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« on: October 15, 2007, 12:56:38 PM »
Hello, my name is Frank i`m 40 years old and i was born with chronic kidney failure and only 1 kidney, also had UTI spent first 7 years in hospital at sick kids in toronto ,canada...i have been on dialysis for the last 7 years (2000-to date)... i am really glad there`s an awesome website like IHD...first 2 years of dialysis was tuff but now in the last 5 years i have learnt and now understand it and have made so many friends...well take care and chat with you soon...Frank
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« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2007, 01:08:37 PM »
Hello, Frank! Welcome!! :welcomesign;
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« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2007, 02:12:47 PM »
Welcome Frank, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2007, 02:14:29 PM »
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« Reply #4 on: October 15, 2007, 04:30:23 PM »
Welcome Frank...Boxman
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« Reply #5 on: October 15, 2007, 05:28:26 PM »
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« Reply #6 on: October 15, 2007, 06:08:47 PM »
Welcome Frank. :welcomesign;
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« Reply #7 on: October 15, 2007, 07:03:11 PM »
Hi Frank and  :welcomesign;
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Born with one kidney 1972
Ureter re-constructured 1975 (reflux had already damaged the kidney)
Diagnosed and treated for high blood pressure 2000
Diagnosed ESRF October 2006
Started dialysis September 2007
Last dialysis June 4, 2008
Transplant from my hero, Joyce, June 5, 2008
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« Reply #8 on: October 15, 2007, 08:41:04 PM »
Good to have you join the community.
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Uninterrupted in-center (self-care) hemodialysis since 1982 -- 34 YEARS on March 3, 2016 !!
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No transplant.  Not yet, anyway.  Only decided to be listed on 11/9/06. Inactive at the moment.  ;)
I make films.

Just the facts: 70.0 kgs. (about 154 lbs.)
Treatment: Tue-Thur-Sat   5.5 hours, 2x/wk, 6 hours, 1x/wk
Dialysate flow (Qd)=600;  Blood pump speed(Qb)=315
Fresenius Optiflux-180 filter--without reuse
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My KDOQI Nutrition (+/ -):  2,450 Calories, 84 grams Protein/day.

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« Reply #9 on: October 15, 2007, 08:57:41 PM »
Welcome to our community, Frank!  And a special welcome because of your name - Frank.  It is the name of my father, my brother, my nephew, my cousin and is now the surname of my only grandson!
So glad you found us.  This community has become a real family as I am sure you will find out.  Take advantage of all that there is to offer here.  And keep posting and let us know how you are doing.


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« Reply #10 on: October 16, 2007, 02:27:08 AM »
Welcome Frank...there's a lot here, but mostly support, so take advantage of it all!
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« Reply #11 on: October 16, 2007, 06:40:09 AM »
Hello and  :welcomesign;
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« Reply #12 on: October 16, 2007, 09:21:32 AM »
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« Reply #13 on: October 16, 2007, 09:32:44 AM »
 :waving; Hi Frank-
I am glad you found IHD - there are a lot of great people here - and lots of support too.
It sounds like you've made the best of your situation! Looking forward to hearing more from you.
Welcome!


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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
Was on in-center hemodialysis 2003-2007.
7 yr transplant lost due to rejection.
She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
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« Reply #14 on: October 16, 2007, 12:57:21 PM »
Hey Frank, Welcome to ihatedialysis.com.  Glad you found us,  I am sure you have lots to share with us just as much as we have lots to share with you.  Please feel free to read into the thousands of post and by all means, post any questions, comments and/or concerns of your own  :2thumbsup;  Looking forward to hearing from you soon. 

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« Reply #15 on: October 16, 2007, 07:59:23 PM »
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1993 diagnosed with glomerulonephritis.
Oct 41, 2007 - Got fistula placed.
Feb 13, 2008 - Activated on "the list".
Nov 5, 2008 - Received living donor transplant from my sister-in-law, Etta.
Nov 5, 2011 - THREE YEARS POST TRANSPLANT!  :D
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« Reply #16 on: October 17, 2007, 08:53:48 PM »
Welcome Frank!  Glad you found us!





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« Reply #17 on: October 17, 2007, 09:26:56 PM »
Hello Frank and  :welcomesign;
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« Reply #18 on: October 17, 2007, 11:49:53 PM »
 :welcomesign; Welcome Frank!  I'm kinda new here, too.  EVERYONE is so nice here.  :waving;
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Kidneys damaged by hypertension/scleroderma 1987
In-center Hemodialysis:  May 2007 - October 2007
Switched to Manual PD October '07 - January '08
Switched to PD Nighttime Cycler January '08
Kidney transplant from living related donor June 2008
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« Reply #19 on: October 19, 2007, 07:28:38 AM »
Welcome to IHD Frank.

I hope you find IHD easy to navigate and a place of solice when you need to rant or ask questions or just need to talk.

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« Reply #20 on: October 21, 2007, 05:17:08 AM »
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i am a 51 year old male on dialysis for 3 years now. This is my second time. My brother donated a kidney to me about 13 years ago. I found this site on another site. I had to laugh when i saw what it was called. I hope to meet people from all over to talk about dialysis.
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