CW
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« on: January 27, 2008, 07:24:12 AM » |
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Hello All,
You can call me CW, I am a hemodialysis patient. I started at 22 and got a TX but it failed in 2007 so I am back on hemo. I am thinking of trying PD. I love making new friends and all (friendly people) are welcome to e-mail me about anything. I hope to help others cope and to offer information I have learned through my experiences. I have a a/v fistula (9years old) I have had a parathyroidectomy, transplant, transplant nephrectomy and a myriad of tests and procedures. I have a daughter and I live in northern California. I am happy to have found a community of patients. I look forward to talking to you all and hope to offer a meaningful contribution to the group.
CW
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« Last Edit: January 27, 2008, 07:54:21 AM by CW »
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*Common Sense is an uncommon thing
20 years navigating ESRD
Had a transplant but it rejected
To all of my kidney brothers and sisters who have left too soon -
Where you used to be, there is a hole in the world, which I find myself constantly walking around in the daytime, and falling in at night. I miss you like hell. ~Edna St Vincent Millay
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« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2008, 07:27:57 AM » |
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Welcome CW, 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
Transplant Jan. 8, 2010
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« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2008, 07:59:24 AM » |
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Hi CW and welcome to IHD. I live in Northern CA too. What is with all this rain!!! Oh well, at least it isn't snow!! Do you go to a DaVita? There aren't many other choices in Northern CA. I'm looking forward to your posts. You will be a great help. We get lots of new people who are scared to death about this whole dialysis world. Also, if you need to vent here is the place to go. When family and friends don't understand (which is most of the time) we will listen here at IHD.  |
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lola
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« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2008, 08:14:27 AM » |
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« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2008, 08:25:36 AM » |
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"I know there's nothing to it, but I want to know what it is there's nothing to"
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« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2008, 08:29:54 AM » |
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Welcome to IHD CW,
We have quite a few members in California, hmm... must be the water. I'm glad you found us because we are all good friends. It is so much easier to tell someone with the same experiences what you feel or what you are going through. Truthfully we understand things where others don't.
We will see you in the forums.
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« Reply #6 on: January 27, 2008, 08:50:45 AM » |
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welcome CW it must be the water I spent 20 years in Northern Ca then moved out. Anyway glad to have you aboard...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 #7 on: January 27, 2008, 08:51:22 AM » |
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Welcome to IHD! I know you are going to like it here. I am looking forward to hearing more about you. I have been on hemodialysis for almost 4 years now and am learning each and every day. I am sure that I can learn from the wealth of information that you must possess.
Earlinda
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« Reply #8 on: January 27, 2008, 08:53:45 AM » |
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Hey CW welcome! I used to live in No. Ca too, beautiful country and I do miss it. |
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Married - three children.
Alports female, diagnosed ESRD 10/04
11/04 Hemo in clinic
6/07 hemo at HOME!
2/3/09 - Transplant from an angel of a friend!!!
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« Reply #9 on: January 27, 2008, 08:54:54 AM » |
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ESRD 11/95
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 #10 on: January 27, 2008, 08:57:25 AM » |
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gotta do what I gotta do.. 2 yrs in ctr hemo
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« Reply #12 on: January 27, 2008, 11:54:14 AM » |
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1993 diagnosed with glomerulonephritis. Oct 41, 2007 - Got fistula placed. Feb 13, 2008 - Activated on "the list". Nov 5, 2008 - Received living donor transplant from my sister-in-law, Etta. Nov 5, 2011 - THREE YEARS POST TRANSPLANT!  |
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« Reply #13 on: January 27, 2008, 12:10:23 PM » |
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« Reply #14 on: January 27, 2008, 12:30:17 PM » |
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Hey CW... I have never lived anywhere but Texas  But welcome to IHD. I know you will love it here. |
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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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CW
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« Reply #15 on: January 27, 2008, 02:20:16 PM » |
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 everyone, I feel at home already!  CW
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*Common Sense is an uncommon thing
20 years navigating ESRD
Had a transplant but it rejected
To all of my kidney brothers and sisters who have left too soon -
Where you used to be, there is a hole in the world, which I find myself constantly walking around in the daytime, and falling in at night. I miss you like hell. ~Edna St Vincent Millay
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« Reply #16 on: January 27, 2008, 03:54:17 PM » |
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Welcome to another Californian! I am in southern California.
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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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« Reply #17 on: January 27, 2008, 04:39:02 PM » |
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live life to the full and you won't die wondering
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« Reply #18 on: January 27, 2008, 04:45:46 PM » |
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CW, a BIG to IHD from the Tarheel state  |
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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
03/2008-Transplant team meeting
04/2008-Transplant workup
05/2008-Active Transplant list
3/20/09-Cadaver Kidney Transplant
4/07/09-Tenckhoff Catheter removed
4/20/09-New kidney biopsy
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« Reply #19 on: January 27, 2008, 06:20:41 PM » |
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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 #20 on: January 27, 2008, 09:50:03 PM » |
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Welcome CW. Come right on in and make yourself at home.
Mimi
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Death is not extinguishing the light;
it is putting out the lamp because the dawn has come.
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« Reply #21 on: January 28, 2008, 12:27:55 PM » |
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It's not easy being green.
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« Reply #22 on: January 28, 2008, 05:51:03 PM » |
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Welcome to our community, CW! And a big welcome from the sunny CA - the Caribbean!!! I am so glad you decided to join us. You will not regret it. This is not just a forum, or a message board; this is a bonafide family. And we always have space for another family member. So please take advantage of all the site has to offer. Keep reading and keep posting.
Bajanne, Moderator
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« Reply #23 on: January 29, 2008, 05:40:00 AM » |
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Welcome CW if you thinking if PD quite a number of people on this forum do this form of dialysis so just ask if you have any questions we are only too pleased to help.
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CW
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« Reply #24 on: January 29, 2008, 08:39:43 AM » |
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Lol  You all will be asking me to shut up soon!!  |
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*Common Sense is an uncommon thing
20 years navigating ESRD
Had a transplant but it rejected
To all of my kidney brothers and sisters who have left too soon -
Where you used to be, there is a hole in the world, which I find myself constantly walking around in the daytime, and falling in at night. I miss you like hell. ~Edna St Vincent Millay
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