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« on: October 04, 2007, 09:36:43 PM »
I live in a very small town in Indiana, call Stilesville! I have known about my condition since I was 30 years old. Presently, I am retired from teaching and not looking forward to being "hooked-up" (dialysis), which beats the alternative. Today, I  was informed by my specialist that I will need a fistula, plus he recommended me to look up this web sight. It's nice to know I am not the only person with the same condition!  :-)
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« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2007, 09:40:40 PM »
 :welcomesign; you have come to great site, use the search button and you will learn heaps on fistulas

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« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2007, 09:47:43 PM »
Thanks a million! :-)
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« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2007, 10:21:25 PM »
  :welcomesign; you are definitely not alone. There is tons of information on this site plus wonderful people that are very supportive.
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« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2007, 10:21:42 PM »
 8) welcome

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« Reply #5 on: October 04, 2007, 11:39:44 PM »
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« Reply #6 on: October 04, 2007, 11:55:32 PM »
Welcome Stoner, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #7 on: October 05, 2007, 12:58:55 AM »


 :waving;  Welcome
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« Reply #8 on: October 05, 2007, 01:22:11 AM »
Welcome to our community!  I was really impressed when you said that it was your specialist who told you about us.  Great!  You are definitely not alone.  You are soon going to find that this place is your home away from home.  We have become a real family here - caring and supportive. 
There is lot to read here - lots of information.  So have a good read.  But don't just read - you need to post often and let us know what is going on with you.  Not nosy, just family.

Here are two helpful links -
http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=5.msg393#msg393\
http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=125.msg516#msg516


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« Reply #9 on: October 05, 2007, 01:25:07 AM »
 :welcomesign; my friend.
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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 #10 on: October 05, 2007, 03:59:05 AM »
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« Reply #11 on: October 05, 2007, 04:02:27 AM »
 :welcomesign; Stoner Girl,
This is the greatest site with the greatest people. You have a lot a reading to do. Very informative.

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« Reply #12 on: October 05, 2007, 04:37:04 AM »
Welcome Stoner Girl to ihatedialysis.com.

That's pretty exciting that your fistula specialist recommended IHD, word must be getting around. You will find lots of information here, so feel free to read and browse, ask questions and by all means post often and get involved because knowledge is everything, in the world of dialysis and ESRD.

Thanks for taking the time to join our family.

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« Reply #13 on: October 05, 2007, 06:16:25 AM »
where all in the same boat glad to have you aboard...Boxman
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« Reply #14 on: October 05, 2007, 06:18:01 AM »
Hello and  :welcomesign;
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« Reply #15 on: October 05, 2007, 09:44:36 AM »
Glad you found us! :welcomesign; :welcomesign;
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« Reply #16 on: October 05, 2007, 10:12:04 AM »
  :bandance;  Thank you so much to all of you, but most of all your suppport. I can  truely say I have been having a wonderful time going through the site, gathering up additional information on kidney, dialysis, food, etc.Sincerely hope I can do the same for others whch are in the same situation! :waving;  :clap;   :yahoo;
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« Reply #17 on: October 05, 2007, 10:33:19 AM »
 :waving; Hi Stoner Girl! (the name cracks me up  O0)
Welcome - I know you can get some good guidance here as you prepare for dialysis.
I hope you learn what you need. There's lots of support here too!


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« Reply #18 on: October 05, 2007, 10:39:48 AM »
From one Hoosier to another:  :welcomesign; I'm in Muncie, and am on nocturnal pd.  You'll love this site!! My question: Where is Stillville?? Do you have a clinic where you can dialyse in town?
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« Reply #19 on: October 05, 2007, 10:53:24 AM »
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« Reply #20 on: October 05, 2007, 04:08:23 PM »
Welcome, I live in Indianapolis, and do NxStage home hemo. I've heard o Stillville, but I'm not sure where it is.

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-Diagnosed with ESRD (born with one kidney, hypertension killed it) Jan 21st, 2007
-Started dialysis four days later in hospital (Baxter 1550-I think, then Gambro Phoenix)
-Started in-centre dialysis Feb 6th 2007 (Fres. 2008H)
-Started home hemo June 5th 2007 (NxStage/Pureflow)
-PD catheter placed June 6th 2008 (Bye bye NxStage, at least for now)
-Started CAPD July 4th, 2008
-PD catheter removed Dec 2, 2008-PD just wouldn't work, so I'm back on NxStage
-Kidney function improved enough to go off dialysis, Feb. 2011!!!!!
-Back on dialysis (still NxStage) July 2011 :(
-In-centre self-care dialysis March 2012 (Fresenius 2008K)
-Not on transplant list yet.


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« Reply #21 on: October 05, 2007, 04:19:51 PM »
Hey StonerGirl,  Welcome to ihatedialysis.com.  Thank your specialist for recommending us to you for us  :2thumbsup;  You will find great support here and even answers to questions you didnt even know you had :P  Have you thought of perhaps going to PD instead of hemo?  Just wondering if you knew all your options.  You take care and keep us posted on how you are doing.  We all have become one big family here so with that being said, "Welcome to the Family" :) :)   We look forward to hearing more from you soon...  :2thumbsup;

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« Reply #22 on: October 05, 2007, 05:22:04 PM »
The Big question for the day ..... Where is Stilesville?  It's about 25 miles West from Indy.....10 miles from Plainfield..... and 2.5 miles from a small town called Bellville. If you were to look on an Indiana map and try to locate Hwy. #40. Follow the road and you'll eventually will locate Stilesville. Blink and you will miss it. I
believe the closest clinic to me is Danville. About a 10 miles ride.   :waving;
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« Reply #23 on: October 05, 2007, 05:37:11 PM »
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« Reply #24 on: October 05, 2007, 06:23:08 PM »
Quote from: Stoner Girl on October 05, 2007, 05:22:04 PM
The Big question for the day ..... Where is Stilesville?  It's about 25 miles West from Indy.....10 miles from Plainfield..... and 2.5 miles from a small town called Bellville. If you were to look on an Indiana map and try to locate Hwy. #40. Follow the road and you'll eventually will locate Stilesville. Blink and you will miss it. I
believe the closest clinic to me is Danville. About a 10 miles ride.   :waving;
My grandmother will be going to the clinic in Danville when she starts dialysis.

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-Diagnosed with ESRD (born with one kidney, hypertension killed it) Jan 21st, 2007
-Started dialysis four days later in hospital (Baxter 1550-I think, then Gambro Phoenix)
-Started in-centre dialysis Feb 6th 2007 (Fres. 2008H)
-Started home hemo June 5th 2007 (NxStage/Pureflow)
-PD catheter placed June 6th 2008 (Bye bye NxStage, at least for now)
-Started CAPD July 4th, 2008
-PD catheter removed Dec 2, 2008-PD just wouldn't work, so I'm back on NxStage
-Kidney function improved enough to go off dialysis, Feb. 2011!!!!!
-Back on dialysis (still NxStage) July 2011 :(
-In-centre self-care dialysis March 2012 (Fresenius 2008K)
-Not on transplant list yet.


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