doglvr02
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« on: February 01, 2007, 09:22:52 AM » |
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Hello - I was just informed of this site yesterday by one of my dialysis technicians. What a great site this is! I'll tell you a little about myself. On now 2-1/2 years into my second round of dialysis. My first round was in 1981-1986 after which I had a successful cadaveric transplant that lasted for 18 years. It started failing in April 2005. I decided at that time to go the peritoneal route, which I absolutely loved! It, however, did not love me. After about 6 months the dialysisate started leaking up and around my lungs, I couldn't breathe, my lungs had to be tapped of the fluid, and that was the subsequent demise of peritoneal as I knew it. A port, then a fistula, then hemo. I was lucky enough to have my best friend come forward and be tested, and approved, as a donor on my behalf in a swap situation since she is not my blood type. We have been jumping through hurdles and on an emotional roller coaster for 2 years to get this done. In the meantime, my PRA has jumped to 100% and our only option would be a trip down plasma apheresis lane to see if they could give me her kidney directly. I'm not so sure I want to go that route. So that's a little bit about me and it truly is a Reader's Digest version. Just wanted to say hi and introduce myself.
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angela515
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« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2007, 09:24:22 AM » |
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Live Donor Transplant From My Mom 12/14/1999
Perfect Match (6 of 6) Cadaver Transplant On 1/14/2007
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Joe Paul
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« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2007, 09:34:36 AM » |
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Welcome Doglvr2, good to have you aboard.
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"The history of discovery is completed by those who don't follow rules"
Angels are with us, but don't take GOD for granted
Transplant Jan. 8, 2010
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Sluff
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« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2007, 09:48:13 AM » |
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Welcome to IHD Doglvr2,
There is an endless amount of information to be read here in IHD. Read and ask questions it is better to make informed decisions for yourself not just what the health professional say.
It's great to see you here.
Sluff, Moderator
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angieskidney
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« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2007, 03:25:23 PM » |
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Hi DogLover!  I was on PD at first too but just like you suddenly I had to get a chest catheter then go the fistula route.  |
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kelliOR
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« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2007, 04:41:16 PM » |
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Nice to meet you, Doglvr2. It will be interesting to hear where your path takes you!
Kelli
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Shoot for the Moon.....Even if you miss, you'll end up among the Stars ........
Denied PKD for years (Boy, was I good at it!)
Dragged kicking and screaming to dialysis (in center hemo)
Transplant from a friend March 24, 2006 at OHSU
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boxman55
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« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2007, 04:53:22 PM » |
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welcome to IHD it is encouraging to hear a transplant lasting 18 years I should get so lucky. Boxman55
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 "Be the change you wished to be" Started Hemodialysis 8/14/06 Lost lower right leg 5/16/08 due to Diabetes Sister was denied donation to me for medical reasons 1/2008 |
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kimcanada
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« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2007, 05:16:26 PM » |
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Hi Welcome to the community, its amazing how the news is traveling about this site. Kim |
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Ohio Buckeye
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« Reply #8 on: February 01, 2007, 05:56:38 PM » |
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Welcome Kimcanada to the IHD family.
Sounds like you have a lot of experience.
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If I must do this to live, I must strive to live
while I am doing this.
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shay_pcb
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« Reply #9 on: February 01, 2007, 06:06:37 PM » |
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Rerun
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« Reply #10 on: February 01, 2007, 06:23:17 PM » |
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DogLvr welcome to our site. Be sure and post your pet's picture at http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=1036.0 Looking forward to that. We have had one of our members JillD who has just completed a Positive Crossmatch Transplant and is doing great. You can read about it here: http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=1319.0I had my transplant for 17 years so I don't know about you but I came back on dialysis kicking and screaming! Thank you for joining our site. I'm sure you will have a lot to offer. Rerun / Moderator |
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Wattle
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« Reply #11 on: February 01, 2007, 07:13:53 PM » |
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PKD
June 2005 Commenced PD Dialysis
July 13th 2009 Cadaveric 5/6 Antigen Match Transplant from my Special Angel
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anja
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« Reply #12 on: February 01, 2007, 09:35:57 PM » |
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Doglvr02 , to our great family.
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nextnoel
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« Reply #13 on: February 02, 2007, 08:10:45 AM » |
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Doglvr02, it's good to have you with us! Welcome! |
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I can't reach the hill like I used to, but I'm not at a standstill yet!
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