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Title: My name is david, and I am on dialysis
Post by: dbromley on December 08, 2008, 07:56:45 AM: There, I feel so much better...I finally admitted that I am a user!

Having a transplant on january 7th of 2009, was admitted to the hospital last week , put me on dialysis, this will be my 4th session tonight. And its not so bad. I've known for 3 years that my kidneys were failing, but just recently went downhill. Looking forward to my new kidney!
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Post by: Bajanne on December 08, 2008, 09:12:25 AM: Welcome to our community, David! Glad you got that off your chest!! ;D You will find that this is a great place to be. There is lots of information here, loads of support and tons of fun. This website is more than a forum - it is a genuine family! :grouphug; I am glad to hear that your sessions haven't been that bad. I am also looking forward to your new kidney and to your joining our list of successful transplants! please keep reading and keep posting!

Bajanne,Moderator
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Post by: Rerun on December 08, 2008, 09:27:23 AM: Hi David.......
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Post by: Zach on December 08, 2008, 09:39:09 AM: Good to have you here!
Just remember, a transplant is not a cure.
:beer1;
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Post by: jessup on December 08, 2008, 10:08:57 AM: G'day and :welcomesign;
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Post by: kellyt on December 08, 2008, 12:17:31 PM: :waving;
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Post by: Joe Paul on December 08, 2008, 12:23:10 PM: Welcome David, good to have you aboard.
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Post by: dbromley on December 08, 2008, 12:38:23 PM: Thanks all.
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Post by: boxman55 on December 08, 2008, 03:11:31 PM: Welcome to IHD. keep us posted on your upcoming transplant. We have lots of info for you in our transplant forum. Hope some of it helps you

Boxman,Moderator
Title: Re: My name is david, and I am on dialysis
Post by: monrein on December 08, 2008, 05:16:15 PM: :welcomesign;. Great about your upcoming transplant. Keep us updated about how it goes.
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Post by: kidney4traci on December 08, 2008, 05:53:47 PM: :welcomesign;

Where are you getting the kidney from, someone you know?
Title: Re: My name is david, and I am on dialysis
Post by: dbromley on December 10, 2008, 05:56:54 AM: Quote from: kidney4traci on December 08, 2008, 05:53:47 PM
:welcomesign;

Where are you getting the kidney from, someone you know?

Yes, from a friend at our church. He matches 3 of the 6
Title: Re: My name is david, and I am on dialysis
Post by: dbromley on December 10, 2008, 05:58:13 AM: and my wife was a match also, but she just had our little girl in august and i didn't want her to have to do this.
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Post by: willieandwinnie on December 10, 2008, 06:04:58 AM: :welcomesign; David. Please post often and let us know about your transplant. :cuddle;
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Post by: Romona on December 10, 2008, 02:28:46 PM: :welcomesign;
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Post by: annabanana on December 10, 2008, 05:36:20 PM: :welcomesign; David
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Post by: G-Ma on December 10, 2008, 06:21:21 PM: :welcomesign;
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Post by: wrandym on December 11, 2008, 12:58:41 PM: Hi David!!
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Post by: MiSSis on December 11, 2008, 01:03:53 PM: What a wonderful way to start the new year! A new baby girl and a new kidney. Good luck to you and all of your family.
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Post by: Budluv on December 13, 2008, 05:23:19 AM: Congrats and best of luck on your transplant.
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Post by: irv31 on December 14, 2008, 07:38:06 AM: Good luck David, I seem to be in the same boat as you, I haven't started dialysis yet, i am soon, waiting for the final tests. What are your numbers before you started dialysis?, Creatin?, Bun?, etc, Irv
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Post by: dbromley on February 17, 2009, 09:13:39 AM: I'm not really sure about BUN, but my creatnine was at a 7.
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Post by: monrein on February 17, 2009, 09:21:00 AM: How did the transplant go David?
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Post by: dbromley on February 17, 2009, 09:28:55 AM: I found out christmas eve that i wasn't gonna get the kidney, the donors glucose levels were high, which made him borderline diabetic. But my new surgery date is Feb 25th!!! They found another donor, friend of the family. Amazing, simply amazing

I'm looking forward to my new kidney!
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Post by: Wenchie58 on February 17, 2009, 09:36:37 AM: Good luck! Here's hoping all goes well!

:flower;
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Post by: lola on February 17, 2009, 10:10:18 AM: :welcomesign; and :bestwishes;
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Post by: Ang on February 18, 2009, 05:24:06 PM: :welcomesign; david

EDITED: Fixed Icon Error - Bajanne, Moderator
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Post by: Bajanne on February 19, 2009, 09:56:21 AM: Just 6 days away!!! :yahoo;
We are looking forward to your transplant. Please keep us posted!!!
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Post by: jessup on February 20, 2009, 05:45:57 PM: hope all goes well mate
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Post by: Dan.Larrabee on February 26, 2009, 09:20:52 PM: :waving; Hi David