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Title: hello my name is Amanda
Post by: MandaMe1986 on January 08, 2009, 10:45:03 AM

Well hello everyone, my name is Amanda and I am 22.  :waving; I have had kidney problems for 9 years now. I found out when I was 14 that my kidneys were giving out.  I later found out it is because I have lupos.  I have fought it for a very long time but it looks like I won't be able to avoid dialysis for to much longer, and I wanted to get to know as much as I can about it that I can before I start.  And I can't think of a better way to do that then to talk to people who are going through it.  Kinda scares me, but I have been through a lot so far, so I am hoping it won't be as bad as I am thinking.  I also found out Christmas Eve that my fathers kidneys are gone, the doctors have no clue why.  He actually is going in on monday to get preped for dialysis.  So even though I have been sick for a very long time and I have know that this is where I would end up someday. It seems like dialysis has jumped into my life full force.  And sadly to say into my fathers.  I know I am as as ready as I can get for all of this, but it brakes my heart to see my father having to go through it aswell.  Well that is me, thanks everyone.

Title: Re: hello my name is Amanda
Post by: willieandwinnie on January 08, 2009, 10:53:08 AM

 :welcomesign; Amanda, glad you found us. you will find lots of information and support here. You should have your Dad join also. We look forward to hearing more from you and check out the older threads as they are loaded with information.  :cuddle;

Title: Re: hello my name is Amanda
Post by: Zach on January 08, 2009, 11:20:40 AM

Good to have you here!
 :beer1;

Title: Re: hello my name is Amanda
Post by: paul.karen on January 08, 2009, 11:25:32 AM

 :waving; Amanda

Welcome aboard.  Hope to see you on many of the boards here.

P&K

Title: Re: hello my name is Amanda
Post by: swramsay on January 08, 2009, 11:48:26 AM

Hi Amanda!
I'm new here too so we will be learning together. It's great to have a home base like this forum.
I think the smiley things are a cute touch don't you?   :waving;
Wendy

Title: Re: hello my name is Amanda
Post by: Joe Paul on January 08, 2009, 12:00:28 PM

Welcome Amanda, good to have you aboard.

Title: Re: hello my name is Amanda
Post by: peleroja on January 08, 2009, 12:03:03 PM

Welcome, Amanda.  This is a great place for information.  Come back and post often and let us know how you and your father are doing.

Title: Re: hello my name is Amanda
Post by: G-Ma on January 08, 2009, 12:06:02 PM

 :welcomesign;   Welcome to a great site.

Title: Re: hello my name is Amanda
Post by: Hilrose on January 08, 2009, 01:10:14 PM

Nice intro  :welcomesign;

I'm new too so keep us posted

H

Title: Re: hello my name is Amanda
Post by: Romona on January 08, 2009, 01:57:09 PM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: hello my name is Amanda
Post by: Wenchie58 on January 08, 2009, 02:07:30 PM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: hello my name is Amanda
Post by: monrein on January 08, 2009, 02:34:27 PM

 :welcomesign; Amanda.  Glad you found and joined us.  I hope your Dad will consider it also since together we have a lot of good info about dialysis and kidney disease.

Title: Re: hello my name is Amanda
Post by: jessup on January 08, 2009, 03:25:27 PM

G'day and  :welcomesign;

Title: Re: hello my name is Amanda
Post by: Razman on January 08, 2009, 05:20:10 PM

I think that you've found the best place to share with other that will understand.   :welcomesign;

Title: Re: hello my name is Amanda
Post by: Jess21 on January 08, 2009, 05:27:21 PM

 :welcomesign; :welcomesign; :welcomesign;
Hi! I am 22 as well!  Unfortunately, I am already on dialysis.  But this is a great site to be involved on!  Great info and support!  :waving;

Title: Re: hello my name is Amanda
Post by: cookie2008 on January 08, 2009, 07:07:06 PM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: hello my name is Amanda
Post by: coorsbob on January 09, 2009, 06:46:24 AM

:welcomesign; Hi Amanda! Sorry to hear about you and your dads condition. Keep up the good fight and stop in here often and let us know how you and your dad are doing. And feel free to ask any questions. Keep it real :2thumbsup; Coorsbob :beer1;







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Title: Re: hello my name is Amanda
Post by: Bajanne on January 13, 2009, 01:30:41 PM

Welcome to our community, Amanda!  We are so glad you found us!  This is just the place for you to be.  Here you will find lots of information, lots of support and even some fun.  You have a great deal to cope with - your own situation as well as your dad's.  Feel free to vent, rant, rage, or rave when you need to.  We are family here.  :grouphug;  Please keep us updated on how things are going for you two.
Looking forward to hearing from you. :flower;




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