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« on: October 31, 2008, 04:48:00 AM » |
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Hello i am Sarah and i am a caretaker for my grandmother.  |
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willieandwinnie
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« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2008, 04:58:00 AM » |
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 Sarah. Bless you for being a caregiver, I am too. This is a great place with lots of information and so much support. Please post more about you Grandmother and yourself.  |
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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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monrein
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« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2008, 04:58:16 AM » |
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Sarah. We love you already for being such a caring grand-daughter.
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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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paul.karen
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« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2008, 05:24:57 AM » |
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Welcome to IHD. Thx for loving your Grammother  and looking after her.
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Curiosity killed the cat
Satisfaction brought it back
Operation for PD placement 7-14-09
Training for cycler 7-28-09
Started home dialysis using Baxter homechoice
8-7-09
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Bajanne
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« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2008, 05:45:44 AM » |
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Welcome to our community! I appreciate people who join us because of a loved one. This is a good place for information, support, and even some fun at times. You didn't tell us exactly about your grandmother's condition. Is she doing in-center dilaysis or home dialysis? How long has she been on dialysis? We are not being nosy, we are family here  Please keep posting and let us know how she is doing. Looking forward to hearing more from you.  Bajanne, Moderator |
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teverman
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« Reply #5 on: October 31, 2008, 06:04:29 AM » |
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Sarah I too am a caregoiver for my mom. You will find everything you need to know here. Good Luck.
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« Reply #6 on: October 31, 2008, 07:02:45 AM » |
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Hey Sarah... good for you to be a caregiver to your gran... a thankless task in many ways but probably also very rewarding and giving you quality time with her even if it may get you down at times seeing her suffering from Kidney Disease... You're obviously a good person and you have come to a good place... so 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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Joe Paul
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« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2008, 07:47:26 AM » |
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Welcome Sarah, 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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boxman55
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« Reply #8 on: October 31, 2008, 07:08:08 PM » |
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Welcome to IHD glad to have you here
Boxman, Moderator
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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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Mimi
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« Reply #9 on: October 31, 2008, 08:23:55 PM » |
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Welcome Sarah, we are glad to have you. Please tell us more about caring for your grandmother. Good luck to you.
Love, Mimi
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« Reply #10 on: November 01, 2008, 09:43:16 AM » |
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Hi sarah, your grandmother should be proud of you.... take care.... and welcome to IHD  |
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« Reply #11 on: November 01, 2008, 03:11:00 PM » |
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G'day Sarah This website will give you lots of info and support to help you and your grandma. |
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« Reply #12 on: November 03, 2008, 12:02:02 AM » |
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Sarah, I'm a newbie too! You must be a strong and compassionate woman to be such a good caretaker for your grandmother. I'm just a measly kidney patient on dialysis  You'll fit right in here. Don't be shy about asking questions or just venting after a hard day. There is always someone here who has gone thru a similar situation and they will give you all the support you need. Glad to have you on board. |
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graftgurl
CKD in fall '03
leg graft July 9 '08 (2 days after my birthday)
began hemodialysis August 21 '08
petrified to apply for transplant b/c of other health issues
Type 1 diabetic for 37 years
single mother of teenage daughter
who was a 29 week preemie due to Mom's short-term
kidney failure and resulting in emergency c-section
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G-Ma
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« Reply #13 on: November 04, 2008, 08:08:14 PM » |
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Hi all...Sarah is being way too modest...she is my Caregiver and very good at helping me. I however, have to stop NxStage for a time due to other issues that I just spent a week in the hospital with but I am very proud of Sarah and thankful that she helped me this far. Ann  |
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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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monrein
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« Reply #14 on: November 05, 2008, 04:30:37 AM » |
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Good to see you back G-Ma. I thought this was your Sarah posting. Hope things are better with you but I'm sorry to hear about you having to stop Nxstage for now. |
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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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paul.karen
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« Reply #15 on: November 05, 2008, 05:46:06 AM » |
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 G-Ma I hope everything gets sorted out fast for you :-( Glad your back :-) P&K
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Curiosity killed the cat
Satisfaction brought it back
Operation for PD placement 7-14-09
Training for cycler 7-28-09
Started home dialysis using Baxter homechoice
8-7-09
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« Reply #16 on: November 05, 2008, 08:17:46 AM » |
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Sarah. It is wonderful that you are helping your grandmother Ann (G-Ma). She is certainly appreciative of your help. I only hope that someone will care that much about me should I ever get to dialysis. Normie
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Normie
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« Reply #17 on: November 05, 2008, 04:30:05 PM » |
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Welcome, Sarah ! I'm a caregiver, too, and I'm always glad to see another one like me join the group.
G-ma ... are you okay?
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