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« on: February 10, 2009, 01:50:14 PM »
Hi there, My name is Kelly and I have been on Pd for about 4 Months now. Iam waiting a for a kidney/pancreas transplant...and really hope that it is soon. I initially struggled with dialysis but this was mainly as I had a real aversion to a tube sticking out of my body. Iam sort of getting used to it now but this is mainly because I have had to make room for it by virtually stopping all other aspects of my life ! I find I have no energy most of the time but do have an occasional good day. I am a positive person by nature and have a very patient boyfriend ha ha..He has to be! I have a horse which is one of the main things that has kept me going through all the dross that comes with Dialysis but I have had to hand over most of his care to my friend ..I just pick up his bills. Im 36 years old. Have had a lot of wound infections boo hoo. I managed to tear the wound early on and its never been right since .! Nice to have finally found a sight to talk to others
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« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2009, 02:21:20 PM »
Hi, Kelly; welcome aboard.  I'm also a fellow PDer (temporarily on hemo due to removal of an infected abdominal hernia), and I can't wait to get back to PD.  There's tons of good information here and even waterproof shoulders to cry on!  Glad you're here.
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« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2009, 02:53:01 PM »
 :welcomesign;  Kelly.  I look forward to getting to know more about you here.
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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: February 10, 2009, 04:05:43 PM »
:welcomesign; Kelly. We are so glad you found us and we are sure that all the information and support you will find here will be a great help to you. Hope to hear more from you.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2009, 09:45:35 PM »
Welcome Kelly, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2009, 09:49:27 PM »
Good to have you here!
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No transplant.  Not yet, anyway.  Only decided to be listed on 11/9/06. Inactive at the moment.  ;)
I make films.

Just the facts: 70.0 kgs. (about 154 lbs.)
Treatment: Tue-Thur-Sat   5.5 hours, 2x/wk, 6 hours, 1x/wk
Dialysate flow (Qd)=600;  Blood pump speed(Qb)=315
Fresenius Optiflux-180 filter--without reuse
Fresenius 2008T dialysis machine
My KDOQI Nutrition (+/ -):  2,450 Calories, 84 grams Protein/day.

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« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2009, 09:56:56 PM »
Welcome to our community!  A big welcome to another Kelly!  We have a Kellyt. We are so glad that you found us.  This is just the place for you to be.  It is full of information, support and fun as well. You will find out that this is much more than a website - it is a genuine family  :grouphug;  We look forward to getting to know you.  Keep reading and keep posting!  Let us know how you are doing.






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« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2009, 10:11:14 PM »
And here I am!   :waving;    :rofl;    Welcome to IHD.  You'll find mucho support and understanding here.  You're with friends now!   ;)
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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: February 11, 2009, 04:40:20 AM »
 :welcomesign; It is a great source for information and it everyone here knows the aches and pains you are dealing with.. Glad your here
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« Reply #9 on: February 11, 2009, 05:54:01 AM »
Welcome Kelly....glad you found our site and you'll definitely find it helpful in so many ways
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« Reply #10 on: February 11, 2009, 09:56:17 AM »
 :flower;  Welcome Kelly!!  I am on PD also. It's not too bad.
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« Reply #11 on: February 11, 2009, 10:31:55 AM »
Hi Kelly,
Yeah those wound not healing right is a pain. I am all to familiar with that and diabetes complications. Hope you get your k/p tx soon and feel a difference right away. There are a couple of us on here who have had a k/p transplant and some waiting also.
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
Lifes Adventures -  Priceless

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« Reply #12 on: February 11, 2009, 11:46:16 AM »
 :welcomesign;  Glad you joined us and hope you find lots of information, support and friends here.  It is a great group and everyone helps each other.  We would love to hear more about your horse.  (and the boyfriend!)   Welcome to our family.   :grouphug;





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« Reply #13 on: February 11, 2009, 12:11:17 PM »
 :waving; Kelly

Glad you found IHD.
This is the best all around site for information. questions and just plain fun.
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Operation for PD placement 7-14-09
Training for cycler 7-28-09

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« Reply #14 on: February 11, 2009, 05:19:28 PM »
Hi.. :waving;
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« Reply #15 on: February 11, 2009, 05:26:59 PM »
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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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« Reply #16 on: February 13, 2009, 01:52:03 PM »
G'day and  :welcomesign; mate
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« Reply #17 on: February 14, 2009, 08:26:11 AM »
Welcome to IHD. Glad you found the site. There is a lot of info on PD here. Just use the search for help. Keep us updated on how you are doing, post often.


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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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« Reply #18 on: February 14, 2009, 12:38:27 PM »
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