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MissJune1967
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« on: July 22, 2009, 10:00:11 AM »
  Hi.  I've been dating a guy (my neighbor of 10 years)  for almost a year now who has been on dialysis for 15 years.  I'm hoping to learn more about dialysis.  I found this site last night after doing a search for recipes and it looks like a great place.  Anyways, that's my story.   :flower;
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« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2009, 11:42:28 AM »
 :welcomesign; MissJune. We are a wonderful group. Loads of information and support to be had. Tell your guy to join us, we can learn from him and his 15 years and he can learn some from us. Hope to hear more from you.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2009, 01:40:56 PM »
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« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2009, 03:14:15 PM »
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« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2009, 03:17:08 PM »
 :welcomesign;  and if it's dialysis you want to learn about, you've come to the right place. 
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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 #5 on: July 22, 2009, 03:24:00 PM »
Welcome to IHD So glad you found us. Now we need to get your boyfriend signed up

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« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2009, 05:17:11 PM »
Nice to meet you MissJune
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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 22, 2009, 05:18:20 PM »
Welcome to IHD, Miss June!

 :welcomesign;
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« Reply #8 on: July 22, 2009, 11:39:39 PM »
 :welcomesign; Glad to have you aboard.







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« Reply #9 on: July 23, 2009, 01:58:42 PM »
  WOW , 15 years , another inspiration to others.  Its great that you joined.  Please stay in touch.
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« Reply #10 on: July 25, 2009, 01:47:03 PM »
 :welcomesign; Miss June,

Is your boyfriend an IHD member? 15 years on dialysis is a long time. Does he do PD or Hemo dialysis? I would imagine after 15 years, he is an expert.  I am also a caregiver. My 15 year old daughter was on dialysis for 18 months and got a new kidney July 4th of this year!!! :2thumbsup; My 18 year old daughter has a kidney function of 18-25% and is in denial about her kidneys ever failing. I hope she prooves the doctors wrong.

There is a wealth of knowledge on this forum and lots of support. I am glad that you joined.
 :grouphug;
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« Reply #11 on: August 02, 2009, 07:22:15 AM »
It is great you want to know more about what your boyfriend is doing on dialysis. Welcome to the boards! There is a section for caregivers, but you can go anywhere on   the board you want for information and conversation!






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

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« Reply #12 on: August 02, 2009, 08:19:03 AM »
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Oct 41, 2007 - Got fistula placed.
Feb 13, 2008 - Activated on "the list".
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Nov 5, 2011 - THREE YEARS POST TRANSPLANT!  :D
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« Reply #13 on: August 02, 2009, 09:20:22 AM »
Welcome to our community, Miss June!    I am always gratified when people join IHD because of their concern for a loved one.  This is just the place to be for information, support, and even lots of fun.  In fact, this is much more than just a website - it is a genuine, caring and sharing family.  :grouphug; Stick around and you will find out.  Just keep reading and keep posting.  Is your boyfriend a member?  If not, tell him he needs to join.


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« Reply #14 on: August 02, 2009, 10:15:48 AM »
Hello and  :welcomesign;
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