tmrwalters
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« on: October 23, 2007, 07:55:52 AM » |
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HI, my name is Tammy and I'm a former dialysis LPN. I have been reading this website for awhile and can sympathize and empathize with most everything written. I have no idea what it feels like to be on dialysis and be at the mercy of the system. IF anyone had questions for me I will answer as promptly as I can.
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Joe Paul
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« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2007, 07:58:09 AM » |
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Welcome Tammy, 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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okarol
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« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2007, 08:13:30 AM » |
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 Hi Tammy, Nice to meet you. You say "former" - so what do you do now? Thanks for joining us!  okarol/moderator
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« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2007, 08:15:57 AM » |
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Tammy
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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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tmrwalters
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« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2007, 08:20:23 AM » |
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To answer your question, I am currently unemployed. I was terminated by Davita. It's a very long story, but the jist of it is I was terminated because it was cheaper to pay a tech than an LPN.
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angela515
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« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2007, 08:45:13 AM » |
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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 #6 on: October 23, 2007, 09:17:49 AM » |
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We are so glad you found us. This is a great site with very informed, caring people. I am sure we can learn from you and look forward to more posts. |
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Adam_W
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« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2007, 10:06:04 AM » |
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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. "Don't live for dialysis, use dialysis to LIVE" |
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« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2007, 10:14:33 AM » |
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Hiya Tammy...welcome to IHD...thanks for wanting to share your knowledge with us...it's very much appreciated!
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Not giving up...thanks to Susan.
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Sluff
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« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2007, 10:19:50 AM » |
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Welcome to IHD tmrwalters,
I'm glad you took the time to register here at IHD. We have a few members both employed by Davita and some who no longer work for Davita.
Thank you for your service in the renal community. Do you know what you will be doing in the future if anything, as far as work goes?
Can't wait to hear more from you.
Sluff/ Admin
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angellady07
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« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2007, 11:28:58 AM » |
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Welcome Tammy. |
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paddbear0000
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« Reply #11 on: October 23, 2007, 11:31:27 AM » |
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Wow! You're the second dialysis nurse to join us in the last day or 2! I'm glad you could join us.
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Bajanne
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« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2007, 12:18:32 PM » |
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Welcome to our community! No need to be nervous. We have a BIG heart here at IHD. We always have place for someone else to join our family, especially someone like you who wants to help. Feel free to post. You can answer questions, and even ask some yourself. Please let us hear from you. There is even a section where employees like you can rant about us patients (!!!) so take advantage of this site. You might even find yourself making some lifelong friends as I have done (right, Goofynina girlfriend?) Here is a hug to welcome you to the IHD family.  Bajanne, Moderator |
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tmrwalters
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« Reply #13 on: October 24, 2007, 10:50:15 AM » |
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Thank you so much for your warm welcome and I look forward to reading and learning from all you members. I really don't know what area of nursing I will be working in the future. I loved dialysis and really felt it was my niche in life but I guess it wasn't meant to be.
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« Reply #14 on: October 24, 2007, 04:39:56 PM » |
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Hi Tammy, welcome to ihatedialysis.com. Davita strikes again i see  I am just sorry you are out of a job but i hope you find something that pays you what you are worth my friend, anyone in the medical field (that likes their work) deserves so much and gives so little. Looking forward to hearing and learning more from you. 
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mcjane
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« Reply #15 on: October 24, 2007, 08:46:12 PM » |
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Well that figures, Davita gets rid of a professional with experience & it's all about money.
Sorry to hear that Tammy, but you sure are welcome here.
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Hawkeye
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« Reply #16 on: October 25, 2007, 06:59:19 AM » |
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Hello and |
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« Reply #17 on: October 25, 2007, 11:07:38 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 25, 2007, 05:27:47 PM » |
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Hay Tammy. Welcome to where we tell it like it is.
kitkatz,moderator
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lifenotonthelist.com Ivanova: "Old Egyptian blessing: May God stand between you and harm in all the empty places you must walk." Babylon 5 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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angela515
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« Reply #19 on: October 26, 2007, 06:54:29 AM » |
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I forgot to ask... about your Subject... Why are you nervous?
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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 #20 on: October 26, 2007, 07:23:55 AM » |
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Hello Tammy and welcome to IHD |
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« Reply #21 on: October 26, 2007, 07:34:06 AM » |
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Hi Tammy, welcome.
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Romona
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« Reply #22 on: October 29, 2007, 03:39:43 PM » |
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