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when they ask how i feel , I just say; Drained.
« on: July 29, 2010, 04:43:36 PM »
Hi, I'm Brad,  I am 50 years old. I am also Legally Blind and profoundly deaf  (late Deafie)  I live alone here in Melbourne, Fl  I been on Dialysis since last Oct. 2009.  Just now getting use to it all  not much ells to say, but if you have any Questions for me,, feel free to ask.
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Blindness separates you from things,
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« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2010, 04:46:00 PM »
Hi Brad  :welcomesign;
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caregiver to husband Frank

bladder cancer 1994
renal failure April 2009 due to blocked right ureter. Left kidney 20% function
November 18 2009 surgery to remove right ureter.
April 3, 2010 removal bladder, prostrate, left kidney.
June 11, 2010 started Hemo @ hospital
July 2, 2010 Embolized right Kidney due to hemoraging of tumor
September 11, 2010 RIP my love
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« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2010, 04:48:58 PM »
Hi there- I'm  from the melbourne area too. I'm not on dialysis - my husband was. Welcome to IHD. You will find a lot of truely lovely people here, and tons of information from the people who live with dialysis everyday.  :welcomesign;
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« Reply #3 on: July 29, 2010, 04:52:06 PM »
  It's great that you joined .  You've found a great place where you can ask questions and share concerns.  :)
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« Reply #4 on: July 29, 2010, 05:29:31 PM »
Hi Brad.  My parents lived in the Melbourne area for many years so I'm real familiar with it (though I live in the Ozarks).  Welcome to IHD!  I'm looking forward to seeing your posts.   :welcomesign;
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« Reply #5 on: July 30, 2010, 04:35:11 AM »
Thanks for the warm welcome..
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« Reply #6 on: July 30, 2010, 05:07:38 AM »
G'day, Brad and :welcomesign;.
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« Reply #7 on: July 30, 2010, 07:45:02 AM »
Good to have you here!
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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 #8 on: July 30, 2010, 09:22:44 AM »
 :welcomesign; Brad.
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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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