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« on: November 19, 2011, 10:38:59 AM »
my name is Avi, I live in Israel, I am from NYC originally.

I am 42 years old and I have spina bifida and a neurogenic bladder, my kidney quit about 5 years ago and I was on dialysis for about a year. I then got a transplant, and that worked for about 3 years. I have been back on dialysis for about 7 months, I stopped making urine about a week ago so I am now having to watch my fluids and go 3 times a week.

My wife found this site for me, So here I am.

The lord knows I hate dialysis!
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« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2011, 12:14:35 PM »
a big  :welcomesign; to you
.. Great wife you have too!!   ;D  Gosh, it's gotta be kinda extra awful to have to go back on D.  Im so sorry, but glad you found you way here.  Great people and lots of different situations to learn from.  Hope you stick around and join in..  Wow,,, from NYC to Israel..Love to hear about that..  I wish you well and health...
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im a california wife and cargiver to my hubby
He started dialysis April 09
We thank God for every day we are blessed to have together.
november 2010, patiently (ha!) waiting our turn for NxStage training
January 14,2011 home with NxStage
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« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2011, 12:31:38 PM »
Welcome to IHD, Avi!

 :welcomesign;

Look around the site. There is much to learn here, as well as some really super folks!  :2thumbsup;

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Wife to Carl, who has PKD.
Mother to Meagan, who has PKD.
Partner for NxStage HD August 2008 - February 2011.
Carl transplanted with cadaveric kidney, February 3, 2011. :)
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« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2011, 12:58:02 PM »
 :welcomesign; to IHD Avi. 
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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 #4 on: November 19, 2011, 01:13:45 PM »
I'm sure the Lord knows you hate dialysis, but I'm hoping that He will find you a new kidney! :2thumbsup;  In the meantime, Lord knows that this site may be of great help to you, and the Lord also knows that your wife is very smart to guide you here.

There are other members who have been through what you are going through now, and there will be others who may be in your shoes in the not too distant future.  I know you will have valuable experience to share.  Thank you so much for joining.
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« Reply #5 on: November 20, 2011, 01:49:23 PM »
 :welcomesign; Avi!
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venting myself online since 2003 (personal blog)
grumbles of a dialysis wife-y (kidney blog)
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Everything was beautiful, and nothing hurt.
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« Reply #6 on: November 20, 2011, 02:39:46 PM »
Hello &  :welcomesign;

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11/2004 Hubby diag. ESRD, Diabeties, Vascular Disease & High BP
12/2004 to 6/2009 Home PD
6/2009 Peritonitis , PD Cath removed
7/2009 Hemo Dialysis In-Center
2/2010 BKA rt leg & lt foot (all toes) amputated
6/2010 to present.  NxStage at home
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« Reply #7 on: November 21, 2011, 06:19:53 PM »
Hi Avi, and welcome to IHD.  I would be interested on how you do dialysis in Israel.  How long do you run per session?  Do they have home dialysis available?  Can't wait to hear how you are doing.  Keep reading and posting.

Rerun, Moderator       :welcomesign;
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« Reply #8 on: November 24, 2011, 11:50:41 PM »
 :welcomesign;
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