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Prays please.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joyce Dec 9, 2012. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Heading to the hospital for Reese's surgery so he can start dialysis. We're both pretty stressed out. We need the extra love today.
I don't even know where to post. Marriage type I, CKD, end stage renal failure, dialysis.. Grrr
Started this discussion. Last reply by Marie Torregrosa Nov 29, 2012. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Screen name says it all! I'm a type II (19 years) married to a type I (30 years).In a months time we went from everything was "fine" to scheduling a surgery for Peri Dialysis on the 6th of Dec. His…Continue
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T2wifeofaT1 commented on rrrruff's blog post 'Anyone out there with Kidney complications? I need your help.'"My husband didn't believe it either til he went in for dialysis surgery last Thursday. He's in end stage renal failure, so the symptoms didn't become obvious until he was under 15% function.
Like Sparky he is always tired, and…"
still_young_at_heart replied to T2wifeofaT1's discussion 'Prays please.'"Love and prayers from Cambridge MA. May this season fulfill its promise of rebirth for both of you.
Maurie"
Brunetta replied to T2wifeofaT1's discussion 'Prays please.'"Love peace and prayers to you and to Reese. God bless youBrunetta"
garidan replied to T2wifeofaT1's discussion 'Prays please.'"Love plus extra love from Italy. Expect good news in return. Whish you the best."
Pastelpainter replied to T2wifeofaT1's discussion 'Prays please.'"Hugs from Perth in Western Australia. Hope all goes well. I had a port put in when I was on chemo, was not a major drama."
smokinbeaver replied to T2wifeofaT1's discussion 'Prays please.'"Sending you love your way! Is the surgery to put a catheter in the chest for access to dilysis? Hope it works!
Sharon"
Zoe replied to T2wifeofaT1's discussion 'Prays please.'"More love from California - guess we're just a loving state! Seriously, I hope the surgery goes well as does Reese's dialysis. Take care of yourself!"
T2wifeofaT1 posted a discussionPrays please.
Heading to the hospital for Reese's surgery so he can start dialysis. We're both pretty stressed out. We need the extra love today.
Marie Torregrosa replied to T2wifeofaT1's discussion 'I don't even know where to post. Marriage type I, CKD, end stage renal failure, dialysis.. Grrr'"I agree, and frankly, he probably doesn't have it in him to give anything to you right now--don't expect it. Therefore, you will have to seek support outside your family nucleus. If he wants to die, it is his choice. I don't want to…"
T2wifeofaT1 replied to T2wifeofaT1's discussion 'I don't even know where to post. Marriage type I, CKD, end stage renal failure, dialysis.. Grrr'"The medication is making a difference. The last couple days have been better, no lows. But there was a pretty bad high (500's) today. I found the trick. He bought a 82 Rabbit Convertible and is busy fussing with it."
acidrock23 replied to T2wifeofaT1's discussion 'I don't even know where to post. Marriage type I, CKD, end stage renal failure, dialysis.. Grrr'"I dunno if therapy helps him if he doesn't take care of himself, to the point where he has complications to deal with. If the depression medication helps him "jump the shark" and start taking care of his diabetes, that would be great…"
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- At 8:08am on February 2, 2012,
Marie B said… you might be interested in this group
- At 7:05pm on January 26, 2012,
Robyn said… Hello and Welcome!! Great pictures :)
- At 2:34pm on January 26, 2012,
Annabella said… If you go to the Tuality Health center pump support group, let me know what you think of it. I think it is Medtronic centric & as I have an Animas pump I wasn't sure about going. I looked at the web site after you asked about it & there is a meeting beginning of February.
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Doris D said… WELCOME TO OUR LOVING, CARING, AND UNDERSTANDING FAMILY MY FRIEND!!! Great to have you here with us!!!!Please feel free to check out our Forum, Blogs and Groups here!!! If u have any questions please feel free to ask any of us or put it on our forum. To answer any of us back just hit the "comment back "bar under our comments and you will go to our page where you can leave a comment to us and also read abit about us.
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- At 6:13am on January 25, 2012,
Teena said… By the way...hope you don't mind me asking...how open is your hubby in joining communities such as ours? It would be wonderful to have him here too :)
- At 6:10am on January 25, 2012, Teena said…
Its always wonderful to have a new friend...thank you !
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brokenpole said… Welcome to the family! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of all you will learn that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for information. There are videos to help you understand diabetes and its treatment. Most of all there is family to talk to and even to vent to, if needed. Welcome home.
- At 11:33pm on January 24, 2012, Teena said…
Hi there! Welcome to the community!
- At 6:00pm on January 24, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Welcome to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. Excellent A1C. WELCOME!!!
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