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« Reply #325 on: July 03, 2008, 06:34:30 AM » |
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Boxman, not only are you doing great, but you actually root for a winning team! Try being from Cincinnati!  Take care of yourself and keep on getting better...you're inspiring to all of us! |
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Not giving up...thanks to Susan.
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« Reply #326 on: July 03, 2008, 08:54:47 AM » |
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i get my resolve from OB, she is the inspiring one, but thank you...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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annabanana
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« Reply #327 on: July 03, 2008, 10:27:39 AM » |
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Both you AND OB are inspiring!
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caregiver to Randy:
HepC and stage 4 ckd
1 kidney removed (cancer)Aug07
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« Reply #328 on: July 03, 2008, 10:36:19 AM » |
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I agree with Annabanana -  you are both inspiring and we are all so proud of both of you. Isn't it great to see Annabanana post again too  |
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« Last Edit: July 04, 2008, 08:38:14 AM by rose1999 »
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« Reply #329 on: July 03, 2008, 03:08:30 PM » |
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Oh you are all just too kind, but thanks.
Wow, you are lucky Boxman, it took me from Nov.-April to heal enough to get fitted
for the prosthesis. He said it was because of being diabetic and I suppose being on dialysis
didn't hellp. You'll be up and moving in record time.
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If I must do this to live, I must strive to live
while I am doing this.
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boxman55
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« Reply #330 on: July 05, 2008, 05:57:16 AM » |
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I still have a few scabs that have to drop off before we put the thing on but half the leg is ready and the other half still is not but getting there...Boxman
PS: on the 17th I will be switching over from dsl to cable hope there is no proplems
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« Last Edit: July 05, 2008, 06:01:57 AM by boxman55 »
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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 #331 on: July 17, 2008, 04:18:46 AM » |
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went and saw the surgeon on Tuesday, he said the leg is good to start messing around with the prothesis next week, then start therapy with it the week of 7/28. it took exactly 2 months for it to completely heal as compared to the 3 months of hell dealing with the foot before the amputation of it...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 #332 on: July 17, 2008, 04:32:44 AM » |
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Looks like you made the best choice for your situation. Good for you and I hope the training goes well.
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« Reply #333 on: July 17, 2008, 03:14:43 PM » |
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Boxman
you are in my thoughts all the time
proud of you and proud to know you
you are so cool it is almost like you are a Texan
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« Reply #334 on: July 17, 2008, 03:18:14 PM » |
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That which does not kill me only makes me stronger - Neitzsche
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« Reply #335 on: July 17, 2008, 03:19:44 PM » |
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Good stuff. Keep us updated on how it all goes.
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Pyelonephritis (began at 8 mos old)
Home haemo 1980-1985 (self-cannulated with 15 gauge sharps)
Cadaveric transplant 1985
New upper-arm fistula April 2008
Uldall-Cook catheter inserted May 2008
Haemo-dialysis, self care unit June 2008
(2 1/2 hours X 5 weekly)
Self-cannulated, 15 gauge blunts, buttonholes.
Living donor transplant (sister-in law Kathy) Feb. 2009
First failed kidney transplant removed Apr. 2009
Second trx doing great so far...all lab values in normal ranges
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« Reply #336 on: July 17, 2008, 03:20:50 PM » |
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 Great progress Box! I am happy to hear it!
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« Reply #337 on: July 17, 2008, 03:45:02 PM » |
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glad to hear all is still going well. keep up the good work
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If you can smile when things go wrong, you have someone in mind to blame.
Lead me not into temptation, I can find it myself.
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning how to dance in the rain.
Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once.
Meddle Not In The Affairs Of Dragons
For You Are Crunchy And Taste Good With Ketchup
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« Reply #338 on: July 17, 2008, 04:08:25 PM » |
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So pleased with your progress. We have some real role models in our IHD family. Just keep on keeping on!!!!  |
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"To be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own ...but that which is based on faith" I LOVE my IHD family!  |
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« Reply #339 on: July 17, 2008, 04:51:50 PM » |
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Must feel good to know that you are headed in the right direction! I'm happy to hear that everything has healed up and is ready to go.
So, I guess I've forgotten... is the prosthesis already made and ready to go? Do they have to do adjustments? I kind of, sort of, remember seeing a NOVA special or something like that on PBS years ago about how far they've come on the foot part of the prosthesis in terms of make it functionally correct. They must be light years from there by now.
Please keep us posted on your progress.
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As for me, I'll borrow this thought: "Having never experienced kidney disease, I had no idea how crucial kidney function is to the rest of the body." - KD
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« Reply #340 on: July 17, 2008, 05:05:06 PM » |
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You are amazing!
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annabanana
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« Reply #341 on: July 18, 2008, 05:32:54 AM » |
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Yay!  |
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caregiver to Randy:
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« Reply #342 on: July 18, 2008, 05:35:28 AM » |
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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 #343 on: July 19, 2008, 09:19:36 AM » |
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Boxman, I think of you daily and what amazing strength and courage you have. You are an inspiration to many. |
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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 #344 on: July 29, 2008, 09:45:05 PM » |
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Hope the start of therapy went well Box |
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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 #345 on: July 30, 2008, 04:46:03 AM » |
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Thinking of ya Boxster.
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« Reply #346 on: July 30, 2008, 06:45:49 AM » |
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So good to hear you are doing well. Hey, I never asked, but did you get any winners on those scratchers I sent you? Hope you did get them. Don't worry, I won't ask for a cut if you did win! lol |
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As is your sort of mind, so is your sort of search: you will find what you desire.
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boxman55
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« Reply #347 on: July 31, 2008, 08:04:29 AM » |
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No I'am not putting my foot in my mouth again, just wanted to update you all. This morning the guy came over with my new leg and foot to have my try it on and make
adjustments. I walked with it with the help of a walker, but it was very cool to just stand up. He will bring the final unit back in a week then I
will start therapy with it. It felt good wearing it but my balance is a little off yet. Will work on that.
Sorry ODAT I didn't win anything but thank you for your card and thoughts
Mark
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lola
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« Reply #349 on: July 31, 2008, 08:47:50 AM » |
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