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« on: May 07, 2008, 08:15:23 PM »
Hi Everyone,

I am 29, and have been on Dialysis for a little over a year now.  Somehow, I still feel like a newbie.  I have been looking for a site like this where I can get answers and support about dialysis.  I am trying to learn everything I can so that I can make sure that I am getting the best possible care and make the best choices for myself. It just seems like every time I think I know whats going on, something happens and I am shown that I don't.  I have been struggling to have the life I had before dialysis.  I know this is not totally possible, but I am determined to do as much as I can until I get a transplant.  I am working on a web site to share what I have learned so far about dialysis.  Please give me a visit at www.mydialysisweb.com.  I look forward to the forums. Take care and keep fighting.   :boxing;
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« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2008, 08:23:00 PM »
Welcome to the community!
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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
Fresenius 2008T dialysis machine
My KDOQI Nutrition (+/ -):  2,450 Calories, 84 grams Protein/day.

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« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2008, 08:59:49 PM »
 :welcomesign; Smile, we have all the answers and don't even need to know the questions. So pull up a chair, have a drink, and enjoy the fellowship. We are here for you.

 :grouphug; :guitar: :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2008, 09:19:45 PM »
LOL  :rofl;

Thanks
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« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2008, 03:54:46 AM »
:welcomesign; smile, You have found the most incredible site on the net. Sit a spell and do a bunch of reading, if you don't find your answer, ask, you'll get plenty of answers. Take care.   :cuddle;
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« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2008, 05:22:40 AM »
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« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2008, 06:58:02 AM »
 :welcomesign; to IHD.  You've come to the right place for answers, opinions, a good laugh or two and support.  Nice to meet you. 


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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 #7 on: May 08, 2008, 07:22:53 AM »
 :waving;  glad to have you with us.
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« Reply #8 on: May 08, 2008, 07:28:46 AM »
Welcome aboard!!! you've come to the right place, we may not always have answers, but we are HERE!!!

 :welcomesign; :welcomesign;
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« Reply #9 on: May 08, 2008, 08:32:10 AM »
 :welcomesign; to the IHD Family Smile!
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« Reply #10 on: May 08, 2008, 08:38:26 AM »
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« Reply #11 on: May 08, 2008, 09:22:59 AM »
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« Reply #12 on: May 08, 2008, 07:13:41 PM »
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« Reply #13 on: June 13, 2008, 07:37:43 PM »
Welcome to the site.   Lives change when we get to start dialysis.  I know it changed my life and probably yours too. The support is here when you need it.


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Take it one day, one hour, one minute, one second at a time.

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« Reply #14 on: June 13, 2008, 10:20:13 PM »
Hi Smile and WELCOME.  I'm from Georgia, too.  Get busy reading, there is lots of info here.

Love, Mimi 
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« Reply #15 on: June 14, 2008, 05:27:24 AM »
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