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rocky racoon
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« on: September 25, 2012, 02:00:09 AM »
 :cheer:  I have been on PD for a little more than a year.  I have had diabetes for 42 years, with all the complications that go with diiabetes.  I got pneumonia from breathing in fluid in July 2010-within 10 days my kidneys fail-I need to get stronger and then I can get on a list for a transplant.  I live near a big city, but way up in the mountains, where I can listen to birdsong and it's peaceful-the traveling librarian comes once a month to deliver me books.  I read a lot-mostly murder mysteries and science fiction.  I used to be a nurse, but I can no longer do all the bending and lifting necessary-so I took disability retirement.  I have a cat for companionship and I love to cook-even  if sometimes I only eat once a day.
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« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2012, 03:27:27 AM »
Hi, rocky!  Glad you joined us!  There are a lot of good people here who will give you support, answer your questions  and understand the challenges of life on dialysis.  I live IN a big city (NY) and sometimes I long for the birdsong and peaceful surroundings that you describe...There's a thread here where we tell about the books we've been reading--it's under "Off-Topic: Talk About Anything You Want".  I think you'll enjoy contributing to that.   All the best to you.
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« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2012, 05:46:38 AM »
Hi Rocky, you must have internet service up there.  Not sure what state Big City is in?  Utah?

So glad you found us.

Rerun, Moderator    :welcomesign;
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« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2012, 08:21:56 AM »
 :welcomesign; Rocky
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"The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do."
   -Walter Bagehot
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December 2003 diagnosed with IgA Nephropathy 80% Function.
October 2004 started In-Center Hemo Dialysis Perma-Cath 5% Function.
September 2005 Living Related Donor (Mother) Transplant.
March 2009 Diagnosed CKD and IgA Nephropathy.
August 2009 Upper Left Arm Fistula.
November 2009 started In-Center Hemo Dialysis.
December 2010 started Home Hemo Dialysis.
January 2012 went back to In-Center Hemo Dialysis.
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« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2012, 11:46:08 AM »
Hi there rocky and  :welcomesign;  Hope you enjoy it here.
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« Reply #5 on: September 25, 2012, 06:24:02 PM »
 :welcomesign; Rocky  :waving;
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~ Hello All, My names Marna ~

- 1995 - 12 yrs old found out my kidneys were both failing
- 1996 - Dec. 3 I received my 1st kidney transplant at age 13, after 7/mths on the waiting list
- 2005 - In Aug. transplant failed after 9.5 years, had to have a nephrectomy due to being very ill & massive hypertension
           - End of Aug. 1st time on dialysis
- 2006 - Had my fistula placed & ready to go
- 2010 - My little Miracle was born 6/mths into the pregnancy, weighing 2.4 lbs & 13.25 in long
          - Found out my PRA is 100% & I have antibodies that CAN'T be decreased
- 2013 - Oct. 2nd  *** I finally received my kidney!!! ***
          - Dec. 3rd I had 3.5 parathyroids removed, due to them interfering w/my new kidney.
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« Reply #6 on: September 25, 2012, 10:08:10 PM »
Hi Rocky.  Another avid reader here and I also live in the beautiful mountains!
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I am more than a patient.  I am a mama, friend, wife, sister, and most of all a person.

41 years old, hemo since November 2011, trained for PD and tried numerous times.  PD did not work for me , it was a nightmare :(
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« Reply #7 on: September 25, 2012, 10:50:49 PM »
Hi rocky :waving;
Type 1 diabetic?
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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

No two day's are the same, are they?
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« Reply #8 on: October 01, 2012, 07:02:27 PM »
Welcome aboard Rocky!  Glad you have found us!

God Bless,
lmunchkin :kickstart;
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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 #9 on: October 02, 2012, 02:18:10 AM »
Welcome Rocky - isn't rocky racoon a cartoon or comic character? hmm not sure. Anyway. You sound like my kind of person with the reading and the kitty company! Nice to have you with us !! It's also great that while you have a bit of an isolated(peaceful!) location you can keep in touch via books and of course the internet!!!

Hope to hear more from you as you spend more time in our community!

RichardMEL, Moderator
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3/1993: Diagnosed with Kidney Failure (FSGS)
25/7/2006: Started hemo 3x/week 5 hour sessions :(
27/11/2010: Cadaveric kidney transplant from my wonderful donor!!! "Danny" currently settling in and working better every day!!! :)

BE POSITIVE * BE INFORMED * BE PROACTIVE * BE IN CONTROL * LIVE LIFE!
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« Reply #10 on: October 02, 2012, 05:31:51 PM »
Welcome,sounds like you live in a nice spot,I also love to read and love nature,and cooking too.Sounds as though you should try and eat more,you know we need more protein than "before".        Nick
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« Reply #11 on: October 02, 2012, 05:50:24 PM »
Richard, no, that would be Rocky the Flying Squirrel. Rocky Raccoon was a Beatles song.
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« Reply #12 on: October 03, 2012, 05:46:11 AM »
Joe - you're right! I did some searching and I was thinkin of ROCKET Raccoon - cloise!!!

I admit a fail in more ways than one since we are headed to Beatles Love in Vegas in a few days!!! d'oh!!!
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3/1993: Diagnosed with Kidney Failure (FSGS)
25/7/2006: Started hemo 3x/week 5 hour sessions :(
27/11/2010: Cadaveric kidney transplant from my wonderful donor!!! "Danny" currently settling in and working better every day!!! :)

BE POSITIVE * BE INFORMED * BE PROACTIVE * BE IN CONTROL * LIVE LIFE!
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