Lucinda
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« on: May 30, 2007, 04:26:25 PM » |
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I feel fantastic today for the first time in six months.  Bummer I have to get my graft done again tomorrow but at least I am going into hospital this time feeling great with no infections. I went for a walk this morning with my dogs and thought about how terrific all you guys have been to me the past couple of months. My dogs both looked around at me as if to say, "Who's this woman and why is SHE taking us for a walk".  You guys have been a tremendous support and this is the safest place in the world for me to come. I really missed you all when I was in hospital and too sick to use my computer. I went to ring RichardMel a couple of times while I was sick and didn't even have the energy to do that. Today I am a different person and I can't believe that other people get up feeling like this every day. Hey, I sent Susie (Gooofynina) a picture of Ronn Moss and I together. Thought I would try and pass him off as the hubby but she didn't know who he was.  Don't you guys watch the Bold & Beautiful over there? I thought everyone loved Ridge Forrester. Ah Well, I just won't ask him to come meet us in Vegas now!!!! So to my IHD family, thank you so much again and I will let you know how the graft goes and tell you the dud one they have been using so you can stay away from it. Lots of love, Cindy. xxxxxx  |
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« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2007, 05:43:43 PM » |
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Outstanding that you feel so well. Hope the graft surgery is a success!
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Amanda From OZ
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« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2007, 05:56:37 PM » |
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Lucinda, I'm so pleased you feel so well today, i think you need a bit of luck on your side. Good luck, We will all be praying that all goes smoothly for you tomorrow.  PS. Ron Moss seems to be far more popular here then he is in America.. Strange!! post the pic i would Love to see it! Hope all continues to improve. Amanda xxooxx |
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« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2007, 07:17:14 PM » |
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I treasure my good days. I'm gald you had one and I hope you have many more. |
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« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2007, 12:10:12 AM » |
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Glad you had a good day hope you have many more good luck tomorrow.  |
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Home Hemo 18 months
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Joe Paul
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« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2007, 12:50:57 AM » |
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Hope that feeling stays with you for a long time!
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"The history of discovery is completed by those who don't follow rules"
Angels are with us, but don't take GOD for granted
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« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2007, 01:26:47 AM » |
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Nice to hear something good , hope it carries on for you !  |
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OH NO!!! I have Furniture Disease as well ! My chest has dropped into my drawers !
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« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2007, 05:48:18 AM » |
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Good luck today! I am hoping for a very successful surgery for you!
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Born with one kidney 1972
Ureter re-constructured 1975 (reflux had already damaged the kidney)
Diagnosed and treated for high blood pressure 2000
Diagnosed ESRF October 2006
Started dialysis September 2007
Last dialysis June 4, 2008
Transplant from my hero, Joyce, June 5, 2008
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« Reply #8 on: May 31, 2007, 06:26:31 AM » |
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I hope everything has gone well with the new graft surgery today!
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« Reply #9 on: May 31, 2007, 08:45:31 AM » |
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Well? How did it go? |
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Stacy Without An E
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« Reply #10 on: May 31, 2007, 02:57:36 PM » |
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I know what you guys mean when you savor a good day. They're so rare I seem to be a completely different person. Tuesday's and Thursday's are usually the best days because they're post-Dialysis and I feel I can be myself on the radio without pushing it too much.
If you listen to their suggestions and take care of your graft it can last quite a long time without any problems. I've been told mine is a medical miracle because I've had it for 12 years now. It's been cleaned 3 times since I've been back on Dialysis, but it's still going strong.
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1st Kidney Transplant: May 1983
2nd Kidney Transplant: January 1996
3rd Kidney Transplant: Any day now.
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Dialysis. Two needles. One machine. No compassion.
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« Reply #11 on: May 31, 2007, 08:47:32 PM » |
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I know what you guys mean when you savor a good day. They're so rare I seem to be a completely different person. Tuesday's and Thursday's are usually the best days because they're post-Dialysis and I feel I can be myself on the radio without pushing it too much.
If you listen to their suggestions and take care of your graft it can last quite a long time without any problems. I've been told mine is a medical miracle because I've had it for 12 years now. It's been cleaned 3 times since I've been back on Dialysis, but it's still going strong.
That is some encouraging news for those having graft troubles. |
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Lucinda
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« Reply #12 on: June 01, 2007, 08:35:47 PM » |
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Hi all, Well to be honest I don't feel great. My arm is like a football and much more painful than the first time. Seems the graft they used first up was experimental. It was called Rapidac standing for rapid access and even my tissue rejected it so when they opened it up again, it basically just slipped out. They orginally told me they were going to leave the old one in and tunnel underneath it but they put in a new one but I have been told not to use my arm at all for a week to give the tissue a chance to latch onto it. This wont happen to many of you. I just have atrocious veins so I will have continuing problems. If it doesn't work this time they are going to try the leg. I am still in hospital and on inravenous antibiotics so we'll see what the next couple of days bring. I'll let you know..xxx |
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« Reply #13 on: June 01, 2007, 09:29:23 PM » |
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Aww Lucinda, i am sorry your going through all this damn crap  Just remember, we are all here praying for you. Take care and please keep in touch. Love ya girlfriend. Goofy |
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« Reply #14 on: June 01, 2007, 10:51:10 PM » |
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Bummer Cindy hope it improves and your feeling much better soon, take it easy if you can .....
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« Reply #15 on: June 01, 2007, 10:59:11 PM » |
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So sorry things aren't going so good, Lucinda, hoping they soon take an upward swing ~ you sooooo deserve it! Thinking of you ! |
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Joe Paul
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« Reply #16 on: June 02, 2007, 01:34:40 AM » |
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Sorry to hear this Lucinda, hope it feels better soon |
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"The history of discovery is completed by those who don't follow rules"
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« Reply #17 on: June 02, 2007, 07:31:48 AM » |
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Sorry things aren't going very well. I hope you feel better soon |
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March 7, 2001 - Complications after C-section caused kidney failure
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May 9, 2007 - Listed at Baylor Dallas and Fort Worth
October 12, 2007 - Started PD
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Amanda From OZ
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« Reply #18 on: June 03, 2007, 01:48:20 AM » |
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I'm sorry to hear lucinda your not feeling very well. I hope and pray you get better soon. Thinking of you. Amanda xxoo |
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« Reply #19 on: June 03, 2007, 03:23:54 AM » |
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Thinking of you Cindy. I hope your healing goes smoothly and you are home soon.
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« Reply #20 on: June 03, 2007, 06:05:16 AM » |
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Wow what a difference a day makes.  Hang in there because there are more brilliant days ahead.  We are here for you. |
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« Reply #21 on: June 03, 2007, 06:30:14 AM » |
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Hope everything works and you start to feel better soon. Bummer when you're not feeling well. |
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Don't take your organs to heaven. Heaven knows we need them here.
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« Reply #22 on: June 03, 2007, 07:47:31 AM » |
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aww man poor Lucinda you can't cop a trick can you? I am starting to feel responsible since things seem to have gone downhill since you had dinner with me?!!!  Maybe it was the restaurant !!!! lol... ty for thinking of me and trying to call that is very sweet... of course I've sent your phone enough messages to overload it lol... but just so you knew we were all thinking of you. fingers crossed for things improving..... !!!! I've never seen someone with a leg access... |
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3/1993: Diagnosed with Kidney Failure (FSGS) 25/7/2006: Started hemo 3x/week 5 hour sessions  27/11/2010: Cadaveric kidney transplant from my wonderful donor!!! "Danny" currently settling in and working better every day!!! BE POSITIVE * BE INFORMED * BE PROACTIVE * BE IN CONTROL * LIVE LIFE!
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« Reply #23 on: June 03, 2007, 10:38:42 AM » |
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Hi Lu, Hope you're doing better. It was so great to see you in chat the other night! Take care and let us know how you're doing please. Karol
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« Reply #24 on: June 03, 2007, 07:04:50 PM » |
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Lucinda baby loved chating with you the other night. I hope you feel better soon. Your the only one that knows how "precious" i really am. lol. Really get better you have a good heart and we miss you.
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i am a 51 year old male on dialysis for 3 years now. This is my second time. My brother donated a kidney to me about 13 years ago. I found this site on another site. I had to laugh when i saw what it was called. I hope to meet people from all over to talk about dialysis.
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