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« on: August 28, 2008, 06:15:09 PM »
I was diagnosed with ESRD caused by glomerulonephritis in Oct. '06, and I've been on hemodialysis since. I tried PD, but it didn't work out due to too many hernias. It's been a very rough 2yrs. mentally and physically, but I've adapted and I'm hanging in there. I hope the best for all of you going through dialysis treatments, and wish the best to your overall health!
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« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2008, 06:17:32 PM »
 :welcomesign; to IHD.  I look forward to getting to know you better through this site. 
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Pyelonephritis (began at 8 mos old)
Home haemo 1980-1985 (self-cannulated with 15 gauge sharps)
Cadaveric transplant 1985
New upper-arm fistula April 2008
Uldall-Cook catheter inserted May 2008
Haemo-dialysis, self care unit June 2008
(2 1/2 hours X 5 weekly)
Self-cannulated, 15 gauge blunts, buttonholes.
Living donor transplant (sister-in law Kathy) Feb. 2009
First failed kidney transplant removed Apr.  2009
Second trx doing great so far...all lab values in normal ranges
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« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2008, 06:34:44 PM »
G'day Mr N. and welcome!
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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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« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2008, 06:57:55 PM »
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Lost vision due to retinopathy 12/2005, 30 Laser Surg 2006
ESRD diagnosed 12/2006
03/2007 Fantastic Eye Surgeon in ND got my sight back and implanted lenses in both eyes, great distance & low reading.
Gortex 4/07.  Started dialysis in ND 5/4/2007
Gortex clotted off Thanksgiving Week of 2007, was unclotted and promptly clotted off 1/2 hour later so Permacath Rt chest.
3/2008 move to NC to be close to children.
2 Step fistula, 05/08-elevated 06/08, using mid August.
Aug 5, 08, trained NxStage and Home on 9/3/2008.
Fistulagram 09/2008. In hospital 10/30/08, Bowel Obstruction.
Back to RAI-Latrobe In Center. No home hemo at this time.
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« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2008, 07:36:39 PM »
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Started PD in 11/07
Started Hemo in 7/08
Started NxStage 5/09
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« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2008, 07:41:14 PM »
A hearty welcome, Mr. N
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« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2008, 05:31:12 AM »
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Mother of daughter on PD dialysis. Transplanted 1991, dialysis June 2003, transplanted 2004 this transplant never took, still on PD and waiting 5 yrs. and when the gift of life is once again never shall we be tied down, look out Hawaii we are coming back !! it's my daughter's dream.
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« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2008, 07:44:51 AM »
Welcome to our community.  So glad you joined us.  This will be a place you can turn to for information, support, a chance to vent, rant, rage or rave when you need to, and fun.  Please read as much as you can and post as much as you can.  After all, this is your IHD family :grouphug;
Looking forward to hearing from you.


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« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2008, 08:37:05 AM »
 :welcomesign; Mr.N. Glad to have you.
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« Reply #9 on: August 29, 2008, 08:48:23 AM »
Welcome Mr N, good to have you aboard.
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Transplant Jan. 8, 2010
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« Reply #10 on: August 29, 2008, 10:45:35 AM »
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Transplanted on 12-6-2007 on dialysis7+yrs
Started Dover dialysis support group. A group for patients, familyand friends.
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« Reply #11 on: August 29, 2008, 12:59:43 PM »
 :welcomesign;   Glad you joined us.  This is an incredible site for information, sharing and support.   People are always willing to help each other.    I like your avitar.  I want to hear more about the emu (and you!).      Looking forward to your posts.   







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« Reply #12 on: August 29, 2008, 01:48:57 PM »
Good to have you here!
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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
Fresenius 2008T dialysis machine
My KDOQI Nutrition (+/ -):  2,450 Calories, 84 grams Protein/day.

"Living a life, not an apology."
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« Reply #13 on: August 29, 2008, 01:50:22 PM »
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« Reply #14 on: August 29, 2008, 02:54:30 PM »
Welcome Mr. N glad you joined IHD. I have freinds in Fresno and used to hunt ducks in the Gustine area

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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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« Reply #15 on: August 29, 2008, 04:01:15 PM »

Hi Mr N!  Is the emu a pet?

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« Reply #16 on: August 29, 2008, 06:31:41 PM »
I work at a private boarding school as a Biology teacher and our campus also has a few animals; emus among them. My class and I pretty much raised this guy after he hatched, so he's very comfortable around humans, especially me.
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« Reply #17 on: August 29, 2008, 07:37:02 PM »
 :welcomesign; aboard  MR N
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« Reply #18 on: August 29, 2008, 07:50:52 PM »
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As for me, I'll borrow this thought: "Having never experienced kidney disease, I had no idea how crucial kidney function is to the rest of the body." - KD
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« Reply #19 on: August 31, 2008, 04:21:24 AM »
Welcome Mr. N!   Cool emu!    They have really scary eyes!   ;D    Glad you found us.  I have glomerulonephritis, as well.  I'm pre-dialysis, but will be starting soon.
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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 #20 on: August 31, 2008, 09:00:17 PM »
Welcome to the site.  Come on in and get to know everyone.  Lots to read everyday.

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