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Title: Hello, new boy here with Alports.
Post by: MattyBoy100 on August 22, 2006, 02:43:58 PM
Hello,

my name is Matt and I have just discovered this website.  I live in Dumfries in Scotland and only discovered I suffer from Aports Syndrome 2 months ago.  It basiclally causes deafness and and kidney failure.  I am on haemo dialysis at the moment and have just had my fistula created in my arm.  I am 34 years old and as you can all imagine, this was a major shock to my system cos I was living life like any normal young single guy would.  I am very new to the world of dialysis and all it entails so I`m sure I`ll be leaning on the more experienced members of this little group for advice on any situation which may arise.
Title: Re: Hello, new boy here with Alports.
Post by: kevno on August 22, 2006, 03:03:02 PM
Welcome to the site Mattboy,

I am sure if you have any questions the members of the site will try to answer them for you. There is a vast experience of all types of renal failure on the site. I know what a shock it must be for you.

Kevno
Title: Re: Hello, new boy here with Alports.
Post by: scyankee on August 22, 2006, 03:30:00 PM
Welcome Mattyboy,
   Sorry to hear about your health situation at your age. Hopefully it will be a minor adjustment
for you.
   SCYankee
Title: Re: Hello, new boy here with Alports.
Post by: deej on August 22, 2006, 03:35:26 PM
Welcome MattyBoy100. You will be a great addition to the site. Itīs a place to teach and learn, vent and rant, cry and laugh. Truly sorry about your condition. Itīs never easy but thereīs always a positive side, too.
Title: Re: Hello, new boy here with Alports.
Post by: Joe Paul on August 22, 2006, 03:48:51 PM
Welcome MattyBoy, I'm fairly new to all this too, only 4 months old. Lots of good info and people here, glad to have you with us.
Title: Re: Hello, new boy here with Alports.
Post by: kitkatz on August 22, 2006, 04:03:24 PM
I was 38 when I had my kidney failure.  Sucks doesn't it???
Title: Re: Hello, new boy here with Alports.
Post by: Python on August 22, 2006, 04:10:22 PM
Hi Matty.  You'll find this is a great site ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Hello, new boy here with Alports.
Post by: Bajanne on August 22, 2006, 04:34:20 PM
Hi, new boy! Welcome to our community.  There is LOTS for you to read - and not only read, you can add your viewpoint, your questions, your rants or raves.  Here is a group of people who understand what you are going through.  Hoping to hear lots more from you.
Title: Re: Hello, new boy here with Alports.
Post by: angieskidney on August 22, 2006, 04:40:41 PM
Hi Matt! I am 32 and been on this hemo now for a year. Pretty new to it still and my fistula is FINALLY working .. (4 days now working without any problems! Woohoo!)

Used to be on Peritoneal Dialysis but I know it does suck having this so young. Don't worry. We all understand and are very active here :) You can vent and appreciate everyone's ability to be so honest here :) I am glad you are here  ;D
Title: Re: Hello, new boy here with Alports.
Post by: Sluff on August 24, 2006, 04:52:35 AM
Putting out the Welcome Matt.
Title: Re: Hello, new boy here with Alports.
Post by: tamara on August 24, 2006, 05:16:13 AM
Hi Matty Boy ,

Oh the joys of being young with kidney failure.

Here's my wish list not that long really, just have all those lab coat wearing researchers get there asses into gear (or at least their kidneys lol)  and find us a cure.

Can anyone find us all a genie?

Not asking for three wishes just one.

Title: Re: Hello, new boy here with Alports.
Post by: Rerun on August 24, 2006, 08:37:42 PM
Matt, welcome to our site.  Sorry you got blasted so young.  I'm sure even if you are 75 you must feel you are too young for this crap.  Please read the site's rules  http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=540.0

We also have a game (arcade) site at www.dialysischat.com or just click on games.