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Carlyon
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« on: March 21, 2012, 02:36:27 AM »
Hi Everyone,

My is TJ.  My husband has been battling with CKD for several years and now we are facing dialysis ( within 4-6 months).
After a brief bout of anger over his failure to properly care for himself during stages 1-4 of CKD, :Kit n Stik;  I'm not as traumatized as I thought I'd be. 

Plus the new reality has lit a fire under his butt and he's actually trying to get and stay healthy.  Nothing like trying to qualify for an organ to keep you motivated.

All in all I'm a roll with the punches type of person and I'm glad this place is here to help teach me when to duck.
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Wife and Caregiver to ESRD patient
Husband Diagnosed with CKD 2006
Av Fistula created 6/12 Transposition 8/12
Thanks to the posts on IHD skipped in center and began NxStage 11/12
Still has 70 lbs to lose before going on donor list.
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« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2012, 03:37:10 AM »
Welcome TJ (Carly??).   We all find IHD when and how we need to.  Hope he takes care of himself...


 :welcomesign;  :bandance;  :welcomesign;  :bandance;
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1991 diagnosed PKD (kidneys, liver)
2010 kidneys at 35% (left 2x size)
2011 kidneys at 30% (left 2x size)
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« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2012, 03:58:21 AM »
Hi TJ, you are funny!   :rofl;   I'm so glad you found us.  I'm sure this site will help you stay on your feet.

I welcome your husband too.  He may need to vent once in a while.  We are here to listen.

Rerun, Moderator   :welcomesign;
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« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2012, 08:44:40 AM »
Hey TJ and welcome to IHD...I'm also a care partner.  Hubby has been on D since 2007.   Love your attitude and I'm looking forward to seeing you on the boards.   :welcomesign;
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« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2012, 07:44:27 PM »
Hi TJ and welcome to IHD!  Caregiver here too, so we understand.  It is hard, to say the least.  Lots of love and support here and so glad you found us!

Again welcome and God Bless,
lmunchkin
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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 #5 on: March 22, 2012, 07:44:33 AM »
 :welcomesign; TJ!
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« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2012, 12:15:36 AM »
Thanks for the warm welcome.    Thankfully with today's technology and some common sense a person can live a full life on dialysis.

My grandmother was on dialysis in the 80's and man was that brutal to see as a kid.  Comparatively speaking that little teeny tiny NxStage looks like it'll fit on the back of my bicycle.   So I think we'll be OK.  That is once I get over my initial OMG OMG OMG moment. :o

My husband being the dork he his, actually said that he'd rather do in-center just so I wouldn't have to worry.  But he was really asking if I'd be OK with him doing with HHD.  If I'd just said OK to in-center that would've been it, he was giving me an out because I've been so angry.

I admit I'm angry because he's had 10 years to get his weight and blood pressure under control.  I've done everything short of pulling a weapon to get him to take better care of himself but no dice.  Now that the BIG D is near, he's reformed but better late than never.

However I still find it funny that after 15 years of marriage he can still be so clueless. No matter how angry I get, he should know that I'd help him wash his kidneys in a cup if that what he needed me to do.

But I guess we all need a little reassurance from time to time.
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Wife and Caregiver to ESRD patient
Husband Diagnosed with CKD 2006
Av Fistula created 6/12 Transposition 8/12
Thanks to the posts on IHD skipped in center and began NxStage 11/12
Still has 70 lbs to lose before going on donor list.
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