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« on: September 06, 2010, 06:44:32 PM »
Hello,
I am mb with ESRD have donor and need transplant. Not on dialysis yet, but need it.
Have very few people to talk to re: this situation except medical people who are fixed on what they do.
Would appreciate people who have actual experience with home hemo, transplant process, etc.
mb
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« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2010, 10:14:58 PM »
G'day mb and :welcomesign;. You've come to the right spot. Read the posts. Ask lots of questions. Tell us more about yourself. You will discover that you have gained a lot of understanding friends.
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« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2010, 11:15:51 PM »
There are MANY people here who can discuss all of these issues with you.  I know you will find a lot of information and support here, so welcome!
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« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2010, 01:17:34 AM »
Well I'm sorry I don't have any actual experience yet.  I'm not on D yet, but I do have ESRD.  There are many people on this board that will be able to help you out.  There's lots of info here so start reading.  :-)
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« Reply #4 on: September 07, 2010, 01:29:39 AM »
G'day mb and welcome! You've come to the right place to talk to people who understand some of the issues you're dealing with and how you must be feeling. Good to have you with us!

 :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 #5 on: September 07, 2010, 04:05:03 AM »
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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 #6 on: September 07, 2010, 07:19:05 AM »
Welcome to our community, mb!  This is just the site for you, according what you said that you need.  Feel free to read as much as you can, ask questions and generally take advantage of what this site has to offer.  This site is much more than a website - it is a genuine family  :grouphug;  Just let us know how you are doing.




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