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One day i want to be the person my dog thinks i am
« on: March 16, 2012, 10:53:32 PM »
Hi everyone,
i am a female,married for 22 years,2 children and 4 grandchildren.We live in Port Charlotte Fl.We have 2 austrailan shephards,Emma & Luka. I am so glad i found your site.
i am not on dialysis yet but i needed to find you all before i get there, definitely need support!.i am end stage and waiting.Thats my story short and sweet.
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« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2012, 11:56:22 PM »
Hi Skydog and   :welcomesign; to IHD. Glad you found this site, you can learn more here than anywhere.
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« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2012, 01:52:33 AM »
 :welcomesign;

hey ya, I think you dogs are really cute. This site has been really awesome for me, I hope you like it too.
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1981-1995: Perfectly fine
1996: November, started feeling sick
1997: April, creatine at 17 and began dialysis    
1997: May Place on PD
2006: Had to replace PD tube
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« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2012, 07:09:56 AM »
Just like me Sky...I call myself "Pre, Pre "D".  I came earlier than some so I can learn, stay updated and just be among people who are, where I am headed.  Congrats on finding us...

 :welcomesign; :bandance; :clap; :2thumbsup; :yahoo;
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2011 kidneys at 30% (left 2x size)
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« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2012, 01:14:27 PM »
Good to meet you Skydog! and Welcome to IHD!

 :welcomesign;

It will be good to learn as much as you can BEFORE you actually start dialysis.

 :2thumbsup;

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Carl transplanted with cadaveric kidney, February 3, 2011. :)
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« Reply #5 on: March 17, 2012, 04:44:23 PM »
Hi Skydog, I'm new too :)   and I'm also pre D, I'm having my fistula op next month, hoping that I wont need it for a loooooong time tho :D
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« Reply #6 on: March 17, 2012, 04:55:57 PM »
  It's greagt that you jioined and I hope that you viisit oftem.  Lots a people to talk to a share with .   :waving;
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« Reply #7 on: March 17, 2012, 07:32:03 PM »
Hi Skydog, and welcome to IHD.  I'm so glad you joined.  Your furbabies are adorable.  Smart ones too.   You have found the right place to start learning about dialysis, end stage, renal disease, transplants.... you name it.

We will get you through this.

Rerun, Moderator               :welcomesign;
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« Reply #8 on: March 18, 2012, 06:34:25 AM »
 :welcomesign; Skydog and love that you want to be the person your dog thinks you are: what a great quote!
IHD has kept me sane thhrough the pre-D, the D (PD) and now a transplant. I love IHD. You will too. Again,  :welcomesign;
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« Reply #9 on: March 18, 2012, 07:09:48 AM »
Welcome to our community, Skydog!  This is the best place for you to be - here you will find information, support and encouragement.  I am so thankful that I found IHD just before I started dialysis.  You will soon find that you have a genuine family here  :grouphug; - a wonderful group of sharing and caring people.
Just keep reading and keep posting.  We will be with you all the way!






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« Reply #10 on: March 18, 2012, 08:56:39 PM »
Welcome to the family!  You will not be alone in anything dealing with kidneys. Glad you joined!

Again welcome & God Bless,
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« Reply #11 on: March 18, 2012, 09:15:18 PM »
Hi skydog, love emma's markings.
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
Lifes Adventures -  Priceless

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One day i want to be the person my dog thinks i am
« Reply #12 on: March 19, 2012, 07:37:01 PM »
thank you for your warm welcome ... :flower;
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skydog :)
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« Reply #13 on: March 20, 2012, 02:52:54 AM »
Hi Skydog and welcome - you are part of the most incredible community of caring and empathetic people - they have really been a source of strength (and inspiration!) to me
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« Reply #14 on: March 20, 2012, 03:25:14 PM »
welcome!  I am pre too!  It's good to have you here, and everyone seems really supportive!  Good luck with everything, and keep in touch
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35 years old, first dx w/  chronic renal insufficiency at  28, pre-dialysis

born with persistent cloaca--have you heard of it?  Probably not, that's ok.

lots of surgeries, solitary left kidney (congenital)

chronic uti's/pyelonephritis

AV fistula May 2012
Kidney Transplant from my husband Jan. 16, 2013
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« Reply #15 on: March 20, 2012, 10:31:38 PM »
Welcome. Skydog, i hope you find lots of info that you need to know, I started PD in mid-December and would be happy to help you with any questions you may have, as would anyone else on this site. They truly are a wonderful resource.
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« Reply #16 on: March 22, 2012, 07:47:24 AM »
 :welcomesign; skydog!
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Everything was beautiful, and nothing hurt.
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