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« on: July 24, 2008, 09:56:30 PM »
I put my introduction post in the wrong place. What a way to start out. I found out today that my catheter will be inserted in about 2 weeks. The only thing I knew about dialysis was its' function--that is until I found this site. I wasn't completely overwhelmed by the neph's conversation today due to the extensive reading I've done on this forum. I had a knee replacement, contracted staph in the hospital, had 3 more replacements during the following 30 months, and was treated with massive doses of antibiotics. We got the staph finally-but also got the kidneys. So you know what comes next. 
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« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2008, 04:44:55 AM »
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« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2008, 04:46:52 AM »
Welcome prospector to ihatedialysis.com,

It's great to have you here. Too bad it is under these circumstances. You have come to the best place for information and answers when it comes to dialysis and esrd. Hope to hear more from you soon. Sounds like you are off to a rough start, try to keep positive and know we are here for you if you need us.

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« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2008, 06:04:33 AM »
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« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2008, 06:07:36 AM »
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« Reply #5 on: July 25, 2008, 07:01:28 AM »
Welcome my friend, hope you stick around and use the site

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« Reply #6 on: July 25, 2008, 08:06:23 AM »
You said catheter.  Does that mean you'll be doing PD?  If so, welcome from another PDer.  If not, welcome anyway!
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« Reply #7 on: July 25, 2008, 08:15:44 AM »
Welcome " Selamat Datang",  join us... feel free... :guitar:
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« Reply #8 on: July 25, 2008, 08:16:06 AM »
Welcome to our community!   Glad that you found us. So glad that this forum was able to inform you.  "Knowledge is Power" is one of our sayings over here.  You will find this site one of your weapons in your renal fight.  But not just info, we are also a tremendous source of support and a place to go when you want to really rant, rave or just vent.  this site is now officially a family so welcome to the family.  :grouphug;


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« Reply #9 on: July 25, 2008, 10:46:31 AM »
 :welcomesign; prospector. Sorry you have gone through so much but happy you found us. Lots of information and great support. Hope to hear more from you. :grouphug;
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« Reply #10 on: July 25, 2008, 01:47:54 PM »
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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 #11 on: July 26, 2008, 02:35:55 AM »
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« Reply #12 on: July 26, 2008, 11:33:31 AM »
 :welcomesign; prospector to the IHD Family.
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« Reply #13 on: August 31, 2008, 08:24:02 PM »
Welcome to the IHD family.  I hope all is going well for you as you enter dialysis. It will be interesting.



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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.

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« Reply #14 on: September 01, 2008, 08:30:12 AM »
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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
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« Reply #15 on: September 01, 2008, 08:45:16 AM »
 :welcomesign;  you've been through a lot.  We are happy to have you join us.
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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 #16 on: September 01, 2008, 09:16:59 AM »
Welcome prospector, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #17 on: September 01, 2008, 06:04:44 PM »
 :welcomesign;  Glad you joined us.  Also, very glad you were prepared when you went to the neph's office.  This site gives us power and knowledge by learning first hand what will happen.  You have been dealing with quite a bit. Keep us posted on how you are doing.   






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« Reply #18 on: September 01, 2008, 06:08:48 PM »
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« Reply #19 on: September 02, 2008, 09:33:06 PM »
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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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