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« on: September 24, 2012, 03:55:39 AM »
Hi. I'm Joey Lim. I've been undergoing dialysis for twice a week since July 2 at Manila Doctors Hospital. I came across with this site while surfing the net searching for blogs/sites regarding kidney disease.
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« Reply #1 on: September 24, 2012, 05:28:03 AM »
joeylim, welcome to the site, glad you found us. :welcomesign;
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I used to have a handle on life, but it broke.

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« Reply #2 on: September 24, 2012, 06:55:22 AM »
Welcome!  :)
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June 2008 - diagnosed with Chronic Interstitial Nephritis
Aug 2009 - developed neuropathy in legs
Jan 2010 - renal biopsy
Feb 2011 - developed negative myoclonus in hands
Sept 2011 - took medical leave from my job (transitioned into long-term disability)
July 11, 2012 - peritoneal dialysis catheter placed
July 27, 2012 - began using Baxter HomeChoice cycler
March 20, 2013 - got the most amazing phone call! A kidney swap/chain thingie was put together and they were looking at April for the transplants to take place. My sister would be a donor in the exchange. My angel :)
April 9, 2013 - last dialysis!
April 10, 2013 - Transplant at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta (they also removed my PD catheter)
April 25, 2013 - my sister donated a kidney as my partner in the kidney swap
May 10, 2013 - my surgeon at Emory arranged for all six of us involved in the kidney exchange to "meet" via Skype call. It made the FOX 5 news!
May 23, 2013 - had renal stent removed
October 19, 2013 - All six of us involved in the kidney exchange met face-to-face. We came from six different states but once we were together, it was like we knew each other forever and we truly became family.
http://insearchofusedkidney.blogspot.com - Jenny's Journey - my blog (not updated much anymore...)
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« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2012, 06:37:59 PM »
Hello & Welcome Joey  :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 #4 on: September 25, 2012, 09:59:10 PM »
Hi Joey, and welcome! :welcomesign;
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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 #5 on: September 26, 2012, 03:43:25 AM »
 :welcomesign; Joey
I hope you find all the information you seek.
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"The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do."
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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 #6 on: October 01, 2012, 07:04:06 PM »
Welcome Joe!
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 #7 on: October 02, 2012, 04:02:29 PM »
thanks for welcoming me...this site is a great help for people who undergo dialysis.
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« Reply #8 on: October 02, 2012, 04:11:55 PM »
Hi Joey and welcome. Hope you like it here.
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« Reply #9 on: October 02, 2012, 05:24:25 PM »
Welcome,I kow it's hard starting out,hope you find some help here.    Nick
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