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« on: January 08, 2008, 01:48:58 PM »
Hi Everyone,

I am married for 31 yrs to my husband, Bob. Bob was a juvenile diabetic from the age of 13. He had many small problems over the years, but that all changed in 1991.

In 1991 he started feeling unwell and progressively got more and more weak. A visit to the Dr diagnosed high bp. Long story short is that, he was eventually diagnosed with ESRD and went on PD while getting listed for a pancreas/kidney transplant. He only had to wait 6 mos for his transplant. The call came at midnite on the day after Christmas in 1992. A sad holiday for someone but a very happy one for us.

The transplanted organs lasted for 15 yrs. A really long time and we didn't know how good we had it until the kidney failed in April of 2007.

Bob is currently doing Nexstage Purflow system at home dialysis. Things are going pretty good but boy does it take up the day!

You never know what life has in store for you but we are hanging in there. I especially appreciate this message board and others that I visit. I thank you all for your time, experiences, help and stories.
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« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2008, 02:13:25 PM »
Welcome, Redz!!!

You are right, until you lose it, you dont appreciate what you had!!  Sure glad you're here,
you should be able to give US tips as well!!

 :welcomesign; :welcomesign;
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« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2008, 02:22:47 PM »
Welcome  Redz, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2008, 02:29:47 PM »
 :welcomesign;
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1st Transplant 7/1996 (failed; Nephrectomy 12/1996)
2nd Transplant 3/1999 (lasted 6 years)
3rd Transplant 5/2007 (lasted 4 years)
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« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2008, 02:45:57 PM »
Hello and  :welcomesign;
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« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2008, 02:56:33 PM »
 :welcomesign; redz812,

Glad you found us. You'll find all kinds of information and support here. Again, WELCOME.
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« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2008, 03:04:23 PM »
Welcome to IHD...Boxman
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« Reply #7 on: January 08, 2008, 04:00:00 PM »
 :waving;

And you're right - I'm thankful every time I have to go pee!   ;D

 :welcomesign;
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Nov 5, 2011 - THREE YEARS POST TRANSPLANT!  :D
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« Reply #8 on: January 08, 2008, 04:17:33 PM »
Welcome to ihatedialysis.com Redz,

You bring to mind that no matter your situation, you never know what you will wake up to in the morning. We all need to appreciate what we do have,(even if they are small blessings) a little more.
Thank you for stopping here, I hope you enjoy your stay. Feel free to stop in often and post all you want.


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« Reply #9 on: January 08, 2008, 04:52:20 PM »
Funny in a way, we never know how good we had it until something happens. Best of luck to you and  :welcomesign;
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« Reply #10 on: January 08, 2008, 05:37:41 PM »
Hey, Redz!  Glad to see another spouse here (I'm a dialysis spouse).  My hubby kept his transplant for a little over three years, and, you're right -- it hits you hard when you lose it and makes you realize how good it was.  But, for your sweetie and for mine, it will be good again.  I keep telling myself that, and I'm hoping the same for you.

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« Reply #11 on: January 08, 2008, 06:29:39 PM »
 :welcomesign; to IHD
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2000-Diagnosed IGA Nephropathy
2002-1st biopsy (complications)
2004-2nd biopsy
10/03/07-Tenckhoff Catheter Placement
10/22/07-Started Peritoneal Dialysis
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« Reply #12 on: January 08, 2008, 08:36:28 PM »
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« Reply #13 on: January 08, 2008, 10:26:37 PM »
Come right in, sit right down, and honey let your hair hang down.
 :welcomesign;

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« Reply #14 on: January 09, 2008, 02:51:13 AM »
Welcome to our community!  We are so glad that you decided to join us.  You will find that there are lots of people here because of the renal failure of their loved one.  I always appreciate the love that this manifests.  there is lots going on here - above all, we have become a real family.  so take advantage of all that this site has to offer.  and especially, keep posting.  We need to know how your husband is doing.  when you need to vent- we are here.   :grouphug;


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« Reply #15 on: January 09, 2008, 03:00:27 AM »
 :welcomesign;  you've landed in a very good place.
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« Reply #16 on: January 09, 2008, 09:16:46 PM »
Hi Redz, welcome to ihatedialysis.com  :waving;  Looking forward to hearing more from you soon. :)


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« Reply #17 on: January 09, 2008, 09:30:50 PM »
Welcome to the site.  It is great whenever spouses join in the conversations. You have a whole other viewpoint.




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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.

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« Reply #18 on: January 10, 2008, 08:16:58 AM »
 :welcomesign;
Yep it's hard...but we're here for you if you need a shoulder or a sounding board. Good luck!!
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« Reply #19 on: January 11, 2008, 01:46:36 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 #20 on: January 11, 2008, 04:53:51 AM »
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« Reply #21 on: January 11, 2008, 06:15:19 PM »
 :welcomesign;

I too was diagnosed with Diabetes at 13 yrs old . Giagnosed with ESRD in 93 fought it for a year or so
and then PD and Hemo ....Had a Kidney/Panc transplant in 1999 . Still going strong ,

This is a great place , my wife even joined (Kevinswife) 

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Diabetes 1976
Eye issues 1987
Kidney Failure 1997
CAPD 1997 , Stopped 1997 due to infections evey 28 days
Started In Center Hemo 1997
Received Kidney/Pancreas transplant 1999 at UCLA
Wife and I had son in 2001 , by donor for my part (Stopping the illness train)
Kidney failed 2011 , Back on Hemo . Looking to retransplant as the Kidney is still working



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« Reply #22 on: January 11, 2008, 08:31:26 PM »
welcome  aboard  redz :thumbup;
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« Reply #23 on: January 14, 2008, 12:25:25 PM »
Welcome.  :welcomesign;
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