TynyWonder
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« on: June 11, 2008, 08:52:44 PM » |
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I was on here a while back but I retired from my job where that was the only place I had access to a computer. I am from Alabama but I have since moved to Tennessee to be close to an Aunt & Uncle here as I no longer had any family in AL. I have been on dialysis since December 2006 and I have a catheter that I am using. The doctors/surgeons have tried THREE freaking times to put in an access but they have all failed. I am a 38 year old female and I have "fur babies", 2 beautiful cats named Tipper & Sandie. I am hoping to make friends here and learn more about dialysis from others on a more personal level versus hearing it all from med staff. I am open to any questions anyone might have for me. Thanks for your time!  |
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Diagnosed with ESRD-November 2006
I have had 2 fistuals-neither one worked
I have had 2 grafts the last one finally "took"
I had 3 different catheters from Nov. 06 - Dec. 08
Got on the transplant list - Halloween Day 2008
You can easily judge the character of others by how they treat those who they think can do nothing for them. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE SOOOOO TRUE!
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« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2008, 09:02:23 PM » |
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Welcome, TynyWonder....just keep on moving north and you'll end up in God's Country (Kentucky). I'm sure you'll find this site informative as well as entertaining.
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That which does not kill me only makes me stronger - Neitzsche
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« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2008, 09:17:26 PM » |
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live life to the full and you won't die wondering
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« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2008, 11:15:05 PM » |
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 Hi TynyWonder, I am glad you could join us at IHD and hope you meet lots of nice folks here. There’s a great deal of good info and shared experiences in previous threads, but feel free to post questions too. Try the Search feature to look for topics you’re interested in and check out the news articles section for recent kidney/dialysis/transplant stories in the media all over the world http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?board=38.0 - welcome! okarol/admin |
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« Reply #5 on: June 12, 2008, 03:36:44 AM » |
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 Glad you're back and hope you'll join in by posting more often.
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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 #6 on: June 12, 2008, 03:42:36 AM » |
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we are here
we can help
we will be your IHD family
got any pic of your fur babies
and how did they get their names
( these are a couple of threads )
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« Reply #7 on: June 12, 2008, 03:54:22 AM » |
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Welcome back Tyny!!!!! Ask US anything, and we'll try to come up with an answer, or two!!!
By all means, post your babies on our pets thread, we love pictures!!!!!!
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TynyWonder
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« Reply #8 on: June 12, 2008, 06:20:28 AM » |
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 You all have made me feel very welcome, thanks so much for extending such a war m and friendly welcome. I do not have pictures oof my furbabies on a camera that I could send to you all right now but as soon as I do have some, I will defintely put them on here so that you too, can see how beautiful they are. Again, thanks so much for making me feel welcome!
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Diagnosed with ESRD-November 2006
I have had 2 fistuals-neither one worked
I have had 2 grafts the last one finally "took"
I had 3 different catheters from Nov. 06 - Dec. 08
Got on the transplant list - Halloween Day 2008
You can easily judge the character of others by how they treat those who they think can do nothing for them. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE SOOOOO TRUE!
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« Reply #10 on: June 12, 2008, 08:13:57 AM » |
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TynyWonder. Glad you came back to join us. We are a great group and we look forward to hearing more from you. 
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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 #11 on: June 12, 2008, 02:12:57 PM » |
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it's great that your back.  |
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« Reply #12 on: June 12, 2008, 02:14:07 PM » |
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« Reply #13 on: June 14, 2008, 08:28:31 PM » |
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Welcome. I have two cats, Ming and Aslan. They are older kitties and spoiled rotten. There is a thread related to our pets with pics on the board in the off topic area. There are lots of answers to questions all over the forums. Enjoy!
kitkatz,moderator
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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 #14 on: June 16, 2008, 02:05:44 AM » |
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Welcome back Tyny!  I am so looking forward to seeing piccies of your babies... I am owned by a cat too but I don't dare call her a fur baby because she runs my life and I could get in big trouble for not telling everyone she is the one in charge!!!! I think this explains why I'm still single... no gf can get a look in with the way I am under her paw! LOL Again welcome back and hope to see more from you! |
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3/1993: Diagnosed with Kidney Failure (FSGS) 25/7/2006: Started hemo 3x/week 5 hour sessions  27/11/2010: Cadaveric kidney transplant from my wonderful donor!!! "Danny" currently settling in and working better every day!!! BE POSITIVE * BE INFORMED * BE PROACTIVE * BE IN CONTROL * LIVE LIFE!
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« Reply #15 on: June 16, 2008, 06:53:07 AM » |
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Welcome to our community! So glad you decided to join us. And I can see that you are feeling at home already, because that is where you are. We are not just a forum, we're a genuine family.  You will see that as the days go by. So read as much as you can, and don't forget to post as much as you can. We are looking forward to hearing from you. We need to know how you are doing. Bajanne, Moderator |
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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 #16 on: June 16, 2008, 07:48:21 AM » |
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to the IHD Family!
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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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« Reply #17 on: June 18, 2008, 04:16:53 PM » |
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I was not Born in Tennessee, but I got here as Quick as I could.
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« Reply #18 on: June 18, 2008, 06:58:27 PM » |
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welcome to IHD we are glad your here. How old are your kittys..
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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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TynyWonder
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« Reply #19 on: June 18, 2008, 07:22:24 PM » |
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I hear ya Mizar! I got here as fast as I could as well! LOL Boxman, you asked how old my "babies" are and they are going on 8 years old now and they are still doing GREAT! They bring so much joy into a person's life if you let it, you know? Do you have "fur babies" as well? If so, tell me about yours! |
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Diagnosed with ESRD-November 2006
I have had 2 fistuals-neither one worked
I have had 2 grafts the last one finally "took"
I had 3 different catheters from Nov. 06 - Dec. 08
Got on the transplant list - Halloween Day 2008
You can easily judge the character of others by how they treat those who they think can do nothing for them. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE SOOOOO TRUE!
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« Reply #20 on: June 19, 2008, 10:15:51 AM » |
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Live Donor Transplant From My Mom 12/14/1999
Perfect Match (6 of 6) Cadaver Transplant On 1/14/2007
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TynyWonder
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« Reply #21 on: June 19, 2008, 10:18:03 AM » |
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Thank You!
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Diagnosed with ESRD-November 2006
I have had 2 fistuals-neither one worked
I have had 2 grafts the last one finally "took"
I had 3 different catheters from Nov. 06 - Dec. 08
Got on the transplant list - Halloween Day 2008
You can easily judge the character of others by how they treat those who they think can do nothing for them. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE SOOOOO TRUE!
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« Reply #22 on: June 21, 2008, 03:14:00 PM » |
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Welcome! I'm in Texas |
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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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« Reply #23 on: June 22, 2008, 10:53:16 AM » |
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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 #24 on: June 22, 2008, 03:52:27 PM » |
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Hey Tnyone good to see you back. Welcome back. |
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