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« on: December 07, 2008, 10:58:55 PM »
I feel a little guilty actually - disappearing from a kidney-failure forum is a bit inconsiderate, making people wonder what is happening to you!

All is well for me. Transplant is still going strong. I've had some more surgery - parathyroidectomy, kind of a little walk in the park really, in comparison! Or maybe I am just tougher now. I'll say it again, without fear or guilt this time - I wouldn't change what I've been through, it's made me who I am. I'm tougher, smarter, calmer and more understanding than I ever was before.

I am still working in my medical transcription job, and will hopefully be doing the same type of work from home next year, so I can avoid hours of travel each day.

Enough about me - I hope everyone at IHD is doing well, esp the regulars I was getting to know so well!
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« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2008, 12:36:10 AM »
Hi Louise Good to see you back i have been wondering where you were glad things are going good for you. My sister donated a kidney to me 6 weeks ago we are living in the big smoke (Sydney) for 3 months, I feel really good creatine just going up and down hopefully it will settle down soon so we can get back home see you around maybe in chat one day

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« Reply #2 on: December 08, 2008, 02:06:36 AM »
Since you are back, it is all forgiven!! :cuddle;   Now please don't try that disappearing act on us again!   It is great to hear that things are going quite well with you.  Expect to see you back posting as before.
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« Reply #3 on: December 08, 2008, 05:04:01 AM »
Nice to see you here again.  I'm of course especially happy to hear that your trx is doing well.
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Pyelonephritis (began at 8 mos old)
Home haemo 1980-1985 (self-cannulated with 15 gauge sharps)
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« Reply #4 on: December 08, 2008, 05:11:31 AM »
Great to hear from you. I am so glad your transplant is doing well. Stick around we can all learn some from you
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« Reply #5 on: December 08, 2008, 09:59:11 AM »
I'm so happy that all is going well for you.  Please don't go away again, we miss you and I really miss your dog, I just love that avatar!!
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« Reply #6 on: December 08, 2008, 10:40:15 AM »
glad you decided to check in it's good to hear that you are doing well.
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« Reply #7 on: December 08, 2008, 02:31:51 PM »
 :welcomesign; back!   Glad you're doing good!     :waving;
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« Reply #8 on: December 08, 2008, 04:00:01 PM »
Welcome Back!
And a new picture to boot in your avitar.
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« Reply #9 on: December 08, 2008, 04:15:42 PM »
Great to hear from you. :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #10 on: December 08, 2008, 06:33:35 PM »
 :waving;  Hi there!  Glad to hear from you!  Happy all is well with your new kidney!!
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« Reply #11 on: December 09, 2008, 12:03:04 AM »
Quote from: charee on December 08, 2008, 12:36:10 AM
My sister donated a kidney to me 6 weeks ago

OMG Charee, it's all done and dusted (well not dusted, exactly, it never is for kidney patients, but you know what I mean!). That's fantastic!
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« Reply #12 on: December 10, 2008, 06:33:32 AM »
Glad you are back. Now don't go away too soon!  :cheer:
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« Reply #13 on: December 10, 2008, 09:51:22 AM »
 :welcomesign;  back.  Glad to hear the transplant is going strong. 

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« Reply #14 on: December 10, 2008, 02:43:17 PM »
Hi Cycobully.  Glad you're back!  Say, I seem to remember that you were having trouble with pain (muscles? joints? can't remember the details).  Is it better now?  What happened with that?
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« Reply #15 on: December 10, 2008, 09:50:04 PM »
Would you believe, my joints are almost normal now!! It only took over 12 months, and the removal of 3.5 out of 4 parathyroid glands. At first, after the surgery, there were no results. My joints still hurt and I was just in constant tears about it, because even the doctors looked baffled as to why there hadn't been any change. Anyway, I am off the daily painkillers all together now. I don't even carry emergency Panadol in my bag or anything, anymore.

I still can't run or jump like a "normal" person, so I'm a bit limited in the exercise field, but heck I'M ALMOST NORMAL.  :yahoo;  :yahoo;
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« Reply #16 on: December 11, 2008, 07:53:36 AM »
Wow, that's great! :2thumbsup;  So glad to hear you're feeling better. :flower;
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« Reply #17 on: December 20, 2008, 04:24:18 PM »
Yeah, now I have no excuse not to EXERCISE!  :boxing;
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« Reply #18 on: December 20, 2008, 08:57:41 PM »
You should try aquatic exercise. It puts absolutely no stress on the joints so you remain pain free.
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« Reply #19 on: December 20, 2008, 09:29:58 PM »
Welcome back Cycobully.  Good to hear life has been good to you.  Stay in touch now,
you hear?

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« Reply #20 on: December 20, 2008, 11:52:09 PM »
 :2thumbsup; Hope you and your dad have a great holiday! Welcome back!
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« Reply #21 on: January 06, 2009, 01:46:06 AM »
Quote from: paddbear0000 on December 20, 2008, 08:57:41 PM
You should try aquatic exercise. It puts absolutely no stress on the joints so you remain pain free.

That was the plan - there's a pool right near my work. But I just haven't gotten around to it! Slack, hey?!
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« Reply #22 on: January 09, 2009, 02:50:33 AM »
Aqua therapy does help. Been doing that for the last year. Just hate doing the treadmill in the water, it doesn't stop like a regular treadmill. It just jolts to a stop, doesn't slow down first.
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
Lifes Adventures -  Priceless

No two day's are the same, are they?
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« Reply #23 on: January 09, 2009, 12:30:49 PM »
Well, at least you won't get slammed into a wall!   ;D
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« Reply #24 on: January 09, 2009, 07:16:56 PM »
That's still a possibility since it is against the wall in the pool. My luck, it will happen and then ned more therapy.
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
Lifes Adventures -  Priceless

No two day's are the same, are they?
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