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« on: October 05, 2007, 08:48:59 AM »
Not exactly sure what to write here about myself other than I hated being on dialysis and that I had a kidney and pancreas transplant. I had my transplant in December of 2000 and haven't had any real problems with it, just get sick occasionally that takes a bit to get over. Dialysis really upset my control with diabetes so intially was only aware of the kidney transplant, then found out that there was a pancreas transplant. Killed 2 birds with one stone with that, but did plenty of research before choosing which hospital in my area to go with. Always good to have knowledge beforehand in order to ask the right questions and understand what to expect or what's going on.
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
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« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2007, 09:39:48 AM »
Glad you found us! :welcomesign;  There are several people on this site that have questions about kidney/pancreas transplants---so you will be a huge help here.  We want to learn more!  This is a wonderful site and you will soon see that we are family--dysfunctional, but family :rofl;
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« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2007, 09:48:15 AM »
Welcome Chris to ihatedialysis.com

Glad you found us and I hope you can share your experiences with us.

Paris said it all. (dysfunctional part)  :rofl;

Hope you enjoy your stay and post often.

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« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2007, 09:50:39 AM »
 :welcomesign;
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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 #4 on: October 05, 2007, 10:00:22 AM »
Welcome to the site. I tried to get on the list for a double transplant but they said "no" because I am a type 2 diabetic. oh well that has to be a great feeling...Boxman
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« Reply #5 on: October 05, 2007, 10:12:46 AM »
Welcome Chris, good to have you aboard. I too am going  for a kidney - pancrease  :thumbup;
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« Reply #6 on: October 05, 2007, 10:28:57 AM »
 :waving; H Chris,
Yes, we have a lot to learn from you and I hope you will tell more about your experiences.
This is a great place for support. Nice to have you here!


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« Reply #7 on: October 05, 2007, 10:36:02 AM »
Welcome, Chris! Nice to have someone who's been there and can tell those of us who need it, what to expect!  :welcomesign;
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« Reply #8 on: October 05, 2007, 01:33:33 PM »
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« Reply #9 on: October 05, 2007, 01:49:16 PM »
Hi Chris, Welcome to ihatedialysis.com,  Glad to hear your transplant is working so well, i hope it lasts forever ;)  I hope you share your journey with us and let us know how it all happend, we have several people curious about the pancreas/kidney transplant and i am sure you can help provide some answers for them.  Looking forward to hearing more from you  :2thumbsup;


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« Reply #10 on: October 05, 2007, 02:15:31 PM »
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« Reply #11 on: October 05, 2007, 02:44:24 PM »
Thank You for the welcomes. I am better at answering questions than trying to describe myself. So if anyone has questions, ask away.
Chris
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
Lifes Adventures -  Priceless

No two day's are the same, are they?
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« Reply #12 on: October 05, 2007, 03:32:06 PM »
Hi Chris, since this is the "introduction" thread, all questions are asked and answered in other threads, so if you have a chance to look through the threads and have something to say about that topic, please, by all means do so, we'd love to hear what you have to say.  Thank you and Welcome again...


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« Reply #13 on: October 05, 2007, 09:51:03 PM »
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« Reply #14 on: October 05, 2007, 10:48:35 PM »
Welcome to our community!  We are so glad you joined us.  There is much we have to offer you here, and I know that you have much to offer us.  Transplant Section would be a good place to start, if you haven't already.  Please take advantage of all this site has to offer.


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« Reply #15 on: October 06, 2007, 01:26:42 AM »
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« Reply #16 on: October 06, 2007, 04:38:11 AM »
 :welcomesign;

Great to see you here Chris

See you around the forum !

Take Care Tamara xxxx ooo  :cuddle;
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« Reply #17 on: October 06, 2007, 07:37:21 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 #18 on: October 07, 2007, 03:25:13 PM »
Welcome to the site.  Fell free to tell us about your experiences.


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« Reply #19 on: October 08, 2007, 11:20:01 AM »
 :welcomesign;  I too, am planning on getting a kidney/pancreas transplant. I see you are from Illinois. I'm in Dayton, OH and was wondering where you had yours done? I'm still researching hospitals.
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« Reply #20 on: October 08, 2007, 12:22:12 PM »
Quote from: paddbear0000 on October 08, 2007, 11:20:01 AM
:welcomesign;  I too, am planning on getting a kidney/pancreas transplant. I see you are from Illinois. I'm in Dayton, OH and was wondering where you had yours done? I'm still researching hospitals.

I had mine done at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. here are 4 transplant hospitals in the Chicago area. One thing you need to take in consideration is travel time when you get the call and then the follow up visits.
Good Luck,
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
Lifes Adventures -  Priceless

No two day's are the same, are they?
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« Reply #21 on: October 09, 2007, 06:44:14 AM »
Hello and  :welcomesign;
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