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« on: August 18, 2007, 05:32:08 PM » |
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Hello everyone. I visited a dialysis center yesterday and they suggested this site to me. My name is MJ, short for Melissa. I am 33 years old, and am at Stage 5 renal disease due to 30 years of Type I diabetes. I am currently at 9% functioning level and due to have a fistula surgery sometime soon to begin hemodialysis. Not sure what to put in my introduction. I am an executive director for a mental health organization for aggressive children with disabilities, primarily autism. I am engaged (12 years, I don't want to rush anything) and live with my fiancee in Richmond, Virginia. That's me in a very small nutshell.
MJ
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kitkatz
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« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2007, 06:10:47 PM » |
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Wow! Welcome to our site! I taught autistic cildren for several years, I know how rough they can be to work with. Take a look around the site. There is a lot of information here. There are a lot of things for you to decide as you begin dialysis. Life does go on after they put you in the chair for four hours three days a week. Take time to evaluate how you feel and how things fit into your life before giving up anything you want to do!
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« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2007, 06:37:16 PM » |
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Thanks kitkatz for the nice welcome. I will be sure to look around. I have a lot to learn and am eager to do so. Take care.  |
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« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2007, 07:40:46 PM » |
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Hi Melissa, I'm sure you can find alot of useful infomation here. Glad you found the site.  |
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« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2007, 07:41:59 PM » |
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You have found a great site you will learn heaps here. 
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Home Hemo 18 months
Live donor transplant 28th October 2008
from my beautiful sister
Royal Prince Alfred Sydney Australia
Live donors rock
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« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2007, 07:48:25 PM » |
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March 7, 2001 - Complications after C-section caused kidney failure
March 2001 - December 2001 - Hemo Dialysis
December 2001 - Kidney function improved dialysis no longer necessary
October 2006 - Kidney function started to decline
May 9, 2007 - Listed at Baylor Dallas and Fort Worth
October 12, 2007 - Started PD
May 13, 2008 - Kidney Transplant from a deceased donor
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Romona
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« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2007, 08:05:04 PM » |
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You'll love it here. It is like finding long lost friends!
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« Reply #7 on: August 18, 2007, 08:16:45 PM » |
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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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« Reply #8 on: August 18, 2007, 08:18:12 PM » |
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Live Donor Transplant From My Mom 12/14/1999
Perfect Match (6 of 6) Cadaver Transplant On 1/14/2007
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« Reply #9 on: August 18, 2007, 08:20:54 PM » |
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Welcome MJ!
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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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Jill D.
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« Reply #10 on: August 18, 2007, 08:41:39 PM » |
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MJ!
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Diagnosed with FSGS in1990.
Started hemodialysis in April 2006.
Received a new kidney from my sister on Dec. 5, 2006.
Transplant rejection in March, 2009
Approved for second transplant in May 2009
Sister-in-law approved as donor in Dec 2009
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« Reply #11 on: August 18, 2007, 09:12:34 PM » |
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YAYYYY!!!! WELCOME!!!!
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ESRD February 2002
Transplant from living non-related donor November 7, 2002
Lost transplant April 2005
Diagnosed with Heart Failure February 2006
Currently on Peritoneal Dialysis, awaiting to be well enough to FINALLY get placed
on the Transplant List. :-) I can't wait!!!!
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« Reply #12 on: August 18, 2007, 10:20:59 PM » |
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June 2005 Commenced PD Dialysis
July 13th 2009 Cadaveric 5/6 Antigen Match Transplant from my Special Angel
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Joe Paul
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« Reply #13 on: August 19, 2007, 03:10:44 AM » |
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Welcome MJ, good to have you aboard.
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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 #14 on: August 19, 2007, 05:52:43 AM » |
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Welcome, and thanks for all you do for the children.
Best to you
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gotta do what I gotta do.. 2 yrs in ctr hemo
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Bajanne
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« Reply #15 on: August 19, 2007, 06:56:12 AM » |
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Welcome to our community, Melissa! I am so pleased that your center told you about us. This is just the place for you to be as you deal with your new challenge. Please take advantage of all that this site has to offer (and it has lots!) Keep posting and let us know what is going on with you.
Great to have you with us!
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« Reply #16 on: August 19, 2007, 07:03:51 AM » |
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Hi MJ and welcome aboard. I am so grad that you work with a dialysis center that is open enough to suggest IHD. I've know of some that think they are in command and would never want a patient to know too much !!! Please stay in touch.
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« Reply #17 on: August 19, 2007, 08:32:35 AM » |
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Don't take your organs to heaven. Heaven knows we need them here.
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« Reply #18 on: August 19, 2007, 10:48:01 AM » |
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It's not easy being green.
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« Reply #19 on: August 19, 2007, 11:01:18 AM » |
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Kinda nice to hear that dialysis centers suggest people to come here |
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« Reply #20 on: August 19, 2007, 02:25:28 PM » |
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welcome MJ hope you stick around...Boxman
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"Be the change you wished to be" Started Hemodialysis 8/14/06 Lost lower right leg 5/16/08 due to Diabetes Sister was denied donation to me for medical reasons 1/2008 |
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« Reply #21 on: August 19, 2007, 02:29:31 PM » |
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Welcome to IHD MJ Thanks for taking the time to introduce yourself. This website is intended to be your home away from home, offering advice when you need it, an occasional laugh and even more importantly an ear to listen to you when you ask questions, or just need to vent. A thread you may find interesting here just for fun http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=2660.0Great seeing you hear. Sluff/ Admin |
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brenda
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« Reply #22 on: August 20, 2007, 08:20:49 PM » |
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Glad to have you here! |
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Life is what happens while your making other plans.
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tamara
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« Reply #23 on: August 20, 2007, 08:49:45 PM » |
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I am engaged (12 years, I don't want to rush anything) and live with my fiancee in Richmond, Virginia.
MJ
Gee Melissa, your as bad as my sister, she has been engaged for well its may as well be forever now, it's nearly 20 years LOL, me I'm just as bad, "Living in sin" with my man for the last 8 years. Hope to get to know you more see you around the forums Take Care Tamara xxx ooo  |
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ABO Incompatible Transplant from my loving Partner 23/10/07
after over four years on the D Machine
Dialysis Sucks and Transplants Don't.................So Far Anyway !!!!!
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« Reply #24 on: August 22, 2007, 11:01:16 AM » |
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Welcome from a fellow Type 1 Diabetic with a similar story! |
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