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sparty83
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« on: December 02, 2008, 06:02:54 PM »
Hi,

My name is Mike, although I go by sparty83 here on the forum.  I just joined the forum after our dialysis facility manager told me about it.  I've been on dialysis for about 18 months now, although I've had IGAN for over 10 years now.  I lost a kidney last year to cancer, which forced me on to dialysis.  It has been a true learning experience, and has given me a whole new perspective on life.  I truly cherish each and every day I have now and know that dialysis helps sustain me so I can continue enjoying my family and friends.  I still work, but have dialysis three times a week for 4 hours and 15 minutes.  Kind of a long stretch, but it gives me time to do things I might not do otherwise.

I really look forward to interacting with other forum members and to learn from them. 

Mike Frederick
San Antonio, Texas
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« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2008, 06:15:11 PM »
Hey Mike!  I'm in San Antonio, too!   :waving;   Welcome!  Welcome!   Who is your Nephrologist? 

Anyway, you have found a fabulous site!  You will love it here!  I look forward to hearing more about you and your experiences with dialysis.
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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 #2 on: December 02, 2008, 06:22:21 PM »
Welcome sparta83 Glad you joined us and thank your mgr for bringing this site to your attention. I look forward to your posts.

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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 #3 on: December 02, 2008, 06:30:34 PM »
Hi Mike.  Sounds like you have a terrific facility manager and I'm glad you found us.  I look forward to getting to know you better through this forum.
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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 #4 on: December 02, 2008, 06:48:17 PM »
Mike  :welcomesign; aboard.  You found the right place.
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2000-Diagnosed IGA Nephropathy
2002-1st biopsy (complications)
2004-2nd biopsy
10/03/07-Tenckhoff Catheter Placement
10/22/07-Started Peritoneal Dialysis
03/2008-Transplant team meeting
04/2008-Transplant workup
05/2008-Active Transplant list
3/20/09-Cadaver Kidney Transplant
4/07/09-Tenckhoff Catheter removed
4/20/09-New kidney biopsy
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« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2008, 07:39:26 PM »
 :welcomesign;
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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.
GOD IS GOOD
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« Reply #6 on: December 02, 2008, 07:41:47 PM »
There's my guy!!!  I thought you'd like it here... Nursewratchet :flower;
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« Reply #7 on: December 02, 2008, 08:15:06 PM »
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« Reply #8 on: December 02, 2008, 08:48:54 PM »
Welcome to our community!
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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.

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« Reply #9 on: December 02, 2008, 09:54:39 PM »
Welcome to our community, Mike!  We are so glad that you heeded the invitation and have joined us.  You will find this a super place for information, support, and fun.  We are not just a forum.  We are an authentic family.   :grouphug;  If you hang around for a while,  you will see.
So please keep reading, and keep posting.  we need to know how you are doing.
We have been invited by Kelly to have our next reunion in San Antonio!!  What do you think?
Looking forward to hearing from you.


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I LOVE  my IHD family! :grouphug;
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« Reply #10 on: December 02, 2008, 11:22:24 PM »
Welcome Mike, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #11 on: December 02, 2008, 11:30:10 PM »
Welcome Mike.  Nurse directed you to the best possible place, if you have ESRD.

Love, Mimi
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« Reply #12 on: December 03, 2008, 04:20:13 AM »
 :welcomesign; Mike. We are a wonderful group with loads of information and much more support. I hope we hear more from you.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #13 on: December 03, 2008, 09:18:26 AM »
 :welcomesign; Mike!
This is an excellent site! Lots of ppl on here are going through the same thing as you! Post often ;)

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« Reply #14 on: December 03, 2008, 12:09:49 PM »
G'day and  :welcomesign;
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« Reply #15 on: December 03, 2008, 04:17:11 PM »
It's great that you joined and that you keep working.  I'm sure that it makes some long days.  Please stay in touch.    :canadaflag;
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« Reply #16 on: December 03, 2008, 04:54:30 PM »
Welcome to the family, Mike!  There's always room for one more at our place.  Share with us often; there's always someone here to listen, talk to, answer questions, or simply lean on.  Glad you found us!
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« Reply #17 on: December 11, 2008, 04:54:58 PM »
 :welcomesign;  Mike

Glad you found us.  Happy to have you as part of our family. :)

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« Reply #18 on: December 11, 2008, 06:41:25 PM »
 :welcomesign; Hi Mike!
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« Reply #19 on: December 25, 2008, 01:11:05 AM »
 :welcomesign; Mike
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