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Cordelia
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« on: January 22, 2011, 04:13:56 PM »
Hello everyone, :flower;

My name is Cordelia and I'm from Canada. :beer1; I'm really looking forward to chatting with you all. :grouphug; I've been a dialysis patient now for almost six months. I'm hoping to be able to have a kidney transplant in the next year or so from a living donor.  :cheer: :) :bandance; :yahoo;
« Last Edit: January 23, 2011, 07:55:43 AM by Cordelia » Logged
Diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease at age 19.
Renal Failure at age 38 (2010) came about 2 hrs close to dying. Central line put in an emergency.
Began dialysis on Aug 15, 2010.
Creatine @ time of dialysis: 27. I almost died.
History of High Blood Pressure
I have Neuropathy and Plantar Fasciitis in My Feet
AV Fistula created in Nov. 2011, still buzzing well!
Transplanted in April, 2013. My husband and I participated in the Living Donor paired exchange program. I nicknamed my kidney "April"
Married 18 yrs,  Mom to 3 kids to twin daughters (One that has PKD)  and a high-functioning Autistic son
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« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2011, 04:21:52 PM »
 :welcomesign; to IHD Cordelia.  I'm from Toronto and have found this site extremely helpful, suppportive and fun.  Where are you from in Canada?   :canadaflag;
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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 #2 on: January 22, 2011, 05:38:02 PM »
Hello!!!
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Born with autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease
1995 - AV Fistula placed
Dec 7, 1999 cadaver transplant saved me from childhood dialysis!
10 transplant years = spleenectomy, gall bladder removed, liver biopsy, bone marrow aspiration.
July 27, 2010 Started dialysis for the first time ever.
June 21, 2011 2nd kidney nonrelated living donor
September 2013 Liver Cancer tumor.
October 2013 Ablation of liver tumor.
Now scans every 3 months to watch for new tumors.
Now Status 7 on the wait list for a liver.
How about another decade of solid health?
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« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2011, 05:43:14 PM »
Hi Monrein!  :waving;

I'm from Ontario, South of Toronto i:) Hello my fellow Canadian!  :canadaflag; It's really nice to meet you!  :waving;I'm really excited to be here to meet others. :beer1; I'm hoping to learn much more about dialysis! :yahoo; I have polycystic kidney disease and that's why my kidneys failed in August. I wouldn't say I hate dialysis, I've met so many great nurses and people because of this experience and they are just fantastic. :)
« Last Edit: January 22, 2011, 08:19:16 PM by Cordelia » Logged
Diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease at age 19.
Renal Failure at age 38 (2010) came about 2 hrs close to dying. Central line put in an emergency.
Began dialysis on Aug 15, 2010.
Creatine @ time of dialysis: 27. I almost died.
History of High Blood Pressure
I have Neuropathy and Plantar Fasciitis in My Feet
AV Fistula created in Nov. 2011, still buzzing well!
Transplanted in April, 2013. My husband and I participated in the Living Donor paired exchange program. I nicknamed my kidney "April"
Married 18 yrs,  Mom to 3 kids to twin daughters (One that has PKD)  and a high-functioning Autistic son
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« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2011, 05:44:11 PM »
Hi Rsudock!  :)It's great to meet you too! :bandance; :pics;
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Diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease at age 19.
Renal Failure at age 38 (2010) came about 2 hrs close to dying. Central line put in an emergency.
Began dialysis on Aug 15, 2010.
Creatine @ time of dialysis: 27. I almost died.
History of High Blood Pressure
I have Neuropathy and Plantar Fasciitis in My Feet
AV Fistula created in Nov. 2011, still buzzing well!
Transplanted in April, 2013. My husband and I participated in the Living Donor paired exchange program. I nicknamed my kidney "April"
Married 18 yrs,  Mom to 3 kids to twin daughters (One that has PKD)  and a high-functioning Autistic son
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« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2011, 05:51:46 PM »
Quote from: Cordelia on January 22, 2011, 05:43:14 PM

 I have polycystic kidney disease and that's why my kidneys failed in August.

Are you my twin? lol  :cuddle;
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Born with autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease
1995 - AV Fistula placed
Dec 7, 1999 cadaver transplant saved me from childhood dialysis!
10 transplant years = spleenectomy, gall bladder removed, liver biopsy, bone marrow aspiration.
July 27, 2010 Started dialysis for the first time ever.
June 21, 2011 2nd kidney nonrelated living donor
September 2013 Liver Cancer tumor.
October 2013 Ablation of liver tumor.
Now scans every 3 months to watch for new tumors.
Now Status 7 on the wait list for a liver.
How about another decade of solid health?
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« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2011, 08:04:09 PM »
Rsudock! Oh my gosh! You could be! LOL  :cuddle;

I was diagnosed with PKD back in 1991, that's when I found out I had PKD.
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Diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease at age 19.
Renal Failure at age 38 (2010) came about 2 hrs close to dying. Central line put in an emergency.
Began dialysis on Aug 15, 2010.
Creatine @ time of dialysis: 27. I almost died.
History of High Blood Pressure
I have Neuropathy and Plantar Fasciitis in My Feet
AV Fistula created in Nov. 2011, still buzzing well!
Transplanted in April, 2013. My husband and I participated in the Living Donor paired exchange program. I nicknamed my kidney "April"
Married 18 yrs,  Mom to 3 kids to twin daughters (One that has PKD)  and a high-functioning Autistic son
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« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2011, 09:32:42 PM »
Welcome Cordelia (forgive me if I think of buffy or something  :rofl;). We love our Canadian friends!!! Glad your experiences with dialysis have been positive and you've met so many good people - that's really important - glad to have you wish us and I look forward to hearing about your journey towards that live transplant!!

 :welcomesign;

RichardMEL, Moderator

PS: Blame Canada!!  >:D >:D :rofl; (just kidding!)
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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 #8 on: January 23, 2011, 07:58:05 AM »
Hi Richard!

Thank you for your welcome! :) :bandance; It's awesome to be here! :beer1; I don't feel so alone here. :grouphug; I don't know anyone else who has kidney disease......I'm very much looking forward to getting to know others who have "been there done that" ;)
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Diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease at age 19.
Renal Failure at age 38 (2010) came about 2 hrs close to dying. Central line put in an emergency.
Began dialysis on Aug 15, 2010.
Creatine @ time of dialysis: 27. I almost died.
History of High Blood Pressure
I have Neuropathy and Plantar Fasciitis in My Feet
AV Fistula created in Nov. 2011, still buzzing well!
Transplanted in April, 2013. My husband and I participated in the Living Donor paired exchange program. I nicknamed my kidney "April"
Married 18 yrs,  Mom to 3 kids to twin daughters (One that has PKD)  and a high-functioning Autistic son
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« Reply #9 on: January 23, 2011, 09:58:39 AM »
Hi, Cordelia, and welcome to the group.  Lots of good information and friends here.  Best of luck with your living donor.  Glad you joined!
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« Reply #10 on: January 23, 2011, 11:39:44 AM »
Hi Peleroja! :waving;

Thank you also for the really nice welcome!  :flower; :cheer:I'm so glad to have found this site! :2thumbsup; I'm looking forward to visiting here with all of you! :grouphug;
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Diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease at age 19.
Renal Failure at age 38 (2010) came about 2 hrs close to dying. Central line put in an emergency.
Began dialysis on Aug 15, 2010.
Creatine @ time of dialysis: 27. I almost died.
History of High Blood Pressure
I have Neuropathy and Plantar Fasciitis in My Feet
AV Fistula created in Nov. 2011, still buzzing well!
Transplanted in April, 2013. My husband and I participated in the Living Donor paired exchange program. I nicknamed my kidney "April"
Married 18 yrs,  Mom to 3 kids to twin daughters (One that has PKD)  and a high-functioning Autistic son
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« Reply #11 on: January 23, 2011, 04:06:33 PM »
It is so nice to have you here Cordelia, and you have a good attitude towards your treatment also. So,   :welcomesign;  to IHD.
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« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2011, 04:25:21 PM »
Hi Jean! :waving;

It's really great to meet you too! :beer1; I look forward to chatting with you here too!  :waving;Thanks so much for the welcome! :grouphug; Thanks so much for your really nice compliment too! :grouphug; :cuddle;

Is that your kitten in your avatar? How cute! I used to have a cat just like the one in your avatar, I named him Fritz! :rofl;
« Last Edit: January 23, 2011, 08:15:31 PM by Cordelia » Logged
Diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease at age 19.
Renal Failure at age 38 (2010) came about 2 hrs close to dying. Central line put in an emergency.
Began dialysis on Aug 15, 2010.
Creatine @ time of dialysis: 27. I almost died.
History of High Blood Pressure
I have Neuropathy and Plantar Fasciitis in My Feet
AV Fistula created in Nov. 2011, still buzzing well!
Transplanted in April, 2013. My husband and I participated in the Living Donor paired exchange program. I nicknamed my kidney "April"
Married 18 yrs,  Mom to 3 kids to twin daughters (One that has PKD)  and a high-functioning Autistic son
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« Reply #13 on: January 23, 2011, 06:26:22 PM »
Welcome fellow Canadian!! :canadaflag;  I am from Newfoundland and my hubby has been on dialysis for over 13 years!!!
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« Reply #14 on: January 23, 2011, 08:14:20 PM »
Hi Del!  :waving;That's neat you are also Canadian! :canadaflag; It's such a pleasure to meet you also! :2thumbsup; I look very much forward to chatting with you and others here! :flower; :grouphug; Thanks so much for your welcome! :cuddle;
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Diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease at age 19.
Renal Failure at age 38 (2010) came about 2 hrs close to dying. Central line put in an emergency.
Began dialysis on Aug 15, 2010.
Creatine @ time of dialysis: 27. I almost died.
History of High Blood Pressure
I have Neuropathy and Plantar Fasciitis in My Feet
AV Fistula created in Nov. 2011, still buzzing well!
Transplanted in April, 2013. My husband and I participated in the Living Donor paired exchange program. I nicknamed my kidney "April"
Married 18 yrs,  Mom to 3 kids to twin daughters (One that has PKD)  and a high-functioning Autistic son
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« Reply #15 on: January 23, 2011, 10:19:55 PM »
G'day Cordelia and  :welcomesign; :ausflag;
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« Reply #16 on: January 24, 2011, 05:29:58 AM »
Hi Galvo!  :)It's wonderful to meet you! :grouphug; Thank you so much for your great welcome! :waving; PS I LOVE Australia!!!  :cuddle;
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Diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease at age 19.
Renal Failure at age 38 (2010) came about 2 hrs close to dying. Central line put in an emergency.
Began dialysis on Aug 15, 2010.
Creatine @ time of dialysis: 27. I almost died.
History of High Blood Pressure
I have Neuropathy and Plantar Fasciitis in My Feet
AV Fistula created in Nov. 2011, still buzzing well!
Transplanted in April, 2013. My husband and I participated in the Living Donor paired exchange program. I nicknamed my kidney "April"
Married 18 yrs,  Mom to 3 kids to twin daughters (One that has PKD)  and a high-functioning Autistic son
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« Reply #17 on: January 24, 2011, 02:50:39 PM »
Welcome :clap;. Im from London and I suffer from Fsgs. Glad to meet you!
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« Reply #18 on: January 24, 2011, 03:36:38 PM »
Hi Dialized! :cuddle; It's so great to meet you!  :2thumbsup;Thank you so much for your awesome welcome! :grouphug;
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Diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease at age 19.
Renal Failure at age 38 (2010) came about 2 hrs close to dying. Central line put in an emergency.
Began dialysis on Aug 15, 2010.
Creatine @ time of dialysis: 27. I almost died.
History of High Blood Pressure
I have Neuropathy and Plantar Fasciitis in My Feet
AV Fistula created in Nov. 2011, still buzzing well!
Transplanted in April, 2013. My husband and I participated in the Living Donor paired exchange program. I nicknamed my kidney "April"
Married 18 yrs,  Mom to 3 kids to twin daughters (One that has PKD)  and a high-functioning Autistic son
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