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« on: August 25, 2008, 05:02:17 PM »
Hey there. I wanted to introduce myself so I don't appear as just a lurker.
My name is Marie. My father has been dealing with renal failure for the last
year or so. He's been in the hospital for the past week for diabetes,was released
Friday only to go back last night for kidney failure. Major fluid backup. Dialysis is
being discussed.

So I'm here to learn more and understand what he is going through. Lots of things
I've read so far have given me hope, and I'm sad for the members who you have lost  :(

I guess thats about it for now. If I don't come back to the thread, I'm not being rude,
just absorbing as much info as I can. This is a awesome site!! :thumbup;

Best of health to you all,
Marie
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« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2008, 05:05:22 PM »
 :welcomesign;  and please do come back!  I've been on this site since September 2007 and I am still learning something everyday!  You will find many answers and much support here!  Prayers for your father.
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1993 diagnosed with glomerulonephritis.
Oct 41, 2007 - Got fistula placed.
Feb 13, 2008 - Activated on "the list".
Nov 5, 2008 - Received living donor transplant from my sister-in-law, Etta.
Nov 5, 2011 - THREE YEARS POST TRANSPLANT!  :D
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« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2008, 05:15:01 PM »
Hi, Marie, and welcome!  Lots of good info here.
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« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2008, 05:16:40 PM »
 :welcomesign; We are glad you joined us.  Take all the time you need--there is a lot  to read and absorb!  We look forward to you posting when you want to.  And please ask any questions you may have.   :grouphug;  Please let us know how you Dad is doing.
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« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2008, 05:27:37 PM »
 :welcomesign;
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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 #5 on: August 25, 2008, 08:07:17 PM »
Thank you for the welcome  :)
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« Reply #6 on: August 25, 2008, 08:15:19 PM »
 :welcomesign;  Please stick around and best of luck to your Dad.
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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 #7 on: August 25, 2008, 08:41:16 PM »
Welcome to our community!  So glad you found us.  if you want information, support, a place to vent when necessary, and some fun as well, this is just the place for you to be.  Please take advantage of all this site has to offer.  Make sure you read as much as you can, and post as much as you can.  this is now your renal family. :grouphug;
Looking forward to hearing from you.


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« Reply #8 on: August 26, 2008, 04:41:04 AM »
Hi Marie, thanks for joining us here @ IHD. you can find lots of info to help your Dad and you can have a little fun also. Stick around

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« Reply #9 on: August 26, 2008, 05:32:05 AM »
Welcome Marie,good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #10 on: August 26, 2008, 06:41:26 AM »
:welcomesign; Marie. You'll find lots of information and support here to help you learn all you can about your father's condition. Bless your heart.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #11 on: August 26, 2008, 09:09:11 AM »
 :welcomesign;
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« Reply #12 on: August 26, 2008, 02:50:24 PM »
 :welcomesign; marie
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« Reply #13 on: August 28, 2008, 10:18:14 AM »
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« Reply #14 on: August 31, 2008, 09:09:54 PM »
Welcome to the site.  You have come to the right place for answers to questions about ESRD and dialysis.


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