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« on: March 04, 2013, 08:57:07 PM »
Hi,

Just joining. My husband is a 30 year old type 1 diabetic with kidney failure and will need dialysis in the near future. I joined to learn about other's experiences. We are hoping to do home hemo, ideally nocturnal home hemo. Also we are looking into transplants.
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« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2013, 09:36:50 PM »
Hi amykathleen!  Welcome.     :welcomesign;

You sound as though you have a fairly good handle on kidney failure already.  I'm on PD, but there are many others doing home HD just waiting to have their brains picked.

Look forward to hearing more from you.
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« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2013, 10:28:02 PM »
Well, there are lots of people who are happy to share their experiences!  If you have specific questions, IHD is the font of all knowledge. :P
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« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2013, 06:23:45 AM »
 :welcomesign; amykathleen! You do sound quite prepared already!  Hope we can be of help!

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« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2013, 07:49:52 PM »
 :welcomesign;

Another young person! I don't love the circumstances that bring you here, but I like hearing from other young folks who are dealing with ESRD because of some of the similar challenges we face. Hope you find the info you need here.
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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
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« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2013, 06:56:10 PM »
Quote from: MaryD on March 04, 2013, 09:36:50 PM
Hi amykathleen!  Welcome.     :welcomesign;

You sound as though you have a fairly good handle on kidney failure already.  I'm on PD, but there are many others doing home HD just waiting to have their brains picked.

Look forward to hearing more from you.

That would be me, Amy!  Ive done both on my husband.  I remember some of PD, but can  really help with the home hemo. Have not tried the nocturnal yet!

Please feel free to ask!!!

Again welcome to IHD & God Bless,
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« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2013, 09:06:03 AM »
Hi Amy,   
Welocme to IHD.  I'm so glad you found us.  I am sure we can answer your questions.  Stay tuned to IHD.

Rerun, Moderator   :welcomesign;
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« Reply #7 on: March 12, 2013, 05:39:43 PM »
Howdy and welcome!
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« Reply #8 on: March 13, 2013, 09:56:31 AM »
:welcomesign; Amy, this is a great site for any questions you may have about the "dreaded dialysis". ;D




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« Reply #9 on: March 14, 2013, 11:42:33 PM »
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« Reply #10 on: March 15, 2013, 07:10:14 AM »
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« Reply #11 on: March 15, 2013, 06:52:14 PM »
    :welcomesign;  AmyKathleen! I do home Hemo. I don't do nocturnal though. My session usually lasts about 2 hours 15 minutes/ 5 days a week. That's just about long enough to watch a movie or a couple of TV shows. That's what we usually did in the evenings any way. I use a NxStage unit. I'd be happy to try to answer what I can about HHD.
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