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« on: July 16, 2009, 09:09:18 PM »
 :flower; My name is Shanda. I was diagnosed with End Stage Renal Failure when I was 23 years old. I went straight on dialysis without knowing what it was or anything. All I went into the ER for was a migraine headache and then 20 mins later wind up on emergency dialysis. I was on dialysis for 9.5 years. March 10, 2009 I was given the gift of life from my brother's girlfriend. She was tested to be a match to give me a kidney. We went to the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix Arizona. As of right now I am 4 months post transplant and have never felt better. I found this site today when I went looking for normal Prograf levels of post-transplant patients. I have looked through your site and have found so many useful words of wisdom and I am glad to be a part of this group. Thanks for having me. Shanda
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« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2009, 12:06:02 AM »
 :welcomesign; Welcome
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« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2009, 02:58:15 AM »
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« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2009, 03:50:16 AM »
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« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2009, 05:36:36 AM »
 :welcomesign; Shanda. Glad you found us and bless your Moms heart. Please stick around and share your knowledge with us. We are a great group.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2009, 05:43:00 AM »
Welcome, Shanda!   :welcomesign;
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« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2009, 06:21:12 AM »
 :welcomesign;  So glad you found us!  I am just 5 months post transplant and feel wonderful also.  My first transplant lasted 23 years and I hope that your new kidney will last double that or more.
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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 #7 on: July 17, 2009, 09:16:13 AM »
Welcome!!!  :welcomesign;
Hearing stories like yours gives us hope too....
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« Reply #8 on: July 17, 2009, 10:17:51 AM »
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3rd Transplant 5/2007 (lasted 4 years)
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« Reply #9 on: July 17, 2009, 03:22:33 PM »
Hi, Shanda, and welcome to the group.  Hope you have a long and healthy life with your transplant.
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« Reply #10 on: July 17, 2009, 04:22:59 PM »
is that a sleeping kitty in the clouds
and hello
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« Reply #11 on: July 17, 2009, 04:24:20 PM »
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« Reply #12 on: July 17, 2009, 05:02:38 PM »
Yes Twirl that is a sleeping angel kitty in the clouds. I lost Toes on June 8, 2009 and a friend made her into a kitty angel for me.
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« Reply #13 on: July 17, 2009, 05:06:31 PM »
Hi, Shanda! Welcome to IHD!

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« Reply #14 on: July 18, 2009, 07:17:44 PM »
Lovely to meet you.  How exiting for 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 #15 on: August 02, 2009, 07:31:40 AM »
Welcome Shanda.  This is a great site for support for all stages in kidney disease and treatment. I hope your new transplanted kidney works for a long time!





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« Reply #16 on: August 02, 2009, 11:21:47 AM »
Welcome to our community, Shanda!!  And a big hug from us for your brother's girlfriend.    :cuddle;  Donors are heroes big-time in our IHD community.  We have a Transplant Section where you can go and tell us your story = you might be able to help someone else as they take that journey.  This is not just a forum - it is a genuine family  :grouphug; caring and sharing.  Keep reading and keep posting.




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« Reply #17 on: August 02, 2009, 01:15:42 PM »
Fantastic!  Hooray for your brother's girlfriend!   :yahoo;     So glad you found us!      :waving;
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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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