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« on: April 02, 2009, 12:17:04 PM »
I am just watching this show, believe it was on last night.  I really don't want to feel sorry for myself on Dialysis after watching Michael.  I used to watch the shows he and his wife were on years ago.  I really admire how he is dealing with Parkisons and many of his statements I know we can relate to.  He said he doesn't know from day to day or even hour to hour how he will feel or what he can do.  I know I can't plan ahead very far because who knows.  I just kind of go day to day most times.
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« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2009, 02:56:48 PM »
I will tell you one thing, I am really angry at Rush Limbaugh for saying that Michael Fox was faking this disease. Rush is such an a**.
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« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2009, 02:59:37 PM »
Quote from: Sluff on April 02, 2009, 02:56:48 PM
I will tell you one thing, I am really angry at Rush Limbaugh for saying that Michael Fox was faking this disease. Rush is such an a**.

Couldn't of said it better.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #3 on: April 02, 2009, 03:01:31 PM »
I think a lot of people who are sick look up to him I know I do.  And he  has done so much to support stem cell research.  Wonderful man
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« Reply #4 on: April 02, 2009, 03:32:45 PM »
You are right Sluff..I used to work at a place that had a TV for employees to watch and one lady demanded that all watch Rush every day..some kind of punishment I think.  Didnt' stay there long.
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« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2009, 03:54:10 PM »
Well I'm ashamed to say that 15 years ago I thought Rush was so great. Now I just want to  :boxing;
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« Reply #6 on: April 02, 2009, 04:13:16 PM »
Michael Fox is incredible. He lives with grace and dignity.  Makes me try to be a better person.   :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #7 on: April 02, 2009, 04:15:52 PM »
He wrote a book about his life since diagnosed with Parkinson and it's been 2 hours and I forgot the name of it but I'm going to look for it.  grrrrr memory.
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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.
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« Reply #8 on: April 02, 2009, 05:55:39 PM »
Always Looking Up is the title.   I can remember it because AlohaBeth says that is how she lives--always looking up.
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« Reply #9 on: April 03, 2009, 12:00:47 AM »
I've been a huge Michael J. Fox for as long as I can remember.  I spent my teenage years watching him on "Family Ties" and my favorite series of films has to be "Back to the Future."

I was sorry to hear about his diagnosis but he handles it with grace and dignity.

I wish I could say the same for myself.
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« Reply #10 on: April 03, 2009, 08:46:49 AM »
Quote from: Sluff on April 02, 2009, 03:54:10 PM

Well I'm ashamed to say that 15 years ago I thought Rush was so great. Now I just want to  :boxing;


Ditto.

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« Reply #11 on: April 03, 2009, 10:57:25 AM »
If you always look up..... you soon trip.  Get real people!

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« Reply #12 on: April 03, 2009, 01:45:33 PM »
Quote from: Rerun on April 03, 2009, 10:57:25 AM
If you always look up..... you soon trip.  Get real people!

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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
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« Reply #13 on: April 03, 2009, 05:36:16 PM »

 ::) looking up now - hehehe - oops  :oops; - down I go  :P
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« Reply #14 on: April 03, 2009, 06:12:48 PM »
If you don't look up, you will miss the sunrises, sunsets, stars and the moon.   :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #15 on: April 03, 2009, 09:31:11 PM »
Quote from: paris on April 03, 2009, 06:12:48 PM
If you don't look up, you will miss the sunrises, sunsets, stars and the moon.   :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #16 on: April 04, 2009, 03:17:22 AM »
faking his disease
he is a good actor
were comments I heard and read
give that disease to people for one day and see how they feel
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« Reply #17 on: April 05, 2009, 01:19:39 PM »
like people think we are faking what we have........have you seen him???? do you think he wants to twist and shake like that????? I really doubt it.
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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.
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« Reply #18 on: April 08, 2009, 09:33:10 AM »
He was on Rescue Me last night, did anyone see it?  I guess he has  a part in the casting this seasion. 
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Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.
Blessed are they whohunger and thirst for righteousness, for theywill be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

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