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« on: February 11, 2010, 02:23:57 PM »
Hello everyone, my name is Andrew, I live in Alabama and have been on in center Hemo for about 6 years. I am 30 years old and a full time college student. Hope to get to know some others on here.
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« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2010, 05:39:23 PM »
Welcome, Andrew.
There is lots of info and support here!
  :welcomesign;

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« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2010, 07:56:53 PM »
Hi Andrew, glad to have you join.  Lots of great folks on here that will help you in any way they can.   :welcomesign;
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« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2010, 08:08:59 PM »
G'day Andrew and :welcomesign;
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« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2010, 11:44:07 PM »
Glad you joined up.  Welcome.
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« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2010, 11:59:30 PM »
 :welcomesign; to IHD Andrew, you will like it here.
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« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2010, 04:31:45 AM »
 :welcomesign;
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« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2010, 08:15:43 AM »
 :bandance;  Glad you joined the group.  It's a great place for info.
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« Reply #8 on: March 19, 2010, 09:38:33 PM »
Quote from: conkling86 on February 11, 2010, 02:23:57 PM
Hello everyone, my name is Andrew, I live in Alabama and have been on in center Hemo for about 6 years. I am 30 years old and a full time college student. Hope to get to know some others on here.
(how did I miss this???)
Welcome to the community Andrew. Good to see that you are able to maintain your studies while on in center hemo.

ROLL TIDE!!!
(or are you the opposition?)
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« Reply #9 on: March 20, 2010, 10:47:46 AM »
Welcome to the group, Andrew.  Lots of good information here and tons of nice people.  Come on back and post often.
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« Reply #10 on: March 20, 2010, 02:08:25 PM »
 :waving;   Welcome.   Are you going to try for a transplant, Andrew?
Glad you joined us.
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« Reply #11 on: March 21, 2010, 04:38:10 PM »
Quote from: aharris2 on March 19, 2010, 09:38:33 PM
Quote from: conkling86 on February 11, 2010, 02:23:57 PM
Hello everyone, my name is Andrew, I live in Alabama and have been on in center Hemo for about 6 years. I am 30 years old and a full time college student. Hope to get to know some others on here.
(how did I miss this???)
Welcome to the community Andrew. Good to see that you are able to maintain your studies while on in center hemo.

ROLL TIDE!!!
(or are you the opposition?)

most definitely ROLL TIDE
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« Reply #12 on: March 21, 2010, 04:41:03 PM »
Quote from: kellyt on March 20, 2010, 02:08:25 PM
:waving;   Welcome.   Are you going to try for a transplant, Andrew?
Glad you joined us.

No, unfortunately I do not qualify for a transplant, Finding a kidney that would fit me would be nearly impossible until they are able to create specific kidneys...someday
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« Reply #13 on: March 21, 2010, 07:52:22 PM »
 :(   So sorry to hear that.  You have really found a great site.  Lots of friends and lots of experience.  I'm sure you'll just add to it.   :welcomesign;
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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 #14 on: March 21, 2010, 11:40:14 PM »
Hi Andrew and welcome.  I'm next door to you in GA  What kind of kidney would you require?
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« Reply #15 on: March 22, 2010, 01:46:21 AM »
 :waving; Hi Andrew,
Hmmmm I thought I had posted on your thread...? Well, I wanted to ask where the name conkilng comes from, because that was my grandmothers maiden name! I am glad you joined us and hope to see you on the forum!
Welcome!
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« Reply #16 on: March 23, 2010, 04:25:12 PM »
Quote from: okarol on March 22, 2010, 01:46:21 AM
Well, I wanted to ask where the name conkilng comes from, because that was my grandmothers maiden name!
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I have done a little research on the Conkling name and the furthest back I can get is about 1780's in New York on my line but I havent been able to find an official connection of where they came from before that.
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« Reply #17 on: March 23, 2010, 04:27:50 PM »
Mimi~ my major problems is the veins and artery's don't really match up to "normal" kidneys so they say it will nearly impossible to find a match that will work for me.
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« Reply #18 on: March 24, 2010, 11:04:14 AM »
 :flower;  Welcome!!
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« Reply #19 on: March 24, 2010, 04:15:36 PM »
Andrew, the 'Conkling' name appears to be of Dutch origin, originally 'Konkelen'. It's original meaning was eitherr one who plots or conspires, or a descendent of the petty king or chieftan.
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« Reply #20 on: March 25, 2010, 08:14:44 AM »
Lots of info here!
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« Reply #21 on: March 25, 2010, 11:03:50 AM »
Welcome Andrew.  I am also from Alabama (Shoals).  Actually I am from TN originally but I have lived here about 20 years now.  Welcome!
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