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« on: March 27, 2014, 09:48:00 PM »
I found this site about a year ago and finally decided to stop in and say hello. I've been on HD for a little over a year now. My kidney failure was a total surprise for me. I didnt feel sick or unwell at all. I just happened to go in to my Dr for a physical and some blood work and got a call a few days later requesting that I schedule an appointment to discuss my results and low and behold I find out my GFR was at 19%. From there it was a whirlwind of appointments and classes and preparation for me to go on Hemodialysis. Its been a hell of a year to say the least. Its been a huge adjustment for me and my family. Almost over night I went from being normal, seemingly healthy 30 to being in stage 4 kidney failure. But I have a very loving and supportive family so that has made it a little easier to deal with. So anyway, I look forward to having a community of people going through similar circumstances to talk to.
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« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2014, 01:28:25 AM »
Hello A.everett81...

 :welcomesign; to IHD....

Visit us regularly, and post often....

Looking forward to getting to know you better....

Darth, Moderator....
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Cared for my late mum, Elsie who had Kidney Failure... Darling mum died on July 15th 2014... May her gentle soul rest in peace....
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« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2014, 05:02:45 AM »
Welcome to our community (officially)!
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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
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My KDOQI Nutrition (+/ -):  2,450 Calories, 84 grams Protein/day.

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« Reply #3 on: March 28, 2014, 07:26:22 AM »
Welcome Zach. Its amazing how we react differently to this illness. When I hit 19 - 20% gfr I was puking every morning and feeling horrible. So glad you have such supportive family. That makes a huge difference in a bad situation. Glad you joined us!
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Congestive heart failure 2011
Currently about 19% Kidney Function
September 11, 2013 PD Catheter and Fistula Surgery
September 27, 2013 Started PD
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« Reply #4 on: March 28, 2014, 08:15:39 PM »
 :welcomesign; Zach!
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I am a caregiver to my wonderful husband,  He is 4p and started PD October 2013. We have several living donors waiting to be tested for a transplant. Dialysis is a bridge to get us where we need to go. 
He had a transplant in November 2019.
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« Reply #5 on: March 28, 2014, 11:14:38 PM »
Well,   :welcomesign;  to IHD. I found out I was in stage 4 out of a clear blue sky too. What a surprise! But, I am hanging in there and have been at stage 4 for 7 years. And on here about the same length of time. This is a great place for emotional support. So, come back and read and post often.
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« Reply #6 on: March 29, 2014, 07:06:17 PM »
Hello Zach! I was also SUPER SHOCKED when I was diagnosed with stage 4 renal failure at 21 after a difficult pregnancy. At that point I felt fine & thought my sickness was totally pregnancy related, only to find that I had about 10% GFR! I lived that way for 10 years & started to get symptoms at 7% in early 2013. I finally gave in & started PD last month...it is a big change, but I am thankful it is an option. I am new to this community also, but very thankful to have found it, I have tons of questions & do not know anyone else in my age range that is going through this issue.  :welcomesign; to the group, hope to talk with you soon.   ~Sharon~
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« Reply #7 on: April 03, 2014, 07:53:10 PM »
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I look forward to posting more often and talking to you all. Just like to clear up though, my name is Anthony, not Zach lol. Thanks again guys.
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« Reply #8 on: April 03, 2014, 08:21:41 PM »
We also like to rename people  :rofl; just kidding. Sorry about the confusion.
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~Sharon~
Diagnosed with FSGS 2003
AV Fistula upper right arm 2007
On transplant list @ MUSC 2008
PD Cath placed 2013
Started PD at home 2014
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« Reply #9 on: April 05, 2014, 07:09:23 PM »
Welcome A.everett81

That you have a loving and supportive family, is a huge plus factor.

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