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« on: January 29, 2008, 05:53:03 PM »
Wow, I've been on a wild ride. It started out with a trip to the bank, and ended up in the hospital with emergency dialysis. I went to the bank on friday afternoon and had sort of a strange feeling. All of a sudden, I passed out. I ended up in an ambulance on my way  to the hospital. I was in total heart block. My potassium was 7.I had dialysis for the first time on friday.I've had 4 total. I was released from the hospital today. Tomorrow, I start in center. I don't know how all of you do it. I hope it gets easier. I feel like I've been through the spin cycle of the washing machine. Please send a few prayers my way. Thanks. :cuddle;
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« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2008, 05:56:43 PM »
That's horrible!   I'm glad you're better today.

Take a deep breath before you walk in the in-center door tomorrow and know I'm thinking about you!  What time do you go in?
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« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2008, 05:58:21 PM »
3:00. I'm a little scared to say the least.
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« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2008, 06:05:43 PM »
 :cuddle;
Awww angellady -- that's so hard to go through - I hope you begin to feel better over the next few treatments.
Sending you LOVE and {{{BIG HUGS!}}}
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« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2008, 06:17:13 PM »
how scarey that must have been- I hope you start to feel better really soon!!
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« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2008, 06:32:48 PM »
Sorry to hear this, hoping things turn out good for you  :thumbup;
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« Reply #6 on: January 29, 2008, 06:36:22 PM »
WOW!  This was thrown on you!  But you are going to make it through!  You have all of us here going through it all with you.  All you have to do is keep us posted on how it is all going.  Have a look through the section with FAQ for things that you need to know before you go there.  You must go there as what my doctor calls "an informed patient" - that is what IHD is all about - empowerment!  Knowledge is power!
My caring thoughts are with you!  :cuddle;
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« Reply #7 on: January 29, 2008, 06:41:52 PM »
 :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug;
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« Reply #8 on: January 29, 2008, 07:00:13 PM »
Sorry, this isn't a great way to have to start dialysis, best of luck to you and I'm sure you will feel better after a few treatments.
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« Reply #9 on: January 29, 2008, 08:02:57 PM »
Angellady07, we will all be there beside you, so when you get scared picture our arms wrapped around you :grouphug;  I can't imagine how hard the past days have been for you.  Lots of prayers for you tomorrow. :cuddle;
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« Reply #10 on: January 29, 2008, 08:28:34 PM »
thoughts are with you hang in there...Boxman
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« Reply #11 on: January 29, 2008, 09:11:29 PM »
That is a hard way to be introduced to dialysis - connecting online to others on dialysis is a good first step to getting on top of the situation. I really like this resource http://www.kidneyschool.org  There are 18 modules that you can browse and go back to as needed.
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« Reply #12 on: January 29, 2008, 09:18:53 PM »
Oh my goodness AngelLady, what a shock.  I know you do feel frazzled.  Bless your heart I do pray things
go well for you tomorrow at in center and hope you have someone to go with you.  Let us know how things
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« Reply #13 on: January 29, 2008, 10:20:01 PM »
I'm sorry you had to go through this the way you did. I hope things get easier soon.  :grouphug; We are here for you.
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« Reply #14 on: January 29, 2008, 10:24:01 PM »
My Dear, prayers sent your way. :cuddle; :grouphug;
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« Reply #15 on: January 30, 2008, 03:14:34 AM »
Hugs for you  :grouphug; and Plenty of Thoughts and Prayers

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« Reply #16 on: January 30, 2008, 03:28:18 AM »
I am praying for you.  That is the same way
my husband was introduced to dialysis.  We went
right from the Drs. office to the emergency room-
emergency dialysis, a week in the hospital, and then
on to the unit.  I know it is a rough way to start,
but you have great support here among all these
wonderful people.  Stay strong, and I know it is
easier to say than do-try not to be afraid!   :grouphug;

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« Reply #17 on: January 30, 2008, 06:30:42 AM »
What a way to start everything!  I hope everything goes well when you start in center.  Remember to bring a warm blanket, a snack, a pair of headphones, and a book or magazine with you wen you go.
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« Reply #18 on: January 30, 2008, 06:54:26 AM »
What a shock!!! NOT the way you wanted to start dialysis, I am sure!

You've got all of us behind you, supporting you in anything you need!! You can do this, and it'll be easier, because you'll be
informed, and now you know what to expect!

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« Reply #19 on: January 30, 2008, 08:41:34 AM »
 :grouphug;
I pray things go more smoothly for you and you start to feel better. My mom is doing the waiting game right now and doesn't have her graft yet (trying for a fistula first). Her GFR is 13% (down 2% in three months). She has no ill effects other than being tired. From re-reading the boards, I called her and told her to take her Lycria at night. Maybe that's one reason she is so tired during the day.

Hope your graft holds up as well.
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« Reply #20 on: January 30, 2008, 10:12:51 AM »
Angel, I am so sorry this has happened. This is also the way I was introduced to dialysis two of the three times I've been on. It's extremely scary and overwhelming. Stick around IHD, ask questions, read the FAQ section, and know what to expect. It will get better!
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« Reply #21 on: January 30, 2008, 05:02:09 PM »
how scary, hope things are improving  :grouphug;
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« Reply #22 on: January 31, 2008, 08:11:37 AM »
Thanks, for all the well wishes. Kitkatz, thanks for the tips on the blanket and the headphones. It made my first day a lot more comfortable.I'm a little uneasy regarding the fact that there is no dietician at the center. I've been given no fluid or dietary guidelines whatsoever. Only, a renal friendly diet. The charge nurse did mention " you know you have to stay away from bananas". I'll continue to do my homework. I know that's my responsibility. I just wish I had been given a place to start. Again, thanks to everyone.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #23 on: January 31, 2008, 08:59:22 AM »
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There was a dietician who stopped by once a month at Jenna's center. She would hand out a list of do's and don't's - not really much help. There are some good threads on IHD - Zach included some in this thread http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=1761.0 - good luck!
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
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7 yr transplant lost due to rejection.
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New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
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« Reply #24 on: January 31, 2008, 09:44:01 AM »
This points up a pet peeve of mine. We discussed this at the last AAKP support group meeting.
Going on dialysis is a scary experience, but there is no sort of orientation from the dialysis unit.
I knew I would be going on dialysis for months, but the only introduction I got was to see
the unit and be told to ring the buzzer when I got there for my first time. What the beginning
patient needs is to be taken through the entire procedure before the actual time. Please let
the patient see what is to happen, what is "dry weight", where do the needles go, etc.
Nurses, techs, you are used to the unit, a frightened patient is not.
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