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louis33025
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« on: February 24, 2009, 08:19:26 PM »
My name is Lou and I live in South Florida. I am 56 years young. I have ESRD like many of you. I receive dialysis 3 times a week at an outpatient clinic.

My journey started about 2 years ago when I was told that I had "Retroperitoneal Fibrosis". This fibrosis mass attacked my kidneys and after fighting the good fight for over a yea, it basicly destryoed my kidneys. After quite a few months in and out of the hospital, it was time for dialysis. I have been going to dialysis since July 2008.

Now, I actually feel great, (knock on wood)r. I just moved into an apartmrnt with my 2 dogs. Getting my indepedance back is fantastic.

Well, take care everyone     louisnardelli@hotmail.com
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« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2009, 08:35:39 PM »
Hi Lou and welcome.
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« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2009, 09:00:35 PM »
Welcome to our community, Lou!  You have come to the right place.  This is just the place for information, support, and even some fun.  You will find that this site can be a real weapon as you deal with this renal challenge.   That is what has been for me.  You see, this is much more than a website - it is a genuine family, caring and sharing. :grouphug;  Just continue to read and continue to post, and you will see.
Looking forward to hearing more from you.



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« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2009, 10:54:56 PM »
Welcome  Lou , good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2009, 04:32:43 AM »
:welcomesign; Lou. We are glad that you joined us and hope to hear more from you. We are loaded with information and support. Please post often.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2009, 04:45:19 AM »
 :welcomesign;
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« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2009, 05:24:42 AM »
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Hello Lou

Nice to have you at IHD.
Hope to see you on many of the threads.

Glad to hear you are feeling good and got your Independence back :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2009, 06:48:32 AM »
Welcome to our site Lou.  Glad you found us and also that you are doing well.
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« Reply #8 on: February 25, 2009, 06:53:17 AM »
Thank you all very much for the warm and friendly welcome.  I will talk to ya'll soon.  Lou (South Florida)
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« Reply #9 on: February 25, 2009, 07:51:52 AM »
 :welcomesign;  Lou, glad you are here!
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« Reply #10 on: February 25, 2009, 08:38:05 AM »
Hi, Lou, and welcome to the group.  I'm happy you're getting your independence back.  What a great feeling.  Hope to see more of your posts.
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« Reply #11 on: February 25, 2009, 07:44:57 PM »
Welcome to IHD, Lou. Glad you joined us. We have a ton of information and a ton of fun people. Look forward to your posts


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« Reply #12 on: February 26, 2009, 03:31:11 PM »
 :welcomesign; Lou
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« Reply #13 on: February 26, 2009, 09:23:45 PM »
Hi Lou   :waving;
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« Reply #14 on: February 27, 2009, 07:43:34 AM »
Welcome to our community!
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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
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My KDOQI Nutrition (+/ -):  2,450 Calories, 84 grams Protein/day.

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« Reply #15 on: February 27, 2009, 05:27:23 PM »
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« Reply #16 on: February 27, 2009, 08:22:32 PM »
 :welcomesign; Lou...glad you could join us!
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« Reply #17 on: February 27, 2009, 10:16:26 PM »
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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.
GOD IS GOOD
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