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Grandma Kathy
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« on: July 02, 2009, 08:41:42 AM »
Hello everyone,

I am a 62 year old mother of two girls and grandmother of 5 grandsons and one granddaughter.  I had a fairly normal life until this March when my kidneys shut down. I knew it was coming but still have not accepted it. I work full time and then spend three late afternoons and evening in dialysis.  It is tiring but it keeps me going.  This site seems like one that can keep anyone going and I am glad to finally be here.





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« Reply #1 on: July 02, 2009, 09:12:58 AM »
 :welcomesign; Kathy

I hope you love the site as much as I do!
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My two beautifull granddaughters

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« Reply #2 on: July 02, 2009, 09:24:43 AM »
I echo what Kim said. This "family" is awesome.

I'm so glad you found us.

 :welcomesign;

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Wife to Carl, who has PKD.
Mother to Meagan, who has PKD.
Partner for NxStage HD August 2008 - February 2011.
Carl transplanted with cadaveric kidney, February 3, 2011. :)
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« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2009, 01:41:00 PM »
Welcome to our community, Kathy!  This is just the place for you to be!  You will find that there is lots of information, tons of support and barrels of fun here.  In fact, we are a genuine caring and sharing family  :grouphug;  Just keep reading and keep posting so that we will know how you are doing.
Looking forward to hearing from you.




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I LOVE  my IHD family! :grouphug;
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« Reply #4 on: July 02, 2009, 02:37:19 PM »
 :welcomesign;
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« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2009, 02:59:40 PM »
From one Kathy to another,  :welcomesign; We are a wonderful group of folks and there is so much information and support here anytime you want. Hope we hear more from you.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2009, 03:04:11 PM »
Welcome to IHD
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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 #7 on: July 02, 2009, 03:11:29 PM »
Nice to have you here Kathy and I look forward to getting to know you better through the site.   :welcomesign;
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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 #8 on: July 02, 2009, 03:35:13 PM »
you are lucky to be able to do dialysis and work -
good luck
ours is not an easy life :waving;
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« Reply #9 on: July 02, 2009, 04:57:03 PM »
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Started PD in 11/07
Started Hemo in 7/08
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« Reply #10 on: July 02, 2009, 06:03:21 PM »
 :waving;    Welcome Kathy!  We're also glad you found us!  Lots to learn and share!
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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 #11 on: July 03, 2009, 08:19:22 AM »
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« Reply #12 on: July 05, 2009, 05:35:46 AM »
Welcome Kathy, good to have you aboard.
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