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« on: July 31, 2012, 09:36:59 AM »
Bob Here.

Hello IHD family.  I haven't posted in a while, I was working on my first book, The ABC's of the Big D: My Life on Dialysis.  The book is now available on Amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com/ABCs-Big-My-Life-Dialysis/dp/1477574263/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1343740534&sr=1-6&keywords=The+ABC%27s+of+the+Big+D

The book is the result of much encouragement from members of this community, and includes some material from my previous blogs, which were very well received.  I take an unusual point of view of our dialysis-related woes in that I refuse to take them too seriously.  If you see fit to read my book, I hope you enjoy it.  I hope you see some commonality with your own situation and I hope we can all find a way to have a laugh.

Please let me know what you think.  I value feedback from this community above all others.  Thanks.
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Bob's Prescription for Living With Dialysis:
Follow Your Recommended Diet and Especially Watch Your Potassium, Phosphorous, and Fluid.
Stay Active - Find a Form of Exercise You Like and DO IT!!
Laugh Every Chance You Get.
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« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2012, 10:19:52 AM »
Bob,
I was just thinking about you the other day and commented to my husband that I had missed reading your posts. I had been worried about your absence and I'm VERY glad it was due to good circumstances and not bad.

 :2thumbsup;

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« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2012, 10:53:16 AM »
Thanks Aleta,  Good hearing from you again.  Hope you and your husband are doing well.

Yes, frankly I was stunned at how involved the publishing process is.  The actual writing was the easy part.  The editing, re-write process, cover design, more editing, more re-writes just went on and on.

I was just so happy to finally get it out there.

Thanks again.  Take care.
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Author of The ABC's of the Big D: My Life on Dialysis
Bob's Prescription for Living With Dialysis:
Follow Your Recommended Diet and Especially Watch Your Potassium, Phosphorous, and Fluid.
Stay Active - Find a Form of Exercise You Like and DO IT!!
Laugh Every Chance You Get.
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« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2012, 12:06:34 PM »
I'm sad, I  tried ordering and Amazon said it would not ship to my area, I'm from Canada.            :(

I'd really love to read your book. Do you have your own website to order the book from instead of through only Amazon?
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« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2012, 12:20:57 PM »
Hi Cordelia, I'm so sorry, I actually didn't know they wouldn't ship to Canada.

I'm in the process of getting my website up and running.  In addition, I'll let you know when the e-book is available.

Again, sorry for the mixup.
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Author of The ABC's of the Big D: My Life on Dialysis
Bob's Prescription for Living With Dialysis:
Follow Your Recommended Diet and Especially Watch Your Potassium, Phosphorous, and Fluid.
Stay Active - Find a Form of Exercise You Like and DO IT!!
Laugh Every Chance You Get.
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« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2012, 12:56:57 PM »
Hi Bob, I've had problems sometimes ordering off of Amazon. I went to Amazon.ca but I guess your book isn't available off of there, either. I'd love to hear if you eventually have your own website up and running, for sure I will order your book from your own site,  then! Keep me posted!        :thx;

Congrats on your book!         :thumbup;         :2thumbsup;
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Diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease at age 19.
Renal Failure at age 38 (2010) came about 2 hrs close to dying. Central line put in an emergency.
Began dialysis on Aug 15, 2010.
Creatine @ time of dialysis: 27. I almost died.
History of High Blood Pressure
I have Neuropathy and Plantar Fasciitis in My Feet
AV Fistula created in Nov. 2011, still buzzing well!
Transplanted in April, 2013. My husband and I participated in the Living Donor paired exchange program. I nicknamed my kidney "April"
Married 18 yrs,  Mom to 3 kids to twin daughters (One that has PKD)  and a high-functioning Autistic son
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« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2012, 02:42:41 PM »
definitely congrats with your book. I've ordered it, but as I'm in the Uk it looks like it will take a month or so.

Can't wait though,

take care Cas
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1983 high proteinloss in urine, chemo, stroke,coma, dialysis
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« Reply #7 on: July 31, 2012, 04:02:01 PM »
Yea, let us know when the ebook is out.  Although I have a Nook and can't order from Amazon.  Isn't that dumb.

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« Reply #8 on: July 31, 2012, 04:21:33 PM »
Thanks Cas.  Sorry it will take so long.

Rerun, I'm hoping to have the Nook version out shortly.  I will let you know.
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Author of The ABC's of the Big D: My Life on Dialysis
Bob's Prescription for Living With Dialysis:
Follow Your Recommended Diet and Especially Watch Your Potassium, Phosphorous, and Fluid.
Stay Active - Find a Form of Exercise You Like and DO IT!!
Laugh Every Chance You Get.
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« Reply #9 on: August 01, 2012, 10:12:28 AM »
The book has sections on Dialysis Basics, where I discuss restrictions, needles, traveling, and other fun dialysis stuff; Lifestyle, with a nightmare dialysis trip to Vegas, and how I disrupted my wife's tennis career in search of some exercise; Working, with all kinds of issues that happen whenever you mix dialysis and work; and Medical, where I discuss my relationship with doctors, nurses, attendants , social workers, and dieticians.

I'm sure many of you will be able to relate!
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Author of The ABC's of the Big D: My Life on Dialysis
Bob's Prescription for Living With Dialysis:
Follow Your Recommended Diet and Especially Watch Your Potassium, Phosphorous, and Fluid.
Stay Active - Find a Form of Exercise You Like and DO IT!!
Laugh Every Chance You Get.
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« Reply #10 on: August 01, 2012, 01:50:18 PM »
Bob,

There was an option to request from the author a kindle version. Will you have available on kindle?
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« Reply #11 on: August 02, 2012, 05:35:03 AM »
Hey, yes the Kindle version will be available shortly.  I will re-post when it is out there.

Thanks for your interest.
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www.bobnortham.com
Author of The ABC's of the Big D: My Life on Dialysis
Bob's Prescription for Living With Dialysis:
Follow Your Recommended Diet and Especially Watch Your Potassium, Phosphorous, and Fluid.
Stay Active - Find a Form of Exercise You Like and DO IT!!
Laugh Every Chance You Get.
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