I Hate Dialysis Message Board
Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: SeaSand on November 05, 2008, 09:16:58 AM
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Hello, I am new to this forum and wanted to say 'Hi' :waving;
I have been on dialysis for almost a year. I started out in-clinic hemodialysis, then went to home dialysis for about 7 months. Since home hemo requires a partner, I enlisted the help of my husband. Unfortunately, it took up so much of his time that I decided to go back to in-clinic. So now I am going to the clinic 3 days a week.
My kidney failure was congenital. I had constant kidney infections growing up and the scarring finally wiped out my kidneys. At least it wasn't a surprise, so I was able to prepare as much as possible :clap;.
I look forward to talking with others on dialysis - a lot of things going on I don't always understand!!
SeaSand
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:welcomesign; SeaSand. Glad you found us. Sorry about having to go back to the clinic. I am a caregiver and did my husbands dialysis for 5 years. You'll find lots of information and support here. Hope to hear more from you. :cuddle;
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Welcome SeaSand, good to have you aboard.
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Welcome SeaSand! I have been doing home hemo now for about 9 months, and my husband is my caregiver. The amount of time and dedication it requires from him always makes me feel guilty, I understand your decision completely. I hope to continue doing it at home, but would not blame him if he wanted to stop.
I think you'll like it here. The members are great. I look forward to seeing you on the boards.
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:welcomesign; to IHD. Glad you joined and I hope we can help with any questions you have, as well as learn from your experiences.
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Good to have you join our community!
:beer1;
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G'day and :welcomesign;
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Welcome, SeaSand :welcomesign;
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cool name :yahoo;
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Welcome SeaSand. I like your name.
:welcomesign;
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Welcome to our community, Seasand! Of course I love your name. I am an island girl, with sea and sand and sun! This is a great place for you to be. There is loads of information here. We are also a very supportive group. In fact we consider this a real family. :grouphug; :grouphug; So please keep reading and keep posting. Take advantage of all this site has to offer.
Looking forward to hearing from you. :flower;
Bajanne, Moderator
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Welcome seasand to ihatedialysis.com,
You sound like you have adjusted well to the lifestyle of dialysis. It's refreshing to hear that. Are you a candidate for transplant? Just curious if you have given it any thought or even if it is a possibility. I hope you enjoy our family and if you have any questions all you have to do is ask. Enjoy and post often, I look forward to reading your posts.
Sluff/Admin
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:waving; SeaSand.
Great name. :clap;
Glad you found IHD. Ask your questions and you will get the answers you seek.
P&K
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:welcomesign; Seasand-love the name as I am a beach person myself :waving;
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:welcomesign; SeaSand
Glad you joined us. Lots of information and help here.
Glad that you were not surprised. I think that makes it easier, so you can be prepared.
Normie
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Welcome SeaSand to IHD. We all look forward to getting to know you better
Boxman, Moderator
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:waving; Welcome
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:thumbup; :welcomesign;SS
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:waving;
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:welcomesign; SeaSand!
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:welcomesign;
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:welcomesign; Good to have you as part of the family. This site has so much information and even more support. We hope you post often and we look forward to learning more of your story. :2thumbsup; :grouphug;
paris, Moderator