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« on: April 09, 2013, 10:42:46 PM »

I've been thinking a lot lately about all of the IHD members who seem to have suddenly disappeared, and I thought I'd start a thread where we could all ask "Where are they now?"

Does anyone know whatever happened to kristina?  She used to post quite often, but her last post was a year ago. 

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« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2013, 10:59:48 PM »

Oh, my, where do I even start?

Great idea, MM! Of course, I think we'll find that everyone else has been living it up on FB and we are in the dark since we seem to be the only 2 people left on earth who refuse to join that site.

Stoday? I really miss him and have often worried that my worst suspicions have come to pass.

Todd? (His screenname has a load of numbers after his name)

Texasstyle? She was having such a rough go of it.

I know Marc (YLGuy) is OK only because I heard from another member that he is posting on FB, but just wanted to mention that I was concerned about him when he stopped hanging around here for a few weeks.

rsudock, of course, has her transplant so maybe it's good that she's not feeling the need to come to IHD.

I'm sure I'll think of many more, but that is a sampling of who has been on my mind lately. Any updates from people who've had contact would be appreciated.

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« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2013, 11:35:31 PM »

Here's a cute video with our girl rsudock http://www.wkyc.com/life/programming/Live_on_Lakeside/article/292507/442/Josh-Womack-and-Rachel-Sudhakaran-Kidney-Walk-4113
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« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2013, 03:42:24 AM »

I see TexasStyle post on facebook every so often. I think she's doing OK.....

another.. KICKSTART?

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« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2013, 05:27:46 AM »

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« Reply #5 on: April 10, 2013, 06:01:00 AM »

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« Reply #6 on: April 10, 2013, 07:27:01 AM »

I often wonder what happened to KICKSTART and Stoday. I think I tried to message both of them but had no reply. Texas, YLGuy and rsudock are all active on Facebook lots.

Hope that helps!

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« Reply #7 on: April 10, 2013, 10:37:07 AM »

Thanks, everyone, for your "sightings".  I see rsudock on FB.  KICKSTART is another member I've been concerned about.  She was having terrible trouble with her neighbors, if I remember correctly.

Paul.karen is someone else I've been wondering about.  He and I always had completely diverging political views, but he was always so kind to me, so I have a soft spot for him.
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« Reply #8 on: April 10, 2013, 01:00:43 PM »

I see rsudock on FB. 
Wait a minute, are you on FB now? Am I really the very last?
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« Reply #9 on: April 10, 2013, 01:06:51 PM »

I see rsudock on FB. 
Wait a minute, are you on FB now? Am I really the very last?

My son is probably the only person in the world who BEGGED his mum to join FB so that she can see what he's up to.   ::)
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« Reply #10 on: April 10, 2013, 01:20:07 PM »

My son is probably the only person in the world who BEGGED his mum to join FB so that she can see what he's up to.   ::)
Awwwwww! You're excused, then! :)

I'll just sit over here in my FB ignorance, alone.... *sniff*
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« Reply #11 on: April 10, 2013, 05:49:51 PM »

Paul Karen is also on Facebook.

Cariad, I completely lose myself there sometimes. But it has allowed me to keep up with so many folks.  :2thumbsup;

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« Reply #12 on: April 10, 2013, 06:31:30 PM »

I too was wondering about beachbum and wanted to ask about him. I read the last thread he started when I first joined IHD and was quite concerned for him. That was nearly a year ago? He sounded very distraught. I pray he's ok.
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« Reply #13 on: April 10, 2013, 07:32:14 PM »

Yea, I wonder about Beachbum.  But Ive really been wondering about that "Lady with all those Hats", Peloria (?) I think is what she called herself.  She was on PD for many years and I think she had to start doing Hemo.  Has anyone heard from her.  She was always so sweet & supportive in her posts.

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« Reply #14 on: April 10, 2013, 10:12:38 PM »

Fearless? It's been over two months.

I'm sure House of Dialysis is on FB but I have been wondering how things have been going for him lately. Last I remember, there was that creepy situation with a potential donor.

lmunchkin, you're thinking of peleroja, Spanish for 'redhead'.
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« Reply #16 on: April 11, 2013, 01:31:32 AM »

Kickstart got awfully offended about something some one said and I have e-mailed her several times with no response. Stoday I miss a lot, he was fun, but no way to contact him.
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I'm sure House of Dialysis is on FB but I have been wondering how things have been going for him lately. Last I remember, there was that creepy situation with a potential donor.
He is.  He seems well, but still on PD.  He makes podcasts, some of them about being on dialysis ... http://www.houserulesradio.com/category/house-of-dialysis/ (I think that's the right link. I'm sure he's posted it on here somewhere too.)

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« Reply #18 on: April 11, 2013, 10:04:37 PM »

I have email corresponce with Kristina, but haven't talked in a month or so. She has been busy.
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« Reply #19 on: April 11, 2013, 10:30:58 PM »

tyefly???  I am friends with her on fb.  She has not posted in either site this year.  She did the holiday gift exchange and then disappeared.   I have sent a couple of emails with no response.  Is anyone in touch with her?
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« Reply #20 on: April 12, 2013, 09:07:07 AM »

Paul Karen is also on Facebook.

Aleta

Are you in fairly regular contact with him?  If so, PLEASE tell him "hello from MooseMom" and that I think of him often.  Thanks!
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« Reply #21 on: April 12, 2013, 09:07:59 AM »

I have email corresponce with Kristina, but haven't talked in a month or so. She has been busy.

I'm really glad to hear this, Chris.  Is she generally OK and happy?
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« Reply #22 on: April 12, 2013, 07:34:04 PM »



Paul.karen is someone else I've been wondering about.  He and I always had completely diverging political views, but he was always so kind to me, so I have a soft spot for him.

Paul & Karen are getting married, tomorrow I think.  :yahoo;
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Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
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« Reply #23 on: April 12, 2013, 08:14:09 PM »

I just KNEW there was a reason I've been thinking a lot about him lately!!  This is wonderful news!  Please give him my congratulations! :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #24 on: April 12, 2013, 08:54:14 PM »

I have email corresponce with Kristina, but haven't talked in a month or so. She has been busy.

I'm really glad to hear this, Chris.  Is she generally OK and happy?
Frustrated sums it up in one respect. I'm not sure if she talked aboutsomethings that we talk about in the emails, so I am respecting her privacy till I ask her and get a reply.
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   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
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Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
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No two day's are the same, are they?
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