Newbie from Virginia

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Newbie from Virginia

« on: April 20, 2011, 08:08:40 AM »

I was first diagnosed with kidney disease in 1985 when I was 15 years old. I was given massive doses of Prednisone until my kidneys failed completely in 1987. I started hemodialysis immediately & it made me SO sick! Nausea & vomiting every treatment. Doctors finally decided CCPD would be better for me. Back then the machine was huge. I spent my senior year of high school at home on dialysis every night. YUK! I was so mad that I couldn't go anywhere or spend the night anywhere. I couldn't stay out late for prom either!! I definitely hated dialysis! But it did keep me alive.
On New Year's Day 1991 my beeper went off (no cell phones then). I made the trek to the University of NC where later that night I received my new kidney. I still have that kidney. 20 years++
Today I'm married to a retired soldier and we have 2 sons. It has not been easy, but I have been extremely blessed. I would love to hear from you!


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Re: Newbie from Virginia

« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2011, 08:26:44 AM »

Welcome to the group, cmjack. Wow, 20+ years for your kidney. Congrats. This is a great group for information and friends. Glad you found us!


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« Reply #2 on: April 21, 2011, 05:54:10 AM »

Not a great way to spend your teenage years, but look at you now! 20 years with kidney and two sons and husband! God Bless!


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« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2011, 08:05:12 AM »

Hi cmjack and welcome to IHD. Congratulations on keeping your kidney that long. Prayers for many more years. Do they say what your function is?

You will love this site.

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Re: Newbie from Virginia

« Reply #4 on: April 21, 2011, 10:42:01 AM »

Thanks for the warm welcome. You know, my doctor always focuses on my creatnine & my Potassium (which I struggle to keep down). My creatnine usually runs 1.6-1.9. At the time of my transplant it was .9. I'm not sure what percentage of function I have exactly.
I'll ask at my next appt.

Have a wonderful weekend!


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Re: Newbie from Virginia

« Reply #5 on: April 21, 2011, 01:25:37 PM »

What a wonderful story (the ending, not the teen years).

And Welcome to IHD

Aleta


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Re: Newbie from Virginia

« Reply #6 on: April 21, 2011, 04:24:32 PM »

Hi and welcome! I love your story - especially the 20+ years part!!!!!


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Re: Newbie from Virginia

« Reply #7 on: April 21, 2011, 09:16:30 PM »

What an incredible story about your transplant. I can only imagine how difficult it was for you in your formative years but so glad you have been living a great life.