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« on: August 07, 2015, 04:31:27 PM »
 :bow; :bow; :bow; I am still in awe of what a dynamic site Epoman created here!
There's was no way he could have know he was going to lose his life, at age 32, after many years of dialysis, but I wonder if he anticipated it.
He left an amazing forum that has helped innumerable patients and family members.
I was honored to have been an admin for 6 years! I learned so much and made some very dear friends here.
Best wishes to all the members and hopes that many more people who need support find their way here!
 :beer1; :2thumbsup; :bandance; :clap; :cheer: :waving;
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
Was on in-center hemodialysis 2003-2007.
7 yr transplant lost due to rejection.
She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
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
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« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2015, 05:30:20 PM »
A wonderful legacy that Epoman created.

A round of drinks for everyone!
 :beer1; :beer1; :beer1; :beer1;
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Uninterrupted in-center (self-care) hemodialysis since 1982 -- 34 YEARS on March 3, 2016 !!
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No transplant.  Not yet, anyway.  Only decided to be listed on 11/9/06. Inactive at the moment.  ;)
I make films.

Just the facts: 70.0 kgs. (about 154 lbs.)
Treatment: Tue-Thur-Sat   5.5 hours, 2x/wk, 6 hours, 1x/wk
Dialysate flow (Qd)=600;  Blood pump speed(Qb)=315
Fresenius Optiflux-180 filter--without reuse
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My KDOQI Nutrition (+/ -):  2,450 Calories, 84 grams Protein/day.

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« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2015, 06:15:51 PM »
Remarkable people create remarkable things, clearly he was a man with vision and the ability to build that vision. In this world a combination that is hard to find. More remarkable is he created a place for ESRD can help each other and it appears to grow even after his unfortunate passing.  This site is a legacy he created that benefits us all.  So a big thanks to Epoman and toast to his memory :beer1;
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« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2015, 06:59:53 PM »
Even if there were never another post on this forum, it would be a place people could come read and find answers.  I think we have hashed out everything 10 times.  But, if you are new and scared we will talk about it again and again.  Ten years and over 10,000 members.  Bill must be smiling.

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« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2015, 10:14:23 PM »
Hurray for Ihatedialysis.com.
Celebrating ten years of membership and growth, friendships and helping hands.
There is nothing like a group of people who can support you during the hard times and celebrate with you during the good times.

 :birthday; to Ihatedialysis.com
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« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2015, 07:42:02 AM »


Oh Lord,  I never knew how young Epoman was.

I cannot imagine NOT having this site.  The knowledge, experience, and the helpful attitude of the people here cannot be found anywhere else.

I am so very Thankful of Epoman's foresight in creating this place for all of us.

May he be with our Lord forever in Peace.
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« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2015, 01:37:57 PM »
A good time to celebrate!  :yahoo; :bandance; :cheer: :clap;

Happy birthday! :wine; :bestwishes;

Partay!

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Carl transplanted with cadaveric kidney, February 3, 2011. :)
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« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2015, 03:03:52 PM »


     :cheer:     :cheer:     :cheer:
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I started out with nothing and I still have most of it left

1983 high proteinloss in urine, chemo, stroke,coma, dialysis
1984 double nephrectomy
1985 transplant from dad
1998 lost dads kidney, start PD
2003 peritineum burst, back to hemo
2012 start Nxstage home hemo
2020 start Gambro AK96

       still on waitinglist, still ok I think
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« Reply #8 on: August 09, 2015, 10:23:48 AM »
Happy Anniversary IHD. Most of us could not do without  you. Well, okay, maybe it's just me, LOL
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« Reply #9 on: August 11, 2015, 06:22:31 PM »
I missed the first 9 years, but IHD came through when I needed it. There is nothing else like it, and probably would never be if Epoman hadn't put it online.
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« Reply #10 on: August 12, 2015, 01:11:55 AM »
Happy Anniversary to all....

This site saved my sanity (or what's laughingly called my sanity) on many occasions!...

Best wishes to all...

Darth....
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Cared for my late mum, Elsie who had Kidney Failure... Darling mum died on July 15th 2014... May her gentle soul rest in peace....
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« Reply #11 on: August 12, 2015, 05:09:20 PM »
Happy Anniversary!! :yahoo;  This site really helped me a lot!!
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« Reply #12 on: August 14, 2015, 08:25:51 AM »
Quote from: kitkatz on August 07, 2015, 10:14:23 PM
Hurray for Ihatedialysis.com.
Celebrating ten years of membership and growth, friendships and helping hands.
There is nothing like a group of people who can support you during the hard times and celebrate with you during the good times.

 :birthday; to Ihatedialysis.com


Thank you kitkatz for saying it all, I could not have put it any better...
... and many thanks to all IHD-members for their kind support and understanding
during my last five years of being pre-dialysis to my actually starting with dialysis in December 2014 ... 
Thanks again from Kristina. :grouphug;
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« Reply #13 on: August 14, 2015, 03:32:35 PM »
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« Reply #14 on: September 03, 2015, 07:09:01 AM »
One of the reasons I'm going to next month's meet in Vegas....

Great to celebrate the anniversary in style!.....

Hope to meet lots of you there....

Love...

Darth....
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Cared for my late mum, Elsie who had Kidney Failure... Darling mum died on July 15th 2014... May her gentle soul rest in peace....
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