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« on: March 30, 2008, 02:04:44 AM »
Hi Everyone I'm penning in from Auckland New Zealand. I'm happy to have found this site. My 34 year old son began Haemodyalysis 6 mths ago having been diagnosed with Renal failure 18 mths. prior late 2005. We had no idea he had health problems until one day he woke up and was 'puffed up' from head to toe. A visit to the doctor saw him hospitalised, 10 litres of fluid drained, tests tests and more tests, a kidney biopsy and a diagnosis of end stage renal failure. Long story short he had a hard time pre-dialysis but he's doing real well now (except for that damn itch), dailysing 3 times a week, looking fantastic again,and has been Aokaid for a transplant. We're about to start procedures re:me being a possible donor, so fingers and toes crossed that all necessary bits are in good nick. He was a personal trainer before diagnosis so if I am accepted I will be the fittest, healthiest mummy on this whole island. We're planning on this total transformation from slug to lean mean machine taking 6 months. Arohanui to you all .....T   

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« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2008, 04:15:49 AM »
:welcomesign; tstone. Sounds like you have a good plan. Good luck with it. That "damn itch" might be his phosphorous level. When it is high it can cause allot of itching. Diet and a binder can take care of tha
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i am a 51 year old male on dialysis for 3 years now. This is my second time. My brother donated a kidney to me about 13 years ago. I found this site on another site. I had to laugh when i saw what it was called. I hope to meet people from all over to talk about dialysis.
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« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2008, 04:38:31 AM »
:welcomesign; tstone. Your son is a lucky man to have a Mom like you. Giving him life twice. Here's a  :big hug: for you and keep us posted on how things are going. We are a great group of people.  :grouphug;
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« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2008, 05:04:19 AM »
 :welcomesign; :welcomesign;
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« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2008, 06:09:46 AM »
Welcome to IHD. Wishing you and your son all the best. Keep posting to let us know how it is gettin on.

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« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2008, 06:53:33 AM »
Welcome, tstone! my fingers and toes are crossed for you and your son!
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« Reply #6 on: March 30, 2008, 06:55:57 AM »
:welcomesign; from the  :ukflag;.  Hope all goes well with the tests and you can be a donor. Keeping all crossed for you. :bunny:
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« Reply #7 on: March 30, 2008, 07:38:42 AM »
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« Reply #8 on: March 30, 2008, 08:05:40 AM »
Welcome to our community!  We are so glad you have joined us!  And especially since you are doing it because of love for your son.  This is a great place to be.  This is not just a forum, it's a bona fide family - caring, sharing and supporting.  So read as much as you can, and post as much as you can.  We would like to know how your son is doing.  We are in this with you now.  :grouphug;


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« Reply #9 on: March 30, 2008, 10:41:48 AM »
 :waving; Hi tstone!
I hope all goes well and you are approved as your son's donor. There's lots of good info, and a message forum, for living donors at www.livingdonorsonline.org.
They say recovery from surgery is easier when you are in good physical shape, so the training will help!
I hope your son is feeling better and you learn more about what he's going through by reading all the experiences shared here.
Welcome!


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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
Was on in-center hemodialysis 2003-2007.
7 yr transplant lost due to rejection.
She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
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« Reply #10 on: March 30, 2008, 10:53:51 AM »
At first I thought this was another one of those "Can You Read This" threads!    :rofl;              http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=7607.0


 :waving;  Welcome!  You've come to the right place!!!!!!
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« Reply #11 on: March 30, 2008, 03:38:42 PM »
a  big :welcomesign;  from  across  the  ditch  in  melbourne. :thumbup;
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« Reply #12 on: March 30, 2008, 04:03:15 PM »
Welcome to Ihatedialysis.com tstone,

Kind of a stressful time waiting and I wish you both the best.
There is a lot of information available here. Feel free to read and post often.

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« Reply #13 on: March 30, 2008, 04:41:17 PM »
Your son is lucky to have such a healthy Momma (physically and mentally)
Keep in touch.

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« Reply #14 on: April 02, 2008, 06:10:17 PM »
Hi everyone and thanx for the warm welcome. I've been exploring the site over the last couple of days and have found that this is indeed a site of champions, your stories, your support of one another, and the love you share, gave me a good opportunity to have a good cry, I haven't been able to do that very well so far. Biggest biggest biggest ever hugs to everyone. Hey Ang from Melbourne my hubby is a Melbournite. His mum and two of his brothers live there, (my poor Australian hubby having to live in New Zealand, it must be love) I love your city, our son was born in New South Wales on Warregah Island...next time we visit Melbourne I'll let you know and if you're up for a visit or a phonecall .......
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« Reply #15 on: April 02, 2008, 07:29:19 PM »
It's nice to see you appreciate this site the way the rest of us do - it's a wonderful family to be part of! :cuddle;
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
Was on in-center hemodialysis 2003-2007.
7 yr transplant lost due to rejection.
She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
Living Donors Rock! http://www.livingdonorsonline.org -
News video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-7KvgQDWpU
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« Reply #16 on: April 03, 2008, 04:10:50 AM »
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« Reply #17 on: April 03, 2008, 08:42:25 AM »
 :welcomesign; Glad you found us.  Best of luck during the testing process. Hope you are a good match for you son. :thumbup;
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« Reply #18 on: April 08, 2008, 09:59:23 PM »
Oh my it is hard when it is your kids that are sick.  Good luck on future donor plans. I hope it all works out for you.  Welcome to IHD.com.




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