I Hate Dialysis Message Board
Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: klibanow on December 23, 2008, 08:22:13 PM
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Hi. My name is Bill. I'm brand new here -- and fairly new to hemodialysis (about 4 months).
My kidneys have failed because of a congenital disorder called Alport Syndrome. The rest of me is pretty healthy and I'm 56, so I guess I'm lucky. My older brother had the same condition, but his kidneys didn't fail until he was 62. Then, he got a very successful transplant from his oldest daughter. He's now 9 years post transplant and doing great! My 26 year old daughter is not healthy enough to donate to me, and neither are the other 4 people who tried, so I guess I'm stuck here for a while. I've been on the transplant list for more than a year, but my center tells me it's a 7 year wait out here so I'll have to be a patient patient.
I work as a Mental Health Court judge here in LA County. I love the work and I finish early enough to be able to get home, feed my doggie, Maggie, and head on out for a night on the town ... or, more often, in the chair. Maggie looks a lot like the picture I chose -- a golden retriever, and my best buddy. Maybe I'll download a picture of me instead after a while. Seems more appropriate.
I did have a love relationship -- or so I thought -- when I began dialysis. But the growing closeness of our 8 month relationship -- and the onset of dialysis in particular -- scared Melanie to death. She freaked out, so to speak. Even though I was more caretaker of her than visa-versa, the perceived responsibility of being with a dialysis patient frightened her. She focused on the dialysis as an issue but, ultimately, I think it was commitment she feared. So ... who needs someone who doesn't want you in hard times; right? I miss her nonetheless. But I've moved on. Sort of.
Well, I guess that's enough blather for now. I've introduced myself, so I'll stop now.
Best regards to all of you. Bill
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:welcomesign; Bill. You've found the best site for information and support. Between all of us here , we have a wide range of experience. Post often.
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Welcome Bill!
I've found this group to be an informative and jolly lot! I think I will keep them!
Vicki
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Welcome Bill, good to have you aboard.
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:welcomesign; Bill. We are so glad you found us. Lots of information on here and support when you need it. Please post often and check out some of the older threads as they have tons of information. :cuddle;
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:waving; Bill nice to have you with us.
See you around the boards
P&K
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Welcome Bill,
You'll meet some great people here. Lots of supprot and info. Ask away, and share. :flower;
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Welcome aboard, Bill. This is a wonderful site for information and the occasional shoulder to cry on or ears to listen to a rant. Please come back and post often and let us know what's going on in your life.
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Keep us! Put us in your pocket! :bandance;
Welcome Bill! This site is a wonderful tool, both for your mind and soul! I look forward to hearing more about you! :waving;
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Hi Bill, welcome to IHD. Glad you found us. We look forward to your tales with your doggie.
Boxman,Moderator
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Hi Bill and welcome to IHD. If you are a Mental Health Judge you will find lots to do here! You can start with Sluff! HA
I'm so glad you found us. We are all in the same boat here. On dialysis or love someone who is and we all have our other problems too. We do have fun on this site also. I look forward to your posts.
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:welcomesign;
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G'day and :welcomesign;
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:welcomesign; Bill and hang in there!
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:welcomesign; glad to have you join us
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:welcomesign;
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:welcomesign; and :thx; for your introduction, it great... Looking forward to hearing more from you. H
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