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« on: February 04, 2009, 07:21:03 PM » |
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hello- My Mother, 70 just started hemodysis 3x per week in center. I'm her part-time care giver along with Dad.
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boxman55
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« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2009, 07:47:12 PM » |
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Good to have you here. Please spend some time reading the posts and ask alot of questions. We are here to help
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"Be the change you wished to be" Started Hemodialysis 8/14/06 Lost lower right leg 5/16/08 due to Diabetes Sister was denied donation to me for medical reasons 1/2008
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Romona
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« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2009, 07:52:33 PM » |
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Rerun
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« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2009, 08:56:43 PM » |
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Hi and welcome to IHD. Tell us a little more. Where are you from and how long has your Mom been sick? Do you have your own family as well as taking care of Mom? I think you will learn lots from this site.
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Yes it is that crazy deaf bloke from the Top End!
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« Reply #4 on: February 04, 2009, 09:40:53 PM » |
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Joe Paul
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« Reply #5 on: February 04, 2009, 10:03:06 PM » |
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Welcome flaminmama, good to have you aboard.
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"The history of discovery is completed by those who don't follow rules" Angels are with us, but don't take GOD for granted Transplant Jan. 8, 2010
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peleroja
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« Reply #6 on: February 04, 2009, 11:08:36 PM » |
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Welcome to the group. Tons of good information and shoulders to cry on when you need them. Let us know how things are going.
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G-Ma
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« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2009, 03:44:05 AM » |
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Lost vision due to retinopathy 12/2005, 30 Laser Surg 2006 ESRD diagnosed 12/2006 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. 3/2008 move to NC to be close to children. 2 Step fistula, 05/08-elevated 06/08, using mid August. Aug 5, 08, trained NxStage and Home on 9/3/2008. Fistulagram 09/2008. In hospital 10/30/08, Bowel Obstruction. Back to RAI-Latrobe In Center. No home hemo at this time. GOD IS GOOD
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willieandwinnie
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« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2009, 04:59:29 AM » |
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flaminmama. Bless you for what you are doing for your Mom. We hope you find much information here and even more support for you family.
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"I know there's nothing to it, but I want to know what it is there's nothing to"
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monrein
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« Reply #9 on: February 05, 2009, 05:35:26 AM » |
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hope you find this site as helpful as I do. Lots of info and support, both super important.
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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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paul.karen
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« Reply #10 on: February 05, 2009, 05:39:35 AM » |
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Flamin Good to have you here. Hope your mom adjusts easily into the world of Dialysis. P&K
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Curiosity killed the cat Satisfaction brought it back
Operation for PD placement 7-14-09 Training for cycler 7-28-09
Started home dialysis using Baxter homechoice 8-7-09
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drinkboy
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« Reply #11 on: February 05, 2009, 07:37:00 AM » |
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Welcome to the site. My mother was also a dialysis patient, and she started in 2001 when she was 63, so I was in a similar situation as yourself. You'll find this site so helpful, so keep visiting and posting.
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Dan.Larrabee
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« Reply #13 on: February 05, 2009, 06:39:20 PM » |
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Welcome and thank God for care givers!
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AKA Dialysis Dan Feeling the best I can because of Home Hemo Doing it the best way I can by making it Nocturnal Sharing it to help everyone feel they best they can www.youtube.com/dialysisdan
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Wenchie58
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« Reply #14 on: February 06, 2009, 04:25:39 AM » |
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Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning Satan shudders and says "Oh s**t, she's awake!"
Right nephrectomy 1963 Diagnosed ESRD 2007 "Listed" summer 2007 Transplant 3/6 match 10/24/08
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Tinah1968
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« Reply #15 on: February 06, 2009, 10:25:39 AM » |
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Tina Fistula Oct 2007 Started Dialysis May 22, 2009
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MandaMe1986
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« Reply #16 on: February 06, 2009, 10:33:24 AM » |
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Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theres is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land. Blessed are they whohunger and thirst for righteousness, for theywill be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Matthew 5:3-9
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« Reply #17 on: February 06, 2009, 10:43:45 AM » |
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Hello I am also the kid of a new patient. The only difference is I am a 24/7 caregiver. At this time I am just trying to figure out how we are going to do this. I am sure you know what I mean. Mom was in the hospital for the last month so we are just happy to be home. I will be watching for your posts so we can learn together.
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« Reply #18 on: February 06, 2009, 02:11:55 PM » |
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G'day and mate I am a caregiver too You will find this site a bloody blessing - full of info and support
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