overthepond
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« on: September 30, 2008, 07:22:40 AM » |
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Just to introduce myself i am a 41 year old male from the UK as my username suggests who has been a renal patient for 30 years + with 20 of them on dialysis - in between these years on dialysis I have been fortunate/unfortunate (depends on which way you look at it) to have had 4 transplants the last a live donor one which all failed. I now have no chance of any other transplant unless medical science improves but hey I wont let that get me down  I have a lot to do with my local KPA as Secretary which keeps me busy and am an avid supporter of Huddersfield Town FC (soccer club to all you in the US!) Over time i hope to get to see how things differ to the treatment received and differences on how it is delivered in the UK and hope to make friends with some of you. drop me a line on Facebook if you want, great sire by the way  |
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monrein
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« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2008, 09:14:57 AM » |
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 nice to have over-the-ponders here and to hear your perspectives.
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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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Joe Paul
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« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2008, 10:01:00 AM » |
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Welcome overthepond, good to have you aboard.
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"The history of discovery is completed by those who don't follow rules"
Angels are with us, but don't take GOD for granted
Transplant Jan. 8, 2010
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annabanana
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« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2008, 11:32:08 AM » |
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caregiver to Randy:
HepC and stage 4 ckd
1 kidney removed (cancer)Aug07
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willieandwinnie
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« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2008, 11:41:32 AM » |
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overthepond. Wow! 4 transplants. I can't wait to hear more from you. You have some stories to tell.........  |
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"I know there's nothing to it, but I want to know what it is there's nothing to"
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« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2008, 12:04:31 PM » |
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Welcome to IHD. We are glad you are here. Your wealth of experience will be of great help. Hope you post often
Boxman, Moderator
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 "Be the change you wished to be" Started Hemodialysis 8/14/06 Lost lower right leg 5/16/08 due to Diabetes Sister was denied donation to me for medical reasons 1/2008 |
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« Reply #6 on: September 30, 2008, 02:54:08 PM » |
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Started PD in 11/07
Started Hemo in 7/08
Started NxStage 5/09
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paris
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« Reply #7 on: September 30, 2008, 06:56:19 PM » |
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We are glad you joined our merry group! Four transplants! You certainly have lots to share with us. I will look forward to learning more about your journey. Sounds like you have a great attitude and keep very busy. Post often - we can learn much from you. Paris,moderator
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It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived. |
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« Reply #8 on: October 01, 2008, 03:21:57 AM » |
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Overthepond from someone also over the pond Stockport Cheshire to be exact. Glad you found us and please tell us more about your transplant experiences but in fact talk about anything you wish you'll find lots of love and support here and quite a few people from our side of the pond! 
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overthepond
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« Reply #9 on: October 01, 2008, 07:28:00 AM » |
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Thanks one and all for the welcome, i will get to posting at some point and hope to respond to others from my side of things |
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« Reply #10 on: October 01, 2008, 06:17:01 PM » |
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As for me, I'll borrow this thought: "Having never experienced kidney disease, I had no idea how crucial kidney function is to the rest of the body." - KD
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« Reply #11 on: October 02, 2008, 04:28:12 AM » |
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live life to the full and you won't die wondering
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« Reply #12 on: October 02, 2008, 11:51:57 AM » |
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Another Brit here , there are a few of us !!! I dont recognise that football club though  |
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OH NO!!! I have Furniture Disease as well ! My chest has dropped into my drawers !
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overthepond
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« Reply #13 on: October 02, 2008, 12:58:50 PM » |
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Go on then Kickstart brighten up my day for me please |
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