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« on: February 01, 2009, 03:50:24 PM »
[color=Blue]I am 'BroBrooz', from the Sierra Nevada foothills of Northern California.  Have been on PD for about 6 months. I'm 64, and recently retired, after the moved our facility out of state. My former company was great about the missed and late time associated with dialysis,but don't think that I'd be so lucky with a new employer. Truth be known, I'm probably beginning to enjoy retirement a bit too much! Have been married to MrsBroBrooz for 14 years, have 2 grown (?) kids, and three grandkids (to whom I have read the riot act to about kidneys!). We're active in our church (hence:"BroBrooz'), where I serve in various areas of lay ministry. Aside from a bumpy start, PD has gone well-my Divita team (nephrologist ,nurse,social worker, & dietition)' say i am a 'poster child' for PD. Am on the transplant list with CALPAC,and in process of getting on a second with Sacramento,Sutter Memorial. Am thankful that things are going well- so far so good[/color]


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« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2009, 03:54:14 PM »
Welcome!  You sound like you have a really good attitude toward dialysis.  That's so important, don't you think?  I'm so glad you found us and can't wait to hear more from you!   :waving;
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1993 diagnosed with glomerulonephritis.
Oct 41, 2007 - Got fistula placed.
Feb 13, 2008 - Activated on "the list".
Nov 5, 2008 - Received living donor transplant from my sister-in-law, Etta.
Nov 5, 2011 - THREE YEARS POST TRANSPLANT!  :D
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« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2009, 04:12:38 PM »
 :welcomesign;  Glad you found us and decided to join.
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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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« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2009, 04:20:06 PM »
How-do-u-do everyone!
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« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2009, 04:44:24 PM »
Nice introduction!   Very glad you joined this great site.  There is so much information here; everyone shares their experiences and can give more answers than some doctors.  The members are also very good at giving support and sometimes just make each other laugh!!   Looking forward to hearing more of your story. Post often.





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« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2009, 10:34:28 PM »
Welcome BroBrooz, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2009, 04:15:33 AM »
G'day and  :welcomesign;
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« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2009, 04:26:43 AM »
Glad that you found IHD.
Hope to see you on many of the threads.
And im glad PD is going so well for you :thumbup;
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« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2009, 05:28:15 AM »
:welcomesign; BroBrooz. Glad you found us and please post often. There's so much information here and the support is awesome.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2009, 07:27:46 AM »
Why hello there, we are happy to have you.
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« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2009, 11:03:45 AM »
Nice to have you with us
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« Reply #11 on: February 02, 2009, 01:14:29 PM »
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« Reply #12 on: February 02, 2009, 07:00:17 PM »
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« Reply #13 on: February 02, 2009, 08:22:41 PM »
Welcome BroBrooz!
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AKA Dialysis Dan
Feeling the best I can because of Home Hemo
Doing it the best way I can by making it Nocturnal
Sharing it to help everyone feel they best they can
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« Reply #14 on: February 03, 2009, 12:42:21 AM »
Welcome to our community, BroBrooz!   We are glad that you found us.  This is just the place to be for information, support and even fun.  I am glad that things seem to be going quite well for you, and we are looking forward to your getting your transplant.  Please know that you now have a caring and sharing online family  :grouphug; and we will be there for you all the way.   Keep reading and keep posting.  Let us know how you are doing.
Looking forward to hearing from you.





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« Reply #15 on: February 03, 2009, 03:43:17 AM »
 :welcomesign; Bro!
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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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