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pklipe57
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« on: February 03, 2009, 08:08:01 AM »
I am very new to the world of kidney failure.  I am 51 years old and was diagnosed in August with a kidney function of 18.  I held at 18 until this month and my function has now dropped to 14.  I am scheduled for fistula surgery in 10 days.  We're hoping and praying that I can stay off of dialysis until my fistula cures. 
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« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2009, 08:12:55 AM »
:welcomesign; pklipe57. Glad you joined our group. Hope you find bunches of information here and there's always support. We look forward to hearing more from you.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2009, 08:19:17 AM »
:waving; pklipe57.

it is scary to find this information out.

But this place can truly put you at peace of mind.  it has for me at least.
I didnt know anything about D, and know i can tell my neph what i want to do and i feel very preprared to stand up for myself.  Where as before i was just doing what my neph said i should.
If time is an issue have you thought or heard of PD?
I thought i had to be incenter three days a week.
IHD has shown me options i never knew existed.
My Neph seemed impressed in what i had learned in a short time.
(still have alot to learn) but i know i can get answers here :2thumbsup;
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Operation for PD placement 7-14-09
Training for cycler 7-28-09

Started home dialysis using Baxter homechoice
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« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2009, 08:54:30 AM »
 :welcomesign; to IHD, a place where people know exactly what you're talking or asking or ranting about.  We get it and now you've got us in your corner also.
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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 #4 on: February 03, 2009, 09:52:02 AM »
Welcome and good luck with your fistula surgery.  It's nothing, really.

And it is very possible for you to hold off on dialysis until your fistula has matured.  I held at a GFR of 14 for a long time.  Heck, I was as low as 7 (at the time of transplant) and never started dialysis (everyone is different, I know).  Take a pillow for your arm on the ride home and enjoy your down time.

You have found a soft place to land on IHD.  I look forward to hearing more from you and about you.    :waving;
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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 #5 on: February 03, 2009, 10:30:39 AM »
Welcome to our community!  So glad that you found us and at what I consider a good time - just before you start dialysis.  I found this site just before I started and it was a great weapon in my dealing with this renal challenge.  This is a wonderfully caring and sharing group.  We are more than a website: we are a genuine family  :grouphug; and we are happy to have you with us.  Here is the place for information, support and for fun as well.
So keep reading and keep posting.  Let us know how you are doing.
Looking forward to hearing from you.



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« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2009, 04:09:59 PM »
 :welcomesign;   You have found a great place to help you prepare for this next step.  There are many members who can answer any question you have.  You will find lots of support here along with all the information.  We are glad you joined us.   :cuddle;





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« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2009, 06:07:23 PM »
Welcome aboard!  This is a great place forr information and shoulders to cry on.  Come back and post often.
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« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2009, 06:09:38 PM »
Welcome to IHD you are in good hands here. Please read as much as you can so you are prepared if and when you have to start. Also feel free to ask a ton of questions


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« Reply #9 on: February 03, 2009, 06:37:49 PM »
 :welcomesign; pklipe57. Glad you are here!
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« Reply #10 on: February 03, 2009, 09:27:01 PM »
Welcome pklipe57, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #11 on: February 04, 2009, 09:38:11 AM »
Welcome aboard.  This is a great site to share information and stories.  Glad you found us   :)
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« Reply #12 on: February 04, 2009, 09:43:24 AM »
Welcome, happy to have ya.  :waving;
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« Reply #13 on: February 04, 2009, 02:00:18 PM »
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« Reply #14 on: February 04, 2009, 03:13:45 PM »
Welcome Welcome!  Read much, learn much, post much!  And you might even
find a chuckle or two here!
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Right nephrectomy 1963
Diagnosed ESRD 2007
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Transplant 3/6 match  10/24/08
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« Reply #15 on: February 06, 2009, 02:17:53 PM »
G'day and  :welcomesign; mate
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« Reply #16 on: February 06, 2009, 02:53:09 PM »
Welcome to our community!
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Uninterrupted in-center (self-care) hemodialysis since 1982 -- 34 YEARS on March 3, 2016 !!
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No transplant.  Not yet, anyway.  Only decided to be listed on 11/9/06. Inactive at the moment.  ;)
I make films.

Just the facts: 70.0 kgs. (about 154 lbs.)
Treatment: Tue-Thur-Sat   5.5 hours, 2x/wk, 6 hours, 1x/wk
Dialysate flow (Qd)=600;  Blood pump speed(Qb)=315
Fresenius Optiflux-180 filter--without reuse
Fresenius 2008T dialysis machine
My KDOQI Nutrition (+/ -):  2,450 Calories, 84 grams Protein/day.

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« Reply #17 on: February 07, 2009, 04:26:06 PM »
Welcome 57 and good for you getting the fistula put in early. Hopefully it will indeed get to mature before needed!

Alene and Rolando
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Rest in peace my dear brother...
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« Reply #18 on: February 07, 2009, 04:35:13 PM »
 :welcomesign; to IHD. 
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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 #19 on: February 09, 2009, 11:04:03 AM »
 :welcomesign; Thanks for joining us.
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Tina
Fistula Oct 2007
Started Dialysis May 22, 2009
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« Reply #20 on: February 09, 2009, 11:08:24 AM »
you will be ok
and we are here to help you
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