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« on: July 25, 2013, 04:22:33 PM »
While ICH today, I had a very pleasant surprise.
Zach, a long time member of IHD, stopped by my chair, introduced himself, and we had a very nice chat before he started ICH.
I was very thankful for some of the advice he gave me (I'm fairly new to HD).
I encourage all IHD members at a particular center to meet and introduce themselves.
Thanks Zach.
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« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2013, 04:07:52 AM »
I'm glad we had a chance to chat, too.
It's always nice to meet the person behind the avatar!

 :beer1;
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Uninterrupted in-center (self-care) hemodialysis since 1982 -- 34 YEARS on March 3, 2016 !!
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No transplant.  Not yet, anyway.  Only decided to be listed on 11/9/06. Inactive at the moment.  ;)
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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
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« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2013, 05:22:19 AM »
Classy.

 :2thumbsup; :clap; :bow;
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3/1993: Diagnosed with Kidney Failure (FSGS)
25/7/2006: Started hemo 3x/week 5 hour sessions :(
27/11/2010: Cadaveric kidney transplant from my wonderful donor!!! "Danny" currently settling in and working better every day!!! :)

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« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2013, 12:53:52 PM »
Lucky you!!! You have a guy who has stayed alive against many odds and knows more than most of the drs. do. And I don't think he charges for information.
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« Reply #4 on: July 26, 2013, 02:18:59 PM »
Zach is awesome!  :2thumbsup;
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
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Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
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« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2013, 04:47:43 PM »
This is wonderful.  Zach is close to a kidney God in my book.  He has helped so many of us through the years.  I would love to meet him one day.  What a kind thing for him to do.  And he knows more about this stuff than anyone.   :2thumbsup;
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