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« on: January 04, 2017, 12:22:44 PM »
I spoke with our friend Zach. He is very ill, in New York Presbyterian Hospital - Cornell Weill.
He asked that I post a message to let our members know.
His prognosis is not good and I am heartbroken to share this news.
He sends his love to you all.

Zach has been a member here since Jan. 2007.
He has been on in-center (self-care) hemodialysis since 1982 -- 34 YEARS on March 3, 2016
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
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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.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
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« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2017, 12:51:28 PM »
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1996 - Diagnosed with Proteinuria
2000 - Started seeing nephrologist on regular basis
Mar 2010 - Started Aranesp shots - well into CKD4
Dec 1, 2010 - Transplant Eval Appt - Listed on Feb 10, 2012
Apr 18, 2011 - Had fistula placed at GFR 8
April 20, 2011 - Had chest cath placed, GFR 6
April 22, 2011 - Started in-center HD. Continued to work FT and still went out and did things: live theater, concerts, spend time with friends, dine out, etc
May 2011 - My Wonderful Donor offered to get tested!
Oct 2011  - My Wonderful Donor was approved for surgery!
November 23, 2011 - Live-Donor Transplant (Lynette the Kidney gets a new home!)
April 3, 2012 - Routine Post-Tx Biopsy (creatinine went up just a little, from 1.4 to 1.7)
April 7, 2012 - ER admit to hospital, emergency surgery to remove large hematoma caused by biopsy
April 8, 2012 - In hospital dialysis with 2 units of blood
Now: On the mend, getting better! New Goal: No more in-patient hospital stays! More travel and life adventures!
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« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2017, 12:54:47 PM »
Sad news indeed Karol. Zach has been such an inspiration to so many of us on IHD and for so long too. I am heart broken.
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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: January 04, 2017, 01:07:32 PM »
Oh, this is terrible news.  I don't know how much information Zach wishes to share, but is there anything more you can tell us?

Please tell him that all of us at IHD are thinking of him and are hoping for some better news soon.
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« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2017, 01:09:29 PM »
Sad news indeed Karol. Did Zach want to mention what happened? He has been well for years. Thank you so much for letting us know. Should you talk to him again will you please tell him I am praying for him.?


Thanks, Love, Jean
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« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2017, 01:14:13 PM »
Very sad to hear.  I Love You Zach.  I pray you pull through.

 :pray;  :-*
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« Reply #6 on: January 04, 2017, 01:19:54 PM »
Zach....  I do remember you.  You were helpful to many. I hope you get better and enjoy life again.   I love PBS and watch it every day.  Take care please! 
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« Reply #7 on: January 04, 2017, 01:23:26 PM »
Oh, no. This is very distressing. Zach has been a stalwart inspiration for many of us.

I so hope that he pulls through.

 :grouphug; :cuddle;

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« Reply #8 on: January 04, 2017, 01:33:12 PM »
I'm so sorry to read this.  My best thoughts and hopes are with you, Zach.  Here's to your pulling through whatever this bump in the road is.  Be well.  :(
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« Reply #9 on: January 04, 2017, 01:36:37 PM »
Thank you for the message, Karol.  This is horrible news.  It's been so long since I've been on.  I miss everyone!

Does he have a virus or has he had heart issues?
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« Reply #10 on: January 04, 2017, 01:41:51 PM »
I am sorry to hear that. He's been a great source of knowledge on this board for sure, I've learned a lot from the research articles he finds and posts.
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« Reply #11 on: January 04, 2017, 02:00:44 PM »
Dear Zach, I am very sorry to read that you are not well
and I keep my fingers crossed that you pull through this hurdle and please get better soon.
I send you my best wishes and please take great care of yourself,
Kristina. :grouphug;
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« Reply #12 on: January 04, 2017, 02:20:12 PM »
Zach I hope you are doing better.  You
have been a role model to many patients here.
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« Reply #13 on: January 04, 2017, 03:45:27 PM »
I've read so many of Zach's posts over the years, and he provides in them such good and practical information and advice. My prayers and strongest thoughts for you to pull through this, Zach!
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« Reply #14 on: January 04, 2017, 03:53:39 PM »
I will keep Zach and is family in my prayers, and hope he recovers and keeps on.
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« Reply #15 on: January 04, 2017, 04:00:45 PM »
Zach, I'm thinking of, and praying for you!....

Many of your Renal Friendly cookery ideas were put into action during my late mum's 'journey' through kidney failure... You are a leading light...

May you have peace, and until we meet again, may the Lord hold you in the palm of his hand...

Love....

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« Reply #16 on: January 04, 2017, 04:40:16 PM »
Quote from: kellyt on January 04, 2017, 01:36:37 PM
Thank you for the message, Karol.  This is horrible news.  It's been so long since I've been on.  I miss everyone!

Does he have a virus or has he had heart issues?

It may be his heart. We spoke briefly as they were taking him to dialysis.
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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.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
Living Donors Rock! http://www.livingdonorsonline.org -
News video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-7KvgQDWpU
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« Reply #17 on: January 04, 2017, 05:22:11 PM »

Terrible news.   I haven't been a member long enough to know Zach well but I have great respect for the postings I have read.  Many informative posts filled with information I would not have found on my own.

Zach your knowledge and experience have been a guiding force for many of us.

I am sure, we all are Praying for your health issue to be improved, that you may still be a long standing asset to these boards.

I am hoping to be able to hear from you soon.

Take Care,

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« Reply #18 on: January 04, 2017, 09:32:05 PM »
Hubby and I will be praying for you, Zach. Hope you haven't gone and overworked yourself on any of your film projects. You are one of the few that inspire my husband to continue working. Darn, maybe you need a bowl of that chili you had perfected. We all could use a bowl of "Zach's Chili"! Here's wishing you a speedy recovery and Happy New Year! Do keep us posted! We're right here for you.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #19 on: January 05, 2017, 01:11:36 AM »
What terrible news. My inspiration for so long, sending positive thoughts his way.

    :cuddle;



Lots of love and strength, Cas
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1983 high proteinloss in urine, chemo, stroke,coma, dialysis
1984 double nephrectomy
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1998 lost dads kidney, start PD
2003 peritineum burst, back to hemo
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« Reply #20 on: January 05, 2017, 06:02:53 AM »
Sorry to hear of your challenges Zach.  I hope you are able to recover and read everyone's well wishes for years to come.
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« Reply #21 on: January 05, 2017, 07:29:24 AM »
Oh no!  I have passed on a lot of Zach's tips and tricks to patients.  Praying for him and his family! :pray;
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« Reply #22 on: January 05, 2017, 05:57:10 PM »
Terrible news. I'm so sorry to hear this.
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« Reply #23 on: January 05, 2017, 06:17:32 PM »
I wish Zach well.   34 years is most impressive.

Perhaps we should set up a buddy system on IHD where each person knows their buddy's contact info, next of kin, etc. - so someone can find out the story if a regular drops off the radar screen.   I don't think there is anyone here who would have any idea what happened if I suddenly went TU and disappeared from the forum.
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« Reply #24 on: January 06, 2017, 08:47:40 AM »
Quote from: Simon Dog on January 05, 2017, 06:17:32 PM
I wish Zach well.   34 years is most impressive.

Perhaps we should set up a buddy system on IHD where each person knows their buddy's contact info, next of kin, etc. - so someone can find out the story if a regular drops off the radar screen.   I don't think there is anyone here who would have any idea what happened if I suddenly went TU and disappeared from the forum.

We have an Emergency Contact list.  You need to send Kitkatz a PM and she will add you.
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