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EMMA
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« on: August 20, 2007, 05:22:12 AM »
Hello There...My name is Emma.  I am 37 years old and live in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.  I am married and have two children:  Alister is 4 and Amelea is 2.  I  own and operate a roofing company.  It is really great to find this website.  I start PD at the end of September.  I am scared to death...no pun intended.  I look forward to chatting with you all and feel a little better knowing there are others that are surviving this...Emma
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« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2007, 05:28:24 AM »
 :welcomesign;
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gotta do what I gotta do.. 2 yrs in ctr hemo
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« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2007, 06:10:08 AM »
 :welcomesign;

I have not yet started dialysis, but I will soon... and I am scared to death too... you are not alone. :cuddle;
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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 #3 on: August 20, 2007, 06:37:51 AM »
 :welcomesign;
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« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2007, 06:45:18 AM »
:welcomesign; Emma.

I can relate to being scared to death. I had my PD catheter placed two weeks ago so now I am just waiting to find out when I will start training.
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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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« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2007, 06:56:00 AM »
Hello and  :welcomesign;
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« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2007, 07:30:35 AM »
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« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2007, 09:11:59 AM »
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Hi Emma!
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« Reply #8 on: August 20, 2007, 11:05:30 AM »
  :welcomesign; You will find great information here and wonderful people who will help you through this emotional time.  Glad you found us.
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« Reply #9 on: August 20, 2007, 11:18:50 AM »
Hi Emma
Welcome to the IHD Family!
I've been on PD about 16 months and I remember how scared I felt.
You'll find lots of helpful info here and support and new friends to help you through.
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« Reply #10 on: August 20, 2007, 11:29:18 AM »
Emma! It's natural to be scared, heck, I cried for several days after my neph told me I was close to dialysis...I thought the world had come to an end!!! It does get better. Well, easier to handle, I should say. PLEASE do ask questions, though. Heck, feel free to rant!   :welcomesign;
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« Reply #11 on: August 20, 2007, 01:05:15 PM »
hi emma!!!!  :grouphug;
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« Reply #12 on: August 20, 2007, 01:19:55 PM »
Welcome.
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« Reply #13 on: August 20, 2007, 03:07:36 PM »
Hi Emma, Welcome to ihatedialysis.com.  You have come to the right place at the right time my friend, the support you will receive from this awesome group of people is so awesome, i honestly dont think i would've made it this far without them.  I am currently doing PD and i love it far more than hemo, i am just hoping it lasts as long as i do, :P  Please do not hesitate to ask questions and post comment and/or concerns of your own, we are with you every step of the way my friend.  Looking forward to hearing from you soon.  Take care... :cuddle;


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« Reply #14 on: August 20, 2007, 04:14:18 PM »
Howdy there EMMA,

Welcome to ihatedialysis.com from one roofer to another. Actually I don't do many roofs anymore but I used to be the third largest roofing company about 5 years ago in my area.

I'm glad you found us and I hope you find out all you need to know about PD here. We are like family here and once you join our family...there is no way out.

I hope you enjoy your stay and invite you to post often and ask questions if you have them.

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« Reply #15 on: August 20, 2007, 04:42:15 PM »
Hey Emma.  Welcome.  From one Newbie to another, this is a good place with amazingly loving people.  I look forward to getting to know you.


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« Reply #16 on: August 20, 2007, 08:08:03 PM »
Hey Emma! Welcome to another fellow Canadian  :canadaflag;
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« Reply #17 on: August 28, 2007, 04:52:22 PM »
Welcome to IHD. There is a lot of information here.  It will take a while to read it all. Look around at discussions that interest you.  There are several pages of posts now. Welcome!




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Remember your present situation is not your final destination.

Take it one day, one hour, one minute, one second at a time.

"If we don't find a way out of this soon, I'm gonna lose it. Lose it... It means go crazy, nuts, insane, bonzo, no longer in possession of ones faculties, three fries short of a Happy Meal, wacko!" Jack O'Neill - SG-1
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« Reply #18 on: September 03, 2007, 01:50:32 AM »
 :welcomesign; Emma.
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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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WOO HOO NEW KIDNEY PEEING !!!(Transplant 23/10/07)
« Reply #19 on: September 03, 2007, 05:02:30 AM »
Hey Emma

 :welcomesign;

Great to see you here, see you around the forum

Tamara xxx ooo  :cuddle;
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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 #20 on: September 03, 2007, 06:11:12 AM »
It's great to have you here!
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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
Fresenius 2008T dialysis machine
My KDOQI Nutrition (+/ -):  2,450 Calories, 84 grams Protein/day.

"Living a life, not an apology."
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« Reply #21 on: September 03, 2007, 06:34:47 AM »
Hi Emma!!  Didn't realize you were from Canada!!  I am in Newfoundland.  We have quite a few Canadians here now!!
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« Reply #22 on: September 03, 2007, 01:04:13 PM »
Yes...I live in Amherstburg...just outside windsor, ontario...it is directly opposite from Ohio...infact, I live on lake Erie and I can see Ohio from my back yard,...to far to swim though,,,detroit is just down the road...so we are really close to the US...love it there...Emma
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« Reply #23 on: September 03, 2007, 01:33:13 PM »
Well , we've already had a few email back and forth  but as another Canadian I want to welcome you into IHD,   :canadaflag;
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« Reply #24 on: September 03, 2007, 03:49:16 PM »
 :waving;  Welcome Emma.

I too started PD at 37. I also have two kids  :) I am glad you found us.  :cuddle;
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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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