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« on: May 12, 2009, 10:07:08 AM »
Hello, I'm new here.  My name is Dyanna  and I have chronic kidney failure.  I saw my doc yesterday and he says my kidneys are running at 18% so we are going to start all the testing needed to be added to the transplant list.  My brother has offered me one of his so maybe that will work out. 

We found out that I had kidney failure about 4 or 5 years ago when I went to the hospital with swelling in my legs and ankles.  They ran some tests and then admitted me with kidney failure.  I then last year found out that I had type 2 diabetes and was put on insulin.  We think my kidney failure was caused by an over dose I took back in my twenties. 

I have been reading a lot on here as a guest and it has been very helpful.  I was really afraid of what was to come before reading your experiences.  I'm still scared but not as much.

Thanks for being here.

Dyanna
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« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2009, 10:14:06 AM »
 :waving; Dyanna

Glad you decided to become a member.

Im at about 14% so i know kinda how you must be feeling.
This site has prepared me for what is to come.
But i HOPE that your brother will be a good match and that you will be able to avoid dialysis altogether :thumbup;
Hope to see you on many threads.
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« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2009, 01:56:13 PM »
Hi, Dyanna.

 :welcomesign;

Keep learning as much as you can. This is a great place for that as you know, and you have joined a wonderfully helpful community of folks.

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Carl transplanted with cadaveric kidney, February 3, 2011. :)
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« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2009, 02:39:58 PM »
 :welcomesign;  Dyanna.  Glad you found us and I look forward to getting to know you here.
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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 #4 on: May 12, 2009, 04:22:51 PM »
 :welcomesign; Dyanna. You found the perfect place for information and support and we look forward to hearing more from you.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2009, 05:32:00 PM »
 :welcomesign;
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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.
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« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2009, 11:15:44 PM »
Welcome Dyanna, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #7 on: May 13, 2009, 04:40:44 AM »
Howdy, Dyanna; welcome to the group.  Lots of good info here.
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« Reply #8 on: May 13, 2009, 10:39:20 AM »
Hello!  You are right, reading the posts on here does help alleviate fears, and with a bonus of a laugh or two, and always a few virtual hugs.  Welcome!
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« Reply #9 on: May 14, 2009, 04:14:00 AM »
fear in normal

 :flower; glad to know you

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« Reply #10 on: May 14, 2009, 10:30:52 AM »
Welcome Dyanna.  We are glad you joined this wonderful site.  There is more information here than any place on the internet and lots of support.  There is much to read and learn here.   If you can't find what you are looking for, please ask any questions you have.  There are lots of smart and experienced members -- not me, I am always learning something new!  Welcome to IHD and please post often and let us know more about you   :grouphug;



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« Reply #11 on: May 14, 2009, 11:41:08 AM »
Hello Dyanna, happy to have you.  I love the way you spell your name. Hope to see you around often.  :cuddle;
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