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« on: May 29, 2009, 07:16:20 PM »
Yesterday, my husband Marvin had his 2,000th dialysis treatment (yes, I've been counting).  These 2,000 treatments have been spread out over the last 14 years, 3 months (he had a three-year break from D from 2000-2003).

We "celebrated" today by taking the day off (he now gets two days off a week on his home hemo schedule).  Tomorrow night, we're going out to supper at the beach for a celebratory "date."

Marvin says every minute of the 2,000 treatments has been worth it -- they have "bought" him an "extra" 14 years of life.  If he doesn't get another transplant, his goal is to have 10,000 more treatments (that would keep him around until he's past 90).  Ummmm, yes, we can do that!
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« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2009, 07:17:36 PM »
Now your braggin  ;) ;)
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« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2009, 07:54:08 PM »
 :clap; good reason to celebrate  :cuddle;
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« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2009, 01:06:41 AM »
Thanks petey for letting us know.
I wish you both a wonderful supper "date"
on the beach tonight
(sound very very romantic!)
with many happy returns.
Best wishes from Kristina.
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« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2009, 03:05:52 AM »
I have had 3 treatments for 41/2 years -- too depressing to do the math
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« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2009, 04:54:16 AM »
Congratulations Marvin.  :thumbup;
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« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2009, 05:09:57 AM »
Wow!  That's wonderful!  But Marvin, don't we all wish we had a Petey to see us through this...You two are amazing.
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« Reply #7 on: May 30, 2009, 05:30:37 AM »
Congraz Marvin ! :thumbup;
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« Reply #8 on: May 30, 2009, 05:38:41 AM »
Petey, you and Marvin should write a book about your experiences with ESRD.  I think it would be a best seller and it would help others to understand the trials and the victories.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #9 on: May 30, 2009, 05:40:25 AM »
Congratulations, Petey and Marvin! Way to go.

Dialysis may not be the most fun thing to do, but it brings us LIFE!  :yahoo;
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« Reply #10 on: May 30, 2009, 05:44:05 AM »
Wow that is great news!  Thanks for sharing!
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« Reply #11 on: May 30, 2009, 06:30:36 AM »
 :bandance; :2thumbsup; :bandance;
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« Reply #12 on: May 30, 2009, 10:58:58 AM »
Oh supper on the beach sounds fantastic - enjoy it,  you so deserve it.

I agree with Pelagia, I'd buy a copy of your book, you must have some wonderful stories to share and it would be such an inspiration to anyone staring out on this journey.

Love to both of you  :cuddle;
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« Reply #13 on: May 30, 2009, 11:02:00 AM »
Wow you guys are awesome!  :grouphug;



I am with Twirl. I do not want to do the math on it. ( Three treatments a week for ten and a half years.  52 weeks in a year * 3 treatments *10 years=1560+108 for half a year=1668.)

Not too far behind you all.
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« Reply #14 on: May 30, 2009, 05:30:08 PM »
 :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #15 on: May 30, 2009, 09:34:00 PM »
Congratulations Petey and Marvin, and best wishes for 10,000 more!!!
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« Reply #16 on: May 30, 2009, 11:51:52 PM »
i  figure  about  475  treatments  by 6.26.09,that'll  be  3  years


oh  where  does the  time  go  when  you  having  so  much  fun :sarcasm;
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« Reply #17 on: May 31, 2009, 06:16:33 AM »
I have 15 behind me.  Any chance I'll make 100????  Well, maybe with inspiration for Marvin and the rest of you.
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« Reply #18 on: May 31, 2009, 06:54:54 AM »
 :cuddle; Marvin and petey. What an accomplishment. You are both amazing.  :cuddle;
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