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Mandyjane
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« on: August 20, 2010, 12:52:36 PM »
Hello everyone!

My name is Mandy, I take care of my 82yr old grandma.  She began hemo-dialysis a few months ago and she HATES it, lol.  It was so awesome when I found this site.  The link I clicked just said IHD, and I cracked up when "I hate dialysis" popped up at the top of the page.  I hate dialysis, too.  I can only imagine how bad it is for my grandma and those of you actually experiencing it. 

I've got to take my gran to her treatment in a few minutes, but I will be back.  I'm still fairly new at this dialysis stuff, so I have a few questions and concerns about the whole process.  I'm looking forward to picking your brains  :)
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« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2010, 02:03:20 PM »
Mandyjane, I'm so glad you found us.  You are the best granddaughter!  Stick with us and you will learn lots about dialysis
 and the whole process.

Rerun, Moderator        :welcomesign;
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« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2010, 02:08:04 PM »
 :welcomesign; Mandy!  This site has been an incredibly valuable resource for me since my husband unexpectedly ended up on dialysis ... I hope it's as valuable for you too!

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« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2010, 06:10:37 PM »
 :welcomesign; to IHD.
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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)
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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 #4 on: August 20, 2010, 07:31:47 PM »
Hi Mandy and  :welcomesign;  to IHD.
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« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2010, 09:10:24 PM »
Hi Mandy &  :welcomesign;

I am new as well,  but I am facing the possibility of having to go on D. This group here at IHD has been wonderful and full of info.

Glad to have you here!
Joy  :waving;
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« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2010, 11:27:02 PM »
G'day, Mandy and :welcomesign;.  :bestwishes; to your Gran.
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« Reply #7 on: August 21, 2010, 10:07:42 AM »
Thanks for all the warm welcomes!

It's going to take me awhile to read through all the great posts on this board.  I've already learned a few things.
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« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2010, 09:20:03 PM »
Welcome MandyJane - what a nice name :) It's so sweet of you to help out your grandma - I bet the silver lining of dialysis for her is the time she gets to spend with you! I think that would be very special to her. Also special that you're coming to a place like this to learn more. Hope we can help you, and your gran, out!

 :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 #9 on: August 21, 2010, 10:35:57 PM »
 :welcomesign; this is a wonderful place to land. we're glad you found us.
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« Reply #10 on: August 22, 2010, 07:49:44 PM »
 :welcomesign;    :waving;   Get Grandma on here, too!  We'd love to meet her, as well!   
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