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Cordelia
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« on: February 13, 2012, 11:22:09 AM »
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2012/02/09/on-dialysis-how-long.html
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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.
Began dialysis on Aug 15, 2010.
Creatine @ time of dialysis: 27. I almost died.
History of High Blood Pressure
I have Neuropathy and Plantar Fasciitis in My Feet
AV Fistula created in Nov. 2011, still buzzing well!
Transplanted in April, 2013. My husband and I participated in the Living Donor paired exchange program. I nicknamed my kidney "April"
Married 18 yrs,  Mom to 3 kids to twin daughters (One that has PKD)  and a high-functioning Autistic son
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us and fam easter 2013
« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2012, 03:20:46 PM »
thats pretty neat.. i liked that he said (or she, i forget which one said it) that 'hey, theres 168 hours in a week, why dwell on the 15 you are hooked to a machine) Very true, and even if it's more, it's best to focus on the 'other' hours.... right  ;)
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im a california wife and cargiver to my hubby
He started dialysis April 09
We thank God for every day we are blessed to have together.
november 2010, patiently (ha!) waiting our turn for NxStage training
January 14,2011 home with NxStage
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« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2012, 04:55:53 PM »
Quote from: boswife on February 13, 2012, 03:20:46 PM
thats pretty neat.. i liked that he said (or she, i forget which one said it) that 'hey, theres 168 hours in a week, why dwell on the 15 you are hooked to a machine) Very true, and even if it's more, it's best to focus on the 'other' hours.... right  ;)

I agree! Well said!      :thumbup;
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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.
Began dialysis on Aug 15, 2010.
Creatine @ time of dialysis: 27. I almost died.
History of High Blood Pressure
I have Neuropathy and Plantar Fasciitis in My Feet
AV Fistula created in Nov. 2011, still buzzing well!
Transplanted in April, 2013. My husband and I participated in the Living Donor paired exchange program. I nicknamed my kidney "April"
Married 18 yrs,  Mom to 3 kids to twin daughters (One that has PKD)  and a high-functioning Autistic son
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« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2012, 04:59:54 PM »
Thanks for sharing Cordelia.  I hope hubby lasts as long.  Probably not as I will be "knocking him silly" before long!  :rofl;

lmunchkin
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11/2004 Hubby diag. ESRD, Diabeties, Vascular Disease & High BP
12/2004 to 6/2009 Home PD
6/2009 Peritonitis , PD Cath removed
7/2009 Hemo Dialysis In-Center
2/2010 BKA rt leg & lt foot (all toes) amputated
6/2010 to present.  NxStage at home
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« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2012, 10:04:51 AM »
Quote from: lmunchkin on February 13, 2012, 04:59:54 PM
Thanks for sharing Cordelia.  I hope hubby lasts as long.  Probably not as I will be "knocking him silly" before long!  :rofl;

lmunchkin
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You're very welcome! I found it a fascinating read!

LOL on your post!        :rofl;
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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.
Began dialysis on Aug 15, 2010.
Creatine @ time of dialysis: 27. I almost died.
History of High Blood Pressure
I have Neuropathy and Plantar Fasciitis in My Feet
AV Fistula created in Nov. 2011, still buzzing well!
Transplanted in April, 2013. My husband and I participated in the Living Donor paired exchange program. I nicknamed my kidney "April"
Married 18 yrs,  Mom to 3 kids to twin daughters (One that has PKD)  and a high-functioning Autistic son
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« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2012, 05:50:39 PM »
Nice to hear stories such as that and especially since we live in the same county! No I don't know them, but loved to meet them some day!
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May 13, 2009, went to urgent care with shortness of breath
May 19, 2009, went to doctor for severe nausea
May 20, 2009, admited to hospital for kidney failure
May 20, 2009, started dialysis with a groin cath
May 25, 2009, permacath was placed
august 24, 2009, was suppose to have access placement but instead was admited to hospital for low potassium
august 25, 2009, access placement
January 16, 2010 thrombectomy was done on access
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« Reply #6 on: February 16, 2012, 02:58:34 AM »
I hope you will meet one day!       :2thumbsup;
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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.
Began dialysis on Aug 15, 2010.
Creatine @ time of dialysis: 27. I almost died.
History of High Blood Pressure
I have Neuropathy and Plantar Fasciitis in My Feet
AV Fistula created in Nov. 2011, still buzzing well!
Transplanted in April, 2013. My husband and I participated in the Living Donor paired exchange program. I nicknamed my kidney "April"
Married 18 yrs,  Mom to 3 kids to twin daughters (One that has PKD)  and a high-functioning Autistic son
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