embcee2000
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« on: January 04, 2009, 11:49:02 AM » |
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Hi.....I am here because my father who is now ESRD said it would be a good site to get a better understanding of dialysis. I have sent in all my paperwork to see if I may be able to donate my kidney. I decided in a split second that I needed to do this for my father. I am a little scared but even more afraid to lose my dad......I have already learned alot from this site. Thank you....
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thegrammalady
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« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2009, 11:50:38 AM » |
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If you can smile when things go wrong, you have someone in mind to blame.
Lead me not into temptation, I can find it myself.
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning how to dance in the rain.
Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once.
Meddle Not In The Affairs Of Dragons
For You Are Crunchy And Taste Good With Ketchup
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Wenchie58
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« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2009, 12:05:37 PM » |
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Welcome! Any surgery is scary, but what a wonderful gift you're offering your Dad. I pray for the best for both of you!  |
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Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning Satan shudders and says "Oh s**t, she's awake!"
Right nephrectomy 1963
Diagnosed ESRD 2007
"Listed" summer 2007
Transplant 3/6 match 10/24/08
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willieandwinnie
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« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2009, 12:07:30 PM » |
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embcee2000. We are a great group, aren't we? Ask your questions or concerns and somebody will be along to talk to 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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boxman55
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« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2009, 12:15:46 PM » |
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Welcome to IHD. anyone in my book that tries to donate is a hero. Please keep us posted on how it is going
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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monrein
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« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2009, 12:32:41 PM » |
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Glad to have you join us.
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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 #6 on: January 04, 2009, 05:11:48 PM » |
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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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Joe Paul
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« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2009, 10:23:49 PM » |
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Welcome embcee2000, 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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peleroja
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« Reply #8 on: January 06, 2009, 07:02:35 AM » |
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Welcome aboard. This is a great place for information. Come back and post often and let us know how your father is doing.
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paul.karen
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« Reply #9 on: January 06, 2009, 07:08:29 AM » |
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 nice to have you with us. I hope you are a perfect match for your father. 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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Bajanne
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« Reply #10 on: January 06, 2009, 11:49:03 PM » |
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Welcome to our community! We applaud the love and concern you have shown for your dad by considering donating a kidney. Donors are very special people around here. Our caring thoughts and prayers are with you both. Remember you have a family here rooting for you.  Just keep us informed on how everything is going and we will be with you all the way. Looking forward to hearing from you.  Bajanne, Moderator |
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