elvisxm
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« on: October 20, 2008, 06:25:30 PM » |
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My name is Mike and I have been undergoing dialysis for six months. They are not sure what actually caused me to need dialysis. I went on vacation, thinking I had a lingering case of the flu, with some swelling in my legs. On the first full day of vacation, I ended up in the hospital for 11 days. Started dialysis in the hospital, then in a clinic in Arizona before heading back to the Midwest. I feel like I have adjusted so that dialysis does not dominate my life, but is simply another part of it. It is much easier since my access kicked in, and I can shower again. I have lurked on the boards off and on, but look forward to joining the discussions.
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Sluff
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« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2008, 07:03:20 PM » |
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Welcome to Ihatedialysis.com elvisxm (Mike)
Needless to say that vacation didn't last long. Glad you finally decided to join and introduce yourself. i hope you have learned a lot from lurking here and I hope your transition to dialysis was smooth. If you ever need anything just ask one of the Moderators or Admins and we will be happy to help.
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cookie2008
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« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2008, 08:10:09 PM » |
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Started PD in 11/07
Started Hemo in 7/08
Started NxStage 5/09
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Zach
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« Reply #3 on: October 20, 2008, 08:15:18 PM » |
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Good to have you join the community!  |
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Uninterrupted in-center (self-care) hemodialysis since 1982 -- 34 YEARS on March 3, 2016 !! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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. "Living a life, not an apology." |
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Bajanne
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« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2008, 10:42:15 PM » |
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Welcome to our community, Mike! I just love it when lurkers join. that means that they have had a look at the site and they like what they see. So I am going to encourage you to take advantage of all we have to offer. Keep reading and keep posting. Let us know how you are doing. Remember, you are family now.  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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idahospud
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« Reply #5 on: October 20, 2008, 11:53:11 PM » |
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Joe Paul
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« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2008, 12:31:29 AM » |
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Welcome Mike, 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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cherpep
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« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2008, 04:58:36 AM » |
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Welcome Mike! I have been on dialysis for a little over a year now. They also do not know what caused my kidney failure. It certainly opens up doors to worlds you never existed, doesn't it? Welcome to this site. I love it and have found it very helpful. I look forward to hearing more from you.
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paul.karen
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« Reply #8 on: October 21, 2008, 05:51:34 AM » |
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 Lots of good info here. From one newbie to the other...... P&K
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Curiosity killed the cat
Satisfaction brought it back
Operation for PD placement 7-14-09
Training for cycler 7-28-09
Started home dialysis using Baxter homechoice
8-7-09
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willieandwinnie
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« Reply #9 on: October 21, 2008, 06:09:59 AM » |
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Mike. Glad you finally decided to join us. We are a great group. Hope to hear lots from you.  |
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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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Razman
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« Reply #10 on: October 21, 2008, 09:23:33 AM » |
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It's great that you joined "the team" and I hope that will stay in touch and post often.
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drinkboy
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« Reply #11 on: October 21, 2008, 12:47:07 PM » |
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Nice to have you with us. Hope to hear more from you going forward.
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Romona
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« Reply #12 on: October 21, 2008, 01:02:47 PM » |
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Ang
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« Reply #13 on: October 21, 2008, 04:05:24 PM » |
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mike
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live life to the full and you won't die wondering
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devon
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« Reply #14 on: October 22, 2008, 06:40:43 AM » |
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Welcome Mike!
Wow! What a vacation! Shoulda gone to Disneyland, I guess?!! LOL!
-Devon
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Slywalker
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« Reply #15 on: October 22, 2008, 09:53:38 AM » |
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aboard Mike. Lots of info lurking about. "they" also never found the reason for my kidney failure. Have a great day. Sandyb
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drinkboy
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« Reply #16 on: October 22, 2008, 10:55:19 AM » |
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I forgot to mention....my mom had her diagnosis during vacation as well when she had to go to the hosptial for swelling in legs and ankles...what is it about vacations  |
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G-Ma
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« Reply #17 on: October 22, 2008, 12:10:15 PM » |
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Yes, I was diagnosed during vacation as well so I always talk about those "theme park rides"...(dialysis)......welcome to a great group.
Ann
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Lost vision due to retinopathy 12/2005, 30 Laser Surg 2006
ESRD diagnosed 12/2006
03/2007 Fantastic Eye Surgeon in ND got my sight back and implanted lenses in both eyes, great distance & low reading.
Gortex 4/07. Started dialysis in ND 5/4/2007
Gortex clotted off Thanksgiving Week of 2007, was unclotted and promptly clotted off 1/2 hour later so Permacath Rt chest.
3/2008 move to NC to be close to children.
2 Step fistula, 05/08-elevated 06/08, using mid August.
Aug 5, 08, trained NxStage and Home on 9/3/2008.
Fistulagram 09/2008. In hospital 10/30/08, Bowel Obstruction.
Back to RAI-Latrobe In Center. No home hemo at this time.
GOD IS GOOD
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idahospud
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« Reply #19 on: October 23, 2008, 12:49:32 AM » |
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« Reply #20 on: October 23, 2008, 05:48:16 PM » |
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Peace,
Jeffrey
"I'm pullin' for ya, We're all in this together." - Red Green
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Mimi
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« Reply #22 on: October 25, 2008, 10:04:58 PM » |
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Welcome Mike. Come on in and make your self at home.
Mimi
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Death is not extinguishing the light;
it is putting out the lamp because the dawn has come.
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