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« on: May 14, 2009, 03:16:37 AM »
HI.  :waving;  My name is Elaine and I am new here. I have been on dialysis for 6 years (hemodialysis) and I can't believe I finally found a dialysis support group. Oh and by the way, I love the name of this site. Anyway, I am a 52 year old women with diabetes, end renal failure and gastroparesis. Try working with that mess. LOL

Anyway, I still work (overnights) and I seem to be having trouble working my full eight hours. MY body  :thumbdown;   seems to be having trouble staying awake for that long of a period. It just shuts down. I do know that my iron is low (9.6) so I know thats part of my problem.

I am thinking of getting the Gastric bypass because my weight is out of control and diets don't seem to help me. I lose weight and then gain it back. Has anyone here done the bypass and want to share their experience? It would really be nice to talk to people about it.

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Elaine


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« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2009, 04:12:29 AM »
welcome   :flower; :flower; :flower;

and read the pm from me   ;D

we are here to help  :-*
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« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2009, 06:03:52 AM »
 :welcomesign; Elaine. Glad you found us, lots of support here for everything and information is by far the best. Please post often. I know all about the dialysis, gastroparesis, transplant mess. My husband has had a real bad week. Please post often.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2009, 06:28:02 AM »
 :welcomesign;  I'm glad you finally found this site and feel sure that you will find it both supportive and informative.  Post often.
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Pyelonephritis (began at 8 mos old)
Home haemo 1980-1985 (self-cannulated with 15 gauge sharps)
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New upper-arm fistula April 2008
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« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2009, 07:46:41 AM »
 :yahoo;  Hi Elaine, You'll find so many caring people here, many with some of the same problems. This is a GREAT  :bandance;  place to be. Welcome  :welcomesign;



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« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2009, 10:09:14 AM »
Welcome Elaine.  You have found the best place for information and support.  We all care very much and give great help to one another.  I think you will find many who can relate to your situation.  I look forward to learning more about you and reading more of your story.  Welcome to IHD!   :2thumbsup;




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« Reply #6 on: May 14, 2009, 09:10:00 PM »
 :thx; Everyone. It's good to know I have found somewhere to post about dialysis. I just can't believe that it took me 6 years to find you guys. Thanks for making me feel welcome!!
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« Reply #7 on: May 14, 2009, 11:05:42 PM »
Welcome Elaine, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #8 on: May 14, 2009, 11:39:56 PM »
Welcome to our community, Elaine!  we are glad that you found us and decided to join.  This is the place to be for anyone dealing with this renal challenge.  This is  now much more than a forum - it is a genuine family, caring and sharing. :grouphug;  Just keep reading and keep posting.  Let us know how you are doing on your job.  I can't help about the bypass, but  my caring thoughts are with you  :cuddle;
We have a great group of 50+ people here - the best age group alive - old enough to appreciate the strong values of yesteryear and young enough to enjoy all the modern technology!
Looking forward to hearing more from you.





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« Reply #9 on: May 14, 2009, 11:46:23 PM »
Welcome!  My sister-in-law, a.k.a.  my donor, had gastric bypass a few years ago and she has done really well.  I've heard of horror stories, but she's done really well with her weight loss and health.  She was healthy enough to donate!   :thumbup;

So glad you found us.  It's a great site.  You will love it here!    :waving;
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« Reply #10 on: May 15, 2009, 12:27:20 AM »
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« Reply #11 on: May 15, 2009, 02:30:59 AM »
 :welcomesign; Happy to have you here :) explore the forum and keep posting ;)
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« Reply #12 on: May 15, 2009, 07:52:45 AM »
Hi, Elaine,

 :welcomesign;

So glad you found this community. I look forward to learning more about you and hope that you post often. I think you'll like it here!  :cuddle;

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« Reply #13 on: May 15, 2009, 07:54:59 AM »
Good to have you here!
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« Reply #14 on: May 15, 2009, 08:11:17 AM »
Happy to have you  :2thumbsup;  :welcomesign;
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« Reply #15 on: May 15, 2009, 05:40:23 PM »
Welcome Elaine.  Good to have another addition to our IHD family.  Yes, it's a great place to rant or just chat with people who really know how you feel!
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« Reply #16 on: May 15, 2009, 06:23:02 PM »
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« Reply #17 on: May 18, 2009, 07:08:59 PM »
Thanks everyone  :bandance; . I have been looking so long and now that I found you I feel very welcome.
 
So, let me tell you more about myself. i have been on dialysis for 6 years. I am a diabetic and I also have gastroparesis due to the diabetes. :puke;  Dialysis is always fun for me because we always play the what's my blood pressure now? game. Anyone else have problems with their blood pressure? I have some really funky readings. My best one was 25/15 standing. But I have had readings like 40/90, 249/132 and lets not get into my pulses. I have gotten 39 to 182. But don't worry, they were all false readings. I was fine. The machine was crazy  :2thumbsup; . Luckily I have been at the same clinic all this time, so they are used to my odd readings. Thank God because I don't think I want to train new people at this stage.
Well, I guess I ought to go back to work. Oh, did I mention I still work? Yeah well I do. I work overnights, so you will most likely see me during the night hours posting.

Well hope everyone has a wonderful night. Will post more later. ;)
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