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« on: May 30, 2015, 06:46:36 PM »
Nocturnal dialysis is going much better since the doctor prescribed Ambien for panic attacks at 11pm.  I take it around 6:45 and by 11 I am pretty calm. I was having quiet panic attacks, then bitching at everyone at 2a.m when they took me off the machine.  Going well.

I bought a used car, new to me.  Toyota Yaris blue/green color 30,000 miles on it 2012.

I upgraded my Iphone today.

I also went to the Rialto Library orientation session today.  Only one who showed up. So got personalized training.  She is glad to have older person and retired teacher on volunteer staff.  I start Tuesday at 1-3. I told her I realize I am older than dirt  but I want to volunteer.  Great!  She seemed to appreciate my willingness to learn quickly.

I am working out at the gym three days a week now for an hour or so with my sister.  I have lost in two years from a top weight of 256lbs to 193 lbs as of Thursday.  63 pounds.

Pic #1 New car pic.  2012 Yaris 2 door.  Named it Freedom 17.
Pic #2 and 3 Victor and I in front of the Rialto Library.
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Ivanova: "Old Egyptian blessing: May God stand between you and harm in all the empty places you must walk." Babylon 5

Remember your present situation is not your final destination.

Take it one day, one hour, one minute, one second at a time.

"If we don't find a way out of this soon, I'm gonna lose it. Lose it... It means go crazy, nuts, insane, bonzo, no longer in possession of ones faculties, three fries short of a Happy Meal, wacko!" Jack O'Neill - SG-1
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« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2015, 06:55:15 PM »
Sorry about the huge pics.  My laptop is being stubborn tonight.
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Ivanova: "Old Egyptian blessing: May God stand between you and harm in all the empty places you must walk." Babylon 5

Remember your present situation is not your final destination.

Take it one day, one hour, one minute, one second at a time.

"If we don't find a way out of this soon, I'm gonna lose it. Lose it... It means go crazy, nuts, insane, bonzo, no longer in possession of ones faculties, three fries short of a Happy Meal, wacko!" Jack O'Neill - SG-1
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« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2015, 09:58:02 PM »
 :clap; Very happy to hear good news from you girl!  :guitar:
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
Was on in-center hemodialysis 2003-2007.
7 yr transplant lost due to rejection.
She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
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« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2015, 12:39:26 AM »
Good people deserve Good Things glad to hear you are happier. :clap;
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« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2015, 12:49:38 AM »
Glad you are making positive changes. It helps when you dont have to work and you have time enough to really think, doesn't it?
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« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2015, 08:23:55 AM »
Too much time on your hands too is sometimes not so good, for making your thoughts go round and round.
Being busy and focused on other stuff helps.

Love the pictures kitkatz, especially the "bicycle" :) Looking good  :cuddle;
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10 years of half a life
3 years HD 1st transplant Feb 08 failed after 3 months
Back to HD 2nd transplant Dec 10 failed after 11 months
Difficult times with a femoral line and catching MSSA (Thank you Plymouth Hospital)
Back on HD (not easy to do that third time around)
Fighting hard (two years on) to do home HD ... watch this space!
Oh and I am am getting married 1/08/15 to my wonderful partner Drew!!!
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« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2015, 08:42:31 AM »
I am very happy that things seem to have turned a corner for you.

I admire anyone who can lose that much weight.  It takes real discipline and dedication.  Well done you!
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« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2015, 11:00:01 AM »
Is that car big enough to do some hanky-panky in the back seat?
I was at 258lbs and am down to 225lbs.  Do you have a donut I can have?
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« Reply #8 on: May 31, 2015, 11:09:02 AM »
Fabulous news! Great to hear you're doing all these things.
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« Reply #9 on: May 31, 2015, 06:23:25 PM »
Whoa, lady! When you say you are going to do something, you do it BIG! Must've caught your second wind, hope it just gets better and better. And yes, being a retired teacher they struck gold.
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« Reply #10 on: June 01, 2015, 07:54:31 AM »
Glad to hear it kk.  You're awesome!
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« Reply #11 on: June 01, 2015, 11:10:01 AM »
Well done kitzkatz and I am very glad to see you both so well and happy !
Best wishes from Kristina. :grouphug;
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« Reply #12 on: June 01, 2015, 11:17:15 AM »
Very glad to hear this.  All good things!

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