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« on: May 21, 2009, 08:26:02 PM »
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why did I pick the flower:   it is me a perennial ; I keep coming back year after year.  As a male living in Louisvile,  ky, I have learned on to survive on dialysis and become a better man for doing so.  I have survived by doing two things believing in God and having a great support group.  I have been on dialysis for 12.5 years  utilizing the same  access.

I am aViet  Nam vet so I learned on to survive.  My next statement is going to sound strange,so here it is I dont hate dialysis. If I hated it I couldn't cope.  I endure dialysis, that way I  look at making new friends and saying goodbye to old ones.  It's hard losing your friends, but I  enjoy meeting new  ones.  Each and every day is a battle if you count the things you lost and not focus on the things you have.  I enjoy talking to  my fellow peers each early morning.  I have learned a long  time ago to tell people how much you enjoy their company.  You want get the chance when they are no longer there.

Thats me in a nutshell.  Looking for the rainbow even before  it rains.  Goodspeed Bobby
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« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2009, 09:43:05 PM »
 :welcomesign;    You are not the only one here who doesn't "hate" dialysis.   You'll meet some wonderful people on IHD.   You'll love this group!  I'm glad you found us.   :)
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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: May 21, 2009, 10:42:55 PM »
Welcome Bobby, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2009, 05:12:37 AM »
Great attitude Bobby and we  :welcomesign; you here to share more of your experiences with 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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« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2009, 06:56:48 AM »
   Great intro.  I hope that I can stay as positive as you are when I start the journey.  I think that you've found a great site with lots of people to share with.  Please stay in touch. 
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« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2009, 07:36:20 AM »
 :welcomesign; i hope that when I start Dialysis today I will have the same point of view... I am glad you found this sight we have lots of great people here and could always use more. Again  :welcomesign;
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« Reply #6 on: May 22, 2009, 07:48:42 AM »
Welcome, Bobby!   :welcomesign;
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« Reply #7 on: May 22, 2009, 12:32:26 PM »
Hi, Bobby!

 :welcomesign;

You have come to a great place. Most of us here don't really hate dialysis. After all, it is a life saver.  :2thumbsup;

But it sure is wonderful to have a place to come where everyone understands the realities fo of the big D.

Hope you post often.

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Carl transplanted with cadaveric kidney, February 3, 2011. :)
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« Reply #8 on: May 22, 2009, 01:13:06 PM »
 :bow;         :welcomesign;       all these years on one access...wow.
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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 #9 on: May 22, 2009, 03:26:29 PM »
 :welcomesign; Bobby. Great introduction and we look forward to hearing more from you. You will find some great friendships, information and support from us. Please post often.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #10 on: May 22, 2009, 03:54:27 PM »
 :welcomesign; Kentucky is special to me.My donor was from Kentucky.
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« Reply #11 on: May 22, 2009, 05:14:27 PM »
Like you, I don't hate dialysis, but I immediately was drawn to this site as I understood the sentiment.  Good to meet you
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Diagnosed Nov 2007 with Multiple Myeloma.
By Jan 2008 was in end stage renal failure and on haemodialysis.
Changed to CAPD in April 2008.  Now on PD with a cycler.  Working very part time - teaching music.  Love it.  Husband is Paul (we're both 46), daughter Molly is 13.
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« Reply #12 on: May 22, 2009, 09:15:42 PM »
 :welcomesign; Bobby

I am glad you joined the group. :grouphug;
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Jaclyn and Deziree diagnosed CKD 2/07; NPHP (type 1) 9/07
Jaclyn started dialysis 1/2/08
Successful Transplant 7/4/2009 at Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital @ Stanford, Palo Alto, CA
Deziree in denial
Jaclyn listed 5/08
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« Reply #13 on: May 23, 2009, 10:47:17 AM »
Welcome, I talked to you a little last night in chat. Happy you joined us!  :welcomesign;
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Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theres is the kingdom of heaven.
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.
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« Reply #14 on: May 23, 2009, 02:59:39 PM »
Welcome Bobby... it was nice talking to you in chat last night.  Like your positive attitude.  Hope some rubs off on me.
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Come to think of it, nothing is funny anymore.

Nothing that I post here is intended for fact but rather for exploration into my personal thought processes.  Any slight, use of words with multiple connotations or other percieved insults are totally unintended.  I reserve my insults for private.
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« Reply #15 on: May 25, 2009, 04:24:58 PM »
Welcome to our community, Bobby!  As some others have said, we don't really 'hate' dialysis.  We certainly don't like it, but we are aware that it is keeping us alive for our loved ones.  The founder Epoman wanted the name of the site to be something that would stand out.  Also the name allows us to be real about the things connected to dialysis that are not pleasant.  No sugar coating here. 
Please take advantage of all this site has to offer - information, support, and even fun.  This has become more than just a website - it is a genuine family  :grouphug;
Looking forward to hearing from you,




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