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180filter
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« on: April 30, 2009, 10:29:43 AM »
Became a dialysis person in July of 08. Found this site when I was looking up some drugs. I wish I had known about this site in the beginning. Better late then never. I am retired from the Army National Guard(2001). Total years is about 27 years.
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« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2009, 10:40:46 AM »
 :welcomesign;
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Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning Satan shudders and says "Oh s**t, she's awake!"

Right nephrectomy 1963
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« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2009, 11:02:03 AM »
Hi there happy to have you.  This is a great site, really helpful.  Hope to see you around.  :welcomesign;
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« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2009, 11:24:16 AM »
Hi,

 :welcomesign;

As you say, better later than never. I found this site while doing some research myself. Post often, rant, ask questions and join the family!  :waving;

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« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2009, 11:35:14 AM »
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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.
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« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2009, 11:46:03 AM »
Welcome aboard from Carson, about 18.3 miles SE of you.
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« Reply #6 on: April 30, 2009, 11:46:43 AM »
Welcome 180filter, good to have you aboard
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« Reply #7 on: April 30, 2009, 11:47:30 AM »
 :welcomesign; 180filter. We are do glad you found us. We are a great group loaded with informatin and support. Please post often and check the older threads for some good stuff too.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #8 on: April 30, 2009, 11:50:59 AM »
Welcome!   :welcomesign;

This site is a great resource no matter when you find it.  You will find a ton of information and support here to help you. 

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« Reply #9 on: April 30, 2009, 02:12:20 PM »
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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 #10 on: April 30, 2009, 03:33:49 PM »
Everyone thank you for the welcome(s). Tomo
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