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« Reply #25 on: July 06, 2008, 11:16:41 AM »
 :yahoo; Kimcanada loves us :2thumbsup; :clap;
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« Reply #26 on: July 06, 2008, 07:12:26 PM »
I know I'm still new here, but I love this place! And so do my "corndoggies!"

 :thx; to everyone for providing laughter, compassion, understanding, and information. Boy, I needed this place when I was undergoing dialysis!

 :bandance;
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« Reply #27 on: July 06, 2008, 11:38:21 PM »
It is on my list, once I get a transplant (fingers crossed) to fly over to Vegas, Chicago or wherever and attend one of these IHD meets...

well OK it's just to meet the ladies in the flesh you know ;)

no seriously... I definitely will do that... just need that you-know-what so I can get there and live it up with you all! :)
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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 #28 on: July 07, 2008, 12:57:52 PM »
 for a good laugh :bandance;
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« Reply #29 on: July 07, 2008, 01:38:36 PM »
To play last post loves IHD the most.
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« Reply #30 on: July 07, 2008, 05:07:09 PM »
To watch what other people eat and wish I could have had that. Except for the seafood part,  :puke;
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
Lifes Adventures -  Priceless

No two day's are the same, are they?
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« Reply #31 on: July 08, 2008, 02:17:29 AM »
You all are my people!  That is why I come here every day.  If it were not for IHD.com I would be in a looney bin somewhere sucking on my thumb.
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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 #32 on: July 08, 2008, 10:26:36 AM »
Epomans vision will be alive for a long time.
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« Reply #33 on: July 08, 2008, 08:26:24 PM »
Sluff and his coffee :rofl; :rofl;
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« Reply #34 on: July 10, 2008, 07:55:35 PM »
The People .man the People

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Diabetes 1976
Eye issues 1987
Kidney Failure 1997
CAPD 1997 , Stopped 1997 due to infections evey 28 days
Started In Center Hemo 1997
Received Kidney/Pancreas transplant 1999 at UCLA
Wife and I had son in 2001 , by donor for my part (Stopping the illness train)
Kidney failed 2011 , Back on Hemo . Looking to retransplant as the Kidney is still working



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« Reply #35 on: July 10, 2008, 08:27:53 PM »
I've been banned from all the other sites.
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« Reply #36 on: July 10, 2008, 08:29:30 PM »
  :rofl; Their loss, our laughs. :rofl;







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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 #37 on: July 10, 2008, 08:44:00 PM »
Actually, I was joking. This site is the total package. I think there needs to be a combination of information, help, and support as well as comradarie and fellowship. We have all that.
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« Reply #38 on: July 11, 2008, 01:55:12 PM »
The diversity of this community is a real asset.  You get many perspectives and different experiences.  You can't get this except in a virtual community.
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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 #39 on: July 11, 2008, 05:00:50 PM »
 :rofl; every single time I read I find something to laugh about and it makes me feel so much better
Flip and Sluff are two funny dudes
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« Reply #40 on: July 11, 2008, 05:09:02 PM »
So RichardMel can think of me in the flesh >:D >:D
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« Reply #41 on: July 11, 2008, 09:26:56 PM »
To help me become better at helping the people that come to the Dover Dialysis Support Group
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Life ain't Life wit out Me!!! U Heard Me  
Transplanted on 12-6-2007 on dialysis7+yrs
Started Dover dialysis support group. A group for patients, familyand friends.
NOW RUN-Tel-Dat
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« Reply #42 on: July 13, 2008, 12:06:10 PM »
I first started coming for the information. I stayed for the support and laughs. Thanks everyone!
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I received a 6 out of 6 antigen match transplant on January 9, 2008. Third transplant, first time on The List.
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« Reply #43 on: July 13, 2008, 02:25:59 PM »
Info and people are great.
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Lost vision due to retinopathy 12/2005, 30 Laser Surg 2006
ESRD diagnosed 12/2006
03/2007 Fantastic Eye Surgeon in ND got my sight back and implanted lenses in both eyes, great distance & low reading.
Gortex 4/07.  Started dialysis in ND 5/4/2007
Gortex clotted off Thanksgiving Week of 2007, was unclotted and promptly clotted off 1/2 hour later so Permacath Rt chest.
3/2008 move to NC to be close to children.
2 Step fistula, 05/08-elevated 06/08, using mid August.
Aug 5, 08, trained NxStage and Home on 9/3/2008.
Fistulagram 09/2008. In hospital 10/30/08, Bowel Obstruction.
Back to RAI-Latrobe In Center. No home hemo at this time.
GOD IS GOOD
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« Reply #44 on: July 13, 2008, 02:44:57 PM »
It's almost like what we call "front porch sittin' ". It's fun to pull up a chair and pitch in.
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« Reply #45 on: July 13, 2008, 10:23:27 PM »
I come here to giggle at Twirly's comments among other people and things.
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« Reply #46 on: July 14, 2008, 02:30:05 AM »
Quote from: lola on July 11, 2008, 05:09:02 PM
So RichardMel can think of me in the flesh >:D >:D

You may have to PM me some more detail!!!  >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D
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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 #47 on: July 14, 2008, 02:39:13 AM »
"I got no other place to go" Officer and a Gentleman...Boxman
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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 #48 on: July 14, 2008, 06:55:04 AM »

Sluff - You hit the nail on the head. I am one who has struggled with the loss of Susie.   :grouphug;
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June 2005 Commenced PD Dialysis
July 13th 2009 Cadaveric 5/6 Antigen Match Transplant from my Special Angel
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« Reply #49 on: July 14, 2008, 12:27:49 PM »
Somestimes the pics in "don't bother to look at this thread".  lol
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