Guest guest Posted August 21, 2002 Report Share Posted August 21, 2002 Hello Pierre, I know you've been telling us about how its all imminent but it does come as a shock to hear your news...........I wish you well. Good luck. Sally. My results Anyone interested in the results of my visit to the nephrology clinic today? Here goes: First of all, I forgot to pick up my copy of the lab results at the desk before I left, so, for some values, I don't have the exact numbers. Hemoglobin (Hg), hematocrit (Hct), potassium and phosphorus are all Ok. However, my serum creatinine is way up, somewhere above 460. Since my nephrologist has always said I would need dialysis when it reached 500 (size matters with serum creatinine, and I'm not very big), and based on my symptoms, she says I'm ready to start now. My fistula is looking good and they should be able to use it. In fact, it seems to be developing in two separate directions, maybe three, just as I thought. She will order vein mapping to get a better idea. She was ready to start me on hemodialysis right now, like, as soon as possible, but then she noticed that she has two conflicting lab results, one of which may have been dated wrong. So, just to be sure, she had me go to the lab right there to do blood work. If it comes out 450 or more, I'm on dialysis. If it comes out under that, I may be able to wait another month, but probably not more than that. So, just waiting. If nobody calls, I guess I'm Ok for a little while yet. She does seem to believe in starting dialysis early as opposed to waiting until the last possible moment, and I can't say I disagree with that. This is textbook of how it should be done: my phosphorus and other levels, as well as my overall nutrition have been well managed, the access (fistula) had been prepared well in advance, the treatment options education done and we're ready to roll anytime. In the meantime, I have a follow-up appointment a month from now, with a lab requisition for blood work a week before going, and, if I start vomitting my food between now and then, I'm to forget about trying to contact my nephrologist and go directly to the hospital where my dialysis centre will be (about a 15 minute drive if there's no traffic). So there you go. Funny how it just happens like that. You have kidney disease for 25 years, with nothing too eventful other than a few hypertensive emergencies now and again, you go to dozens, maybe a hundred or more nephrology appointments over the years, and finally, you reach the appointment when they tell you it's time, or almost anyway. I expected it though, as I could tell myself I have been significantly sicker and tired the past 2 or 3 months. Of course, with the way my serum creatinine has been going up and down for the past year, it still could come out under 400 today. I just don't know yet. Pierre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2002 Report Share Posted August 21, 2002 Thanks Sally. Well, it had to come to this eventually. At least it's not emergency dialysis. My neph said I actually looked pretty good for someone who is at esrd. Pierre My results > > > Anyone interested in the results of my visit to the nephrology clinic today? > > Here goes: > > First of all, I forgot to pick up my copy of the lab results at the desk > before I left, so, for some values, I don't have the exact numbers. > > Hemoglobin (Hg), hematocrit (Hct), potassium and phosphorus are all Ok. > However, my serum creatinine is way up, somewhere above 460. Since my > nephrologist has always said I would need dialysis when it reached 500 (size > matters with serum creatinine, and I'm not very big), and based on my > symptoms, she says I'm ready to start now. My fistula is looking good and > they should be able to use it. In fact, it seems to be developing in two > separate directions, maybe three, just as I thought. She will order vein > mapping to get a better idea. > > She was ready to start me on hemodialysis right now, like, as soon as > possible, but then she noticed that she has two conflicting lab results, one > of which may have been dated wrong. So, just to be sure, she had me go to > the lab right there to do blood work. If it comes out 450 or more, I'm on > dialysis. If it comes out under that, I may be able to wait another month, > but probably not more than that. So, just waiting. If nobody calls, I guess > I'm Ok for a little while yet. She does seem to believe in starting dialysis > early as opposed to waiting until the last possible moment, and I can't say > I disagree with that. This is textbook of how it should be done: my > phosphorus and other levels, as well as my overall nutrition have been well > managed, the access (fistula) had been prepared well in advance, the > treatment options education done and we're ready to roll anytime. > > In the meantime, I have a follow-up appointment a month from now, with a lab > requisition for blood work a week before going, and, if I start vomitting my > food between now and then, I'm to forget about trying to contact my > nephrologist and go directly to the hospital where my dialysis centre will > be (about a 15 minute drive if there's no traffic). > > So there you go. Funny how it just happens like that. You have kidney > disease for 25 years, with nothing too eventful other than a few > hypertensive emergencies now and again, you go to dozens, maybe a hundred or > more nephrology appointments over the years, and finally, you reach the > appointment when they tell you it's time, or almost anyway. I expected it > though, as I could tell myself I have been significantly sicker and tired > the past 2 or 3 months. > > Of course, with the way my serum creatinine has been going up and down for > the past year, it still could come out under 400 today. I just don't know > yet. > > Pierre > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2002 Report Share Posted August 21, 2002 Pierre, I know today was a difficult day for you although your message seemed upbeat. Hang in there and please know that we are all here for you. I have class tonight so I will chat with you tomorrow. > Anyone interested in the results of my visit to the nephrology clinic today? > > Here goes: > > First of all, I forgot to pick up my copy of the lab results at the desk > before I left, so, for some values, I don't have the exact numbers. > > Hemoglobin (Hg), hematocrit (Hct), potassium and phosphorus are all Ok. > However, my serum creatinine is way up, somewhere above 460. Since my > nephrologist has always said I would need dialysis when it reached 500 (size > matters with serum creatinine, and I'm not very big), and based on my > symptoms, she says I'm ready to start now. My fistula is looking good and > they should be able to use it. In fact, it seems to be developing in two > separate directions, maybe three, just as I thought. She will order vein > mapping to get a better idea. > > She was ready to start me on hemodialysis right now, like, as soon as > possible, but then she noticed that she has two conflicting lab results, one > of which may have been dated wrong. So, just to be sure, she had me go to > the lab right there to do blood work. If it comes out 450 or more, I'm on > dialysis. If it comes out under that, I may be able to wait another month, > but probably not more than that. So, just waiting. If nobody calls, I guess > I'm Ok for a little while yet. She does seem to believe in starting dialysis > early as opposed to waiting until the last possible moment, and I can't say > I disagree with that. This is textbook of how it should be done: my > phosphorus and other levels, as well as my overall nutrition have been well > managed, the access (fistula) had been prepared well in advance, the > treatment options education done and we're ready to roll anytime. > > In the meantime, I have a follow-up appointment a month from now, with a lab > requisition for blood work a week before going, and, if I start vomitting my > food between now and then, I'm to forget about trying to contact my > nephrologist and go directly to the hospital where my dialysis centre will > be (about a 15 minute drive if there's no traffic). > > So there you go. Funny how it just happens like that. You have kidney > disease for 25 years, with nothing too eventful other than a few > hypertensive emergencies now and again, you go to dozens, maybe a hundred or > more nephrology appointments over the years, and finally, you reach the > appointment when they tell you it's time, or almost anyway. I expected it > though, as I could tell myself I have been significantly sicker and tired > the past 2 or 3 months. > > Of course, with the way my serum creatinine has been going up and down for > the past year, it still could come out under 400 today. I just don't know > yet. > > Pierre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2002 Report Share Posted August 21, 2002 I totally second this. You know where I am Pierre. Love Re: My results Pierre, I know today was a difficult day for you although your message seemed upbeat. Hang in there and please know that we are all here for you. I have class tonight so I will chat with you tomorrow. > Anyone interested in the results of my visit to the nephrology clinic today? > > Here goes: > > First of all, I forgot to pick up my copy of the lab results at the desk > before I left, so, for some values, I don't have the exact numbers. > > Hemoglobin (Hg), hematocrit (Hct), potassium and phosphorus are all Ok. > However, my serum creatinine is way up, somewhere above 460. Since my > nephrologist has always said I would need dialysis when it reached 500 (size > matters with serum creatinine, and I'm not very big), and based on my > symptoms, she says I'm ready to start now. My fistula is looking good and > they should be able to use it. In fact, it seems to be developing in two > separate directions, maybe three, just as I thought. She will order vein > mapping to get a better idea. > > She was ready to start me on hemodialysis right now, like, as soon as > possible, but then she noticed that she has two conflicting lab results, one > of which may have been dated wrong. So, just to be sure, she had me go to > the lab right there to do blood work. If it comes out 450 or more, I'm on > dialysis. If it comes out under that, I may be able to wait another month, > but probably not more than that. So, just waiting. If nobody calls, I guess > I'm Ok for a little while yet. She does seem to believe in starting dialysis > early as opposed to waiting until the last possible moment, and I can't say > I disagree with that. This is textbook of how it should be done: my > phosphorus and other levels, as well as my overall nutrition have been well > managed, the access (fistula) had been prepared well in advance, the > treatment options education done and we're ready to roll anytime. > > In the meantime, I have a follow-up appointment a month from now, with a lab > requisition for blood work a week before going, and, if I start vomitting my > food between now and then, I'm to forget about trying to contact my > nephrologist and go directly to the hospital where my dialysis centre will > be (about a 15 minute drive if there's no traffic). > > So there you go. Funny how it just happens like that. You have kidney > disease for 25 years, with nothing too eventful other than a few > hypertensive emergencies now and again, you go to dozens, maybe a hundred or > more nephrology appointments over the years, and finally, you reach the > appointment when they tell you it's time, or almost anyway. I expected it > though, as I could tell myself I have been significantly sicker and tired > the past 2 or 3 months. > > Of course, with the way my serum creatinine has been going up and down for > the past year, it still could come out under 400 today. I just don't know > yet. > > Pierre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2002 Report Share Posted August 21, 2002 Pierre, I'm very sorry to hear this. Hopefully it will go back down. I reached dialysis 21 years (to the month) from when I was initially (not biopsied) diagnosed. Even though I had all those years to prepare for the eventuality, it was not easy when the day finally came. All the best, Marty Re: My results Pierre, I know today was a difficult day for you although your message seemed upbeat. Hang in there and please know that we are all here for you. I have class tonight so I will chat with you tomorrow. > Anyone interested in the results of my visit to the nephrology clinic today? > > Here goes: > > First of all, I forgot to pick up my copy of the lab results at the desk > before I left, so, for some values, I don't have the exact numbers. > > Hemoglobin (Hg), hematocrit (Hct), potassium and phosphorus are all Ok. > However, my serum creatinine is way up, somewhere above 460. Since my > nephrologist has always said I would need dialysis when it reached 500 (size > matters with serum creatinine, and I'm not very big), and based on my > symptoms, she says I'm ready to start now. My fistula is looking good and > they should be able to use it. In fact, it seems to be developing in two > separate directions, maybe three, just as I thought. She will order vein > mapping to get a better idea. > > She was ready to start me on hemodialysis right now, like, as soon as > possible, but then she noticed that she has two conflicting lab results, one > of which may have been dated wrong. So, just to be sure, she had me go to > the lab right there to do blood work. If it comes out 450 or more, I'm on > dialysis. If it comes out under that, I may be able to wait another month, > but probably not more than that. So, just waiting. If nobody calls, I guess > I'm Ok for a little while yet. She does seem to believe in starting dialysis > early as opposed to waiting until the last possible moment, and I can't say > I disagree with that. This is textbook of how it should be done: my > phosphorus and other levels, as well as my overall nutrition have been well > managed, the access (fistula) had been prepared well in advance, the > treatment options education done and we're ready to roll anytime. > > In the meantime, I have a follow-up appointment a month from now, with a lab > requisition for blood work a week before going, and, if I start vomitting my > food between now and then, I'm to forget about trying to contact my > nephrologist and go directly to the hospital where my dialysis centre will > be (about a 15 minute drive if there's no traffic). > > So there you go. Funny how it just happens like that. You have kidney > disease for 25 years, with nothing too eventful other than a few > hypertensive emergencies now and again, you go to dozens, maybe a hundred or > more nephrology appointments over the years, and finally, you reach the > appointment when they tell you it's time, or almost anyway. I expected it > though, as I could tell myself I have been significantly sicker and tired > the past 2 or 3 months. > > Of course, with the way my serum creatinine has been going up and down for > the past year, it still could come out under 400 today. I just don't know > yet. > > Pierre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2002 Report Share Posted August 21, 2002 Here comes Pierre, boldly striding into the future lighting the way for us mere mortals as per usual. I am glad that your transitition has been well planned in advance and relatively stressfree. I imagine you feel a bit like I do when sitting in the dentist's waiting room knowing I have to get a filling (in that I know it's going to be better after but God help me for the next hour). It sounds like your renal team is taking good care of you, and that you are in the best of hands. You don't need my good wishes but you have them anyway! Reply-To: iga-nephropathy To: <iga-nephropathy > Subject: My results Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2002 16:36:32 -0400 Anyone interested in the results of my visit to the nephrology clinic today? Here goes: First of all, I forgot to pick up my copy of the lab results at the desk before I left, so, for some values, I don't have the exact numbers. Hemoglobin (Hg), hematocrit (Hct), potassium and phosphorus are all Ok. However, my serum creatinine is way up, somewhere above 460. Since my nephrologist has always said I would need dialysis when it reached 500 (size matters with serum creatinine, and I'm not very big), and based on my symptoms, she says I'm ready to start now. My fistula is looking good and they should be able to use it. In fact, it seems to be developing in two separate directions, maybe three, just as I thought. She will order vein mapping to get a better idea. She was ready to start me on hemodialysis right now, like, as soon as possible, but then she noticed that she has two conflicting lab results, one of which may have been dated wrong. So, just to be sure, she had me go to the lab right there to do blood work. If it comes out 450 or more, I'm on dialysis. If it comes out under that, I may be able to wait another month, but probably not more than that. So, just waiting. If nobody calls, I guess I'm Ok for a little while yet. She does seem to believe in starting dialysis early as opposed to waiting until the last possible moment, and I can't say I disagree with that. This is textbook of how it should be done: my phosphorus and other levels, as well as my overall nutrition have been well managed, the access (fistula) had been prepared well in advance, the treatment options education done and we're ready to roll anytime. In the meantime, I have a follow-up appointment a month from now, with a lab requisition for blood work a week before going, and, if I start vomitting my food between now and then, I'm to forget about trying to contact my nephrologist and go directly to the hospital where my dialysis centre will be (about a 15 minute drive if there's no traffic). So there you go. Funny how it just happens like that. You have kidney disease for 25 years, with nothing too eventful other than a few hypertensive emergencies now and again, you go to dozens, maybe a hundred or more nephrology appointments over the years, and finally, you reach the appointment when they tell you it's time, or almost anyway. I expected it though, as I could tell myself I have been significantly sicker and tired the past 2 or 3 months. Of course, with the way my serum creatinine has been going up and down for the past year, it still could come out under 400 today. I just don't know yet. Pierre _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2002 Report Share Posted August 21, 2002 Pierre, Best of luck to you, You have been an inspiration to us all. When one suffers we all suffer. I am behind you all the way. My prayers go out daily for you. Good Luck, Shanna > Here comes Pierre, boldly striding into the future lighting the way for us > mere mortals as per usual. I am glad that your transitition has been well > planned in advance and relatively stressfree. I imagine you feel a bit like > I do when sitting in the dentist's waiting room knowing I have to get a > filling (in that I know it's going to be better after but God help me for > the next hour). It sounds like your renal team is taking good care of you, > and that you are in the best of hands. You don't need my good wishes but > you have them anyway! > > > > From: " Pierre " <placha073@r...> > Reply-To: iga-nephropathy@y... > To: <iga-nephropathy@y...> > Subject: My results > Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2002 16:36:32 -0400 > > Anyone interested in the results of my visit to the nephrology clinic today? > > Here goes: > > First of all, I forgot to pick up my copy of the lab results at the desk > before I left, so, for some values, I don't have the exact numbers. > > Hemoglobin (Hg), hematocrit (Hct), potassium and phosphorus are all Ok. > However, my serum creatinine is way up, somewhere above 460. Since my > nephrologist has always said I would need dialysis when it reached 500 (size > matters with serum creatinine, and I'm not very big), and based on my > symptoms, she says I'm ready to start now. My fistula is looking good and > they should be able to use it. In fact, it seems to be developing in two > separate directions, maybe three, just as I thought. She will order vein > mapping to get a better idea. > > She was ready to start me on hemodialysis right now, like, as soon as > possible, but then she noticed that she has two conflicting lab results, one > of which may have been dated wrong. So, just to be sure, she had me go to > the lab right there to do blood work. If it comes out 450 or more, I'm on > dialysis. If it comes out under that, I may be able to wait another month, > but probably not more than that. So, just waiting. If nobody calls, I guess > I'm Ok for a little while yet. She does seem to believe in starting dialysis > early as opposed to waiting until the last possible moment, and I can't say > I disagree with that. This is textbook of how it should be done: my > phosphorus and other levels, as well as my overall nutrition have been well > managed, the access (fistula) had been prepared well in advance, the > treatment options education done and we're ready to roll anytime. > > In the meantime, I have a follow-up appointment a month from now, with a lab > requisition for blood work a week before going, and, if I start vomitting my > food between now and then, I'm to forget about trying to contact my > nephrologist and go directly to the hospital where my dialysis centre will > be (about a 15 minute drive if there's no traffic). > > So there you go. Funny how it just happens like that. You have kidney > disease for 25 years, with nothing too eventful other than a few > hypertensive emergencies now and again, you go to dozens, maybe a hundred or > more nephrology appointments over the years, and finally, you reach the > appointment when they tell you it's time, or almost anyway. I expected it > though, as I could tell myself I have been significantly sicker and tired > the past 2 or 3 months. > > Of course, with the way my serum creatinine has been going up and down for > the past year, it still could come out under 400 today. I just don't know > yet. > > Pierre > > _________________________________________________________________ > Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2002 Report Share Posted August 21, 2002 Thanks , and Marty too. Striding boldly into the future sounds like something out of the original Star Trek : ) The transition has been well planned, but, on the other hand, even though you know it's coming, it still comes as a bit of a surprise. You always sort of think or hope it may still be some time away. I wish I could remember that lady's name whose fistula blew up the first time they tried to use it, right after many of us on the group had tried to reassure her about starting dialysis. I wonder what ever happened to her. Pierre My results > Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2002 16:36:32 -0400 > > Anyone interested in the results of my visit to the nephrology clinic today? > > Here goes: > > First of all, I forgot to pick up my copy of the lab results at the desk > before I left, so, for some values, I don't have the exact numbers. > > Hemoglobin (Hg), hematocrit (Hct), potassium and phosphorus are all Ok. > However, my serum creatinine is way up, somewhere above 460. Since my > nephrologist has always said I would need dialysis when it reached 500 (size > matters with serum creatinine, and I'm not very big), and based on my > symptoms, she says I'm ready to start now. My fistula is looking good and > they should be able to use it. In fact, it seems to be developing in two > separate directions, maybe three, just as I thought. She will order vein > mapping to get a better idea. > > She was ready to start me on hemodialysis right now, like, as soon as > possible, but then she noticed that she has two conflicting lab results, one > of which may have been dated wrong. So, just to be sure, she had me go to > the lab right there to do blood work. If it comes out 450 or more, I'm on > dialysis. If it comes out under that, I may be able to wait another month, > but probably not more than that. So, just waiting. If nobody calls, I guess > I'm Ok for a little while yet. She does seem to believe in starting dialysis > early as opposed to waiting until the last possible moment, and I can't say > I disagree with that. This is textbook of how it should be done: my > phosphorus and other levels, as well as my overall nutrition have been well > managed, the access (fistula) had been prepared well in advance, the > treatment options education done and we're ready to roll anytime. > > In the meantime, I have a follow-up appointment a month from now, with a lab > requisition for blood work a week before going, and, if I start vomitting my > food between now and then, I'm to forget about trying to contact my > nephrologist and go directly to the hospital where my dialysis centre will > be (about a 15 minute drive if there's no traffic). > > So there you go. Funny how it just happens like that. You have kidney > disease for 25 years, with nothing too eventful other than a few > hypertensive emergencies now and again, you go to dozens, maybe a hundred or > more nephrology appointments over the years, and finally, you reach the > appointment when they tell you it's time, or almost anyway. I expected it > though, as I could tell myself I have been significantly sicker and tired > the past 2 or 3 months. > > Of course, with the way my serum creatinine has been going up and down for > the past year, it still could come out under 400 today. I just don't know > yet. > > Pierre > > _________________________________________________________________ > Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2002 Report Share Posted August 22, 2002 Pierre, I have only written a couple of emails to you/the group. However, I have read every single email, from you explaining our illness to those who have found the group - who are at first scared and need answers. I then wait for you to reply like you did with me. I know that everybody who is in the group wishes you all the best with your recovery. I will now name you as " Uncle " Pierre! So, chin up old chap and please hurry up n' get well soon, or I will have to answer those emails which require your special touch! Regards Ian - Richmond, Surrey My results > > > Anyone interested in the results of my visit to the nephrology clinic today? > > Here goes: > > First of all, I forgot to pick up my copy of the lab results at the desk > before I left, so, for some values, I don't have the exact numbers. > > Hemoglobin (Hg), hematocrit (Hct), potassium and phosphorus are all Ok. > However, my serum creatinine is way up, somewhere above 460. Since my > nephrologist has always said I would need dialysis when it reached 500 (size > matters with serum creatinine, and I'm not very big), and based on my > symptoms, she says I'm ready to start now. My fistula is looking good and > they should be able to use it. In fact, it seems to be developing in two > separate directions, maybe three, just as I thought. She will order vein > mapping to get a better idea. > > She was ready to start me on hemodialysis right now, like, as soon as > possible, but then she noticed that she has two conflicting lab results, one > of which may have been dated wrong. So, just to be sure, she had me go to > the lab right there to do blood work. If it comes out 450 or more, I'm on > dialysis. If it comes out under that, I may be able to wait another month, > but probably not more than that. So, just waiting. If nobody calls, I guess > I'm Ok for a little while yet. She does seem to believe in starting dialysis > early as opposed to waiting until the last possible moment, and I can't say > I disagree with that. This is textbook of how it should be done: my > phosphorus and other levels, as well as my overall nutrition have been well > managed, the access (fistula) had been prepared well in advance, the > treatment options education done and we're ready to roll anytime. > > In the meantime, I have a follow-up appointment a month from now, with a lab > requisition for blood work a week before going, and, if I start vomitting my > food between now and then, I'm to forget about trying to contact my > nephrologist and go directly to the hospital where my dialysis centre will > be (about a 15 minute drive if there's no traffic). > > So there you go. Funny how it just happens like that. You have kidney > disease for 25 years, with nothing too eventful other than a few > hypertensive emergencies now and again, you go to dozens, maybe a hundred or > more nephrology appointments over the years, and finally, you reach the > appointment when they tell you it's time, or almost anyway. I expected it > though, as I could tell myself I have been significantly sicker and tired > the past 2 or 3 months. > > Of course, with the way my serum creatinine has been going up and down for > the past year, it still could come out under 400 today. I just don't know > yet. > > Pierre > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2002 Report Share Posted August 22, 2002 PS Pierre, When I feel down,I like to treat myself something special. Buying J E W E L R Y usually makes me feel better. (Expensive trash with flash makes me feel the best!) So go out and treat yourself today to your special " trash with flash " item, you deserve it! Connie, USA My results Anyone interested in the results of my visit to the nephrology clinic today? Here goes: First of all, I forgot to pick up my copy of the lab results at the desk before I left, so, for some values, I don't have the exact numbers. Hemoglobin (Hg), hematocrit (Hct), potassium and phosphorus are all Ok. However, my serum creatinine is way up, somewhere above 460. Since my nephrologist has always said I would need dialysis when it reached 500 (size matters with serum creatinine, and I'm not very big), and based on my symptoms, she says I'm ready to start now. My fistula is looking good and they should be able to use it. In fact, it seems to be developing in two separate directions, maybe three, just as I thought. She will order vein mapping to get a better idea. She was ready to start me on hemodialysis right now, like, as soon as possible, but then she noticed that she has two conflicting lab results, one of which may have been dated wrong. So, just to be sure, she had me go to the lab right there to do blood work. If it comes out 450 or more, I'm on dialysis. If it comes out under that, I may be able to wait another month, but probably not more than that. So, just waiting. If nobody calls, I guess I'm Ok for a little while yet. She does seem to believe in starting dialysis early as opposed to waiting until the last possible moment, and I can't say I disagree with that. This is textbook of how it should be done: my phosphorus and other levels, as well as my overall nutrition have been well managed, the access (fistula) had been prepared well in advance, the treatment options education done and we're ready to roll anytime. In the meantime, I have a follow-up appointment a month from now, with a lab requisition for blood work a week before going, and, if I start vomitting my food between now and then, I'm to forget about trying to contact my nephrologist and go directly to the hospital where my dialysis centre will be (about a 15 minute drive if there's no traffic). So there you go. Funny how it just happens like that. You have kidney disease for 25 years, with nothing too eventful other than a few hypertensive emergencies now and again, you go to dozens, maybe a hundred or more nephrology appointments over the years, and finally, you reach the appointment when they tell you it's time, or almost anyway. I expected it though, as I could tell myself I have been significantly sicker and tired the past 2 or 3 months. Of course, with the way my serum creatinine has been going up and down for the past year, it still could come out under 400 today. I just don't know yet. Pierre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2002 Report Share Posted August 22, 2002 Another way to look at this (since everyone has already given you the crossed fingers): You'll know that many more answers to all the questions that all of us have and will be even more indispensible!! Ingrid > PS Pierre, When I feel down,I like to treat myself something special. > Buying J E W E L R Y usually makes me feel better. (Expensive trash with > flash makes me feel the best!) So go out and treat yourself today to your > special " trash with flash " item, you deserve it! > Connie, USA > > My results > > > Anyone interested in the results of my visit to the nephrology clinic today? > > Here goes: > > First of all, I forgot to pick up my copy of the lab results at the desk > before I left, so, for some values, I don't have the exact numbers. > > Hemoglobin (Hg), hematocrit (Hct), potassium and phosphorus are all Ok. > However, my serum creatinine is way up, somewhere above 460. Since my > nephrologist has always said I would need dialysis when it reached 500 (size > matters with serum creatinine, and I'm not very big), and based on my > symptoms, she says I'm ready to start now. My fistula is looking good and > they should be able to use it. In fact, it seems to be developing in two > separate directions, maybe three, just as I thought. She will order vein > mapping to get a better idea. > > She was ready to start me on hemodialysis right now, like, as soon as > possible, but then she noticed that she has two conflicting lab results, one > of which may have been dated wrong. So, just to be sure, she had me go to > the lab right there to do blood work. If it comes out 450 or more, I'm on > dialysis. If it comes out under that, I may be able to wait another month, > but probably not more than that. So, just waiting. If nobody calls, I guess > I'm Ok for a little while yet. She does seem to believe in starting dialysis > early as opposed to waiting until the last possible moment, and I can't say > I disagree with that. This is textbook of how it should be done: my > phosphorus and other levels, as well as my overall nutrition have been well > managed, the access (fistula) had been prepared well in advance, the > treatment options education done and we're ready to roll anytime. > > In the meantime, I have a follow-up appointment a month from now, with a lab > requisition for blood work a week before going, and, if I start vomitting my > food between now and then, I'm to forget about trying to contact my > nephrologist and go directly to the hospital where my dialysis centre will > be (about a 15 minute drive if there's no traffic). > > So there you go. Funny how it just happens like that. You have kidney > disease for 25 years, with nothing too eventful other than a few > hypertensive emergencies now and again, you go to dozens, maybe a hundred or > more nephrology appointments over the years, and finally, you reach the > appointment when they tell you it's time, or almost anyway. I expected it > though, as I could tell myself I have been significantly sicker and tired > the past 2 or 3 months. > > Of course, with the way my serum creatinine has been going up and down for > the past year, it still could come out under 400 today. I just don't know > yet. > > Pierre > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2002 Report Share Posted August 22, 2002 You know Ingrid, Not that I feel indispensable or anything, but, I really am the kind of person who likes to learn new things, and while I'm not looking forward to it (who would!), I am interested in learning all about dialysis. A very interesting and inspiring internet friend of mine in France has been doing his physically-challenged daughter's hemodialysis at home for many years, entirely on his own. He knows as much about it as any nurse or technician or nephrologist, and gets very good results because of his really hands-on, one-patient approach. He has written to me about some of the technical aspects and challenges at times, and it's very interesting. He even fixes the hemodialysis machine himself when it breaks down, which seems to happen regularly. We have a pilot home nightly hemodialysis program here which is getting great results. I wouldn't mind getting in on that eventually, if only because they give patients extensive training before they start, such that you pretty much become your own dialysis tech. On the other hand though, I like talking to people and seeing things going on, so, I might find it a little boring just doing it at home. Pierre My results > > > > > > Anyone interested in the results of my visit to the nephrology > clinic today? > > > > Here goes: > > > > First of all, I forgot to pick up my copy of the lab results at the > desk > > before I left, so, for some values, I don't have the exact numbers. > > > > Hemoglobin (Hg), hematocrit (Hct), potassium and phosphorus are all > Ok. > > However, my serum creatinine is way up, somewhere above 460. Since > my > > nephrologist has always said I would need dialysis when it reached > 500 (size > > matters with serum creatinine, and I'm not very big), and based on > my > > symptoms, she says I'm ready to start now. My fistula is looking > good and > > they should be able to use it. In fact, it seems to be developing > in two > > separate directions, maybe three, just as I thought. She will order > vein > > mapping to get a better idea. > > > > She was ready to start me on hemodialysis right now, like, as soon > as > > possible, but then she noticed that she has two conflicting lab > results, one > > of which may have been dated wrong. So, just to be sure, she had me > go to > > the lab right there to do blood work. If it comes out 450 or more, > I'm on > > dialysis. If it comes out under that, I may be able to wait another > month, > > but probably not more than that. So, just waiting. If nobody calls, > I guess > > I'm Ok for a little while yet. She does seem to believe in starting > dialysis > > early as opposed to waiting until the last possible moment, and I > can't say > > I disagree with that. This is textbook of how it should be done: my > > phosphorus and other levels, as well as my overall nutrition have > been well > > managed, the access (fistula) had been prepared well in advance, the > > treatment options education done and we're ready to roll anytime. > > > > In the meantime, I have a follow-up appointment a month from now, > with a lab > > requisition for blood work a week before going, and, if I start > vomitting my > > food between now and then, I'm to forget about trying to contact my > > nephrologist and go directly to the hospital where my dialysis > centre will > > be (about a 15 minute drive if there's no traffic). > > > > So there you go. Funny how it just happens like that. You have > kidney > > disease for 25 years, with nothing too eventful other than a few > > hypertensive emergencies now and again, you go to dozens, maybe a > hundred or > > more nephrology appointments over the years, and finally, you reach > the > > appointment when they tell you it's time, or almost anyway. I > expected it > > though, as I could tell myself I have been significantly sicker and > tired > > the past 2 or 3 months. > > > > Of course, with the way my serum creatinine has been going up and > down for > > the past year, it still could come out under 400 today. I just > don't know > > yet. > > > > Pierre > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2002 Report Share Posted August 22, 2002 Great suggestion Connie! Already beat you to it though. I had a little advanced knowledge about my serum creatinine being over 450 a little over a week ago. I didn't want to mention it on the group until I could see my nephrologist and know all the facts. So, last week, I decided to buy a new TV and DVD player as a treat. It took me all week to decide how I would hook all this up with the cable box, VCR and stereo, out of the dozens of possible combinations! While I was there, I also got a nice little shortwave radio I had my eye on. My wife doesn't know about that one yet : ) I figured, what the heck! I can just see my home hemodialysis machine set up in the living room next to the couch, so I can watch some late night movies while I'm doing it : ) Pierre RE: My results > PS Pierre, When I feel down,I like to treat myself something special. > Buying J E W E L R Y usually makes me feel better. (Expensive trash with > flash makes me feel the best!) So go out and treat yourself today to your > special " trash with flash " item, you deserve it! > Connie, USA > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2002 Report Share Posted August 22, 2002 Thanks Ian. I'm very touched by all the messages from everyone. I have only one nephew, and even he doesn't call Uncle Pierre : ) Pierre My results > > > > > > Anyone interested in the results of my visit to the nephrology clinic > today? > > > > Here goes: > > > > First of all, I forgot to pick up my copy of the lab results at the desk > > before I left, so, for some values, I don't have the exact numbers. > > > > Hemoglobin (Hg), hematocrit (Hct), potassium and phosphorus are all Ok. > > However, my serum creatinine is way up, somewhere above 460. Since my > > nephrologist has always said I would need dialysis when it reached 500 > (size > > matters with serum creatinine, and I'm not very big), and based on my > > symptoms, she says I'm ready to start now. My fistula is looking good and > > they should be able to use it. In fact, it seems to be developing in two > > separate directions, maybe three, just as I thought. She will order vein > > mapping to get a better idea. > > > > She was ready to start me on hemodialysis right now, like, as soon as > > possible, but then she noticed that she has two conflicting lab results, > one > > of which may have been dated wrong. So, just to be sure, she had me go to > > the lab right there to do blood work. If it comes out 450 or more, I'm on > > dialysis. If it comes out under that, I may be able to wait another month, > > but probably not more than that. So, just waiting. If nobody calls, I > guess > > I'm Ok for a little while yet. She does seem to believe in starting > dialysis > > early as opposed to waiting until the last possible moment, and I can't > say > > I disagree with that. This is textbook of how it should be done: my > > phosphorus and other levels, as well as my overall nutrition have been > well > > managed, the access (fistula) had been prepared well in advance, the > > treatment options education done and we're ready to roll anytime. > > > > In the meantime, I have a follow-up appointment a month from now, with a > lab > > requisition for blood work a week before going, and, if I start vomitting > my > > food between now and then, I'm to forget about trying to contact my > > nephrologist and go directly to the hospital where my dialysis centre will > > be (about a 15 minute drive if there's no traffic). > > > > So there you go. Funny how it just happens like that. You have kidney > > disease for 25 years, with nothing too eventful other than a few > > hypertensive emergencies now and again, you go to dozens, maybe a hundred > or > > more nephrology appointments over the years, and finally, you reach the > > appointment when they tell you it's time, or almost anyway. I expected it > > though, as I could tell myself I have been significantly sicker and tired > > the past 2 or 3 months. > > > > Of course, with the way my serum creatinine has been going up and down for > > the past year, it still could come out under 400 today. I just don't know > > yet. > > > > Pierre > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2002 Report Share Posted August 22, 2002 Hi Connie. One thing about approaching dialysis is that, by the time you need it, you feel so sick most of the time that it's got to be an improvement. If I can get off some of these blood pressure pills because of it, I'll be very happy. I can't thank you enough for your kind words. Pierre My results > > > Anyone interested in the results of my visit to the nephrology clinic today? > > Here goes: > > First of all, I forgot to pick up my copy of the lab results at the desk > before I left, so, for some values, I don't have the exact numbers. > > Hemoglobin (Hg), hematocrit (Hct), potassium and phosphorus are all Ok. > However, my serum creatinine is way up, somewhere above 460. Since my > nephrologist has always said I would need dialysis when it reached 500 (size > matters with serum creatinine, and I'm not very big), and based on my > symptoms, she says I'm ready to start now. My fistula is looking good and > they should be able to use it. In fact, it seems to be developing in two > separate directions, maybe three, just as I thought. She will order vein > mapping to get a better idea. > > She was ready to start me on hemodialysis right now, like, as soon as > possible, but then she noticed that she has two conflicting lab results, one > of which may have been dated wrong. So, just to be sure, she had me go to > the lab right there to do blood work. If it comes out 450 or more, I'm on > dialysis. If it comes out under that, I may be able to wait another month, > but probably not more than that. So, just waiting. If nobody calls, I guess > I'm Ok for a little while yet. She does seem to believe in starting dialysis > early as opposed to waiting until the last possible moment, and I can't say > I disagree with that. This is textbook of how it should be done: my > phosphorus and other levels, as well as my overall nutrition have been well > managed, the access (fistula) had been prepared well in advance, the > treatment options education done and we're ready to roll anytime. > > In the meantime, I have a follow-up appointment a month from now, with a lab > requisition for blood work a week before going, and, if I start vomitting my > food between now and then, I'm to forget about trying to contact my > nephrologist and go directly to the hospital where my dialysis centre will > be (about a 15 minute drive if there's no traffic). > > So there you go. Funny how it just happens like that. You have kidney > disease for 25 years, with nothing too eventful other than a few > hypertensive emergencies now and again, you go to dozens, maybe a hundred or > more nephrology appointments over the years, and finally, you reach the > appointment when they tell you it's time, or almost anyway. I expected it > though, as I could tell myself I have been significantly sicker and tired > the past 2 or 3 months. > > Of course, with the way my serum creatinine has been going up and down for > the past year, it still could come out under 400 today. I just don't know > yet. > > Pierre > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2002 Report Share Posted August 22, 2002 Hi Curtis. Thanks for your good wishes and words of encouragement. When I started this group, I initially intended to limit it to pre-esrd patients. My thinking was that it might easier to keep things positive and upbeat that way (I tend to be a big believer in being optimistic and positive). Good thing I didn't, or else I would now have to find another group for myself : ) Pierre My results > > > Anyone interested in the results of my visit to the nephrology clinic today? > > Here goes: > > First of all, I forgot to pick up my copy of the lab results at the desk > before I left, so, for some values, I don't have the exact numbers. > > Hemoglobin (Hg), hematocrit (Hct), potassium and phosphorus are all Ok. > However, my serum creatinine is way up, somewhere above 460. Since my > nephrologist has always said I would need dialysis when it reached 500 (size > matters with serum creatinine, and I'm not very big), and based on my > symptoms, she says I'm ready to start now. My fistula is looking good and > they should be able to use it. In fact, it seems to be developing in two > separate directions, maybe three, just as I thought. She will order vein > mapping to get a better idea. > > She was ready to start me on hemodialysis right now, like, as soon as > possible, but then she noticed that she has two conflicting lab results, one > of which may have been dated wrong. So, just to be sure, she had me go to > the lab right there to do blood work. If it comes out 450 or more, I'm on > dialysis. If it comes out under that, I may be able to wait another month, > but probably not more than that. So, just waiting. If nobody calls, I guess > I'm Ok for a little while yet. She does seem to believe in starting dialysis > early as opposed to waiting until the last possible moment, and I can't say > I disagree with that. This is textbook of how it should be done: my > phosphorus and other levels, as well as my overall nutrition have been well > managed, the access (fistula) had been prepared well in advance, the > treatment options education done and we're ready to roll anytime. > > In the meantime, I have a follow-up appointment a month from now, with a lab > requisition for blood work a week before going, and, if I start vomitting my > food between now and then, I'm to forget about trying to contact my > nephrologist and go directly to the hospital where my dialysis centre will > be (about a 15 minute drive if there's no traffic). > > So there you go. Funny how it just happens like that. You have kidney > disease for 25 years, with nothing too eventful other than a few > hypertensive emergencies now and again, you go to dozens, maybe a hundred or > more nephrology appointments over the years, and finally, you reach the > appointment when they tell you it's time, or almost anyway. I expected it > though, as I could tell myself I have been significantly sicker and tired > the past 2 or 3 months. > > Of course, with the way my serum creatinine has been going up and down for > the past year, it still could come out under 400 today. I just don't know > yet. > > Pierre > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2002 Report Share Posted August 22, 2002 Shanna, Well I hope you don't suffer too much : ) All of you younger people in the group keep me feeling young too. I greatly appreciate your kinds words and your prayers. Pierre (I can live with the dialysis, but I wish I could be 25 again) My results > > Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2002 16:36:32 -0400 > > > > Anyone interested in the results of my visit to the nephrology > clinic today? > > > > Here goes: > > > > First of all, I forgot to pick up my copy of the lab results at the > desk > > before I left, so, for some values, I don't have the exact numbers. > > > > Hemoglobin (Hg), hematocrit (Hct), potassium and phosphorus are all > Ok. > > However, my serum creatinine is way up, somewhere above 460. Since > my > > nephrologist has always said I would need dialysis when it reached > 500 (size > > matters with serum creatinine, and I'm not very big), and based on > my > > symptoms, she says I'm ready to start now. My fistula is looking > good and > > they should be able to use it. In fact, it seems to be developing > in two > > separate directions, maybe three, just as I thought. She will order > vein > > mapping to get a better idea. > > > > She was ready to start me on hemodialysis right now, like, as soon > as > > possible, but then she noticed that she has two conflicting lab > results, one > > of which may have been dated wrong. So, just to be sure, she had me > go to > > the lab right there to do blood work. If it comes out 450 or more, > I'm on > > dialysis. If it comes out under that, I may be able to wait another > month, > > but probably not more than that. So, just waiting. If nobody calls, > I guess > > I'm Ok for a little while yet. She does seem to believe in starting > dialysis > > early as opposed to waiting until the last possible moment, and I > can't say > > I disagree with that. This is textbook of how it should be done: my > > phosphorus and other levels, as well as my overall nutrition have > been well > > managed, the access (fistula) had been prepared well in advance, > the > > treatment options education done and we're ready to roll anytime. > > > > In the meantime, I have a follow-up appointment a month from now, > with a lab > > requisition for blood work a week before going, and, if I start > vomitting my > > food between now and then, I'm to forget about trying to contact my > > nephrologist and go directly to the hospital where my dialysis > centre will > > be (about a 15 minute drive if there's no traffic). > > > > So there you go. Funny how it just happens like that. You have > kidney > > disease for 25 years, with nothing too eventful other than a few > > hypertensive emergencies now and again, you go to dozens, maybe a > hundred or > > more nephrology appointments over the years, and finally, you reach > the > > appointment when they tell you it's time, or almost anyway. I > expected it > > though, as I could tell myself I have been significantly sicker and > tired > > the past 2 or 3 months. > > > > Of course, with the way my serum creatinine has been going up and > down for > > the past year, it still could come out under 400 today. I just > don't know > > yet. > > > > Pierre > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: > http://mobile.msn.com > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2002 Report Share Posted August 22, 2002 Marty, Well, it may still be a few days or weeks. Looks like there's a window of about a month to play with. My nephrologist said I could wait a month if I wanted to. I said, you tell me when to go, and I'll be there. I was rather hoping you would remain one of the few members with actual dialysis experience : ) Pierre Re: My results > > Pierre, > > I know today was a difficult day for you although your message seemed > upbeat. Hang in there and please know that we are all here for you. > I have class tonight so I will chat with you tomorrow. > > > > > > Anyone interested in the results of my visit to the nephrology > clinic today? > > > > Here goes: > > > > First of all, I forgot to pick up my copy of the lab results at the > desk > > before I left, so, for some values, I don't have the exact numbers. > > > > Hemoglobin (Hg), hematocrit (Hct), potassium and phosphorus are all > Ok. > > However, my serum creatinine is way up, somewhere above 460. Since > my > > nephrologist has always said I would need dialysis when it reached > 500 (size > > matters with serum creatinine, and I'm not very big), and based on > my > > symptoms, she says I'm ready to start now. My fistula is looking > good and > > they should be able to use it. In fact, it seems to be developing > in two > > separate directions, maybe three, just as I thought. She will order > vein > > mapping to get a better idea. > > > > She was ready to start me on hemodialysis right now, like, as soon > as > > possible, but then she noticed that she has two conflicting lab > results, one > > of which may have been dated wrong. So, just to be sure, she had me > go to > > the lab right there to do blood work. If it comes out 450 or more, > I'm on > > dialysis. If it comes out under that, I may be able to wait another > month, > > but probably not more than that. So, just waiting. If nobody calls, > I guess > > I'm Ok for a little while yet. She does seem to believe in starting > dialysis > > early as opposed to waiting until the last possible moment, and I > can't say > > I disagree with that. This is textbook of how it should be done: my > > phosphorus and other levels, as well as my overall nutrition have > been well > > managed, the access (fistula) had been prepared well in advance, the > > treatment options education done and we're ready to roll anytime. > > > > In the meantime, I have a follow-up appointment a month from now, > with a lab > > requisition for blood work a week before going, and, if I start > vomitting my > > food between now and then, I'm to forget about trying to contact my > > nephrologist and go directly to the hospital where my dialysis > centre will > > be (about a 15 minute drive if there's no traffic). > > > > So there you go. Funny how it just happens like that. You have > kidney > > disease for 25 years, with nothing too eventful other than a few > > hypertensive emergencies now and again, you go to dozens, maybe a > hundred or > > more nephrology appointments over the years, and finally, you reach > the > > appointment when they tell you it's time, or almost anyway. I > expected it > > though, as I could tell myself I have been significantly sicker and > tired > > the past 2 or 3 months. > > > > Of course, with the way my serum creatinine has been going up and > down for > > the past year, it still could come out under 400 today. I just > don't know > > yet. > > > > Pierre > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2002 Report Share Posted August 22, 2002 Thanks . I remember some evening classes when I was in university. 7 to 10 PM. Pretty though some nights, I thought. Little did I know that a couple of years or so later I would be on the bridge of a destroyer working the midnight watch after a full 8 to 4 PM workday routine, not counting the star sightings early in the morning for navigation : ) Come to think of it, the IgAN started not too long after. You never stop trying to find a reason for it, you know. I still do it after 25 years. Pierre Re: My results > Pierre, > > I know today was a difficult day for you although your message seemed > upbeat. Hang in there and please know that we are all here for you. > I have class tonight so I will chat with you tomorrow. > > > > > > Anyone interested in the results of my visit to the nephrology > clinic today? > > > > Here goes: > > > > First of all, I forgot to pick up my copy of the lab results at the > desk > > before I left, so, for some values, I don't have the exact numbers. > > > > Hemoglobin (Hg), hematocrit (Hct), potassium and phosphorus are all > Ok. > > However, my serum creatinine is way up, somewhere above 460. Since > my > > nephrologist has always said I would need dialysis when it reached > 500 (size > > matters with serum creatinine, and I'm not very big), and based on > my > > symptoms, she says I'm ready to start now. My fistula is looking > good and > > they should be able to use it. In fact, it seems to be developing > in two > > separate directions, maybe three, just as I thought. She will order > vein > > mapping to get a better idea. > > > > She was ready to start me on hemodialysis right now, like, as soon > as > > possible, but then she noticed that she has two conflicting lab > results, one > > of which may have been dated wrong. So, just to be sure, she had me > go to > > the lab right there to do blood work. If it comes out 450 or more, > I'm on > > dialysis. If it comes out under that, I may be able to wait another > month, > > but probably not more than that. So, just waiting. If nobody calls, > I guess > > I'm Ok for a little while yet. She does seem to believe in starting > dialysis > > early as opposed to waiting until the last possible moment, and I > can't say > > I disagree with that. This is textbook of how it should be done: my > > phosphorus and other levels, as well as my overall nutrition have > been well > > managed, the access (fistula) had been prepared well in advance, the > > treatment options education done and we're ready to roll anytime. > > > > In the meantime, I have a follow-up appointment a month from now, > with a lab > > requisition for blood work a week before going, and, if I start > vomitting my > > food between now and then, I'm to forget about trying to contact my > > nephrologist and go directly to the hospital where my dialysis > centre will > > be (about a 15 minute drive if there's no traffic). > > > > So there you go. Funny how it just happens like that. You have > kidney > > disease for 25 years, with nothing too eventful other than a few > > hypertensive emergencies now and again, you go to dozens, maybe a > hundred or > > more nephrology appointments over the years, and finally, you reach > the > > appointment when they tell you it's time, or almost anyway. I > expected it > > though, as I could tell myself I have been significantly sicker and > tired > > the past 2 or 3 months. > > > > Of course, with the way my serum creatinine has been going up and > down for > > the past year, it still could come out under 400 today. I just > don't know > > yet. > > > > Pierre > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2002 Report Share Posted August 22, 2002 Oncle Pierre? (Isn't that the French version?) Reply-To: iga-nephropathy To: <iga-nephropathy > Subject: Re: My results Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 19:19:53 -0400 Thanks Ian. I'm very touched by all the messages from everyone. I have only one nephew, and even he doesn't call Uncle Pierre : ) Pierre _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2002 Report Share Posted August 24, 2002 I used to call my uncles that, be were aren't quite that formal anymore in this generation : ) Pierre Re: My results > Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 19:19:53 -0400 > > Thanks Ian. I'm very touched by all the messages from everyone. I have only > one nephew, and even he doesn't call Uncle Pierre : ) > Pierre > > _________________________________________________________________ > Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2002 Report Share Posted August 26, 2002 lol RE: My results > > > > PS Pierre, When I feel down,I like to treat myself something special. > > Buying J E W E L R Y usually makes me feel better. (Expensive trash with > > flash makes me feel the best!) So go out and treat yourself today to your > > special " trash with flash " item, you deserve it! > > Connie, USA > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2002 Report Share Posted August 26, 2002 Good for you Pierre, Electronics are Toys for Boys at least that's what I tell my husband when he brings home something that " has a cord with a remote control " . We have so many different remotes that I gave up my rights years ago. We could get a universal remote, but no, that would take away the fun for my husband because he has control of whether we are watching TV, or listening to music or watching a movie on either on the VCR or DVD player because he knows I can't figure it out which remote to use!! Enjoy your toys. Connie, USA Re: My results Great suggestion Connie! Already beat you to it though. I had a little advanced knowledge about my serum creatinine being over 450 a little over a week ago. I didn't want to mention it on the group until I could see my nephrologist and know all the facts. So, last week, I decided to buy a new TV and DVD player as a treat. It took me all week to decide how I would hook all this up with the cable box, VCR and stereo, out of the dozens of possible combinations! While I was there, I also got a nice little shortwave radio I had my eye on. My wife doesn't know about that one yet : ) I figured, what the heck! I can just see my home hemodialysis machine set up in the living room next to the couch, so I can watch some late night movies while I'm doing it : ) Pierre RE: My results > PS Pierre, When I feel down,I like to treat myself something special. > Buying J E W E L R Y usually makes me feel better. (Expensive trash with > flash makes me feel the best!) So go out and treat yourself today to your > special " trash with flash " item, you deserve it! > Connie, USA > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2002 Report Share Posted August 26, 2002 Hehe, it's lovely to know that you too practise some form of " retail therapy " . Whenever I'm feeling low, I go out and " splurge " on some expensive fruit that I normally don't buy, like strawberries and avocados. Unfortunately I am allergic to the chemicals that off-gas from new plastic products (like computers and other electronics) and treated wood products so I can't buy those. But my favorite thing to do that always perks me up is going for long solo treks in the tropical jungle, and camping out by a waterfall or river for a night or two. There's something so rejuvenating about the sweet woodsy air, and swimming in the clear cold water, watching the fish flip and turn, and I love the color green - there's plenty of it ----Original Message Follows---- Reply-To: iga-nephropathy To: <iga-nephropathy > Subject: RE: My results Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 17:17:39 -0400 Good for you Pierre, Electronics are Toys for Boys at least that's what I tell my husband when he brings home something that " has a cord with a remote control " . We have so many different remotes that I gave up my rights years ago. We could get a universal remote, but no, that would take away the fun for my husband because he has control of whether we are watching TV, or listening to music or watching a movie on either on the VCR or DVD player because he knows I can't figure it out which remote to use!! Enjoy your toys. Connie, USA Re: My results Great suggestion Connie! Already beat you to it though. I had a little advanced knowledge about my serum creatinine being over 450 a little over a week ago. I didn't want to mention it on the group until I could see my nephrologist and know all the facts. So, last week, I decided to buy a new TV and DVD player as a treat. It took me all week to decide how I would hook all this up with the cable box, VCR and stereo, out of the dozens of possible combinations! While I was there, I also got a nice little shortwave radio I had my eye on. My wife doesn't know about that one yet : ) I figured, what the heck! I can just see my home hemodialysis machine set up in the living room next to the couch, so I can watch some late night movies while I'm doing it : ) Pierre RE: My results > PS Pierre, When I feel down,I like to treat myself something special. > Buying J E W E L R Y usually makes me feel better. (Expensive trash with > flash makes me feel the best!) So go out and treat yourself today to your > special " trash with flash " item, you deserve it! > Connie, USA > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2002 Report Share Posted August 27, 2002 Grace, I agree, there is something about smelling the fresh air, romping and swimming in the water and feeling like you have " a little piece of paradise for the day " It clears your head... I always ask my husband " what do you think the rest of the world is doing today " ? Connie, USA Re: My results Great suggestion Connie! Already beat you to it though. I had a little advanced knowledge about my serum creatinine being over 450 a little over a week ago. I didn't want to mention it on the group until I could see my nephrologist and know all the facts. So, last week, I decided to buy a new TV and DVD player as a treat. It took me all week to decide how I would hook all this up with the cable box, VCR and stereo, out of the dozens of possible combinations! While I was there, I also got a nice little shortwave radio I had my eye on. My wife doesn't know about that one yet : ) I figured, what the heck! I can just see my home hemodialysis machine set up in the living room next to the couch, so I can watch some late night movies while I'm doing it : ) Pierre RE: My results > PS Pierre, When I feel down,I like to treat myself something special. > Buying J E W E L R Y usually makes me feel better. (Expensive trash with > flash makes me feel the best!) So go out and treat yourself today to your > special " trash with flash " item, you deserve it! > Connie, USA > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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