 AM »
Hi I am Vivien Sevier,

I am from Houston, Tx.   Two years ago I was diagnosed with ESRD.  I was put on dialysis immediately.  I hate Dialysis.  I'm on the machine right now.  I finally convinced the unit manager to get WiFi so I would be able to use my laptop and I wouldn't be so bored.
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« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2010, 07:37:49 AM »
Welcome Vivien. Yes, boredom is a very common problem at dialysis. I'm glad you got WiFi and can do some internetting while on the machine!!

 :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 #2 on: September 03, 2010, 10:01:52 AM »
I'm glad you joined us, now you can check IHD for all the information we offer....
i'm with you on hating dialysis but sure beats the other option...

so welcome again...

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« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2010, 11:28:55 AM »
 :welcomesign; Vivien!
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- wife of kidney recepient (10/2011) -
venting myself online since 2003 (personal blog)
grumbles of a dialysis wife-y (kidney blog)
sometimes i take pictures (me, on flickr)

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« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2010, 02:33:29 PM »
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« Reply #5 on: September 03, 2010, 03:16:22 PM »
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caregiver to husband Frank

bladder cancer 1994
renal failure April 2009 due to blocked right ureter. Left kidney 20% function
November 18 2009 surgery to remove right ureter.
April 3, 2010 removal bladder, prostrate, left kidney.
June 11, 2010 started Hemo @ hospital
July 2, 2010 Embolized right Kidney due to hemoraging of tumor
September 11, 2010 RIP my love
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« Reply #6 on: September 03, 2010, 03:51:49 PM »
 :welcomesign; Vivien from a fellow Texan. I'm down the road on US90 on the opposite side of the state. Hope you find much information here on IHD.
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As I was coming out the Nephrologist office, I thought the sky was falling.
Knew I was going on dialysis since November 1999.
Had a fistula put in January 2000.
Been on 4-1/2 hour dialysis since August 28, 2001. (They took out 35Kg that single week)

Maria hasbeen on hemodualysis since January, 2005
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« Reply #7 on: September 03, 2010, 11:48:53 PM »
G'day Vivien and :welcomesign;.
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« Reply #8 on: September 03, 2010, 11:58:57 PM »
Hey, I'm from Houston, too!  I was down there just 6 weeks ago.  Whereabouts in the city are you?

I'm not on dialysis yet, but it's just a matter of time, and I know I'm gonna hate it!
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« Reply #9 on: September 04, 2010, 06:57:44 AM »
Welcome to our community, Vivien!  Glad that you joined us.  this is a great place for information, support and encouragement.  We are much more than just a website as you will find out.  We are a genuine family :grouphug; .  I am glad that you got the WiFi.  As Epofriend said
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Keep reading, and above all, keep posting so we can know how you are doing.




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« Reply #10 on: September 14, 2010, 11:37:35 PM »
Thank all of you for the warm welcome.  I am doing ok.  Considering PD at home now after 2 years.  On transplant active list Dr. says maybe in 6 more months I should get a call.  Going on my first trip for a week and gonna have to get dialysed at a guest unit in San Marcos Tx.  I do't know what to expect.

Has anyone on dialysis gone on a cruise.  Please tell me about the procedures.  I so want to go on a cruise.  Looking forward to hearing from you.

Be Blessed.
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« Reply #11 on: September 15, 2010, 11:45:47 AM »
 :welcomesign;  glad you found us. we're a "strange" but interesting group. rather like a family.  a good place to be.
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