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« on: December 23, 2007, 05:20:49 PM » |
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Hello my name is Valerie Piotrowski a 46 year old female with one kidney with pkd. I am a newcomer to dialysis my first time was on Thanksgiving of this year. Brand new to using messages boards so I have a lot to learn.  |
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charee
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« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2007, 05:24:06 PM » |
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 valerie, you have found a great site
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Home Hemo 18 months
Live donor transplant 28th October 2008
from my beautiful sister
Royal Prince Alfred Sydney Australia
Live donors rock
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oswald
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« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2007, 05:25:42 PM » |
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ESRD 11/95
1st Transplant 7/1996 (failed; Nephrectomy 12/1996)
2nd Transplant 3/1999 (lasted 6 years)
3rd Transplant 5/2007 (lasted 4 years)
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goofynina
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« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2007, 06:53:17 PM » |
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Hi Valerie, Welcome to ihatedialysis.com. You will find alot of information and support here. If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask, we are here for you, we know what you are going through cuz most of us have been there ourselves. You are not alone my friend, we are here for you too. Welcome to the IHD family  Goofynina/Admin. |
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angela515
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« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2007, 08:49:41 PM » |
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Live Donor Transplant From My Mom 12/14/1999
Perfect Match (6 of 6) Cadaver Transplant On 1/14/2007
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Joe Paul
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« Reply #5 on: December 24, 2007, 12:48:58 AM » |
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Welcome Valerie, good to have you aboard.
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"The history of discovery is completed by those who don't follow rules"
Angels are with us, but don't take GOD for granted
Transplant Jan. 8, 2010
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« Reply #6 on: December 24, 2007, 12:59:14 AM » |
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Valerie. You have found the best web site for advice and support. Merry Christmas.
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"I know there's nothing to it, but I want to know what it is there's nothing to"
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MyssAnne
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« Reply #7 on: December 24, 2007, 05:30:15 AM » |
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Welcome, Valerie!You came to the right place, you will find not only information but support and, best of all, laughs! Enjoy yourself, it is worth it to read the older posts, see what's been posted, and the words of encouragement as well as practical advice. We're glad to have you here!! |
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bolta72
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« Reply #8 on: December 24, 2007, 05:55:09 AM » |
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Welcome and Merry Christmas
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gotta do what I gotta do.. 2 yrs in ctr hemo
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Sluff
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« Reply #9 on: December 24, 2007, 06:36:52 AM » |
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Welcome to ihatedialysis.com Valerie,
What a beautiful name. Glad you found us, I hope you are able to find all the information you need here. Hope you have a happy Holiday season.
Sluff/ Admin
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kellyt
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« Reply #10 on: December 24, 2007, 06:37:44 AM » |
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Welcome!
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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!  |
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lola
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« Reply #11 on: December 24, 2007, 06:39:46 AM » |
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RichardMEL
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« Reply #12 on: December 24, 2007, 07:44:50 AM » |
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Welcome aboard!
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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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Ken Shelmerdine
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« Reply #13 on: December 24, 2007, 08:08:59 AM » |
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Ken
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« Reply #14 on: December 24, 2007, 09:30:18 AM » |
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Welcome to IHD and Happy Holidays...Boxman
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"Be the change you wished to be" Started Hemodialysis 8/14/06 Lost lower right leg 5/16/08 due to Diabetes Sister was denied donation to me for medical reasons 1/2008 |
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Bajanne
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« Reply #15 on: December 24, 2007, 12:57:51 PM » |
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A double welcome to you! Welcome to our IHD community! And welcome to message boards! There is so much here that will be useful to you - many questions are answered (and asked), there is support in your time of need, there is entertainment and Off-Topics where we discuss everything except dialysis. Please take advantage of all the site has to offer. Keep reading and keep posting. You need to let us know how you are doing. Do you dialyse in-centre (like me) or at home? What days do you dialyse? How has it been going for you? Just let us know.
Bajanne, Moderator
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"To be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own ...but that which is based on faith" I LOVE my IHD family! |
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« Reply #16 on: December 25, 2007, 12:16:06 AM » |
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EDITED:Fixed smiley tag error-kitkatz,moderator
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live life to the full and you won't die wondering
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Romona
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« Reply #17 on: December 25, 2007, 09:11:27 AM » |
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Merry Christmas Valerie!
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Laurie
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« Reply #18 on: December 26, 2007, 04:54:39 AM » |
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March 7, 2001 - Complications after C-section caused kidney failure
March 2001 - December 2001 - Hemo Dialysis
December 2001 - Kidney function improved dialysis no longer necessary
October 2006 - Kidney function started to decline
May 9, 2007 - Listed at Baylor Dallas and Fort Worth
October 12, 2007 - Started PD
May 13, 2008 - Kidney Transplant from a deceased donor
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Hawkeye
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« Reply #19 on: December 28, 2007, 11:12:34 AM » |
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It's not easy being green.
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Lori1851
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This is me Lori , Dustin's mom
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« Reply #20 on: December 28, 2007, 03:32:47 PM » |
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 Welcome Valerie  You will learn alot from these people! I have ! Lori/mom to Dustin dialysis/fsgs
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« Reply #21 on: December 29, 2007, 10:59:59 PM » |
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Welcome to the site. The more you now the better your treatment and decisions will be.
kitkatz,moderator
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lifenotonthelist.com Ivanova: "Old Egyptian blessing: May God stand between you and harm in all the empty places you must walk." Babylon 5 Remember your present situation is not your final destination. Take it one day, one hour, one minute, one second at a time. "If we don't find a way out of this soon, I'm gonna lose it. Lose it... It means go crazy, nuts, insane, bonzo, no longer in possession of ones faculties, three fries short of a Happy Meal, wacko!" Jack O'Neill - SG-1 |
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« Reply #22 on: January 01, 2008, 01:46:23 PM » |
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Don't take your organs to heaven. Heaven knows we need them here.
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keefer51
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« Reply #23 on: January 01, 2008, 06:24:17 PM » |
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Valerie, i only have one kidney and my first day was on thanksgiving 4 years ago.
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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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orphans_mom
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« Reply #24 on: January 02, 2008, 04:20:37 PM » |
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Valerie, to our IHD family |
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Orphans_Mom
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Caregiver, Husband started dialysis 8/12/07
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