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Hi, I am the new girl! I live in West Palm Beach and am 37 year old married female. I have had CKD since I was a little girl. I have managed to prolong dialysis and transplantation for decades. I have always planned to "opt out" and have never wanted to go on dialysis or have a transplant. I love my husband to much too let go now so I am entering the world of dialysis much to my chagrin. I am scheduled to have my PD catheter put in in October and am looking forwad to getting input and support from you guys. Let me know what I am in for and what's next. I am sooooo dreading starting dialysis, but love that you guys are here. One other thing, in addition to CKD (type - RTA type 4) I have Addison's Disease, Hypothyroidism, Gout (in my whole body - went undiagnosed for a decade!! small towns I guess) and a couple other PIA (pain in the *ss) conditions. Anyways, that's my intro. Love to hear from you. Lulu  |
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« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2007, 07:26:20 PM » |
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Hi LuLu  to the IHD Family! Several of us on the site are on PD. You've come to the right place. You'll find lots of helpful info here, lots of support and new friends. It seems overwhelming at first but becomes routine with time. EDITED: Fixed icon error - Goofynina/Admin. |
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If I must do this to live, I must strive to live
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« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2007, 07:52:47 PM » |
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Hi Lulu, Welcome to ihatedialysis.com. You've found the right place to be, here you will find answers and support and a whole bunch of awesome people who are more than willing to answer all your questions you may have.  In the meantime, if you havent seen this thread yet, here is a thread that is specifically about PD so feel free to check that out and do not hesitate to add any questions, comments and/or concerns of your own, Looking forward to hearing more from you  http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?board=25.0Goofynina/Admin. |
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« Reply #4 on: September 07, 2007, 07:59:51 PM » |
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Hi Lulu and Welcome. I started PD at 37 too. You will do great. Please ask as many questions as you like.
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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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« Reply #5 on: September 07, 2007, 08:01:52 PM » |
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« Reply #6 on: September 07, 2007, 08:03:24 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 #7 on: September 07, 2007, 08:16:16 PM » |
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Hey LuLu,
Did you used to be on HeeHaw? just kidding.
Welcome to IHD, It's great have you here. there is lots of information to read, feel free to post as often as you like whether it's questions or comments alike.
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« Reply #8 on: September 07, 2007, 08:34:37 PM » |
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Welcome to IHD 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 #9 on: September 07, 2007, 08:37:08 PM » |
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Welcome Lulu |
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Life is what happens while your making other plans.
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« Reply #10 on: September 07, 2007, 08:49:15 PM » |
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« Reply #11 on: September 07, 2007, 09:37:38 PM » |
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« Reply #12 on: September 07, 2007, 11:55:14 PM » |
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Welcome Lulu, 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 #13 on: September 08, 2007, 05:29:24 AM » |
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gotta do what I gotta do.. 2 yrs in ctr hemo
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« Reply #14 on: September 08, 2007, 05:56:33 AM » |
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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 #15 on: September 08, 2007, 09:11:20 AM » |
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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 #16 on: September 11, 2007, 06:54:48 AM » |
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It's not easy being green.
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« Reply #17 on: September 11, 2007, 07:14:27 AM » |
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Married - three children.
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« Reply #18 on: September 11, 2007, 08:31:15 AM » |
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Hi Lulu (that was my nickname when I was little) - Good to see you here. It always amazes me the wealth of knowledge here and the depth of caring from the members on IHD. I hope you get to know some of us and it makes the transition to dialysis a little easier! Welcome! okarol/moderator
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Lulu
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« Reply #19 on: September 12, 2007, 01:10:38 AM » |
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Thank you for your supportive comments. I love this site. I never thought I would have so much in common with so many people.
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« Reply #20 on: September 12, 2007, 12:29:04 PM » |
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« Reply #21 on: September 12, 2007, 02:00:07 PM » |
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Hi Lulu You can't find any place better then this. Kathy willieandwinnie |
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« Reply #22 on: September 13, 2007, 12:12:00 AM » |
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Welcome to our community. As you have found out, this is just the place to be if you are facing the renal challenge, or if you are connected to anyone facing the renal challenge. There is so much happening here. And apart from all the information, the support is fantastic. We have become a real family. We were just waiting for you to join!
I just love the flower you chose as your avatar. That happens to be the favourite colour of both my daughter and myself.
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« Reply #23 on: September 13, 2007, 08:12:32 AM » |
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Lulu
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« Reply #24 on: September 14, 2007, 12:08:44 AM » |
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I just love the flower you chose as your avatar. That happens to be the favourite colour of both my daughter and myself.
Bajanne, Moderator
Thanks Bajanne, That pic is special to me. I took it in the Bahamas on a trip with my hubby. I loved the flower sooo much. After we returned home, I came home one day to find a big potted plant of that flower. Then we moved up north and the first thing we saw at the new house was a hedges of the beautiful flowers!! Needled to say I have kind of fallen in love with them. The plants are called Mexican Poppies and they are full of those purple flowers. |
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