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« on: August 29, 2008, 09:14:21 PM »
Well I'm 17 and I joined onto this website so I could talk to people who are on dialysis or who know someone on dialysis. My dad is on dialysis.

My dad is 60 and he about 7 years ago my dad was diagnosed with throat cancer. He decided to do chemo & radiation for it. He found out 8-9 months later that the chemo had made it where his kidneys worked with only 30% function. They didn't start his kidney dialysis until a couple months after that. Ever since then he has been in and out of the hospital more times that I can count and/or remember.
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« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2008, 09:33:48 PM »
Welcome. Your dad is my age. Sometimes dialysis can reverse damage done by chemo. I hope it happens for him.
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« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2008, 10:09:23 PM »
I'm also you Dad's age.  I know my kids worry about me,too.  I am glad you joined us.  I hope we can help you, answer questions you may have or just give you a place to be a 17 yr old with a sick dad.  We are here for you.   :grouphug;    :welcomesign;







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« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2008, 12:26:14 AM »
Welcome daddyslilgirl, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2008, 01:45:05 AM »
 :welcomesign;  I'm so sorry that your Dad has been so sick but I'm glad you found us here.  Ask any questions you may have and someone here is bound to have an answer.
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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)
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« Reply #5 on: August 30, 2008, 05:18:37 AM »
:welcomesign; daddyslilgirl. We are glad you found us. My husband just turned 60 and has been in the hospital more then he has been home in recent years. We are here for you and I hope we can answer any of your questions or just listen to you rant. Keep posting.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #6 on: August 30, 2008, 06:49:32 AM »
Welcome, my heart goes out to you. How tough it must be to watch your dad go through this. We are hear to listen and help in any way. Please post often

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« Reply #7 on: August 30, 2008, 07:15:37 AM »
Gosh daddyslilgirl - you've been through a lot with your dad!! I think it's great you've come to our community to try and find out more, and share your feelings with like minded people. That's a great attitude I reckon!! So Welcome... All the best wishes for your dad and you!
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« Reply #8 on: August 30, 2008, 02:30:49 PM »
Welcome to our community!  I really appreciate your joining us.  Though I am nearly your dad's age, I too was Daddy's little girl up to 12 years ago!! (though my daughter kind of challenged that position!)  And I saw him through fatal kidney failure.  Wish I had this site at that time.  This is a place to find information, support, a place to vent when you need to, and even have some fun.  Please keep us posted on how  your dad is doing. Here a group hug for you -  :grouphug;
Looking forward to hearing from you. :flower;


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« Reply #9 on: August 30, 2008, 04:23:43 PM »

Hi Daddyslilgirl,

I hope this site is of help to you and your dad.

:welcomesign;

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« Reply #10 on: August 30, 2008, 08:34:49 PM »
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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.
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« Reply #11 on: August 31, 2008, 04:18:29 AM »
 :welcomesign;    This is an excellent site for support!  I'm sorry you're going through this.  I pray your Father starts feeling better soon.  Like Flip said, maybe the dialysis will reverse the damage done by chemo.  Here's hoping!    :grouphug;
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« Reply #12 on: August 31, 2008, 09:02:54 PM »
Welcome to the site.  Your Dad is in for some real experiences as he goes through recovery and dialysis.  I am glad you are interested in helping him.


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« Reply #13 on: September 02, 2008, 01:10:39 AM »
Your father must be proud of you...... so take care of him..... welcome... :cuddle;
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« Reply #14 on: September 02, 2008, 01:11:50 AM »
your dad has an awesome daughter 8)
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« Reply #15 on: September 02, 2008, 06:43:00 AM »
Thanks for joining! 

I am 55 and my son is also, like you,17. 

Your sentiments can help me get some perspective on what he must be going through as he deals with these issues too.  I look forward to reading more of what you have to say.

-Devon
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« Reply #16 on: September 02, 2008, 08:59:02 AM »
a big  :welcomesign;
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