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« on: April 19, 2010, 03:38:15 AM »
Hi, it's great to be a member of a website like this. I am living with PKD and am 90 days new to dialysis. Up until now I really haven't had anyone who could relate to what I'm experiencing. I'm looking forward to learning more and making friends while I'm at it!
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« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2010, 04:38:56 AM »
 :welcomesign;  you will find information, support and friendship here Melody.  We have quite a few members from California as well as others from around the world.  I'm in Toronto, Canada.
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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 #2 on: April 19, 2010, 04:41:43 AM »
G'day, Melody, and :welcomesign; from Australia!
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« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2010, 04:43:07 AM »
Thanks Monrein! I'm trying to get use to the website...finally figured out how to enter a picture.
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« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2010, 09:17:32 AM »
Hi and welcome to the sight.  I have PKD too and have been on Dialysis for 14 long months.  Look forward to getting to know you.
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« Reply #5 on: April 19, 2010, 09:45:07 AM »
Hello melobelle, and welcome to IHD.  This site was made so you could come on here and vent and talk about what you are going through with people who can relate.  I think my family thinks I'm doing fine because I rarely complain to them.  They wouldn't understand anyway, so why bother?  Here, people understand and can help you because they know from experience.

Thank you for joining and best of luck in dialysis.

Rerun, Moderator                 :welcomesign;
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« Reply #6 on: April 19, 2010, 02:03:47 PM »
Quote from: Rerun on April 19, 2010, 09:45:07 AM
I think my family thinks I'm doing fine because I rarely complain to them. 

Rerun, Moderator                 :welcomesign;

I complain all the time, and loudly. :rofl;    And then I come to IHD and complain some more. :rant;  People here are very patient, thank goodness!
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« Reply #7 on: April 19, 2010, 05:36:36 PM »
Welcome Melody! I'd sing a song to welcome you, but that would have you running for the hills!!  :rofl;

Hoping you will find this site helpful and supportive when you need it and also a place you can feel comfortable contributing your own experiences and thoughts.

 :welcomesign;

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3/1993: Diagnosed with Kidney Failure (FSGS)
25/7/2006: Started hemo 3x/week 5 hour sessions :(
27/11/2010: Cadaveric kidney transplant from my wonderful donor!!! "Danny" currently settling in and working better every day!!! :)

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« Reply #8 on: April 19, 2010, 07:06:52 PM »
Welcome, Melody.    ;musicalnote;     Glad you found us.  There is so much information here but even more support. It is good to talk to others who really understand what you are going through.  Looking forward to reading more of your posts.  If you have any questions, ask. We all love to give our opinions!!    :rofl;     Welcome to IHD.


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