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RICKPA9
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« on: August 06, 2008, 08:59:32 PM »
hello my name is Rick. I am 34. my kidneys failed two mos. ago. for some strange reason. I went in to the ER for a bruise on my leg and ended up in the hospital for almost two weeks. I am now on dialysis 3 days a wk 4hrs. each day. :bandance; :bandance; :bandance; :bandance; :bandance;
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« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2008, 09:19:02 PM »
Well that sucks!  Sorry to hear that Rick.  That is a real blow.  I had no clue about Kidney Failure until I ended up in ER also.  Stick with this site and learn about the whole process from just starting to living well with a transplant or if not eligible living as well as you can on dialysis.
You can come here to vent also.  Glad you found us.

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« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2008, 09:39:49 PM »
 :welcomesign;  This is a great group to stick with.
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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.
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« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2008, 09:44:31 PM »
Welcome, Rick. Sorry it hit you at such a young age. Hang in there, it does get better.
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« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2008, 01:58:22 AM »
G'day Rick from... Rick!! :) Sorry to read about your shock introduction to the wonderful world of Dialysis & ESRD  :sarcasm; but you have come to the right place!!! Hope to see you 'round!
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« Reply #5 on: August 07, 2008, 02:49:08 AM »
 :welcomesign; to IHD Rick.  Great that you found this forum and joined us here. 
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« Reply #6 on: August 07, 2008, 05:24:47 AM »
Hey Rick,

Welcome  :waving;. This is a great site. The people here are very knowledgeable and very willing to help. I am in a similar situation. I was told in January that my kidneys were failing and I started dialysis in June (in center hemo). I found this site about a month ago and I log on everyday to see what is going on.

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« Reply #7 on: August 07, 2008, 06:48:56 AM »
 :welcomesign;  We are so glad you are here.   You really got hit over the head fast!  There is so much information here and especially a lot of support.  This is a very caring group and we hope you post often.   :grouphug;
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« Reply #8 on: August 07, 2008, 07:39:19 AM »
Welcome, Rick.  Sounds like your kidneys failed as fast as mine did.  Sucks, don't it?  Glad you're here.  We're a great bunch of understanding and knowledgeable people!
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« Reply #9 on: August 07, 2008, 07:46:56 AM »
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« Reply #10 on: August 07, 2008, 07:50:52 AM »
Hi Rick,

Welcome to IHD, sorry about your kidney - as mentioned we are the chosen once... stick with us, and cool yourselve. :shy;
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« Reply #11 on: August 07, 2008, 08:14:51 AM »
:welcomesign; Rick. Have they given you any reason for your kidneys just failing? You'll find lots of information and support here. Take care and hope to hear more from you.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #12 on: August 07, 2008, 09:47:41 AM »
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« Reply #13 on: August 07, 2008, 10:24:20 AM »
Welcome to our community!  We are so glad you decided to join us.  You are going to find that this is one of your weapons in dealing with this renal challenge (as I like to call it).  You are going to learn lots here, but more than that, we are a place to come to when you want to vent, rant or rage.  It is also a place to hang out if you like a little craziness and fun.  In fact, this is a real family and we are happy to welcome you to it. :grouphug;
Please take advantage of all this site has to offer.  and keep posting.  We need to know how you are doing. :flower;


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« Reply #14 on: August 07, 2008, 08:45:16 PM »
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« Reply #15 on: August 08, 2008, 09:13:56 PM »
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« Reply #16 on: August 09, 2008, 12:54:11 AM »
Welcome Rick, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #17 on: August 09, 2008, 05:35:51 AM »
Hi Rick!

That must have been a real shock! It will take some time to adjust, it must have been a real whirlwind of two months! A similar thing happened to me when I was nineteen, I had a routine blood test and the next thing I knew my GP was standing on my doorstep with his car engine running saying "pack an overnight bag, we're taking you to hospital NOW!!" :Kit n Stik;

Get yourself on the transplant list ASAP and stay well!

Welcome!! I'm also a newbie but I've found so many good people on here already and so much great advice, stay with us and update as often as poss!
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« Reply #18 on: August 09, 2008, 06:31:45 AM »
Welcome Rick, glad you found our site. Sorry to hear about your sudden kidney failure. Stick around there is a lot to absorb, any time I can help let me know

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« Reply #19 on: August 31, 2008, 09:42:14 PM »
I am so sorry dialysis hit you so quick. It hit me quick too.   It is quite an adjustment. Find out all you can and ask a lot of questions.  Welcome to the site.


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« Reply #20 on: September 02, 2008, 01:08:43 AM »
Be strong my friend, we are the chosen once..... stay with it...
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« Reply #21 on: September 02, 2008, 06:45:58 AM »
I hope the leg healed okay!  (Just kidding. After all you've been through, you probably forgot about that a lond time ago!)


Welcome aboard.

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