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GrammasGirl
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« on: July 07, 2010, 12:44:58 PM »

I introduced myself and Gramma's situation on Introduction's a few days ago. Have since recieved some really great suggestions and appreciate the support offered here. You all are GREAT!
 
I am wondering if there are any folks here over 70 that my Gramma might identify with and either communicate through me via posts here, or if I can get her to email with you or even call and talk to her....(Gramma is 80)
 
I would appreciate any help available to her, thank you!
 
Also- her dialysis center is telling me about a video they will soon be showing folks on dialysis about a triathlete guy that has taken dialysis since he was a boy and still does...something postive and upbeat....the nurse couldn't remember the guys name...I was wondeirng if any of you know of it/him and where I might find the video or something to show her sooner. The center said it might be a month or more before they start the video there.  ???
 
Thanks so much for your help!
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« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2010, 01:23:28 PM »

Hi....

Don't know if it helps, but I'm carer to my mum, Elsie, who's 73, and in kidney failure... Feel free to get in touch... I don't bite.... Well, not hard anyway!....

Love to your gran....

Darth...
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Cared for my late mum, Elsie who had Kidney Failure... Darling mum died on July 15th 2014... May her gentle soul rest in peace....
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« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2010, 07:33:56 PM »

Shad Ireland?  Might be the name of the triathlete..
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Natalya – Sydney, Australia
wife of Gregory, who is the kidney patient: 
1986: kidney failure at 19 years old, cause unknown
PD for a year, in-centre haemo for 4 years
Transplant 1 lasted 21 years (Lucy: 1991 - 2012), failed due to Transplant glomerulopathy
5 weeks Haemo 2012
Transplant 2 (Maggie) installed Feb 13, 2013, returned to work June 17, 2013 average crea was 130, now is 140.
Infections in June / July, hospital 1-4 Aug for infections.

Over the years:  skin cancer; thyroidectomy, pneumonia; CMV; BK; 14 surgeries
Generally glossy and happy.

2009 - 2013 PhD research student : How people make sense of renal failure in online discussion boards
Submitted February 2013 :: Graduated Sep 2013.   http://godbold.name/experiencingdialysis/
Heartfelt thanks to IHD, KK and ADB for your generosity and support.
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