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Cordelia
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« on: May 14, 2012, 05:43:05 AM »
I finaly did it, I finally went swimming!!!!!!!!          :bandance;     :yahoo;       :2thumbsup;

Yesterday was the bestest Mother's Day I've ever had in my life, I went swimming for the first time in abou 2 years!    I basked in the glory of being in an indoor pool, I was in heaven!!!!!!!!   It felt super good!!!!!!!!!!!!             :clap;            :bandance;       :bandance;        :bandance;   
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« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2012, 05:49:13 AM »
 :bandance; :clap; :2thumbsup; :yahoo; :thumbup; :beer1; :beer1; :beer1; :beer1;
Congratulations Cordelia! Bet that felt great!
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« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2012, 07:37:25 AM »
Nothing better than a swim!  I'm so glad for you!
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« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2012, 07:52:28 AM »
THATS AWESOME!!!!  :clap; :yahoo; :clap; :yahoo;
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« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2012, 07:57:22 AM »
Ahhhhhh I bet that was great.  Good for you!

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« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2012, 12:03:00 PM »
this experience falls right behind that first shower right? lol
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« Reply #6 on: May 14, 2012, 12:20:00 PM »
Ahem...I told you so.   :P

I'm thrilled for you.  My local park's pool opens in about 3 weeks, and I can't wait!
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« Reply #7 on: May 14, 2012, 12:30:28 PM »
 :bandance;
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« Reply #8 on: May 14, 2012, 03:46:49 PM »
Wow! That's an experience I'm looking forward to.
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« Reply #9 on: May 15, 2012, 09:53:31 PM »
I envy you big time! Swimming was my main form of exercise pre-dialysis and just one of those things I loved to do everyday. when I started dialysis I initially had a catheter so had to stop swimming. Then got a peritoneal catheter which also means no swimming in pools. I am doing hemodialysis right now while Im pregnant and would love to go swimming, but still have this PD catheter! I do go to the beach on occassion but its not the same. Oh well...One day :)
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« Reply #10 on: May 16, 2012, 02:36:17 AM »
I am happy for you.   :thumbup; :thumbup; :thumbup; :2thumbsup; :2thumbsup; :2thumbsup; :clap; :clap; :clap; :beer1; :flower; :flower; :flower;
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« Reply #11 on: May 16, 2012, 10:16:20 AM »
Thanks for your congrats!!!!         :beer1;        :grouphug;

It was a short-term goal for me meaning it was something I wanted to do once I was healed from having the central line removed.          :thumbup;

It was a big milestone for me!!     :flower;       :cheer:
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« Reply #12 on: May 16, 2012, 11:31:17 AM »
@Lovebelle I go swimming with my PD catheter... But i have some rules before I go into the pool. First off no public pool, I don't trust those at all. But if you have a a pool or know someone with a pool, you can use it. One the pool has to be crystal clear, like when you look into it that you can see to the bottom perfectly and no haze at all. Two when you go try not to have too many people with you, my sister had a baby shower and a pool party, so I refused to go in. I don't go if there are very young kids in the pool just cuz you don't know if they pee in there. My brothers and sisters knew better when they were younger so I would only go with them. Oh and i do ask others to rinse off, just cuz of things like sweat and stuff to to come off in the pool. But other than that I have gone swimming many times. I have gotten a couple of infections and had to learn from them what was wrong in the pool. But last year I didn't have a problem at all. 
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« Reply #13 on: May 16, 2012, 11:59:45 AM »
congrats !  sounds awesome  :bow;
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« Reply #14 on: May 16, 2012, 05:52:58 PM »
Thanks Mcclane!       :cuddle;

I seem to remember hearing that you can swim in a pool with a PD cath too, but from what I heard, it has to be one that very few ppl swim in or only yourself, from what  I recall.

A friend of mine went in the ocean, even though she knew she wasn't supposed to.
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Diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease at age 19.
Renal Failure at age 38 (2010) came about 2 hrs close to dying. Central line put in an emergency.
Began dialysis on Aug 15, 2010.
Creatine @ time of dialysis: 27. I almost died.
History of High Blood Pressure
I have Neuropathy and Plantar Fasciitis in My Feet
AV Fistula created in Nov. 2011, still buzzing well!
Transplanted in April, 2013. My husband and I participated in the Living Donor paired exchange program. I nicknamed my kidney "April"
Married 18 yrs,  Mom to 3 kids to twin daughters (One that has PKD)  and a high-functioning Autistic son
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« Reply #15 on: May 16, 2012, 06:22:58 PM »
Cord, 'CONGRATULATIONS'.  It is wonderful, isnt it!  You deserve it girl and many more............swims!!

God Bless,
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« Reply #16 on: May 17, 2012, 03:09:46 AM »
Thanks, lmunchkin!       :thx;

I do look forward to more!         :bandance;
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Diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease at age 19.
Renal Failure at age 38 (2010) came about 2 hrs close to dying. Central line put in an emergency.
Began dialysis on Aug 15, 2010.
Creatine @ time of dialysis: 27. I almost died.
History of High Blood Pressure
I have Neuropathy and Plantar Fasciitis in My Feet
AV Fistula created in Nov. 2011, still buzzing well!
Transplanted in April, 2013. My husband and I participated in the Living Donor paired exchange program. I nicknamed my kidney "April"
Married 18 yrs,  Mom to 3 kids to twin daughters (One that has PKD)  and a high-functioning Autistic son
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« Reply #17 on: May 20, 2012, 10:16:54 AM »
Cordelia,

After my line came out I ended up taking 6 months of swimming lessons.  I love the water you feel so free.
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« Reply #18 on: May 20, 2012, 09:03:25 PM »
Quote from: Rain on May 20, 2012, 10:16:54 AM
Cordelia,

After my line came out I ended up taking 6 months of swimming lessons.  I love the water you feel so free.

I so agree with you, Rain!             :thumbup;

That's so awesome that you took swimming lessons after your line came out!        :2thumbsup;
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Diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease at age 19.
Renal Failure at age 38 (2010) came about 2 hrs close to dying. Central line put in an emergency.
Began dialysis on Aug 15, 2010.
Creatine @ time of dialysis: 27. I almost died.
History of High Blood Pressure
I have Neuropathy and Plantar Fasciitis in My Feet
AV Fistula created in Nov. 2011, still buzzing well!
Transplanted in April, 2013. My husband and I participated in the Living Donor paired exchange program. I nicknamed my kidney "April"
Married 18 yrs,  Mom to 3 kids to twin daughters (One that has PKD)  and a high-functioning Autistic son
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« Reply #19 on: May 21, 2012, 01:45:38 PM »
I went again today, granted I didn't have as much fun this time as the pool was packed today. Today is a holiday here and its super hot, so I guess that's why everyone flocked to the pool today. I got beamed in the head with a ball twice and kicked in the butthole by somebody. Definitely not as enjoyable so I didn't spend as much time in the water today. Oh well, it's a public swim.

I basically stayed near the edges of the pool and I still got hurt.

But one thing I'm noticing that I forgot is that after a swim, I'm so hungry! LOL!        :rofl;
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Diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease at age 19.
Renal Failure at age 38 (2010) came about 2 hrs close to dying. Central line put in an emergency.
Began dialysis on Aug 15, 2010.
Creatine @ time of dialysis: 27. I almost died.
History of High Blood Pressure
I have Neuropathy and Plantar Fasciitis in My Feet
AV Fistula created in Nov. 2011, still buzzing well!
Transplanted in April, 2013. My husband and I participated in the Living Donor paired exchange program. I nicknamed my kidney "April"
Married 18 yrs,  Mom to 3 kids to twin daughters (One that has PKD)  and a high-functioning Autistic son
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« Reply #20 on: May 22, 2012, 05:55:34 PM »
Swimming is an excellent source of exercise, so I bet you were hungry! 

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« Reply #21 on: May 22, 2012, 06:21:06 PM »
Quote from: lmunchkin on May 22, 2012, 05:55:34 PM
Swimming is an excellent source of exercise, so I bet you were hungry! 

lmunchkin

I sure was!  What  a great way to work up an appetite!           ;D
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Diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease at age 19.
Renal Failure at age 38 (2010) came about 2 hrs close to dying. Central line put in an emergency.
Began dialysis on Aug 15, 2010.
Creatine @ time of dialysis: 27. I almost died.
History of High Blood Pressure
I have Neuropathy and Plantar Fasciitis in My Feet
AV Fistula created in Nov. 2011, still buzzing well!
Transplanted in April, 2013. My husband and I participated in the Living Donor paired exchange program. I nicknamed my kidney "April"
Married 18 yrs,  Mom to 3 kids to twin daughters (One that has PKD)  and a high-functioning Autistic son
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« Reply #22 on: June 11, 2012, 04:41:41 AM »
COrdelia,

I use to eat 1/2 sandwhich after working out with swimming cause if I didn't i was dropping weight like crazy and I was already tiny.  I gained 6 lbs since starting dialysis and I'm trying to keep it on, since I was under weight when I start D, since I had no appetite at all. 
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2007- Fistula created and in centre hemo with fistula
2012- Fistula clotted and central line inserted
May 2014- Received Kidney from deceased donor
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« Reply #23 on: June 12, 2012, 03:07:38 AM »
My appetite came back once I started dialysis.  When I started the renal diet, I  lost 75 pounds in about 1.5 yrs of being on dialysis.

I haven't lost anymore, I've remained steady for almost 6 months now. 
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Diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease at age 19.
Renal Failure at age 38 (2010) came about 2 hrs close to dying. Central line put in an emergency.
Began dialysis on Aug 15, 2010.
Creatine @ time of dialysis: 27. I almost died.
History of High Blood Pressure
I have Neuropathy and Plantar Fasciitis in My Feet
AV Fistula created in Nov. 2011, still buzzing well!
Transplanted in April, 2013. My husband and I participated in the Living Donor paired exchange program. I nicknamed my kidney "April"
Married 18 yrs,  Mom to 3 kids to twin daughters (One that has PKD)  and a high-functioning Autistic son
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