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« Reply #25 on: May 05, 2008, 07:02:34 PM »
You will make it, Buckeye because you are strong.
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« Reply #26 on: May 05, 2008, 07:31:05 PM »
It sure is a learning experience.
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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.

"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 #27 on: May 05, 2008, 07:54:13 PM »
Therapy went well.
She said I was doing grreat.
Gave me exercises to do. 
Might ride stationary bicycle next time.
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« Reply #28 on: May 05, 2008, 11:00:05 PM »
 :yahoo; You must feel very encouraged by that, well done you, keep at it  :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #29 on: May 06, 2008, 02:55:22 PM »
Glad to hear it OB.  Perseverance is our specialty. 
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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 #30 on: May 06, 2008, 02:59:08 PM »
good for you, i'm glad to hear it.
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« Reply #31 on: May 07, 2008, 08:12:46 PM »
Therapy went well today.
Was tired.
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« Reply #32 on: May 07, 2008, 09:06:36 PM »
Buckeyes are tough, OB, almost as tough as hillbillies (lol). Hang in there, Bud. You will make it.
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« Reply #33 on: May 07, 2008, 09:36:03 PM »
You can do this therapy stuff. Soon you will look back on all of this just like we are wondering how time got going so fast!
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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 #34 on: May 13, 2008, 03:07:50 PM »
Therpy went well but was tiring.
She worked me for an hour.
I rode the stationary bicycle.  That was nice.  Felt good to do a normal thing.
She said I had better balance walking this time.
There was a guy there who had to hold a weight in each habd and balance himself on one of the big rubber balls on his stomach.
I watched him and the therapist said "You'll do that next week."
I laiughed and said you'd have to call someone to help pick me off of the floor.
She laughed and said she was just kidding.  Thank God.
I don't know what he was there for.
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« Reply #35 on: May 13, 2008, 10:40:43 PM »
So pleased that it's going well.  When I read about the weights and ball I was going to ask for  :pics; So glad she was joking!
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« Reply #36 on: May 14, 2008, 03:00:36 PM »
Dear OB, I have been thinking of you so much the past two weeks.  You are all I think about when I am at PT for my hip. I can't complain because you are dealing with so much more. So when they tell me to do something 20 times, I gladly do it, knowing how strong you are with all you are going through.  Thanks for being an inspiration to all of us. You show such grace in all you do.    :cuddle;
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« Reply #37 on: May 14, 2008, 03:39:46 PM »
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« Reply #38 on: May 15, 2008, 03:36:20 PM »
Thank you for your kind words Paris.
I'm just doing what I have to do. 
Thank you all for your words of encouragement and hugs.
Today went well tho I was so tired before I even got there. 
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« Reply #39 on: May 15, 2008, 04:17:20 PM »
Thinking of you OB.
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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 #40 on: May 15, 2008, 06:23:34 PM »
You are working so hard, OB! And it sounds like the results are good. Slow but good. Your perseverance is inspiring.
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« Reply #41 on: May 22, 2008, 03:12:35 PM »
Today's therapy went well.
I advanced to a walker with wheels.
I was afraid it would go faster than  me but it did ok.
I did one little step up and one small step downa plastic step about 2" high.
Hanging onto walker on one side, exercise equip. on other side and a person in front and behind me.
I was scared.
She says in 2-3 wks. she thinks I will be ready for a four pronged cane.  I sure don't feel ready for that yet.
She worked me hard today.  was tired.
go back Tues.
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« Reply #42 on: May 22, 2008, 05:36:10 PM »
Awesome - congrats on the great results from your hard work!  It must make you happy a bit to get more mobile again.  You will get there!! Keep it up and thanks for the updates.  You are amazing!
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« Reply #43 on: May 29, 2008, 03:10:29 PM »
Today was a good day.
I got my permanent leg that looks like a leg instead of a metal pole.
That does something for one mentally.
The prosthesist said I was doing great.  I don't feel that way
as I feel like I still have so far to progress but he said compared to what
he sees daily I am doing great.  I walked the railing holding on with one hand
instead of both.  Therapy had to be cancelled because time ran over getting the leg.
I hope son I can do steps and get back home.
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« Reply #44 on: May 29, 2008, 03:56:15 PM »
way  to  go  OB,
 :yahoo;  keep  up  the  great  work, inspiring :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #45 on: May 29, 2008, 08:37:25 PM »
Keep up the good work OB.  It's great that the prosthesist thinks you're doing well.   I really admire your persevering spirit. :cuddle;
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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 #46 on: May 31, 2008, 10:08:51 PM »
You know as I watched Victor go through each step I kept reminding myself that step by step we could get through it! I know there will be times when screaming is all you want do in frustration.  But remember we are here to support you!  :bestwishes; :bandance; :bandance;
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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 #47 on: June 01, 2008, 12:12:22 AM »
keep putting one foot (you really do have 2 now) in front of the other, one step at a time. i'm sure you're doing great, keep up the good work and know we luv ya.
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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 #48 on: June 01, 2008, 04:24:24 AM »
Do hope you feel better about your progress soon, don't get discouraged. Think where you were a year ago.
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« Reply #49 on: June 01, 2008, 05:40:22 AM »
OB you're doing great, it must feel so much better to have a leg that looks like a leg.   :cuddle; We are all with you, every step of the way  :grouphug;
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