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Title: Newbie from TN
Post by: Short Stuff on January 10, 2009, 07:55:42 PM

Hi all,  I've been fighting kidney failure for 18 years. I was one of the lucky ones and was transplanted for 16 years of it. However, recently my transplanted kidney has failed and I am back on hemodialysis.  I believe it is harder to be on diaylsis the second time around. The first time I was so young and innoccent and really didn't know what was happening. I am older and hopefully, wiser now, so I am very aware of what is going on and what is to come next. Also with the advanced age, I am not as able to adjust or be as willing to accept my fate. Some people might call that being stubborn. I'd rather think I'm an independent thinker.  ;D  No matter what it is called, I hate going through this all over again.

Title: Re: Newbie from TN
Post by: G-Ma on January 10, 2009, 07:59:51 PM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Newbie from TN
Post by: Wenchie58 on January 10, 2009, 08:07:27 PM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Newbie from TN
Post by: Romona on January 10, 2009, 08:29:42 PM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Newbie from TN
Post by: Rerun on January 10, 2009, 08:53:21 PM

Short Stuff....  That is why my name is RERUN.  I was on dialysis then a transplant for 17 years, then back on hemo.  The second time around is like a bad RERUN.  I felt that the second time around I wasn't scared of the unknown.... I was scared of the Known.  It is better than it was 20 years ago.  Somewhat..... the machines are quieter but all the stupid rules get to me. 

I'm looking forward to your posts.                                   :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Newbie from TN
Post by: Joe Paul on January 10, 2009, 10:01:04 PM

Welcome Short Stuff, good to have you aboard.

Title: Re: Newbie from TN
Post by: jessup on January 10, 2009, 10:55:06 PM

G'day  and  :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Newbie from TN
Post by: monrein on January 11, 2009, 04:22:29 AM

 :welcomesign;  Your situation is similar to mine.

Title: Re: Newbie from TN
Post by: willieandwinnie on January 11, 2009, 05:01:45 AM

:welcomesign; Short Stuff. Glad you found us and we are sure you'll find great information and lots of support here. Please post often as you have much to add from your experiences.  :cuddle;

Title: Re: Newbie from TN
Post by: napala turki on January 11, 2009, 05:29:53 AM

Hi..... welcome.. :bandance;

Title: Re: Newbie from TN
Post by: coorsbob on January 11, 2009, 05:33:56 AM

 :welcomesign; aboard short stuff

Title: Re: Newbie from TN
Post by: Budluv on January 11, 2009, 05:36:41 AM

Hey Newbie From TN..  
sounds like our renal failure unfolded in about the same way...  Looking forward to hearing about some of your experiences.
Welcome to IHD

-Mike L

Title: Re: Newbie from TN
Post by: boxman55 on January 11, 2009, 08:59:01 AM

Welcome Short Stuff, Glad you found our site. your experience will be appreciated here. Look forward to your posts

Boxman,Moderator

Title: Re: Newbie from TN
Post by: MandaMe1986 on January 12, 2009, 08:15:44 AM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Newbie from TN
Post by: paul.karen on January 12, 2009, 10:12:29 AM

 :waving;  SS.

Sorry to hear what you have to go through.  There are a few here in your same shoes.
Glad you found us hope to see you often.

P&K

Title: Re: Newbie from TN
Post by: Bajanne on January 13, 2009, 01:59:53 PM

Welcome to our community!  So sorry that you had that setback.  But you will make it through.  You have found a wonderful group of caring and sharing people.  Much more than a website - we are family :grouphug;  This is a great place to vent and rant whenever you need to.  At least you know that we really UNDERSTAND!  Looking forward to hearing more from you. :flower;




Bajanne, Moderator

Title: Re: Newbie from TN
Post by: paris on January 21, 2009, 07:37:32 PM

Glad you joined us.  Stubborn or independent??  That describes a lot of us!  I am sorry to hear about the second go around.   This is a great site for information and for support.  I hope you feel at home and post often.  We have fun along with giving great support in tough times.   Welcome to our family   :grouphug;

Title: Re: Newbie from TN
Post by: Normie on January 27, 2009, 07:09:36 PM

Hi Short Stuff and  :welcomesign;

Sorry to hear your kidney failed.  Good thing there is dialysis to keep you going.

Here you will find support and information.  You have a lot to offer here.

Best wishes,
 
Normie