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« on: June 22, 2012, 10:22:50 AM »
I gotta question to ask:

I am almost down to what I weighed when I got married-17 yrs ago, isn't that amazing?!  I might be roughly 5 pounds above what I was when I go married, if that.

Dialysis has done me welll, kept me pretty strict with my diet and I have lost roughly 75 pounds since starting hemo back in the summer of 2010.

I'm dying to see what I look like in my wedding gown. Just for fun. No, I"m not planning to redo my wedding vows.

Problem is, my wedding gown is packed away in a box, professionally dry-cleaned tucked neatly away in a box, sealed after it was dry cleaned.

Should I take it out for fear of damaging it or should I say to heck with it, just do it and have it re dry cleaned again?  Or, should I just leave it there?

I have saved it for my daughters to wear one day IF they want to. I'd love to show it to my kids. They've never seen it.

Got any advice on what I should do? I'm tempted to take it out and try it on but at risk of damaging it, I'm leery.

Ladies, what's your advice?
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« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2012, 10:55:02 AM »
Try it on!  What's the point of keeping it if you don't get to do what you want with it?

We want pics!
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« Reply #2 on: June 22, 2012, 11:29:30 AM »
Cordelia, DO IT, TRY IT ON. I have kept mine in a drawer for over 46 years. it is a  long slim Nottingham lace dress. I can still get into it, I have not put ant weight on in all that time. My granddaughter has even played dress up in it. I have washed it in the washer and it came up beautifully. My daughters friend who is very slim like me has tried it on and she wants to borrow it for her wedding. Nottingham lace is all in at the moment. Go for it, there must be thousands of woman who have stashed their dresses away.
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« Reply #3 on: June 22, 2012, 12:03:13 PM »
I am adding my voice to the demands that you go try that dress on - right now if you've got a moment!  :pics; :pics; :pics;

I have no desire to try mine on ever again even though it's part of a lovely memory and was a gift from my sister-in-law who once owned her own bridal shop in Wales. Gwyn proposed in Wales and we met the next day to tell them and she opened her shop up New Years Day just so I could have a look round. I love the dress, got it professionally cleaned and repaired (grass stains from 1940s garden party theme), but have no idea why I'm keeping it. Not even sure where it is. I know I'm probably a bit lighter than I was on my wedding day, or maybe exactly the same size, dunno. Now that you've brought it up, Cordelia, I think I'll chat with Gwyn about what to do with our wedding attire. The boys might wear Gwyn's great coat, waistcoat and cravat, but unless one of them is destined to become one outrageous stunner of a drag queen, I don't think the dress holds any appeal for them.
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« Reply #4 on: June 22, 2012, 12:24:51 PM »
Why not call your local dry cleaners and ask them how best to "revive" your dress without damaging it?
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« Reply #5 on: June 23, 2012, 12:31:23 AM »
Come on, try it on!!!! It cant get too dirty in a 15 minute try on and I bet your kids would love to see you in it. Take pictures and post them soon.
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« Reply #6 on: June 23, 2012, 06:58:22 PM »
Try it on!!!!    :cheer:
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« Reply #7 on: June 24, 2012, 03:21:43 AM »
Well have you done it yet?
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« Reply #8 on: June 24, 2012, 12:31:48 PM »
I'm giggling at all your responses, thank you all for rooting/cheering me on!         :thumbup;       I took MM's advice and called the drycleaners yesterday but by the time I guess I tried calling, they were closed.       ::)        And, they're closed today when I tried calling today.        ::)

I'll try calling again soon.   I want to be sure, it won't cause damage to it if I take it out of the keepsake box.      ;)         ;D
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« Reply #9 on: June 24, 2012, 12:36:39 PM »
so funny, i just checked on here to see if ya did it or not...  I say go for it.  Heck, my daughter is going to re-vow and bought a new dress for it.  Guess who tried THAT on............hehehe  ME :)  and it fit and was sooooooooooo fun...  enjoy it, thats what i say  :flower;
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« Reply #10 on: June 24, 2012, 04:44:45 PM »
Do it!! I want to see pics! I'll probably never wear a wedding gown so I want to live vicariously through you!
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« Reply #11 on: June 25, 2012, 04:41:46 AM »
Try it on.  I'm not married and I already have plans for my wedding when I do. I have always wanted to do the "trash your dress" photo shoot.

 
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« Reply #12 on: June 25, 2012, 05:39:14 AM »
OMG, I'm gonna do it! I'm gonna do it!!!!!!!!

I called the drycleaners, they said GO FOR IT! LOL And, I was told that IF there is any yellowing on it, they'd re-dry clean it.....for free! Apparently when I had it done, it was a "guarantee" for about 20 years, isn't that cool?!       :bandance;        :bandance;       :bandance;
If there's no yellowing, I can just put it back in the keepsake box where it was stored and it shouldn't be a problem!

Oh, I can't wait! LOL LOL       :yahoo;            :2thumbsup;

I'm going to try it on tomorrow night after my dialysis treatment, so I get off any extra fluid that has accumulated over the weekend JUST in case the fluid gain I've had over this weekend has made a difference, I don't really know if it would, but I'm gonna wait til after dialysis just in case!      ;D

I have it up high in my closet on a shelf, out of reach, so I wouldn't be able to get it down right now if I tried LOL

I'm so excited!!!!!! Thank you for all your encouragement, boy my husband and my kids are gonna be so surprised too!

I just hope I can really get into it like I "think" I can!            :rofl;

I'll be back later sometime this week to post a photo!                 :cheer:          :flower;
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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 #13 on: June 25, 2012, 09:50:29 AM »
Looking foward eagerly to see you in it.  I am another one who will enjoy it vicariously with you.
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« Reply #14 on: June 25, 2012, 10:54:24 AM »
 :2thumbsup; :2thumbsup; :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #15 on: June 25, 2012, 03:14:39 PM »
Yay!! I can't wait for pics!!  :bandance;
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1995 - Diagnosed with vesicoureteral reflux and had surgery to repair at age 11. Post surgery left side still had Stage I VUR, right side was okay. Both sides were underdeveloped.
2005 - Discovered renal function was declining, causing HBP. Regular monitoring began.

March 2008 - Started transplant evaluation for preemptive transplant due to declining function.

September 16, 2008 - Transplanted with my kidney.
September 18, 2008 - Kidney was removed due to thrombosis in the vessels in and leading to the kidney.

October 2008 - Listed in Region I

May 2009 - Started in Center Hemo
January 2010 - Started CCPD on Liberty Cycler

June 15, 2012 - Kidney transplant from a 43 year old deceased donor
June 22, 2012 - Major acute rejection episode and hospitalization began
June 27, 2012 - Nephrectomy to remove kidney after complete HLA antibody rejection. Possibly not eligible for another transplant, ever again.

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« Reply #16 on: June 25, 2012, 10:41:35 PM »
Maybe take a picture of you in the gown now, holding a pic of you in the gown then?  Could be fun!
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« Reply #17 on: June 26, 2012, 12:12:33 AM »
I dont want to wait until later on in the week!!! DO IT NOW!!! come on!!!!!
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« Reply #18 on: June 27, 2012, 04:17:59 AM »
 ;D        ;D      I will be back later today to post pics! Hopefully it will work!         ;D
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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 #19 on: June 27, 2012, 10:48:23 AM »
Ok, here we go           :rofl;   

I did it! I did it!!!!!!!!! It fit beautifully on me, I am super happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
        :bandance;        :bandance;       :bandance;

I'll post a few pics here below, sorry for the multiple posts- I don't know how to do it all in one post          :P
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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 #20 on: June 27, 2012, 10:48:58 AM »
More...
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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 #21 on: June 27, 2012, 10:50:43 AM »
And another...
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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 #22 on: June 27, 2012, 10:51:58 AM »
Another....
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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 #23 on: June 27, 2012, 10:53:03 AM »
And some more......
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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 #24 on: June 27, 2012, 10:53:37 AM »
And lastly          :yahoo;

I'm so proud of myself that I was able to do this, I am in a size 12-that's what I was when I got married 17 years ago! I should try and find an original picture from my wedding day so you can see the before and after             :rofl;

This was my goal. With being on the renal diet for almost 2 years, this was my achievement, hard work pays off!         :thumbup;
« Last Edit: June 27, 2012, 10:56:18 AM by Cordelia » Logged
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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