dajen
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Hello to all! My name is David Bickley. I started back on hemodialysis in February of 2008. I had my first kidney transplant on February 14th of 2001. My father donated a kidney to me. Our family is very close and supportive of each other . I have 2 sisters, one older and one younger. I took it kind of hard when i found out late last year that my transplant was failing and it was only a matter of time before I would be back on dialysis. Exactly 7 years from when I recieved my transplant I started back on dialysis. I am once again going to try to get a transplant. This time around hopefully from my wife, who is very supportive and I love dearly. We have only been married 1 year but she has helped me so much. I keep alot of my feelings to myself but somehow she knows when I am down in the dumps. I could go on for a long time talking but I will not. If anybody wants to chat my wife says I am a very good listener. I will try to help anybody that needs help or just wants to talk. If you want to know anything more about me feel free to ask.
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Joe Paul
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« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2008, 12:09:31 PM » |
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Welcome David, 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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Zach
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« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2008, 12:26:24 PM » |
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Uninterrupted in-center (self-care) hemodialysis since 1982 -- 34 YEARS on March 3, 2016 !! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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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willieandwinnie
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« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2008, 12:37:06 PM » |
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 David. You have found a great group to chat with. Lots of information and unheard of support. Hope to hear more from you.  |
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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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cookie2008
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« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2008, 01:03:27 PM » |
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Started PD in 11/07
Started Hemo in 7/08
Started NxStage 5/09
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boxman55
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« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2008, 01:31:28 PM » |
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Welcome David, glad you decided o join us
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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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Romona
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« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2008, 01:33:00 PM » |
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paris
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« Reply #7 on: September 10, 2008, 02:34:11 PM » |
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David, so glad you joined us. This is a great place for talkers and listeners!! There is a lot of support here and we really lean on each other. Looking forward to hearing more from you. Post often. Paris,moderator
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It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived. |
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monrein
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« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2008, 02:37:10 PM » |
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Glad you found us and decided to join this site. Look forward to knowing you better.
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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 #9 on: September 10, 2008, 02:45:03 PM » |
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welcome to our IHD family  |
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devon
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« Reply #10 on: September 12, 2008, 06:24:56 AM » |
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welcome Dave!
I hope we can offer you as much as you have to offer us!
-Devon
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« Reply #11 on: September 12, 2008, 06:54:19 AM » |
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great pic !
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dajen
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« Reply #12 on: September 12, 2008, 11:59:22 AM » |
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 Thank you The picture was taken last year.What a year it has been. Married in the middle of the year was one of the greatest days of my life. 2nd only of course to recieving my first kidney transplant in 2001. then the worst day of my life coming in the same year when they told me at the end of last year my kidney was failing and it would not be long until I was back on dialysis. My wifes grandfather lives in Florida. He lives in St. Augustine. Is that anywhere close to where you live. Do you enjoy all that heat in the summer. Hope to hear from you soon!
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carson
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« Reply #13 on: September 12, 2008, 01:13:01 PM » |
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Welcome, David!
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2009 infection treated with Vancomycin and had permacath replaced
2009 septic infection that wouldn't go away
2007 began Nocturnal Home Hemo with Permacath
1997 began Peritoneal Dialysis
1982 had cadaver transplant
1981 diagnosed with GN2 and began Peritoneal Dialysis
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« Reply #14 on: September 12, 2008, 05:44:19 PM » |
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Welcome David to IHD,
It really feels good to help others doesn't it? That is one of the things that I think keep some of us going. We are here for you too David and your lovely wife. If you need or have any questions just ask. There is plenty of information within IHD for every step of ESRD to Dialysis including a caretaker section. Join us in the chat room when ever you see anyone there.
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Ang
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« Reply #15 on: September 13, 2008, 02:32:39 AM » |
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dave
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live life to the full and you won't die wondering
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Bajanne
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« Reply #16 on: September 13, 2008, 05:53:21 PM » |
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Welcome to our community, David! So glad that you found us. this site is a real weapon in the fight against the renal challenge. this is a place for lots of information, loads of support and barrels of fun. Please take advantage of all this site has to offer. Read as much as you can, and post as much as you can. Let us know how things are working out for you. Bajanne, Moderator |
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