What is Dialysis
Dialysis is a type of renal replacement therapy which is used to provide an artificial replacement for lost kidney function due to renal failure. It is a life support treatment and...
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I just joined this community today. I was born was polycystic kidneys, and they failed in 2002. I then went on dialysis and was on it for 5 years, and was also on the transplant list. I finally got a kidney last June, 2006. I was sick for a couple of months, but now I feel good.
Just wanted to check in and see who you all are. Come on back... Posted on 03/12/07, 07:03 pm |
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Hi Carol, I'm Shells and I've had kidney failure for 17 years. I was on dialysis for 6 months, then received a transplant from my dad and it lasted 10 years. I went back on dialysis in 2000 and been on it ever since! Congrats on your new kidney! Your first year anniversary is coming up, I see. Love the pic of your dog, I looove dogs! Welcome to the group! -- Shells 
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HI I have had kidney failure in aug2006 have been on hemo dialysis & rite now its really hard to even think about a transplant its all so overwhelming
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oh my cpuld you tell memore about you transplant im seventeen and been on dialysis for 3 years. im on a list but i just wanna know what to expect
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Hi everyone! I haven't talked to anyone in a while and was hoping everyone is doing well, and if not, trying to keep up good spirits! Things are going great here. The doc just cut my dialysis time from 3:15 to 3:00! Hey, every minute counts! lol Hope your doing great Carol! and everyone else in this post! -- Shells
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Hello Carol, good to see you here! Glad your feeling better...
Gus
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Hi... I have had FSGS for 7 years and was on dialysis for 3 months, received a kidney from my dad which lasted about 8 mths... went back on dialysis for a year and had another transplant from a cadaver which lasted me 15 months then went back on dialysis and have been on it for about 18 months and am curently listed at UC Davis Med Center... Welcome to the group... it is always nice to hear from another patient who is doing well
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