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« on: January 12, 2011, 07:39:08 AM »
Hello Everyone

My name is Tim, I am 24 years old and I live near Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  I am very new to dialysis, so new in fact I haven't actually started mine LOL. So I have a medical condition called Alport Syndrome, some of you might be familiar with it others maybe not.  I really don't know what to expect from all of this, I know I have chosen to do nocturnal home hemodialysis, and I find out this week when I get my access point put in.  To give you a little history it was Oct 2009 when a doctor at the local hospital noticed my kidney function was low, a little over a year, 1 biopsy and a battery of medical tests and I am soon due to start dialysis. I would enjoy hearing from people who are in similar situations and look forward to reading your responses.

For now;
Tim
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« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2011, 07:46:44 AM »
Welcome to the group, Tim.  There are tons of good information and friends here.  Glad you jonied!
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« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2011, 07:59:18 AM »
 :welcomesign; Tim!
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« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2011, 09:02:12 AM »
G'day,Tim and  :welcomesign;
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« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2011, 02:34:29 PM »
Tim, I'm so glad you joined us.  This is a great place to learn and vent about dialysis. 

Rerun, Moderator         :welcomesign;
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« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2011, 07:15:09 AM »
 :welcomesign; Tim!
 
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« Reply #6 on: January 28, 2011, 10:29:25 AM »
 :welcomesign; Tim.  I'm from Toronto and first went on D when I was 26.  I think you'll be very glad that you found this site which has tons of good information and support from lots of people who've travelled this road.
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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
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« Reply #7 on: January 28, 2011, 04:01:12 PM »
Welcome, Tim! :welcomesign; Fellow Ontarian! I live near Toronto myself.  :canadaflag;

Hope you enjoy the site! :grouphug;
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Diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease at age 19.
Renal Failure at age 38 (2010) came about 2 hrs close to dying. Central line put in an emergency.
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Creatine @ time of dialysis: 27. I almost died.
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« Reply #8 on: January 31, 2011, 08:45:08 AM »
Hi, Tim and  :welcomesign; to IHD. I'm on nocturnal home hemo and I am loving it because it's given me back my life, beyond my expectations.  I think you made a great decision!

Just my  :twocents;
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August 1980: Diagnosed with Familial Juvenile Hyperurecemic Nephropathy (FJHN)
8.22.10:   Began dialysis through central venous catheter
8.25.10:   AV fistula created
9.28.10:   Began training for Home Nocturnal Hemodialysis on a Fresenius Baby K
10.21.10: Began creating buttonholes with 15ga needles
11.13.10: Our first nocturnal home treatment!

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« Reply #9 on: February 01, 2011, 12:31:32 AM »
 :welcomesign;  to IHD Tim, glad to have you with us.
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