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« on: December 02, 2011, 11:22:40 AM »
Hi to everyone!
I am a wife/caregiver of my husband who had renal failure in July.  It appears his failure was a complication of the tumors in his abdomen from lymphoma.  We were hoping that once the tumors were gone, his kidney's would come back.... not!  This kidney stuff is really complicated, sad, maddening, frustrating and scaring.  Reading the posts on this forum has given me lots of information, support and humor about an otherwise very weird experience! I look forward to learning and talking about this stuff!

-juzzme
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« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2011, 11:27:21 AM »
Welcome to this weaalth of information website,
You will learn a lot and gain new friends here.  WELCOME :welcomesign;
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Diabetes 1976
Eye issues 1987
Kidney Failure 1997
CAPD 1997 , Stopped 1997 due to infections evey 28 days
Started In Center Hemo 1997
Received Kidney/Pancreas transplant 1999 at UCLA
Wife and I had son in 2001 , by donor for my part (Stopping the illness train)
Kidney failed 2011 , Back on Hemo . Looking to retransplant as the Kidney is still working



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« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2011, 11:32:51 AM »
Your avatar looks like my former best pal, Molly, who would sneak in the bed and try to crawl under the covers.  Then she would look at you, daring me to toss her out.  I left her where she was. 
Your husband must be a very lucky fellow.  Tell us all about his virtues and tell us how hamdsome he is.  Go ahead, I dare you!
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Hodgkin's Lymphoma - 1993
Prostate Cancer - 1994
Gall Bladder - 1995
Prostate Cancer return - 2000
Radiated Prostate 
Cataract Surgery 2010
Hodgkin's Lymphoma return - 2011 - Chemo
Renal Failure - 2011
Renal Function returned after eight months of dialysis - 2012
Hodgkin's Lymphoma returned 2012 - Lifetime Chemo


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« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2011, 11:58:31 AM »
welcome jezzme  ;D  I am so glad you hunted us down cause i believe it's going to be your salvation as far as this D stuff.  I too am caregiver/partner to hubby and WOW..... amazing isnt it!!  We have our ups and downs that take us on a big ole rollercoster at times, but thankfully, i found this place too when i most needed to.  Dont know how you feel about home hemo, but for us, it was a great answer to alot of "our" issues...  Soooooo, from one wifie to another  :welcomesign; and God bless you for being there for him...
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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 #4 on: December 02, 2011, 02:11:38 PM »
 :welcomesign;

Hi, Juzzme!

Welcome to IHD! Yup, kidney failure is not for sissies.  :clap;

I'm glad you found "us" and hope to get to know you better!

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Carl transplanted with cadaveric kidney, February 3, 2011. :)
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« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2011, 03:31:50 PM »
Hi Juzzme.  I am also a wife / caregiver.   :welcomesign;
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May you rest in peace my dear husband.
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« Reply #6 on: December 04, 2011, 08:10:32 AM »
 :welcomesign; juzzme!

(Your husband wouldn't already be a member on here, would he?)
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- wife of kidney recepient (10/2011) -
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« Reply #7 on: December 04, 2011, 10:18:51 AM »
Juzzme is my everloving spouse of 35 years.  I encouraged her to join knowing that her perspective on kidney failure is different from mine.  We live in the mountains of northern California thirty miles from civilization, so the need for well thoughtout medical decisions is important, should we have to make them.  I am no longer Superman but she remains Wonder Woman.  And I say, "Yes Dear," at the appropriate times.
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Hodgkin's Lymphoma - 1993
Prostate Cancer - 1994
Gall Bladder - 1995
Prostate Cancer return - 2000
Radiated Prostate 
Cataract Surgery 2010
Hodgkin's Lymphoma return - 2011 - Chemo
Renal Failure - 2011
Renal Function returned after eight months of dialysis - 2012
Hodgkin's Lymphoma returned 2012 - Lifetime Chemo


Human hopes and human creeds
have their roots in human needs.

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« Reply #8 on: December 04, 2011, 11:57:27 AM »
Sometimes its hard ti believe what they put up with us from us. I know I drive
my wife just about looney with what I need.
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Diabetes 1976
Eye issues 1987
Kidney Failure 1997
CAPD 1997 , Stopped 1997 due to infections evey 28 days
Started In Center Hemo 1997
Received Kidney/Pancreas transplant 1999 at UCLA
Wife and I had son in 2001 , by donor for my part (Stopping the illness train)
Kidney failed 2011 , Back on Hemo . Looking to retransplant as the Kidney is still working



Soft kitty, warm kitty,
 little ball of fur,
happy kitty,sleepy kitty,
 purr purr purr ::
Sheldon and Penny on The Big Bng Theory
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« Reply #9 on: December 04, 2011, 04:46:14 PM »
I think you 2 need to move to the city.  a... mmm...  I have a little 2 bdrm 2 bath in Sacramento which would be perfect for you.

 :bow;

Welcome Jussme.  Your hubby is a kick in the pants. 

Rerun, Moderator         :welcomesign;
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« Reply #10 on: December 04, 2011, 04:53:14 PM »
Sorry ReRun:  We have a very new home built to our specifications. 2800 sq ft which is enough room to play chase, and we do play chase.  Ha!! Gotcha!!
Besides I like the wild life here.  Been here since 1977.  Sacratomato is much to far away for mountain folk.  Gotta go, she wats to play chase again.
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Hodgkin's Lymphoma - 1993
Prostate Cancer - 1994
Gall Bladder - 1995
Prostate Cancer return - 2000
Radiated Prostate 
Cataract Surgery 2010
Hodgkin's Lymphoma return - 2011 - Chemo
Renal Failure - 2011
Renal Function returned after eight months of dialysis - 2012
Hodgkin's Lymphoma returned 2012 - Lifetime Chemo


Human hopes and human creeds
have their roots in human needs.

                          Eugene Fitch Ware
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