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Southpaw
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« on: March 06, 2012, 09:03:59 PM »
I am new to this message board.  I had a Liver transplant 13 yrs ago due to cryptogenic cirrhosis. My kidneys started to fail then. My creatinine was around 2.3 but over time increase to 4.3 today. My doctor has just scheduled me for surgery to put in a fistula. i am not looking forward to this.  :thumbdown;
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« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2012, 10:01:52 PM »
hi Southpaw! (does your name refer to the stance? my husband's been teaching me mma stuff....)

I find it really interesting the points at which the docs think it's appropriate to get a fistula placed.  My creatinine was  5.something in January, and my doc still has not mentioned getting a fistula.  I guess because my other labs were ok, and I feel ok.

How are you feeling? Were your other labs out of wack?
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« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2012, 10:04:27 PM »
 :welcomesign; Welcome Southpaw!  I have been doing in center HD in Southern CA for 3 years now. 
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« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2012, 02:36:47 AM »
Hi Southpaw...I am getting ready for work.  Just wanted to welcome you, sorry for this but glad you joined us, strength in numbers.
 :welcomesign;
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1991 diagnosed PKD (kidneys, liver)
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2011 kidneys at 30% (left 2x size)
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« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2012, 04:02:10 AM »
Hi, Southpaw, and welcome!  You've come to the right place for support.  There are a lot of good people here who will help you through this.  All the best to you.
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« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2012, 01:55:56 PM »
 :welcomesign; Southpaw!
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« Reply #6 on: March 07, 2012, 09:21:25 PM »
Thanks for the welcome everyone. My name refers to me being left-handed.  Only 10% of the population is left-handed. We are a rare species. lol
I feel fine.  the only symptoms  are a little itchy and tired. 
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« Reply #7 on: March 08, 2012, 04:31:05 AM »
Hi Southpaw and welcome to the group.  Glad you joined and I hope you find answers, support and a little fun to go along with the serious stuff.    :welcomesign;
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