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partj
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« on: November 08, 2010, 12:13:50 PM »
Hi!
My name is Partj and I am new (relatively) to dialysis and this whoe new world. Renal failure in april 2010. Catheter till June, fistula since. Just starting training for home Hemo and looking forward to it. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I have been scanning this board and am stunned by the width and breadth of knowledge available!
Thank you to the founders and moderators!!!!
Do not know what would have happened had I not stumbled onto this site!
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« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2010, 12:29:23 PM »
I feel exactly the same way. I'm about to get my fistula done, dialysis is around the corner for me.

I'm still coping with this "issue" my life will be turned upside down, but I feel strangely safe browsing the huge amount of info this forum provides.

very, very helpful!
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terrified with the imminent start of dialysis
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« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2010, 01:31:27 PM »
Getting to know you,
Getting to know all about you.
Getting to like you,
Getting to hope you like me.

Getting to know you,
Putting it my way,
But nicely,
You are precisely,
My cup of tea.

I think that you will enjoy sharing  your problems with us and visa versa.
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Started Hemodialysis Anzac Day 2005
Patiently waiting for a transplant
Started PD New Year 2010
Taken off transpalnt list, Jan 211
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« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2010, 02:00:42 PM »
There are lots of people here who have a whole myriad of experiences; we are happy to share!  So glad you joined us; we can support you in many ways!
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"Eggs are so inadequate, don't you think?  I mean, they ought to be able to become anything, but instead you always get a chicken.  Or a duck.  Or whatever they're programmed to be.  You never get anything interesting, like regret, or the middle of last week."
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« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2010, 04:22:44 PM »
glad ya stumbled in too :2thumbsup;  Seems theres a few now just getting into this so there should be some good story sharing for great support :)
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im a california wife and cargiver to my hubby
He started dialysis April 09
We thank God for every day we are blessed to have together.
november 2010, patiently (ha!) waiting our turn for NxStage training
January 14,2011 home with NxStage
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« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2010, 06:47:38 PM »
Hi Partj, I'm so glad you found us.  Where are you from?  I'm glad you like the site.  I learn stuff all the time.  It helps to know other people who are living with dialysis so you are not alone. 

Rerun, Moderator          :welcomesign;
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« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2010, 09:25:49 PM »
G'day partj and  :welcomesign;.
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« Reply #7 on: November 09, 2010, 12:55:35 AM »
   :welcomesign;  to IHD. glad that you found us.
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One day at a time, thats all I can do.
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« Reply #8 on: November 09, 2010, 01:21:07 AM »
Welcome to IHD...I'm 4 months ahead of you, so I say keep your chin up (I'm not going to make that mistake twice) mate, you'll get there OK.
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« Reply #9 on: November 09, 2010, 04:36:29 AM »
 :welcomesign;
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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 #10 on: November 09, 2010, 05:54:58 AM »
Hi, Partj!  :welcomesign; 
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August 1980: Diagnosed with Familial Juvenile Hyperurecemic Nephropathy (FJHN)
8.22.10:   Began dialysis through central venous catheter
8.25.10:   AV fistula created
9.28.10:   Began training for Home Nocturnal Hemodialysis on a Fresenius Baby K
10.21.10: Began creating buttonholes with 15ga needles
11.13.10: Our first nocturnal home treatment!

Good health is just the slowest possible rate at which you can die.

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« Reply #11 on: November 09, 2010, 12:02:39 PM »
Hi, Partj, and welcome to the group.  You're right, there's a ton of great information here.  Glad you found us!
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« Reply #12 on: November 09, 2010, 06:13:34 PM »
WElcome to our community!  We would like to get to know you too.  I see that you understand what we are about.  This is the best place for information, support and encouragement.  And you get to see things from the perspective of those who are living it, not just theoretical professionals (although we do need them greatly!)  This is really a family  :grouphug; caring and sharing.  All you have to do is keep reading and keep posting.  Tell us a little more about yourself.
Looking forward to hearing from you.




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