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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: Melinoir on December 22, 2008, 11:23:00 PM

Title: Hope I'm introducing my self in the right place :p
Post by: Melinoir on December 22, 2008, 11:23:00 PM
Hello fellow kidney failing people  :yahoo; I have diabetes and all the bad that seems to go with it.  I lost a leg, I'm going blind and having laser surgery trying to save my sight and now my kidneys are going  :Kit n Stik; my body is not happy with me. I'm going on peritoneal dialysis and had my cath implanted on Oct something 2008 I'm not big on remembering dates I live life one day at a time and try not to dwell on the past.  If you need the dates I could look them up but I face things as they come and try not to look back.  I have two children both grown one just got married and is pregnant with my first natural grandchild, (she has a best friend we have sortof adopted and her kids call me grandma  :2thumbsup;) cute as buttons both of them.  My son is going to college and lives at home working part time and helps me around the house.  I love life and family and playing games (wow) with my kids I love horses, dogs, ok most animals and lived on a farm when I was young.  I answer all questions truthfully or not at all  :bandance; if you need to know more just ask, I have a wacky sense of humor and laugh at most stuff cause crying is a drag (not that I don't shed a tear or two when called for) I also love scfi/fantasy books and movies.  I do need people to talk to who are going through the same stuff as I am.  Hope to converse with people here and get to know you and you me    :waving;





Edited: Fixed typo in subject line - okarol/admin
Title: Re: Hope I'm introducing my self in the right place :p
Post by: okarol on December 22, 2008, 11:30:10 PM
 :waving; Hi Melinoir,
Yes, this is the right place. I love your attitude - you sound pretty upbeat despite the challenges you've been through. I look forward to hearing more from you.
Welcome!
okarol/admin
Title: Re: Hope I'm introducing my self in the right place :p
Post by: Joe Paul on December 22, 2008, 11:38:16 PM
Welcome Melinoir, good to have you aboard.
Title: Re: Hope I'm introducing my self in the right place :p
Post by: Bajanne on December 23, 2008, 01:36:05 AM
Welcome to our community, Melinoir!!!  I can see right away that you are definitely in the right place.  You are obviously already an IHD type of person.  I know that you are going to enjoy it here.  We are doing the adopting now - you are now a part of our IHD family  :grouphug;
Yes, diabetes can do some awful stuff, as many of us here can testify.  But you just keep your laughter going!   Please read as much as you can here, and post as much as  you can.  Looking forward to hearing lots from you :flower;


Bajanne, Moderator
Title: Re: Hope I'm introducing my self in the right place :p
Post by: willieandwinnie on December 23, 2008, 01:59:09 AM
 :welcomesign; Melinoir. You'll fit just fine around here and we can't wait to hear more from you. Ask your questions and you'll get plenty of answers and we are a wonderful support group.  :cuddle;
Title: Re: Hope I'm introducing my self in the right place :p
Post by: Rerun on December 23, 2008, 02:56:11 AM
Welcome to IHD Meliniior.  I'm so glad you found us.  We are here for you.

                                         :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Hope I'm introducing my self in the right place :p
Post by: Melinoir on December 23, 2008, 03:15:27 AM
Hey peeps thanks for the replies, and so fast too.  I just got out of the house and went Christmas shopping without my wheelchair!!!!!  :yahoo; :2thumbsup; I have been getting use to my fake leg and this was a stumble in the right direction... hehe  my kids didn't have to haul my chair around, which is a royal pain in the butt.  I am so glad some stores have the electric scooters as I am not ready to walk that much.  I don't know about you guys but since my kidneys started failing I find I am bone cold all the time and I put on 4 layers of clothing to go out and still freeze... brrrrrr.  It is in the single digits though so I suppose that's to be expected, but I freeze indoors too.  This phenom is new I use to be so hot all the time now I turn the heat up to clambake and my son is roasting  LOL.  talk more later :rant; :rant; :thx;
Title: Re: Hope I'm introducing my self in the right place :p
Post by: monrein on December 23, 2008, 05:02:26 AM
 :welcomesign;  So glad you found and joined us.  Look forward to getting to know you.
Title: Re: Hope I'm introducing my self in the right place :p
Post by: kellyt on December 23, 2008, 05:09:52 AM
 :waving;      You have definitely come to the right place for support and friendship.  Welcome and post often!  We look forward to hearing more about you and from you!  Happy Holidays!
Title: Re: Hope I'm introducing my self in the right place :p
Post by: paul.karen on December 23, 2008, 05:39:02 AM
 :waving; Hello

You have a GREAT attitude :-)
Glad you found IHD.

here are a few asprin ;)

P&K
Title: Re: Hope I'm introducing my self in the right place :p
Post by: cookie2008 on December 23, 2008, 05:41:55 AM
 :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Hope I'm introducing my self in the right place :p
Post by: nursewratchet on December 23, 2008, 06:05:14 AM
Welcome!  Great that your walking!  Baby Steps!!!! :bandance;
Title: Re: Hope I'm introducing my self in the right place :p
Post by: peleroja on December 23, 2008, 08:59:30 AM
Welcome aboard.  You're in the right place.  We can all say, "Been there, done that!"  Come back and post often and let us know how you're doing.
Title: Re: Hope I'm introducing my self in the right place :p
Post by: Razman on December 23, 2008, 09:28:10 AM
WOW ,  you sound so upbeat and positive while going through so much.  An inspiration to others.  Hope to hear from you often.     :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Hope I'm introducing my self in the right place :p
Post by: boxman55 on December 23, 2008, 01:53:55 PM
Great to have you aboard. I look forward to your posts. Glad to hear you are giving the leg a go

Boxman,Moderator
Title: Re: Hope I'm introducing my self in the right place :p
Post by: jessup on December 23, 2008, 02:35:41 PM
G'day and  :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Hope I'm introducing my self in the right place :p
Post by: Romona on December 23, 2008, 02:55:36 PM
 :welcomesign;