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"Either do it, or don't do it, don't try"
« on: December 01, 2008, 06:08:23 PM »
 :flower;

I went to the clinic today, very excited about my new discovery of IHD.COM!!!  I printed out the flyers, and passed them to all patients and staff members.  One of my patients logged on while on treatment.  (Yes, we have internet access for their laptops).  Will be interesting to get everyones perspective.  I told the staff I wanted them all to log on to at least read some of the blogs tonight.  Everyone is VERY excited!!!
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« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2008, 06:51:02 PM »
way cool nursewratchet I can't wait to hear about what they all thought. Also I wish we had Wi Fi ...Boxman
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« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2008, 06:57:11 PM »
Bloody good for you :2thumbsup; :2thumbsup;

I reckon you need to come to the top end and work where Dad goes to D.  You come across as positive and objective as well as compassionate and pro active.

The weather is beautiful - temp. 36 degrees c
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« Reply #3 on: December 01, 2008, 07:33:42 PM »
Here is our official IHD Flyer

http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=438.msg2720#msg2720

Hope this helps.
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« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2008, 09:39:41 AM »
 :thumbup;  and  :thx;
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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 #5 on: December 02, 2008, 02:08:35 PM »
Knowledge is POWER!   Good for you for spreading the word!!!   :bow;
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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 #6 on: December 04, 2008, 03:10:03 PM »
Kellyt... I'm is San Antonio too :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #7 on: December 04, 2008, 04:18:05 PM »
Yes, I know!  I got a PM from Mike and he says he goes to the DaVita right near where I live (Starcrest/410).  Is that where you are?  I'll have to come up for a visit!  I live just down Perrin Beitel sortof behind that center!  Let me know!  We'll plan a mini meeting!   :2thumbsup;

I have made a plug to host 2009 IHD Meet and Greet!  So far they seem to be on board!   Wouldn't that be fabulous!   Riverwalk!  Fiesta Texas!  Sea World!   It will be a total blast!!!!!!!!!!
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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 #8 on: December 04, 2008, 04:36:15 PM »
Kelly,

  Yes, thats my clinic.  Marymont.  It's a good clinic, as clinics go.  You're my neighbor.  Come over, I'll take you to lunch!!!
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« Reply #9 on: December 04, 2008, 04:43:02 PM »
What is your work schedule?  That would be awesome!    :clap;
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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 #10 on: December 04, 2008, 04:56:00 PM »
I'm there M-F.  I can come and go as I please for the most part, as long as staffing is OK.  (meaning no one called in).  Let me know.  Give me a day notice.  Would LOVE that :clap; :clap; :clap;
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« Reply #11 on: December 04, 2008, 06:05:43 PM »
Nursewratchet,  You will love Kelly!  I would adopt her if I could!  Well, I think I will anyway.  She is sooo much fun!  Take good care of our girl  :cuddle; :cuddle;
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« Reply #12 on: December 04, 2008, 06:52:22 PM »
You like me!  You really like me!!!    :-*

Paris is A-W-E-S-O-M-E!!!!!    :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:


And I will schedule a lunch with you, Nursewratchet!  Next week is crazy, as I have my 3rd IVIG treatment and my friend is scheduled for transplant on FRIDAY!   Maybe the week after?   Sound good?  What day is good for you?
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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 #13 on: December 04, 2008, 08:28:43 PM »
How funny, the quote from Sally Feild, I think.  My whole life everyone says I look like Sally.  Went through the Gidget stage, flying nun, now more likeMrs. Doubtfire ere...  :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;

  Anyway, excited about the lunch. Tues. or Thurs.'s are slower, but any day is good.  Week after next will be fine. Let me know. :bandance;
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« Reply #14 on: December 04, 2008, 10:28:57 PM »
how awesome to get IHD friends to meet up like this... I can see a good friendship forming there :) that's neat


(oh and I would love kellyt too if there wasn't that ever so small problem of her being married... oh and in texas.. it's only 10,000 miles... lol) Kelly's awesome! :)

 :grouphug;
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3/1993: Diagnosed with Kidney Failure (FSGS)
25/7/2006: Started hemo 3x/week 5 hour sessions :(
27/11/2010: Cadaveric kidney transplant from my wonderful donor!!! "Danny" currently settling in and working better every day!!! :)

BE POSITIVE * BE INFORMED * BE PROACTIVE * BE IN CONTROL * LIVE LIFE!
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« Reply #15 on: December 05, 2008, 12:31:56 AM »
Just reading this post makes me smile.  I love seeing the team get together.  You're an absolute angel, nursewratchet!! xx
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« Reply #16 on: December 05, 2008, 05:17:57 AM »
Wish I could go.  I'd like to congratulate them both in person.  Kelly on her transplant and nursewratchet on being good at her job which can make all the difference for those of us called patients.   :flower;
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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 #17 on: December 05, 2008, 10:12:08 AM »
nursewratchet, good for you.   :clap; The clinic my husband went to wouldn't let me put up flyer's or tell other patients about IHD. I don't think one of them has ever bothered to check it out. Sad.  :waving;
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« Reply #18 on: December 05, 2008, 12:27:26 PM »
WOW!  Why would they not?  I have 120 patients in my clinic, all with issues to be discussed.  They can't really talk to each other, due to the logistics of the machine, and chairs, and not facing each other.  The tech's, nurses, and social workers can only do so much, and can only talk and listen so much.  There is a MOUNTAIN of State,ESRD, and Medicare REQUIRED paperwork to make sure gets done.  Not to mention the fact, no matter how much we want to listen and help, none of us are actually going through this stuff.  Hats off to the positive patient, no matter what we have to do to assist with that.   :bow; :bow; :bow; :bow;
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« Reply #19 on: December 05, 2008, 12:45:02 PM »
nursewratchet, I have no idea with those folks. There was not one supportive nurse when we told them we we're going to do home hemo. Everything they said was negative and it really pissed me off. I made up my mind that I was going to be the best tech in the world for my husband. It was funny that this same clinic called me and wanted me to come work part time. Not a chance in hell I said. I applaud your efforts and I'm sure that your patients really appreciate everything you do. Wish there was more like you.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #20 on: December 05, 2008, 03:43:43 PM »
When I wear my IHD t shirt to dialysis it's funny the reactions. I've had everything from one nurse thinking I was making a statement that I hated them (as in the staff???!) and got all offended... to others laughing and calling me a "troublemaker" (in a fun way) to others asking if it was a real website (and I say yes yes yes and they don't look!).. My neph was amused though. He mentions it every time when I see him like "So how are you going? apart from hating dialysis which I know..." LOL.

So to make the staff feel better I got a special shirt made up that says "I hate dialysis but I love my dialysis unit!" hehehe. They like that one (plus it has a big smiley face on it!)

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3/1993: Diagnosed with Kidney Failure (FSGS)
25/7/2006: Started hemo 3x/week 5 hour sessions :(
27/11/2010: Cadaveric kidney transplant from my wonderful donor!!! "Danny" currently settling in and working better every day!!! :)

BE POSITIVE * BE INFORMED * BE PROACTIVE * BE IN CONTROL * LIVE LIFE!
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« Reply #21 on: December 05, 2008, 04:14:31 PM »
Oh yes!  People you want to keep happy:

1)   Anyone who has direct contact with your food
2)   People who stick you with large needles
3)   Spouses/Significant Others    :)


In that order!!!
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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 #22 on: December 05, 2008, 04:58:52 PM »
Quote from: kellyt on December 05, 2008, 04:14:31 PM
Oh yes!  People you want to keep happy:

1)   Anyone who has direct contact with your food
2)   People who stick you with large needles
3)   Spouses/Significant Others    :)


In that order!!!
Right on kellyt...Boxman
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« Reply #23 on: December 05, 2008, 05:32:02 PM »
Kellyt,  my husband and I have a deal:  if we are in a restaurant, and don't like the food,  we just keep our mouth shut.  We don't pay for it, but we don't EVER send it back.  Things may be "placed" in the food. :puke;
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« Reply #24 on: December 05, 2008, 06:35:41 PM »
 :2thumbsup;
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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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