TheSpleen
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« on: September 30, 2008, 10:08:54 AM » |
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My wife has lupus and may need start dialysis (and then get a kidney transplant) in the near future. Just looking for a place to get some advice and learn about people's experiences.
Thanks
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Joe Paul
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« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2008, 10:37:58 AM » |
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Welcome TheSpleen , 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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willieandwinnie
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« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2008, 10:51:02 AM » |
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 TheSpleen. You have landed in the right place. Bunches of information and lots of support. Hope to hear more from you and check out the older threads, loaded with information.  |
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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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pelagia
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« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2008, 10:56:03 AM » |
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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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annabanana
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« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2008, 11:30:31 AM » |
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This is a great place to be, for info and much more.
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caregiver to Randy:
HepC and stage 4 ckd
1 kidney removed (cancer)Aug07
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Rerun
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« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2008, 12:05:06 PM » |
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You have found the best place on the net for information on dialysis and transplants. The truth! I'm glad you found us. Make sure and take a few days and read some posts. Have fun. |
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boxman55
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« Reply #6 on: September 30, 2008, 12:06:48 PM » |
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Welcome, Welcome, glad you found us. Please ask as many questions that you want.
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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peleroja
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« Reply #7 on: September 30, 2008, 12:34:23 PM » |
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Welcome aboard. Be sure and keep us posted on your wife's condition.
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cookie2008
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« Reply #8 on: September 30, 2008, 02:41:54 PM » |
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Started PD in 11/07
Started Hemo in 7/08
Started NxStage 5/09
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monrein
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« Reply #9 on: September 30, 2008, 04:43:51 PM » |
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to IHD. Lots of info here and I hope you'll find some of it helpful.
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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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paris
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« Reply #10 on: October 01, 2008, 11:37:21 AM » |
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to our little corner of the world! It is great that you are learning all you can about what your wife will be facing. There is a lot of information here and if you have questions, members are quick answer. We are a wonderful support system and really care about each other. AND we love caregivers  Your wife is fortunate to have such a caring husband. Looking forward to hearing more 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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Ang
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« Reply #11 on: October 02, 2008, 04:23:54 AM » |
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ask away
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live life to the full and you won't die wondering
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Bajanne
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« Reply #12 on: October 08, 2008, 04:56:06 PM » |
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Welcome to our community! I am so glad that your concern for your wife brought you here. Here you will find information, support, a place to vent when necessary and a loving caring and sharing group of people who understand what both of you are going through. What you have to do is read, read, read and above all, post, post, post. Let us know how you both are doing. This is your new family here. Looking forward to hearing from you. Bajanne, Moderator |
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"To be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own ...but that which is based on faith" I LOVE my IHD family! |
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Romona
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« Reply #13 on: October 08, 2008, 06:00:35 PM » |
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