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« Reply #225 on: May 11, 2009, 04:50:07 AM »
If you are worried about the pain, consider emla gel/cream. It is thoroughly fantastic and worth the high price tage (availabe from pharmacies).

When I was younger I did not require any topical anaesthetic, but now I am feeling the pain (nay - agony!). So with this piece, for my thrid sitting at least, I have started to use this. And will continue to do so until it is finished. I got 2.5 hours of work done the other day, using this cream.
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« Reply #226 on: May 11, 2009, 05:30:35 AM »
I tried that cream for dialysis, but it didn't help so I just ended up using nothing for the needle insertion. I just got use to it like insulin injections I did at the time till I got a pump. Never got use to that needle poke though for the pump in the abdomen area.

As for a tattoo, I have no idea where to begin to start such as size, location, how to get a good artist, not to mention the cost.
Could always go the cheap route and get "I Love (write name here in pen)".   :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; That way if you change girlfriend or boyfriend, just wash name away with soap and water and write in new name.  :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
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« Reply #227 on: May 11, 2009, 07:41:40 AM »
haha that is so getto! or redneck what ever you prefer. haha
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« Reply #228 on: May 12, 2009, 01:09:45 AM »
Think I got the idea from something okarol posted  :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
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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
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No two day's are the same, are they?
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« Reply #229 on: May 12, 2009, 08:13:05 AM »
A couple hundred is a good price for a tatt in this area.  This is one of those cases where cheaper is not always better.  I've got just under $300 in mine..two sittings...second one for things I decided to add after the fact.
That kid of mine ....I think his skin is worth more than my car!  lol  Youth and money...a dangerous combo!
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« Reply #230 on: May 12, 2009, 07:45:45 PM »
My artist is known for his fine detail, and his general hourly rate is $180 (Australian). It's worth it, for his skill and the professionalism/cleanliness of the studio. As I am getting a large piece, I am being charged $150 an hour. By the time it's finished it will probably have been a good 10+ hours of work.
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« Reply #231 on: May 13, 2009, 09:49:08 AM »
Yeah the guy I want to go to is really good. I have seen alot of his work and have gone down and talked to him and stuff. A friend of mine has gotten like 6 from him so he siad he is willing to work with me. But not just let.  I think I will save up to get it, and then lose a little weight. ANd then I will be good and redy.  :2thumbsup;
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Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theres is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.
Blessed are they whohunger and thirst for righteousness, for theywill be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

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« Reply #232 on: May 13, 2009, 10:40:23 AM »
Quote from: Chris on May 12, 2009, 01:09:45 AM
Think I got the idea from something okarol posted  :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
Hahahah blame it on me!
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« Reply #233 on: April 11, 2010, 12:00:10 AM »
Nice details - created by Secret Lake Tattoo - Keene, NH
for appointment please call: (603) 352-TAT2
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
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7 yr transplant lost due to rejection.
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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
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« Reply #234 on: April 11, 2010, 12:16:22 AM »
Fighter  :boxing;
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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
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« Reply #235 on: April 11, 2010, 12:18:34 AM »
Kidney donor tattoo
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
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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
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« Reply #236 on: April 11, 2010, 10:14:48 AM »
I know I'm a little late to join in on this but I have seven tattoos currently... I would like to get more but I'm not sure about getting ink done in my current state of health. I have one on my ring finger of two hearts that is very hard to get a decent picture of but here are my others...
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« Reply #237 on: April 11, 2010, 04:50:24 PM »
Cool!
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« Reply #238 on: April 11, 2010, 06:38:05 PM »
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« Reply #239 on: July 21, 2010, 11:53:53 AM »
Quote from: FindingNeverland on April 11, 2010, 10:14:48 AM
I know I'm a little late to join in on this but I have seven tattoos currently... I would like to get more but I'm not sure about getting ink done in my current state of health. I have one on my ring finger of two hearts that is very hard to get a decent picture of but here are my others...

Wow I never saw this post - those are some awesome tats!
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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
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« Reply #240 on: July 21, 2010, 12:06:08 PM »
Here's another I found on the internet
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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 -
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« Reply #241 on: July 21, 2010, 07:01:15 PM »
I have a big scar on my belly from my transplant so long ago...I thought a big zipper tattoo would be funny!
I do have Kokopelli on my rear deltoid - a representation of my former self!
Hubby has camera at work, so I'll have to post a pic another time!
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« Reply #242 on: July 22, 2010, 01:54:50 PM »
The first are my children's names: Charlie, J.D. & Carina on my arm.
The second is a Sacred Heart on my chest.
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« Reply #243 on: July 24, 2010, 12:07:55 AM »
Spectacular, YL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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« Reply #244 on: August 06, 2010, 02:16:20 PM »
These are pictures of tattoos my daughter, Savannah and Ryan got in memory of Sarah (my daughter). I want to get one but kinda leery.


For some reason can't show Savannah's, but it is beautiful....
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« Reply #245 on: August 07, 2010, 12:55:19 AM »
Pamster, where have you been? Nice to see a post of you on here. Miss chatting with you.
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« Reply #246 on: August 07, 2010, 05:18:23 PM »
Quote from: Jean on August 07, 2010, 12:55:19 AM
Pamster, where have you been? Nice to see a post of you on here. Miss chatting with you.

My hours were cut at work so I decided to stop my cable, internet and phone for a period of time, but now I'm back!
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« Reply #247 on: August 07, 2010, 10:42:44 PM »
Love all these tattoos!!!  I'm ready to start getting ink myself...but i made the mistake of mentioning it at dialysis tonight.  The techs FREAKED out!!!!  Do I really have anything to be worried about?  I mean, c'mon, I already have kidney disease and all...;-)  I will post pics when I get mine started!!

Thanks!
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« Reply #248 on: August 08, 2010, 08:20:44 PM »
The main reason they Freaked out is that there is a chance of infection. Beings your immune system is low your body can't fight it off as well. There may be other reasons I just don't know them.
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« Reply #249 on: July 06, 2011, 11:28:58 AM »
Seen on the internet

Hello Kidney
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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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