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« on: February 23, 2008, 10:09:33 PM » |
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You're saying to yourself not another Aussie  Now for my story, I am 38 yrs of age, I was diagnosed with kidney failure about a month ago, at last count I have 13% kidney function, unfortunately my diabetes doctor failed to notify me of my kidney function despite me complaining of symptoms for the past few years. I am still in a depressed state of mind although I have come to accept that I will be on dialysis in a few weeks. For the past few weeks I have read many posts on IHD and have gathered much confidence to tackle my problems. Take care. Craig |
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« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2008, 10:22:13 PM » |
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Life is like a box of chocolates...the more you eat the messier it gets - Epofriend
Epofriend - April 7, 1963 - May 24, 2013
My dear Rolando, I miss you so much!
Rest in peace my dear brother...
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« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2008, 10:28:26 PM » |
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 Hi Sandgroper, Sorry to hear you are bummed sandgroper It is good you found IHD it is a great place to gain understanding and make friends! Being part of a community such as ours is a great ways to combat stress and depression. I hope you feel better about your situation soon. Read and post, it helps me a lot and I think it will help you as well. 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 #3 on: February 23, 2008, 10:31:55 PM » |
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Welcome aboard!
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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 #4 on: February 23, 2008, 11:14:55 PM » |
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Hi and  from  . |
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Joe Paul
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« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2008, 12:11:29 AM » |
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Welcome Sandgroper, 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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« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2008, 12:28:56 AM » |
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Hey Craig, and Great to Meet You ! AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE OI OI OI ! See you around the Forum Tamara xxx ooo |
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ABO Incompatible Transplant from my loving Partner 23/10/07
after over four years on the D Machine
Dialysis Sucks and Transplants Don't.................So Far Anyway !!!!!
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Amanda From OZ
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« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2008, 03:08:30 AM » |
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Glad to see another Aussie on here...... there is way to many yanks..  Joking  |
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« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2008, 04:18:27 AM » |
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Craig. We are a great support group. 
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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 #9 on: February 24, 2008, 04:18:37 AM » |
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Welcome Craig to ihatedialysis.com, I think knowing you are going to be on dialysis soon is a scary thing. Come here often and read posts, knowledge is power. We will be here every step of the way as you make that scary transition. The more you learn here will make the transition much easier. Hope to see you in the forums.
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« Reply #10 on: February 24, 2008, 04:33:25 AM » |
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sandgroper ! Look forward to reading your posts.
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« Reply #11 on: February 24, 2008, 05:20:12 AM » |
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Welcome and enjoy this great site of vast information and a lot of fun.
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gotta do what I gotta do.. 2 yrs in ctr hemo
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« Reply #13 on: February 24, 2008, 10:40:50 AM » |
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Greetings from the  Sandgroper - You will find much much much info on this forum and you will form many friendships. See you 'round the forum. Sandyb |
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« Reply #14 on: February 24, 2008, 10:47:06 AM » |
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We love Aussies here! So glad you joined our family. You will find so much information, support and help here. Post often!
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 It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived. |
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« Reply #15 on: February 24, 2008, 12:24:08 PM » |
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Don't take your organs to heaven. Heaven knows we need them here.
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« Reply #16 on: February 24, 2008, 03:42:26 PM » |
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welcome aboard sandgroper
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live life to the full and you won't die wondering
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« Reply #17 on: February 24, 2008, 03:55:30 PM » |
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« Reply #18 on: February 24, 2008, 05:26:16 PM » |
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Hi Sandgroper! Greetings from - we love Aussies! I hope you have a new doctor by now - fire that diabetes doc! I hope you will read a lot of interesting and helpful things on IHD. There are also some really supportive folks here! Welcome! okarol/moderator
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« Reply #19 on: February 24, 2008, 07:02:20 PM » |
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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 #20 on: February 25, 2008, 01:06:22 AM » |
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Aw  for the warm welcome....I luv all those from the and everywhere else especially the women Now if I could find the right one  |
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« Reply #21 on: February 25, 2008, 11:03:03 AM » |
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« Reply #22 on: February 25, 2008, 02:03:30 PM » |
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Welcome great to see another Aussie here |
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Home Hemo 18 months
Live donor transplant 28th October 2008
from my beautiful sister
Royal Prince Alfred Sydney Australia
Live donors rock
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Deanne
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« Reply #23 on: February 25, 2008, 02:05:11 PM » |
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and  to your doctor for not keeping you better informed!
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Deanne
1972: Diagnosed with "chronic kidney disease" (no specific diagnosis)
1994: Diagnosed with FSGS
September 2011: On transplant list with 15 - 20% function
September 2013: ~7% function. Started PD dialysis
February 11, 2014: Transplant from deceased donor. Creatinine 0.57 on 2/13/2014
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« Reply #24 on: February 25, 2008, 02:22:00 PM » |
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Welcome to our community!  And a special welcome from a fellow Commonwealth citizen! We always have space for another Aussie, except when they are beating the Windies at cricket!! You are a very fortunate person. This website is just the place for anyone just before they start dialysis. I know, because it made a whole difference in my handling of it. So read as much as you can, especially some of the old posts in Frequently Asked Questions. then ask some of your own. This site has become a sharing, caring, loving family, so there are people just waiting to help you along. so take advantage of all this site has to offer. Bajanne, Moderator |
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