Auntie V
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« on: February 06, 2009, 10:38:14 AM » |
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Hello All! My name is Vicki and I am the caregiver for my 84 year old Mom. We just went to our first dialysis treatment at the center yesterday. Mom was in the hospital for 30 days and just got out Wednesday. Needless to say I am going to have lots of questions. CKD is new for us. Mom has lots of other problems that are making things more difficult. She has CHF, Diabetes, Heart Valve Failure and Liver problems to name just a few.
I have looked around a little bit but need to spend some time getting to know my way around. I am looking forward to getting to know everyone.
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Wenchie58
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« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2009, 10:46:29 AM » |
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Hiya Auntie V!
I'm a Vicki too! Welcome to IHD. Take your time, look around. I have found that this site has more information than one could ever expect. And the people....ahhhh what can you say....they're a WONDERFUL bunch!
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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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rose1999
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« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2009, 10:49:13 AM » |
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Hi from  I too am a carer for my Dad who is 80, he has heart failure, PAD, AAA and other problems so I understand what you are going through. The people here will give you all the support and answers you need.  |
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paul.karen
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« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2009, 10:50:35 AM » |
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 Vicki Glad that you found the best site for Dialysis patients and caregivers. If you cant find the answers by browsing many people here have vast real life experiences in many aspects of dialysis and other ailments. I feel bad for you and your mom. But i am glad you are there for her  . Hope to see you on many of the threads. 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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willieandwinnie
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« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2009, 12:27:09 PM » |
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Vicki. Bless your heart and your Mom. There are lots of caregivers here and the information you gain will be a life safer and don;t forget the support that everyone offers. We hope to hear more from you and take your time looking around, loads of information posted in older threads.  |
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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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Tinah1968
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« Reply #5 on: February 06, 2009, 01:06:23 PM » |
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Welcome and thought I am new I have found very caring people and lots of information on this site. Never be afraid to ask a question .. |
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Tina
Fistula Oct 2007
Started Dialysis May 22, 2009
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Romona
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« Reply #6 on: February 06, 2009, 01:16:06 PM » |
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pelagia
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« Reply #7 on: February 06, 2009, 01:20:06 PM » |
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It's great that you found IHD!
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As for me, I'll borrow this thought: "Having never experienced kidney disease, I had no idea how crucial kidney function is to the rest of the body." - KD
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Joe Paul
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« Reply #8 on: February 06, 2009, 01:42:00 PM » |
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Welcome Vicki, 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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thegrammalady
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« Reply #9 on: February 06, 2009, 02:05:39 PM » |
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this is a good place to land. i'm in castle rock, let me know if there is anything i can help with? |
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If you can smile when things go wrong, you have someone in mind to blame.
Lead me not into temptation, I can find it myself.
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning how to dance in the rain.
Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once.
Meddle Not In The Affairs Of Dragons
For You Are Crunchy And Taste Good With Ketchup
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« Reply #10 on: February 06, 2009, 02:08:36 PM » |
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G'day and mate I am a caregiver too This site is a bloody ripper I can assure you that you and your Mum will find the best support here Keep reading past threads I have learnt so much here and have found the IHD family very supportive Take care |
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monrein
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« Reply #11 on: February 06, 2009, 03:34:07 PM » |
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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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Bajanne
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« Reply #12 on: February 06, 2009, 04:36:29 PM » |
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Welcome to our community, Vicki!! This is one of the best things you could have done for your mom (and for yourself)! This is the place for information, support and even some lighthearted fun at times. This is much more than a website, as many will tell you - it is a genuine family  caring and sharing. We will be with you through the good times and the difficult ones. Just keep reading and keep posting so that we will know how you mom and you are doing. Looking forward to hearing from you. Bajanne, Moderator |
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« Reply #13 on: February 07, 2009, 03:28:47 AM » |
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From one caregiver to another, welcome!
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boxman55
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« Reply #14 on: February 07, 2009, 09:03:36 AM » |
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Hi and welcome to IHD. please take your time getting to know the site and ask questions. There are alot of informed members to help you.
Boxman,Moderator
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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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Dan.Larrabee
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« Reply #15 on: February 11, 2009, 05:18:48 PM » |
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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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