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« on: March 18, 2010, 08:55:38 AM »
Hello all.  I'm Kathy from Arizona and I just started hemodialysis in January.  I lurked around on this site for quite awhile, though, reading the different stories, and finally decided to join.   :waving; 
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Diagnosed with FSGS Sept. 2006.
Started in-center hemo Jan. 13, 2010.
On transplant waiting list.
Have two potential living donors "on the fence". :)
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« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2010, 09:46:12 AM »
 :welcomesign; to IHD Kathy, a great place to learn, rant, and make friends.
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One day at a time, thats all I can do.
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« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2010, 09:47:21 AM »
 :welcomesign;  Nice to have you join us...although of course I wish that none of us had kidney disease in common.
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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 #3 on: March 18, 2010, 09:53:26 AM »
   Hi   Kathy      my name is Kathy too...... I love Az......   welcome to IHD  and we all look forward to your post
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IgA Nephropathy   April 2009
CKD    May 2009
AV Fistula  June 2009
In-Center Dialysis   Sept 2009
Nxstage    Feb 2010
Extended Nxstage March 2011

Transplant Sept 2, 2011

  Hello from the Oregon Coast.....

I am learning to live close to the lives of my friends without ever seeing them. No miles of any measurement can separate your soul from mine.
- John Muir

The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.
- John Muir
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« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2010, 02:00:05 PM »
Welcome to the group.  Glad you decided to join. I love your avatar as I'm a huge fan of cacti.  Used to have around 2,000 of them, all raised from seed!
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« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2010, 05:23:16 PM »
 :welcomesign; kathy!
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« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2010, 05:31:13 PM »
Hi Kathy,

I'm so glad you joined us.  It is a great site to learn and even laugh a little bit.  I'm looking forward to your posts and experiences in AZ/

Rerun, Moderator                 :welcomesign;
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« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2010, 01:52:33 AM »
 :waving; Hi Kathy,
Welcome to the forum - I hope you look around and also post some topics - I am always interested to hear what ex-lurkers have to say!
Welcome!
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
Was on in-center hemodialysis 2003-2007.
7 yr transplant lost due to rejection.
She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
Living Donors Rock! http://www.livingdonorsonline.org -
News video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-7KvgQDWpU
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« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2010, 10:20:58 AM »
Hi Kathy and welcome!  Glad you de-lurked.  There are some great people on this site who will gladly help you in any way they can. 
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« Reply #9 on: March 24, 2010, 11:48:27 AM »
I'm new too!  So we can be new together.  My GFR is 9 and am just waiting for symptoms to start D.  Hang in there.  Tracy :cuddle;
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9/1990 Found out I have Type 1 Diabetes
7/2008 Told I have GFR 30
2/2009 Kidney/Pancreas Transplant
5 days later, both removed due to massive rejection
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2/26/10 Fistula placed
3/11/10 Told GFR 9
5/14/10 Started in center Hemo
Waiting on another Transplant
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