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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: sparty83 on December 02, 2008, 06:02:54 PM

Title: Hi, I'm new to the forum
Post by: sparty83 on December 02, 2008, 06:02:54 PM
Hi,

My name is Mike, although I go by sparty83 here on the forum.  I just joined the forum after our dialysis facility manager told me about it.  I've been on dialysis for about 18 months now, although I've had IGAN for over 10 years now.  I lost a kidney last year to cancer, which forced me on to dialysis.  It has been a true learning experience, and has given me a whole new perspective on life.  I truly cherish each and every day I have now and know that dialysis helps sustain me so I can continue enjoying my family and friends.  I still work, but have dialysis three times a week for 4 hours and 15 minutes.  Kind of a long stretch, but it gives me time to do things I might not do otherwise.

I really look forward to interacting with other forum members and to learn from them. 

Mike Frederick
San Antonio, Texas
Title: Re: Hi, I'm new to the forum
Post by: kellyt on December 02, 2008, 06:15:11 PM
Hey Mike!  I'm in San Antonio, too!   :waving;   Welcome!  Welcome!   Who is your Nephrologist? 

Anyway, you have found a fabulous site!  You will love it here!  I look forward to hearing more about you and your experiences with dialysis.
Title: Re: Hi, I'm new to the forum
Post by: boxman55 on December 02, 2008, 06:22:21 PM
Welcome sparta83 Glad you joined us and thank your mgr for bringing this site to your attention. I look forward to your posts.

Boxman,Moderator
Title: Re: Hi, I'm new to the forum
Post by: monrein on December 02, 2008, 06:30:34 PM
Hi Mike.  Sounds like you have a terrific facility manager and I'm glad you found us.  I look forward to getting to know you better through this forum.
Title: Re: Hi, I'm new to the forum
Post by: rookiegirl on December 02, 2008, 06:48:17 PM
Mike  :welcomesign; aboard.  You found the right place.
Title: Re: Hi, I'm new to the forum
Post by: G-Ma on December 02, 2008, 07:39:26 PM
 :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Hi, I'm new to the forum
Post by: nursewratchet on December 02, 2008, 07:41:47 PM
There's my guy!!!  I thought you'd like it here... Nursewratchet :flower;
Title: Re: Hi, I'm new to the forum
Post by: Run8 on December 02, 2008, 08:15:06 PM
 :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Hi, I'm new to the forum
Post by: Zach on December 02, 2008, 08:48:54 PM
Welcome to our community!
 :beer1;
Title: Re: Hi, I'm new to the forum
Post by: Bajanne on December 02, 2008, 09:54:39 PM
Welcome to our community, Mike!  We are so glad that you heeded the invitation and have joined us.  You will find this a super place for information, support, and fun.  We are not just a forum.  We are an authentic family.   :grouphug;  If you hang around for a while,  you will see.
So please keep reading, and keep posting.  we need to know how you are doing.
We have been invited by Kelly to have our next reunion in San Antonio!!  What do you think?
Looking forward to hearing from you.


Bajanne, Moderator
Title: Re: Hi, I'm new to the forum
Post by: Joe Paul on December 02, 2008, 11:22:24 PM
Welcome Mike, good to have you aboard.
Title: Re: Hi, I'm new to the forum
Post by: Mimi on December 02, 2008, 11:30:10 PM
Welcome Mike.  Nurse directed you to the best possible place, if you have ESRD.

Love, Mimi
Title: Re: Hi, I'm new to the forum
Post by: willieandwinnie on December 03, 2008, 04:20:13 AM
 :welcomesign; Mike. We are a wonderful group with loads of information and much more support. I hope we hear more from you.  :cuddle;
Title: Re: Hi, I'm new to the forum
Post by: Lori1851 on December 03, 2008, 09:18:26 AM
 :welcomesign; Mike!
This is an excellent site! Lots of ppl on here are going through the same thing as you! Post often ;)

Lori/Indiana
Title: Re: Hi, I'm new to the forum
Post by: jessup on December 03, 2008, 12:09:49 PM
G'day and  :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Hi, I'm new to the forum
Post by: Razman on December 03, 2008, 04:17:11 PM
It's great that you joined and that you keep working.  I'm sure that it makes some long days.  Please stay in touch.    :canadaflag;
Title: Re: Hi, I'm new to the forum
Post by: petey on December 03, 2008, 04:54:30 PM
Welcome to the family, Mike!  There's always room for one more at our place.  Share with us often; there's always someone here to listen, talk to, answer questions, or simply lean on.  Glad you found us!
Title: Re: Hi, I'm new to the forum
Post by: Normie on December 11, 2008, 04:54:58 PM
 :welcomesign;  Mike

Glad you found us.  Happy to have you as part of our family. :)

Normie
Title: Re: Hi, I'm new to the forum
Post by: Romona on December 11, 2008, 06:41:25 PM
 :welcomesign; Hi Mike!
Title: Re: Hi, I'm new to the forum
Post by: Ang on December 25, 2008, 01:11:05 AM
 :welcomesign; Mike