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« on: March 02, 2007, 01:13:27 PM »
Hello to all, my name is Laurie, I am 27 years old. I am married and have a beautiful 6 year old daughter (well, she will be 6 on the 7th). I have been checking out this site for a couple of months and finally decided to join. Here's my story:
On March 7, 2001, I gave birth to my daughter via C-Section. I had major complications after the C-Section. My uterus would not stop contracting and my blood would not clot. I had to have an emergency hysterectomy to help stop the bleeding. I was in ICU for 3 weeks and then moved to a regular room for 3 weeks. I was not able to hold my daughter until she was about 4 weeks old. (That was the worst feeling in the world, knowing I had a daughter but not being able to hold her and do all the things first time parents do.) My kidney failure is due to the blood loss. My GFR is currently 12.7. I am currently not on dialysis, but I was for about 9 months after giving birth. I am waiting on approval from my insurance company so I can have the transplant evaluation. I am very anxious and ready to get the transplant process started.

I guess that's all for now, take care. :thx;
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March 7, 2001 - Complications after C-section caused kidney failure
March 2001 - December 2001 - Hemo Dialysis
December 2001 - Kidney function improved dialysis no longer necessary
October 2006 - Kidney function started to decline
May 9, 2007 - Listed at Baylor Dallas and Fort Worth
October 12, 2007 - Started PD
May 13, 2008 - Kidney Transplant from a deceased donor
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« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2007, 01:15:46 PM »
Sorry to hear that... :welcomesign; to IHD...
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« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2007, 01:20:33 PM »
Welcome to the IHD family! :welcomesign;
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« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2007, 01:26:43 PM »
Hello Laurie,

Welcome to IHD. Thanks for taking the time to introduce yourself. This website is intended to be your home away from home, offering advice when you need it, an occasional laugh and even more importantly an ear to listen to you when you ask questions, or just need to vent.
Unfortunately kidney disease and dialysis is the one common denominator that brings us all together.

Please enjoy the site and post often.


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« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2007, 01:55:35 PM »
Welcome Laurie, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2007, 02:44:54 PM »
Hi Laurie and  :welcomesign;,

Great to see you here

Love Tamara xxx  ooo  :cuddle;
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« Reply #6 on: March 02, 2007, 03:00:46 PM »
Welcome to our caring and sharing community.  Glad you decided to join us.  You will find that you have a whole community of people on your side, ready to go through every experience with you.  That has been the experience of many.  You just have to keep us posted and let us know how things are going with you, and we will be there for you.  We have quite a few people who are not yet on dialysis, including our own moderator Sluff.  So, you are not alone.  Looking forward to hearing much more from you.


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« Reply #7 on: March 02, 2007, 06:19:29 PM »
 :welcomesign; Laurie, to the community!
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« Reply #8 on: March 02, 2007, 06:28:02 PM »
Nice to get started in getting to know you :)

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« Reply #9 on: March 02, 2007, 06:37:02 PM »
Hi Laurie, :welcomesign; Good luck with you transplant Evaluation, I hope you don't have to wait too long!

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« Reply #10 on: March 02, 2007, 09:03:50 PM »
Hi Laurie!  I'm a little older than you (32).  I just finished my evaluation and I'm a go, now I just need to get my donors tested.  I would call you transplant coordinator often to see where they are at.  Here in Dallas I had to get on mine to get the process started.  I called the insurance case manager, finance coordinator, and transplant coordinator.  I think they got tired of me calling everyday so they sped up the process for me.  I submitted my application back on Dec 13th.


Good luck and look forward to hearing how things are going!!
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1986 - Diagnosed with Alport's Syndrome
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« Reply #11 on: March 02, 2007, 11:11:15 PM »
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« Reply #12 on: March 03, 2007, 02:15:28 PM »
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« Reply #13 on: March 03, 2007, 06:22:07 PM »
Hello Laurie,

So sorry to hear what happened to you after your c/s.  I'm a long time L&D nurse and have seen this happen in rare circumstances.  Thank God you were able to get through this!   It must have been truly frightening for you and your family. I wish you success in the transplant process.  Glad you have found this site.

Welcome, kelli

PS Happy Bday to your daughter.  What a blessing..........
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« Reply #14 on: March 03, 2007, 07:23:25 PM »
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« Reply #15 on: March 03, 2007, 07:35:04 PM »
Welcome.  Pull up a chair and read awhile!
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« Reply #16 on: March 03, 2007, 08:36:47 PM »
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1986 - Diagnosed with Alport's Syndrome
10/29/06 - Told Kidneys failed
02/07-07/07 - PD Dialysis
07/31/07 - Kidney Transplant (donor was my older brother)
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« Reply #17 on: March 04, 2007, 10:32:48 AM »
It's great to have you here in the community!
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No transplant.  Not yet, anyway.  Only decided to be listed on 11/9/06. Inactive at the moment.  ;)
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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
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« Reply #18 on: March 05, 2007, 08:08:14 AM »
Thank you all for such a warm welcome :2thumbsup;
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March 7, 2001 - Complications after C-section caused kidney failure
March 2001 - December 2001 - Hemo Dialysis
December 2001 - Kidney function improved dialysis no longer necessary
October 2006 - Kidney function started to decline
May 9, 2007 - Listed at Baylor Dallas and Fort Worth
October 12, 2007 - Started PD
May 13, 2008 - Kidney Transplant from a deceased donor
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« Reply #19 on: March 06, 2007, 07:40:37 AM »
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« Reply #20 on: March 06, 2007, 11:00:22 AM »
From one newbie to another, welcome! I sure could have used something like this way back when,
when I was first diagnosed! Sure glad you have the opportunity! :welcomesign;
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« Reply #21 on: March 07, 2007, 12:27:55 PM »
Laurie,  how's the pre-evaluation process going?  Have you heard from your coordinator?
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1986 - Diagnosed with Alport's Syndrome
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« Reply #22 on: March 07, 2007, 12:56:59 PM »
Please keep this section for introductions. You can send a Private message to ask questions or answer in an appropriate section or thread.

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