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« on: December 08, 2008, 07:56:45 AM »
There, I feel so much better...I finally admitted that I am a user!

Having a transplant on january 7th of 2009, was admitted to the hospital last week , put me on dialysis, this will be my 4th session tonight. And its not so bad. I've known for 3 years that my kidneys were failing, but just recently went downhill. Looking forward to my new kidney!
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« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2008, 09:12:25 AM »
Welcome to our community, David!   Glad you got that off your chest!! ;D  You will find that this is a great place to be.  There is lots of information here, loads of support and tons of fun. This website is more than a forum - it is a genuine family!  :grouphug;  I am glad to hear that your sessions haven't been that bad.  I am also looking forward to your new kidney and to your joining our list of successful transplants!   please keep reading and keep posting!


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« Reply #2 on: December 08, 2008, 09:27:23 AM »
Hi David.......
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« Reply #3 on: December 08, 2008, 09:39:09 AM »
Good to have you here!
Just remember, a transplant is not a cure.
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No transplant.  Not yet, anyway.  Only decided to be listed on 11/9/06. Inactive at the moment.  ;)
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Dialysate flow (Qd)=600;  Blood pump speed(Qb)=315
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« Reply #4 on: December 08, 2008, 10:08:57 AM »
G'day and  :welcomesign;
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« Reply #5 on: December 08, 2008, 12:17:31 PM »
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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 #6 on: December 08, 2008, 12:23:10 PM »
Welcome David, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #7 on: December 08, 2008, 12:38:23 PM »
Thanks all.
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« Reply #8 on: December 08, 2008, 03:11:31 PM »
Welcome to IHD. keep us posted on your upcoming transplant. We have lots of info for you in our transplant forum. Hope some of it helps you


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« Reply #9 on: December 08, 2008, 05:16:15 PM »
 :welcomesign;.  Great about your upcoming transplant.  Keep us updated about how it goes.
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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
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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 #10 on: December 08, 2008, 05:53:47 PM »
 :welcomesign;

Where are you getting the kidney from, someone you know? 
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« Reply #11 on: December 10, 2008, 05:56:54 AM »
Quote from: kidney4traci on December 08, 2008, 05:53:47 PM
:welcomesign;

Where are you getting the kidney from, someone you know? 

Yes, from a friend at our church. He matches 3 of the 6
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« Reply #12 on: December 10, 2008, 05:58:13 AM »
and my wife was a match also, but she just had our little girl in august and i didn't want her to have to do this.
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« Reply #13 on: December 10, 2008, 06:04:58 AM »
 :welcomesign; David. Please post often and let us know about your transplant.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #14 on: December 10, 2008, 02:28:46 PM »
 :welcomesign;
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« Reply #15 on: December 10, 2008, 05:36:20 PM »
 :welcomesign; David
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« Reply #16 on: December 10, 2008, 06:21:21 PM »
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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.
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Aug 5, 08, trained NxStage and Home on 9/3/2008.
Fistulagram 09/2008. In hospital 10/30/08, Bowel Obstruction.
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« Reply #17 on: December 11, 2008, 12:58:41 PM »
Hi David!!
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1982 Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes-started on pork insulin
1999 Started showing protein in urine
2000 Retinal issues began-ended with losing sight in both eyes due to retinal detachment-sight returned by surgery
2003 Started on Insulin Pump
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« Reply #18 on: December 11, 2008, 01:03:53 PM »
What a wonderful way to start the new year!  A new baby girl and a new kidney.  Good luck to you and all of your family.
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« Reply #19 on: December 13, 2008, 05:23:19 AM »
Congrats and best of luck on your transplant. 
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« Reply #20 on: December 14, 2008, 07:38:06 AM »
Good luck David, I seem to be in the same boat as you, I haven't started dialysis yet, i am soon, waiting for the final tests. What are your numbers before you started dialysis?, Creatin?, Bun?, etc, Irv
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« Reply #21 on: February 17, 2009, 09:13:39 AM »
I'm not really sure about BUN, but my creatnine was at a 7.
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« Reply #22 on: February 17, 2009, 09:21:00 AM »
How did the transplant go David?
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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 #23 on: February 17, 2009, 09:28:55 AM »
I found out christmas eve that i wasn't gonna get the kidney, the donors glucose levels were high, which made him borderline diabetic. But my new surgery date is Feb 25th!!! They found another donor, friend of the family. Amazing, simply amazing

I'm looking forward to my new kidney!
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« Reply #24 on: February 17, 2009, 09:36:37 AM »
Good luck!  Here's hoping all goes well!

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