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« on: November 04, 2008, 04:18:14 PM »

Hi, My name is Eunice. Im 25 yrs old. I've been on dialysis for 10 months. My renal failure was caused by Lupus. I live in fayetteville, nc. I have a 9 yr old daughter. Im originally from detroit, mi. I've lived down here 1 yr. It's not so bad. Anyway, Im looking forward to interacting with you all.
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« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2008, 04:23:31 PM »

G'day
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« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2008, 04:26:35 PM »

I hope that you will take some time to look around the site.  There is a lot of information available.  Please stay in touch.  :welcomesign;
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« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2008, 05:08:39 PM »

 :welcomesign; to IHD.  I look forward to your posts.
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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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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: November 04, 2008, 05:15:08 PM »

Welcome!   :welcomesign;

I am sure you will find a great deal of information here as well as many friendly and helpful people. 
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« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2008, 05:15:35 PM »

Hi Eunice and welcome to IHD.  I was 24 when I started dialysis and 25 when I received my transplant.  It lasted 17 years and I'm now 47 and "thinking" about another transplant.  I hope this helps you.  Hang in there and enjoy the site.... it was made with you in mind.

                       :welcomesign;
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« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2008, 05:34:28 PM »

Welcome Eunice,   :welcomesign;

There is a lot of good information here.  Hope you post often.

I am 59 and still predialysis. Sorry you have to go through all this at such a young age.

 :grouphug;

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« Reply #7 on: November 05, 2008, 05:52:11 AM »

 :waving; Eunice

Glad you found IHD.  There is tons of good people and great advice here.

Hope to learn more about you as time passes.
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« Reply #8 on: November 05, 2008, 06:01:30 AM »

:welcomesign; Eunice. Glad you found us. There's lots of information here and even more support. Hope you post often.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #9 on: November 05, 2008, 12:43:45 PM »

Welcome  Eunice, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #10 on: November 05, 2008, 01:05:18 PM »

Hi Eunice!  I live just outside of Detroit, in Warren.  If you are ever longing for a little home news from the Mitten - just let me know.  I've been on dialysis now for about a year and a half.  Welcome to IHD!!
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« Reply #11 on: November 05, 2008, 06:29:08 PM »

Hi Eunice and welcome to IHD.  I am sorry you have had to deal with this in your 20's.  It isn't fair.  I live in Raleigh and there are several of us in North Carolina.  Are you in Fayetteville with the military?    There is a lot of information here, but there is even more support.  So, when you are having a bad day, come here and share with us.  We also like to laugh together.   We would love to hear more about your daughter.   We are very glad you joined this great group.   :cuddle;






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« Reply #12 on: November 05, 2008, 09:35:15 PM »

Welcome to our community, Eunice!  that is the name of a very dear friend of mine.  this is a great place for you to be.  you will find information and support from people who understand EXACTLY what you are going through. In fact, you have just joined the IHD family.  :grouphug; So please keep reading, and keep posting so we will know how you are doing.
Looking forward to hearing from you.


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« Reply #13 on: November 06, 2008, 07:04:04 PM »

Welcome to IHD Moving to a new town can be hard. But here at IHD you are welcome right away we all deal with the same problems and then some so feel right at home at we can't wait to get to know you

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« Reply #14 on: November 07, 2008, 06:26:19 PM »

 :welcomesign;
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« Reply #15 on: November 07, 2008, 06:47:05 PM »

 :welcomesign; Eunice
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« Reply #16 on: November 13, 2008, 11:06:05 AM »

Welcome aboard, everyone here is great and we try to be positive all the time. lol. But if you're having a down day feel free to say so, we're one big family here, there will always be someone here wiling to listen. Hope you enjoy it here!

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Dialysis wasn't the end, it was just the beginning!

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« Reply #17 on: November 13, 2008, 02:02:11 PM »

 :welcomesign;
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« Reply #18 on: November 13, 2008, 02:29:24 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 #19 on: November 15, 2008, 02:08:04 PM »

Welcome, Eunice, from another newbie
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« Reply #20 on: November 16, 2008, 04:32:01 AM »

Hi Eunice, welcome on board to IHD, make yourselve busy...... :bandance;
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