kittylee
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« on: November 24, 2008, 12:06:12 AM » |
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Hi there everyone my name is Beck I am from Bunbury, Western Australia. I am 35 years old and have been on PD for about a month now. I was diagnosed in 2005 when I was 9 weeks pregnant and was told that I should terminate my pregnancy and never have children - Bit of a shock(understatement). I was referred from the IVF clinic (more dropped like a hot potato) to the maternity hospital in Perth. They told me the same thing and advised that I could lose the baby or I could die or both of us. I has a few tears and then decided that was doing me no good and being me phoned the Dr and told them to give me all the assistance I needed and we would see how it goes. Dr Eyore (as we nicknamed her) told me I would be lucky to get to 24 weeks. Little did she know - we got to 30 weeks and were admitted to hospital and then waited until 36 weeks and then finally I had a perfect little girl Miss Kelsey Joy on April fools day 2006 (I couldn't have had her any other day lol). Unfortunately the pregnancy took its toll on me and when I was released I had eclampsia and fitted at home my poor long suffering husband thought he had lost me - no such luck. I was lucky to have no futher problems only blood pressure until Jan 08 when my blood pressure skyrocketed and I was advised to go on a pre dialysis diet. That is fun isn't it!!! So I had my PD cathertor put in on 03 October and have now started home PD through Fresenius. They are a nice mob the nurses are great. I was cruising the net while being hooked up and discovered this site and have now decided to join and say Hi.  |
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« Reply #1 on: November 24, 2008, 02:11:42 AM » |
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RichardMEL
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« Reply #2 on: November 24, 2008, 03:35:44 AM » |
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Welcome Beck!!! I'm so glad you managed to show them medical types up and wind up with your bundle of joy (well I guess into the terrible two's now?? hehehe)... I'm sure you adore and treasure every day with her of course!!! I hope our little community can give you support, ideas and help as you continue your kidney journey...
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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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« Reply #3 on: November 24, 2008, 04:48:14 AM » |
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Beck. We are so glad you found us. We have so much information and even more support here. Hope you post often and we learn more about 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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« Reply #4 on: November 24, 2008, 04:57:05 AM » |
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Well hello kittylee, So glad the pregnancy worked out. You are a brave person and have been rewarded with a beautiful daughter. How great is that. We look forward to your posts. There is a lot of information here on PD that will be useful to you. Welcome to the site.
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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« Reply #5 on: November 24, 2008, 05:39:53 AM » |
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to IHD Beck. Glad you found us and decided to join. It really helps on this journey to know others who have had similar struggles and collectively we've had lots. What a thrill to read about your miraculous little girl and her brave Mum. Post often Beck.
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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 #6 on: November 24, 2008, 06:10:12 AM » |
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Started PD in 11/07
Started Hemo in 7/08
Started NxStage 5/09
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G-Ma
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« Reply #7 on: November 24, 2008, 07:34:06 AM » |
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It's always good to hear when someone bests all the medical types. You have joined a great group. Hope you are enjoying the terrible "2's", I'm sure you are. 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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« Reply #8 on: November 24, 2008, 07:52:02 AM » |
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Great story and lovely to see the rewards of your brave decison, she's a beauty.
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Razman
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« Reply #9 on: November 24, 2008, 09:15:28 AM » |
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Its great that you joined and your story is an inspiration to others. I hope that you will visit the site often. |
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Rerun
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« Reply #10 on: November 24, 2008, 09:39:40 AM » |
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Welcome to IHD Beck. You are starting off right by not listening to the doctors BS without looking into things for yourself. Glad you found us. |
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« Reply #11 on: November 24, 2008, 10:05:15 AM » |
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HI Beck. Welcome to IHD. There are a few Aussies here. Some of us met up last weekend. Being here is a terrific extension of the family. Looking forward to your posts and your little bundle of energy is absolutely gorgeous!! xx
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« Reply #12 on: November 24, 2008, 10:39:03 AM » |
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« Reply #13 on: November 24, 2008, 11:12:54 AM » |
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Welcome kittylee, 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
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Bajanne
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« Reply #15 on: November 24, 2008, 12:05:46 PM » |
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Welcome to our community, Beck! My heart was warmed by your intro. Aren't you glad that the "professionals" don't have the last word! I am so happy that you now have you little apple of the eye! I am glad that you found us. You are going to find that this place is addictive - there is information, support, fun,and a place to vent, rant, rave or rage as you need to. In fact, we consider ourselves as family here.  As you have heard we even have a goodly group of Aussies here. I myself was born under the Union Jack (Barbados, now living in the British Virgin Islands) so we have something in common. At least cricket!!! Please keep reading, and above all, keep posting. Go to our family section and post more picts of your little miracle. Bajanne, Moderator |
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« Reply #16 on: November 24, 2008, 06:49:41 PM » |
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Beck That a girl--way to show the doctors. I wonder how they ever get anything right. When a mom's adrenaline gets going nothing can stop her. So glad it all turned out well. Hope your dear husband has recovered. Bless his heart. Glad you found us and became part of the family. Normie Mother of 6
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Normie
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« Reply #17 on: November 24, 2008, 07:58:17 PM » |
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As for me, I'll borrow this thought: "Having never experienced kidney disease, I had no idea how crucial kidney function is to the rest of the body." - KD
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« Reply #18 on: November 24, 2008, 09:36:36 PM » |
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hello kittylee, Glad to meet ya> Sometimes I wonder how some of these doctors pass the exams.
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« Reply #19 on: November 25, 2008, 03:13:12 PM » |
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Kittylee now you've found us stay with us and keep posting
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« Reply #20 on: November 25, 2008, 03:56:43 PM » |
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It's great to meet you! Congratulations on your beautiful little girl. She's adorable! |
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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!  |
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« Reply #21 on: November 26, 2008, 11:22:02 AM » |
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Kittylee Way to show those doctors! Unfortunately a lot of us have had doctors who need to be challenged. My favorite doctor is Dr. freakin google! Congrats on your beautiful angel!
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« Reply #22 on: November 27, 2008, 02:31:19 PM » |
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« Reply #24 on: December 01, 2008, 04:10:26 AM » |
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Welcome Beck, it's alway good to see another Aussie!  I am also on PD. Fresenius sleep safe cycler. It's a bumpy ride at the start. Don't be afraid to ask any questions. I am glad you found us. |
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July 13th 2009 Cadaveric 5/6 Antigen Match Transplant from my Special Angel
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