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mike22
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« on: December 05, 2008, 12:29:30 PM »
It has been a while since i've been on the site. I started dialysis in October 7 and it has been better than i expected. The only thing that bothers me is that my nephrologist didn't eve bother to tell me about the av graft, which i have in my left forearm. he made it seem like that since i couldn't get the fistula i would have to do peritoneal. but anyways, i've been on dialysis for 3 months and it has benn good. i have done my transplant evaluation and was activated yesterday on the llist.  the only set back is that my cousin, who wants to donate, has to lose 24 pounds in order to be a candidate. she is 19 and i know 24 pounds is a lot and i dont want her to stress herself even though i do appreciate the thought. im gonna support her and be behind her throughout the process.   meanwhile, i have focus my attention to going on with my life.   
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« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2008, 01:39:47 PM »
Tell her to go to Weight Watcher meetings.  I truly believe that is the best way to safely lose weight!

Congratulations!  I'm glad you're doing well on dialysis, but don't get comfy!  We want you to get a transplant SOON!!!!!!
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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 05, 2008, 02:11:22 PM »
Hey mike22, so glad your back. I can finally call the dogs back. Glad all is going well. That has to be a big chore for your cousin. Let her know how gratefull you are and support her in her endeavor. it is a wonderful thought and gift for someone to step up and offer a kidney...Boxman
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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
Zach
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« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2008, 02:46:49 PM »
Good to have you back posting.
 :beer1;
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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.

"Living a life, not an apology."
monrein
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« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2008, 02:53:20 PM »
Welcome back and best of luck with transplant preparation.  Hugs to your cousin.
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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 #5 on: December 05, 2008, 03:15:15 PM »
Welcome back!  Your cousin is an angel for the offer. Maybe this would help give her reason to get healthy. 
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Married - three children.
Alports female, diagnosed ESRD 10/04
11/04  Hemo in clinic
6/07 hemo at HOME! 
2/3/09 - Transplant from an angel of a friend!!!
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