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« Reply #75 on: August 06, 2009, 01:32:40 PM »
Yes, we are a team.     :bow;
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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 #76 on: August 06, 2009, 08:10:01 PM »
Oh Lordy,,,,Dan and Gma and Kitkatz!   :Kit n Stik; :Kit n Stik;
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« Reply #77 on: August 06, 2009, 08:15:58 PM »
Things are starting to look up.  Easy with that stick.
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« Reply #78 on: August 07, 2009, 11:29:31 AM »
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Uninterrupted in-center (self-care) hemodialysis since 1982 -- 34 YEARS on March 3, 2016 !!
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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
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« Reply #79 on: August 19, 2009, 02:07:23 PM »
Recent updates from facebook:

Aug. 18 - Brett Favre is an idiot

Aug 16 - In pheonix az to unload in the morning a whole trlr load of anhueser busch beer
             I miss my IHD peeps
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
Was on in-center hemodialysis 2003-2007.
7 yr transplant lost due to rejection.
She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
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« Reply #80 on: August 19, 2009, 03:16:59 PM »
Now I have to find out what Farve did this time! Missed the news the last couple of days.

I wonder if that shipment was to ASU  ;D :rofl; :sarcasm;
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Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
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« Reply #81 on: August 19, 2009, 04:55:21 PM »
Favre set a new NFL record for incomplete retirements.  :)
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« Reply #82 on: August 19, 2009, 05:09:30 PM »
I can't wait to go to a game just so I :sir ken;#4  :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; maybe I should put IHD on my arss for some free advertisement. >:D >:D
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« Reply #83 on: August 27, 2009, 12:03:37 AM »
I spoke to Sluff for a little while tonight. Man, his trucking school sounds like a cross between boot camp and being smuggled across state lines by a coyote (in other words, it's tough and he's been moved around a lot.) I admire his determination because it's gotta be hard to be away from home for so long. He said to tell everyone hello. He is in Salt Lake City tonight and will actually get to sleep in a motel (a REAL bed) instead of the truck cab (it has 2 bunks, one for his trainer too.) He sounds in good spirits despite the fatigue and will check in here when he can. He misses all of you.
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
Was on in-center hemodialysis 2003-2007.
7 yr transplant lost due to rejection.
She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
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« Reply #84 on: August 27, 2009, 04:34:44 AM »
 :cuddle; missing him, too!
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« Reply #85 on: August 27, 2009, 04:51:15 AM »
okarol, thank you for the update. I hope Sluff actually gets some sleep in that bed. We can't wait for him to get back.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #86 on: August 27, 2009, 05:09:54 PM »
That's cool that he called. A nice bed is always better than a confined space along with a good shower.
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
Lifes Adventures -  Priceless

No two day's are the same, are they?
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« Reply #87 on: September 19, 2009, 08:15:02 AM »
I can't begin to tell you all how much I miss being on IHD. It has been a long time but never fear because as soon as I can I will be back to harass you all and keep you all n line. I am in Toledo Ohio this morning and headed to Center Colorado for Monday delivery. I had a chance to see Mrs. Sluff for about 15 minutes last night in Youngstown Ohio, where she is in training for her new job. It was good to see her, but I think she is tired of trying to keep everything together on the homefront. It is tough and I think sometimes you never realize what your spouse all does when they are around everyday until they are not there to do it and you have to pick up the slack when they are away.  Sometimes a good reality check but none the less alot of responsibility for one person. Anywho ,I am doing well and expect to have my own truck around the end of October then I'm going home for a couple days and settle some business matters and see my wife and Dog, Brother and Motorcycle in that order. I had a chance to check in but not much time to read anything so I hope you all are well. I hope JBeany is doing well and anyone else who may have had any problems lately. Everyone hang in there and thank you for your membership and your continued posting. That is what makes IHD number 1. Thank you Karol and the Mods for keeping it all together.

Love you all,

Sluff   :)
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« Reply #88 on: September 19, 2009, 08:35:20 AM »
Our dearest Fludge, Sludge, Stuff, Sluff, Fluff, Sluffbunny!!!  :bow;  We are so glad to 'see' you again. WE MISSED YOU LOADS!!!  Even though Okarol has been keeping the fort, and we moderators have been trying our best.  But we need to have our Sluffbunny around.
I really appreciated how Mrs.Sluff kept us updated (and Karol).
Looking forward to everything working out for you.  My caring thoughts and prayers are with you. :cuddle;
Do what you have to do, and GET BACK TO US!!! :grouphug;
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« Reply #89 on: September 19, 2009, 09:21:47 AM »
Nice to see a post from you Sluff!  Continued good luck with the training and best regards to Mrs. Sluff.
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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 #90 on: September 19, 2009, 09:59:34 AM »
 :waving; Hurry home Sluff, we miss you.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #91 on: September 19, 2009, 11:46:21 AM »
Keep on trucking!   :rofl;
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Remember your present situation is not your final destination.

Take it one day, one hour, one minute, one second at a time.

"If we don't find a way out of this soon, I'm gonna lose it. Lose it... It means go crazy, nuts, insane, bonzo, no longer in possession of ones faculties, three fries short of a Happy Meal, wacko!" Jack O'Neill - SG-1
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« Reply #92 on: September 19, 2009, 11:46:37 AM »
 :thumbup; That's great to see a post here from what is feeling like my phantom co-admin - I miss you so much - and look forward to when you can post more!! xoxoxox
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
Was on in-center hemodialysis 2003-2007.
7 yr transplant lost due to rejection.
She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
Living Donors Rock! http://www.livingdonorsonline.org -
News video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-7KvgQDWpU
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« Reply #93 on: September 19, 2009, 01:18:53 PM »
Glad to hear from you Sluff  :2thumbsup; Not the same without you here, kitkatz does have her big stick out though to keep things in order  ;D
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
Lifes Adventures -  Priceless

No two day's are the same, are they?
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« Reply #94 on: September 19, 2009, 01:42:04 PM »
So good to hear from you, Sluff.

Looking forward to when you can get on IHD more regularly! Keep up the good work with your trucking!

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Carl transplanted with cadaveric kidney, February 3, 2011. :)
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« Reply #95 on: September 19, 2009, 06:51:53 PM »
Woo Hoo - great to hear from YOU!  :yahoo;
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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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« Reply #96 on: January 17, 2010, 01:38:44 AM »
Sluff, I know we haven't talked in some time, but I wanted to let you know I am back. Congratulations on your new job, and having your own truck. Nothing like the freedom of the open road, except when the ones left behind miss you dearly. Ive missed you, Karol, and the rest of the staff, as well as the many friends I have made here at I.H.D. Like I said, I am back now and my reception has been as though I had never taken a break. Looking forward to hearing from you, and many thanks to everyone here at I.H.D. , love you all & peace out, Joe
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