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JoeWithaTube
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Hi,
I'm Joe, male, 55. From eastern Massachusetts. I just started PD dialysis. I've had many years of a slow decline in energy. Finally, after a parathyroidectamy (calcium out of control due to failing kidneys, so the parathyroids had to come out), I was put on peritoneal dialysis. After a rough start, I now seem to be tolerating it very well.
I look forward to learning from the group and sharing what I've learned.
Joe (with a tube) i.e. the PD catheter
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Shaks24
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I got one too Joe. Its different but at least we can get the crap out of our systems with it. Glad things are going well now.
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Congestive heart failure 2011
Currently about 19% Kidney Function
September 11, 2013 PD Catheter and Fistula Surgery
September 27, 2013 Started PD
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Welcome Joe! There is lots of good information and support here, so don't be afraid to ask!
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Spring 2006 - Diagnosed with IgA nephropathy
June 2013 - Listed on transplant list
Feb 4th 2014 - Kidney and bone marrow tx (both from my mother) as part of a clinical trial at Hopkins
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Hello JoeWithaTube,
Each with a unique story to tell.
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Be Well
"Wabi-sabi nurtures the authentic by acknowledging three simple realities: nothing lasts, nothing is finished, and nothing is perfect."
Don't ever give up hope, expect a miracle, pray as if you were going to die the next moment in time, but live life as if you were going to live forever."
A wise man once said, "Yesterday's the past, tomorrow's the future, but today is a gift. That's why it's called the present."
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nice to have you find the group
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"In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on." ~Frost
"Sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast." Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
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I like your username!
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Hi Joe, So glad you found us. I'm glad things have smoothed out. I hope you post often.
Rerun, Admin
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Joe! My hubby is on PD also and doing great!
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I am a caregiver to my wonderful husband, He is 4p and started PD October 2013. We have several living donors waiting to be tested for a transplant. Dialysis is a bridge to get us where we need to go.
He had a transplant in November 2019.
JoeWithaTube
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Thank you for all you kind welcomes.
I'm glad to be on PD as opposed to Hemo. It is working out really well. I would recommend it to anyone who can take charge of their own care.
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