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Hanify
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Hadija, Athol, Me and Molly at Havelock North 09
« on: April 26, 2009, 08:19:38 PM »
Hi everyone.  I am 45 and female.  Married with one daughter who is 12.  I was diagnosed late 2007 with multiple myeloma, and for some reason my kidneys were attacked.  By Jan 2008 I was on haemodialysis.  It was really sudden, so I have spent the last year and a half catching up with all the stuff most people learn before they start dialysis at all.  I did haemo for 3 months, then transferred to peritoneal (thank God).  Having done both I am definitely a fan of peritoneal!  I am now doing CAPD, which is even better as it frees up my day.  Really enjoying reading all the posts!  Great title by the way - I'm sure we all feel the same about the daily grind of dialysis!!
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Diagnosed Nov 2007 with Multiple Myeloma.
By Jan 2008 was in end stage renal failure and on haemodialysis.
Changed to CAPD in April 2008.  Now on PD with a cycler.  Working very part time - teaching music.  Love it.  Husband is Paul (we're both 46), daughter Molly is 13.
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« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2009, 08:22:13 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 #2 on: April 26, 2009, 08:28:15 PM »
 :waving;  Welcome
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June 2005 Commenced PD Dialysis
July 13th 2009 Cadaveric 5/6 Antigen Match Transplant from my Special Angel
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« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2009, 08:30:44 PM »
Welcome, and Haere mai ki te whenua o Dialysis.
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« Reply #4 on: April 26, 2009, 11:54:15 PM »
Welcome Hanify, 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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« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2009, 12:31:29 AM »
Kia Ora Hanify,
I also live in New Zealand!
I live in Christchurch.
Nice to meet you. :clap;
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« Reply #6 on: April 27, 2009, 04:41:05 AM »
 :welcomesign; Hanify. You found a great site for information and support and we hope to hear more from you. Great folks from all over the world make this site what it is.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2009, 06:58:21 AM »
Quote from: Hanify on April 26, 2009, 08:19:38 PM
It was really sudden, so I have spent the last year and a half catching up with all the stuff most people learn before they start dialysis at all.

Lordy, if I don't know exactly what you are talking about!!

 :welcomesign;
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renal failure 6/08
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"Still crazy after all these years."
« Reply #8 on: April 27, 2009, 07:04:06 AM »
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.

"Living a life, not an apology."
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My two beautifull granddaughters

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« Reply #9 on: April 27, 2009, 07:06:12 AM »
Hi, Hanify.

 :welcomesign;

You have come to the perfect place to learn more!


Aleta
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Wife to Carl, who has PKD.
Mother to Meagan, who has PKD.
Partner for NxStage HD August 2008 - February 2011.
Carl transplanted with cadaveric kidney, February 3, 2011. :)
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« Reply #10 on: April 27, 2009, 07:21:39 AM »
 :welcomesign; to IHD.
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« Reply #11 on: April 28, 2009, 12:59:34 AM »
 :welcomesign;  from  across  the ditch
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« Reply #12 on: April 28, 2009, 01:00:51 AM »
Hi there, nice to have you.  :welcomesign;
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Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theres is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.
Blessed are they whohunger and thirst for righteousness, for theywill be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

Matthew 5:3-9
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