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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: wirralgirl on October 23, 2008, 03:16:14 AM

Title: Hello everyone
Post by: wirralgirl on October 23, 2008, 03:16:14 AM
My name is Lindsay and I am a 48. I have been on dialysis coming up to 4 years now, but was diagnosed with kidney failure about 18 months before that . Although I have never been told as to why I got this I put it down to have an eating disorder for the past 20+ years. The kidney problem came to light when I got gout which is one of the most painful ailments I had ever experienced. Anyway I have dialysis now three times a week for only 3hrs so I am pretty lucky. I line and prime the machine and take myself off - I did try cannulation and although I didn't have trouble with it, I was very stressed each time it came to it, so I've taken timeout for now.

I am looking forward to being part of this community and hope I can be of help to anyone if needed and share experiences. I don't find dialysis a problem really because it's my time to put the stress of the world away and just give in to being alone and by myself  - to indulge in the many books I love to read and forget what is happening 'out there'  I have a 20 year old son who is at Uni in London enjoying  his life  but still finds time to ring his Mum. I live on my own (no job) and look after my 90 year old Mum at weekends. Life is bleak at times but I take one day at a time.
Title: Re: Hello everyone
Post by: RichardMEL on October 23, 2008, 03:22:43 AM
G'day Lindsay!! Welcome to IHD!!

i totally agree with you about the gout being so painful. Interesting that you rate it above childbirth in terms of pain (something I'll never experience) !!

So glad you are joining our community and want to help others with the benefit of your experience :) Great to have you with us!!!

 :cuddle;
Title: Re: Hello everyone
Post by: Joe Paul on October 23, 2008, 03:40:37 AM
Welcome  Lindsay, good to have you aboard.
Title: Re: Hello everyone
Post by: willieandwinnie on October 23, 2008, 04:50:26 AM
:welcomesign; Lindsay. Glad you joined IHD, we are a wonderful group with so much information to share and support to give. We're sure you can add your experiences to the mix. Please post often.  :cuddle;
Title: Re: Hello everyone
Post by: Bajanne on October 23, 2008, 05:10:53 AM
Welcome to our community, Lindsay!  So glad you decided to join us.  You have much to add to our group.  I particularly like the way you have taken on much of your own dialysis setup.  I wish I could.  don't think I could ever self-cannulate, though!  This is a great  place for lots of information, loads of support and barrels of fun.  We have indeed become a family, caring and sharing.  :grouphug;   So please keep posting, letting us know how you are doing.
Looking forward to hearing lots from you.  :flower;




Bajanne, Moderator
Title: Re: Hello everyone
Post by: monrein on October 23, 2008, 06:13:58 AM
 :welcomesign; Lindsay.  Glad you found us and decided to join with us to support each other and share what we know about ESRD.


Title: Re: Hello everyone
Post by: cookie2008 on October 23, 2008, 07:35:28 AM
 :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Hello everyone
Post by: paris on October 23, 2008, 11:36:23 AM
Welcome, Lindsey.  We are you joined us.  I agree with the gout pain.  It is unbelievable.   You seem to have a lot of things going on in your life.  I hope we can be of some help and support.   I am sure we can learn from your experiences, too.   Looking forward to learning more about your journey.   Glad you are part of this family. :grouphug;






paris, Moderator
Title: Re: Hello everyone
Post by: Zach on October 23, 2008, 11:48:15 AM
Good to have you here!
 :beer1;
Title: Re: Hello everyone
Post by: jwaynebo on October 23, 2008, 05:24:48 PM
 :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Hello everyone
Post by: devon on October 24, 2008, 06:19:32 AM
Welcome Lindsay!

-Devon
Title: Re: Hello everyone
Post by: Sluff on October 24, 2008, 07:01:55 AM
Welcome wirralgirl (Lindsay) to ihatedialysis.com,

Glad you are making the best of your situation with your dialysis time. Thanks for becoming part of the family here and I hope you have much to share and much to learn. IHD is full of information for all those affected by ESRD. Hope to see you around, ask questions and post often.

Sluff/Admin
Title: Re: Hello everyone
Post by: paul.karen on October 24, 2008, 09:12:22 AM
 :waving; :welcomesign;

P&K

Title: Re: Hello everyone
Post by: Ang on October 24, 2008, 08:51:36 PM
 :welcomesign;  lindsay
Title: Re: Hello everyone
Post by: G-Ma on October 24, 2008, 09:30:52 PM
 :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Hello everyone
Post by: pelagia on October 25, 2008, 03:41:54 PM
 :welcomesign; :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Hello everyone
Post by: jessup on October 25, 2008, 09:14:44 PM
 :cheer: :cheer: :welcomesign; :cheer: :cheer:
Title: Re: Hello everyone
Post by: Roxanne610 on October 29, 2008, 12:23:54 PM
 :flower; :flower; :flower; :flower; :flower; :flower; :flower; :flower;

Sending you flowers and prayers....Feel Better..Lindsey stay tuff
Title: Re: Hello everyone
Post by: Romona on October 29, 2008, 01:55:38 PM
 :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Hello everyone
Post by: graftgurl on October 29, 2008, 04:27:19 PM
:welcomesign;  Lindsay,
Hope you will share your experiences with us and let us share ours with you, as well. You've come to the right place.
Title: Re: Hello everyone
Post by: BRANDY on December 24, 2008, 08:44:53 PM
 :welcomesign;Lindsay :grouphug;