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dkerr
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« on: January 03, 2009, 01:08:32 PM »
I started dialysis this week.  Was in the hospital for 3 days and did outpatient on Friday.  Did ok.   Blood pressure dropped  in the hospital once.  It has been low without meds since I've been home.
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« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2009, 01:13:10 PM »
Sorry you had to start but glad you are doing ok. We are here for you.  :grouphug;
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« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2009, 02:05:19 PM »
Takes some adjusting but I'm so glad that it's not been too awful so far.   :cuddle;
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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 #3 on: January 03, 2009, 03:03:15 PM »
You will be Ok. Takes a little getting used to all the bumps and ups and downs but slowly you will adjust. Hang in there...Boxman
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« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2009, 03:59:18 PM »
Dialysis is not the end of your life, but the beginning of a new way to live.  Follow your do's and don'ts and diet.
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Remember your present situation is not your final destination.

Take it one day, one hour, one minute, one second at a time.

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« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2009, 05:08:48 PM »
Sorry to hear. I'll probably be joining you soon!
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« Reply #6 on: January 04, 2009, 01:46:26 PM »
Thanks everyone. I haven't met with dietician yet.  Supposedly next week.  I met a very nice man visiting from Oklahoma at dialysis on Firiday and was impressed with his courage.
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« Reply #7 on: January 04, 2009, 01:58:48 PM »
Good luck with everything.  I'm sure you will do fine after all the necessary adjustments have been made.

Take Care

Sandyb

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« Reply #8 on: January 04, 2009, 02:49:42 PM »
I'm not too far behind you....I hope it all settles for you quickly and you can get all your numbers looking good.  Much love to you and all the support in the world is here for you. xx
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