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Cordelia
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« on: August 10, 2012, 10:58:38 AM »
I'm in my local newspaper spreading awareness for organ donation!          :yahoo;


http://www.kitchenerpost.ca/community/the-waiting-game/
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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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us and fam easter 2013
« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2012, 01:29:24 PM »
that was just beautiful........ ;and so are you!!!     ;D   I love your attitude and ohhhhhhhhh how i hope something comes your way soon...  Bless ya, and thanks for sharing...   :flower;
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im a california wife and cargiver to my hubby
He started dialysis April 09
We thank God for every day we are blessed to have together.
november 2010, patiently (ha!) waiting our turn for NxStage training
January 14,2011 home with NxStage
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« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2012, 02:49:08 PM »
Great article! It's a good thing to spread the word.
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« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2012, 12:40:37 AM »

 :clap; :clap; :clap;
Hoping your miracle comes soon!
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Admin for IHateDialysis 2008 - 2014, retired.
Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
Was on in-center hemodialysis 2003-2007.
7 yr transplant lost due to rejection.
She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
Living Donors Rock! http://www.livingdonorsonline.org -
News video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-7KvgQDWpU
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« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2012, 05:20:23 AM »
Thanks so much, Boswife, Jeannea and Okarol!         :thx;      :thx;      :thx;

Thanks so much for all your really sweet and kind compliments, thanks so much for your best wishes too that  I get a kidney soon!           :grouphug;
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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 #5 on: August 12, 2012, 06:07:51 AM »
I read the whole article and can totally relate, hope they find a chain in Oct  :2thumbsup; :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #6 on: August 12, 2012, 10:13:08 AM »
Great article, Cordelia!  Spreading awareness through every possible means...All the best to you, as always.
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Cordelia
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« Reply #7 on: August 13, 2012, 06:34:59 AM »
Thanks so very much, Traveller and Mcclane!     :clap;      Thanks for your best wishes, also for October!      :thx;         :cuddle;
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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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