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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: Jenabcd on December 24, 2008, 04:40:51 AM

Title: Another newbie here
Post by: Jenabcd on December 24, 2008, 04:40:51 AM: Hello People!

I'm a female, 55, and live in Texas... although born/raised in Minnesota. I've had bad kidneys since I was about 10, which turned into only 1 functional kidney, which declined after each of 2 pregnancies. I feel I did pretty good making the one last until now actually.

I had my PD catheter put in 3 weeks ago, and I start my training on January 5th. Here we go!

Thanks for all the info here.
Title: Re: Another newbie here
Post by: paul.karen on December 24, 2008, 05:22:06 AM: :waving; Jena

Hope your PD training goes smooth and easy for you.
Plenty of info here and many members doing PD that can help you with any questions you may have..
p&k
Title: Re: Another newbie here
Post by: monrein on December 24, 2008, 05:28:16 AM: :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Another newbie here
Post by: kidney4traci on December 24, 2008, 05:57:40 AM: :welcomesign; I live in Houston and there are several others here from Texas!! :mysty: Hope to see you around jenabcd!!
Title: Re: Another newbie here
Post by: peleroja on December 24, 2008, 08:54:48 AM: Welcome to the group. Tons of good info here. Feel free to ask anything. It's all good!
Title: Re: Another newbie here
Post by: kellyt on December 24, 2008, 10:04:01 AM: :waving; Where in Texas? I'm in San Antonio.

Welcome to IHD! I wish you all the luck with your PD training. You will probably learn more valuable information on this site than from your trainers! Read as much as you can and ask as many questions here before you go to your training. You will feel more confident and empowered! I look forward to hearing more from you! Let us know how it goes!!
Title: Re: Another newbie here
Post by: G-Ma on December 24, 2008, 01:35:01 PM: :welcomesign;
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Post by: Joe Paul on December 24, 2008, 02:51:42 PM: Welcome Jenabcd, good to have you aboard.
Title: Re: Another newbie here
Post by: cookie2008 on December 24, 2008, 05:50:34 PM: :welcomesign;
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Post by: pelagia on December 24, 2008, 06:29:52 PM: Welcome to IHD and Happy Holidays! :snowman;
Title: Re: Another newbie here
Post by: Melinoir on December 24, 2008, 07:57:14 PM: Hey welcome I'm a newbie too but already feel warm and welcomed so I pass it on and say the same to you I hope we get to know each other and share friendship here... Melinoir PS I'm 59 and live in Michigan :waving;
Title: Re: Another newbie here
Post by: Bajanne on December 25, 2008, 12:13:22 AM: Welcome to our community! So glad you decided to join us. You are going to find that this website can become a great weapon in your dealing with this renal challenge of ours. Here you will find caring and sharing people from all over the world. You need to read a lot and post a lot so we can know how things are going with you. You see, this is more than a website - it's a genuine family :grouphug;
Looking forward to hearing from you.

Bajanne, Moderator
Title: Re: Another newbie here
Post by: Ang on December 25, 2008, 01:12:47 AM: :welcomesign;
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Post by: jessup on December 25, 2008, 04:59:52 AM: G'day and :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Another newbie here
Post by: Razman on December 25, 2008, 08:24:30 AM: Welcome aboard. This the best place to talk to others that will understand the problems and give ideas. Please visit often.
Title: Re: Another newbie here
Post by: Jenabcd on December 25, 2008, 07:45:24 PM: Thank you for the nice welcomes everybody!

For those of you in Texas, I live in the Willis/Lake Conroe area. I used to live in Katy, and I LOVE visiting San Antonio.

I've been reading up on the different dialysis options for about a year now, knowing that it was coming. I have to say though, that I just discovered this site, have been reading some of the posts regarding the PD, and I have already learned things that I didn't know! I know that I'll be visiting here often... thanks all.
Title: Re: Another newbie here
Post by: rookiegirl on December 26, 2008, 06:11:24 PM: :welcomesign; to IHD. You come to the right place. Look forward to reading your posts.
Title: Re: Another newbie here
Post by: Romona on December 27, 2008, 10:21:44 AM: :welcomesign;
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Post by: coorsbob on December 28, 2008, 11:24:29 AM: :welcomesign; feel free to ask any question you wish. :secret;
Title: Re: Another newbie here
Post by: Nan on December 28, 2008, 11:28:24 AM: Welcome to this very supportive group, you've come to the right place!
From one Minnesotan to another......hang in there, we are glad to have you on board!
Title: Re: Another newbie here
Post by: willieandwinnie on December 28, 2008, 11:32:33 AM: :welcomesign; Jenabcd. I don't know how I missed your introduction. Sprry. Glad you found us and we hope to hear more from you. We are a wonderful group with loads of information and support and we always answer questions or point you in the right direction. Please post often. :cuddle;
Title: Re: Another newbie here
Post by: coorsbob on December 29, 2008, 04:49:19 AM: Quote from: G-Ma on December 24, 2008, 01:35:01 PM
:welcomesign;

Hey G-Ma Sounds like I'm in the same boat as you with a dual retinal hemorrhage back in 2005. which rendered me legally blind. :urcrazy; After the Lord sent me an angel (my retinal surgeon)for laser and a lens replacement in both eyes I have my sight back to some degree. I too can see fairly well at a distance and have trouble reading.The longer I try to read the worse it gets. I started Dialysis on march of 2007 with in center hemo. Made the switch to CA\PD in Aug of this year. Again switched to CC/PD in October. Just thought Ide say Hello as it looks like we share the same experiences.
Title: Re: Another newbie here
Post by: Wenchie58 on December 29, 2008, 10:32:21 AM: Welcome to the group.
Title: Re: Another newbie here
Post by: Nan on December 29, 2008, 10:39:13 AM: So glad to have you on board.........WELCOME!!!!!! :welcomesign;