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« on: February 07, 2010, 06:39:20 PM »
Hello everyone,

I am Katie, and I have PKD and Diabetes and only a small amount of kidney function left, but I have already started the transplant testing process and had to start considering what type of dialysis I will need in the near future. I have been reading your website since last year, but now that dialysis is so close, I felt it was time to introduce myself. I am 29 years old and currently working as a journalist and now have to contemplate what am I going to do if I have to start dialysis. Will I be able to continue to work? Will I have to go to part time or quit altogether? Anyway, I just wanted to introduce myself. I look forward to talking to all of you.

One other thing. I am the biggest George Clooney fan of all time.
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« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2010, 06:54:32 PM »
Hi, Katie,
Welcome (belatedly) to IHD. I'm glad you de-lurked!  :rofl;

Whether you will be able to work once you start dialysis will depend on many things. first there is the type of dialysis you choose (in center hemo, PD, home hemo). It will depend on your energy levels, how dialysis affects you, and of course, the demands of your schedule. Many folks are able to continue working but others are not. I hope you are one of those who can!

Let us know what is happening in your life so we cn cheer you on!

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« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2010, 07:44:54 PM »
Hi Katie and welcome to IHD!   :welcomesign;   It sounds like you have a great attitude and you'll be fine.  So glad you joined the group and I'm looking forward to seeing your posts! 
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« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2010, 09:26:26 PM »
G'day Katie and :welcomesign;
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« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2010, 01:56:23 AM »
Hi Katie and welcome.  Yes, lots of people work full time and do dilaysis.  I do PD with a cycler at night - and I work part time.  Look forward to getting to know you.
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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 #5 on: February 08, 2010, 02:20:44 AM »
Welcome to IHD Katie.  Come right in and make yourself  at home.
Oh and by the way I am the greatest fan of Brad Pitt there is.

LOL
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« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2010, 08:18:28 AM »
You can work, go to school, have babies and live several decades on dialysis.  Don't ever believe statistics.  A lot of how you feel depends on you taking some responsibility for your healthcare.  My wife is 28 on dialysis and we are NC too!
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« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2010, 10:28:48 AM »
    Greetings Katie and  :welcomesign;  to IHD.  There are several of us here who also live in NC.  Hope you are not in the part of the state tht got more ice and snow this weekend.   Sure dialysis is the big unknown and scary but you'll do well.   :bestwishes;
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« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2010, 10:35:13 AM »
Welcome Katie from another North Carolinian   :2thumbsup;    We are glad you decided to join. You already know how helpful this site can be and it will be a great source of information as you continue this journey.   Support is also a valuable part of IHD.   Looking forward to reading more of your posts.    Welcome to IHD    :grouphug;




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« Reply #9 on: February 08, 2010, 12:54:10 PM »
 :welcomesign;
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« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2010, 03:49:51 PM »
Sounds like you guys should have a NC get together!
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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 #11 on: February 09, 2010, 12:11:19 PM »
Quote from: Hanify on February 08, 2010, 03:49:51 PM
Sounds like you guys should have a NC get together!


    Good idea, Bern.  :2thumbsup;  :2thumbsup; :2thumbsup;

     Now, if we can just squeeze it into our busy schedules   :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;  Actually, it really is not funny, more true than funny.   :oops;
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If I could type properly, I'd be dangerous!

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« Reply #12 on: February 10, 2010, 07:12:02 PM »
Thank all of you for the very warm introductions. Just knowing that I am not going through this alone is very comforting.
Katie
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« Reply #13 on: February 10, 2010, 09:33:00 PM »
 :welcomesign; to IHD and I just love George Clooney also.
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« Reply #14 on: February 12, 2010, 10:33:32 AM »
Welcome Katie from another PKD patient.  This is a great place to get information so ask all the questions you want.
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