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« on: December 02, 2006, 08:26:30 AM »
I am so glad to find this site.  My name is Scott.  I was on CAPD for 4.5 years and had kidney transplant for 1.5 years.  I understand the daily struggle of dialysis.  I feel like a connection to all of you in this board.  Looking forward to chat with you for many years to come.  Thanks!
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« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2006, 08:44:10 AM »
         :waving;  Hi Scott,
                  :D  Nice to see ya here!
                       :welcomesign;
                     ~Karol

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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
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« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2006, 09:45:03 AM »
Welcome Scott.  Looking forward to your posts!
 :beer1;
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Uninterrupted in-center (self-care) hemodialysis since 1982 -- 34 YEARS on March 3, 2016 !!
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No transplant.  Not yet, anyway.  Only decided to be listed on 11/9/06. Inactive at the moment.  ;)
I make films.

Just the facts: 70.0 kgs. (about 154 lbs.)
Treatment: Tue-Thur-Sat   5.5 hours, 2x/wk, 6 hours, 1x/wk
Dialysate flow (Qd)=600;  Blood pump speed(Qb)=315
Fresenius Optiflux-180 filter--without reuse
Fresenius 2008T dialysis machine
My KDOQI Nutrition (+/ -):  2,450 Calories, 84 grams Protein/day.

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« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2006, 10:06:08 AM »
 :welcomesign;

We can always use more input from someone who has already been there!
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"Asbestos Gelos"  (As-bes-tos yay-lohs) Greek. Literally, "fireproof laughter".  A term used by Homer for invincible laughter in the face of death and mortality.
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« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2006, 10:37:35 AM »
Hi  Scott,
  Welcome to IHD.
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« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2006, 01:21:02 PM »
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Royal Prince Alfred Sydney Australia

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« Reply #6 on: December 02, 2006, 03:52:17 PM »
Hi Scott,

Welcome to the site.    :thumbup;
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« Reply #7 on: December 02, 2006, 04:00:45 PM »
Welcome Scott, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #8 on: December 02, 2006, 04:41:09 PM »
Hi Scott,  Please do tell us a little more about yourself, its ok, we dont bite, (hard);)   Looking forward to hearing more from you  :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #9 on: December 02, 2006, 06:12:56 PM »
Hi Scott! Is your transplant still working or are you back on dialysis?

Either way, welcome to the site!  :welcomesign;
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« Reply #10 on: December 02, 2006, 06:18:46 PM »
Thanks for all the loves.  I was diagnosed with IgA Nephro. when I was 17 and gradually the kidney failed when I was 24.  I kept this illness closed to myself and not reach out for support or be more informative about my career or my options, so I went through these mix motions of seeing my kidney function gradually decline but feeling hopeless.  Whiles I was on CAPD, I went to school and I truly did not know what career I want to pursue but somehow I entered the teaching for Math program.  But after the kidney transplant, a dilemma comes up whether I want to exposure myself to kids with the suppressed immune system.  I am relatively young 30 yrs.  Any advices on what possible career or job where I can use my math skills and not risking my health.  By the way I live in southern California for those who care.  Again thanks for all the love.
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« Reply #11 on: December 02, 2006, 06:59:43 PM »
 :welcomesign;  There are several here around your age -- you'll have a lot in common.
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Fistula Surgery  1/06
Fistula Revision  11/06
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« Reply #12 on: December 02, 2006, 07:54:30 PM »
Scott,
  How about text book writing and editing?  Educational Software? If you still want to work directly with kids, how about looking into a one on one tutoring program?  We have one around here called Sylvan Learning Centers where they teach students with learning disabilities in one on one settings or very small classrooms.  You wouldn't be working with 30+ kids - just one at a time, so your risk would be far less.  (Until this year, I watched a friend's little girl after school.  She automatically reached for the hand sanitizer when she came in the door - I never had a problem with catching colds.)
 :twocents;
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"Asbestos Gelos"  (As-bes-tos yay-lohs) Greek. Literally, "fireproof laughter".  A term used by Homer for invincible laughter in the face of death and mortality.
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« Reply #13 on: December 02, 2006, 08:45:11 PM »
 :welcomesign;
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diagnosed ESRD 1982
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« Reply #14 on: December 03, 2006, 12:40:05 AM »
There is a company in San Bernardino that does educational software and they need trainers to train teachers about it.  I can get a name if you are interested.  I have tentatively put my resume in.
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« Reply #15 on: December 03, 2006, 12:47:29 AM »
Hi Scott.  In the future please keep just one Introduction.  That way new members can read all about you in one thread.

But, Welcome to IDH.  It is a great website for those new to dialysis and for old timers as well.

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« Reply #16 on: December 03, 2006, 05:32:52 AM »
 :welcomesign;
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« Reply #17 on: December 04, 2006, 06:15:19 AM »
Scott, welcome to IHD! :welcomesign; Glad to have you here!
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« Reply #18 on: December 04, 2006, 06:18:43 AM »
Welcome to our community.  I know you are going to enjoy it here with people who know EXACTLY what you are going through.  This is a very supportive community, but it is also extremely informative.  Take advantage of all this site has to offer, and let us hear from you from time to time.
 :welcomesign;
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« Reply #19 on: December 04, 2006, 10:11:21 AM »
Welcome, Scott, looking forward to your posts!  :welcomesign;
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