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Title: Hello From Northern California
Post by: JScott1753 on January 24, 2009, 01:42:28 PM

  I'd like to introduce myself. I'm Jon, from No. California.
  I've been diabetic since 1990 or 1991(during Desert Storm). Last October, the combination of diabetes, high b.p. and "other things(creatnine over 4.3)" combined to make me have to start dialysis. I "lived" with a tunneled catheter for two months, then started using my access, and went to buttonhole after three months.
  I'm currently signed up with two different programs re:transplant(I'm lucky, since each is in a different UNOS district). Unfortunately, due to a couple of ulcers on the bottom of my left foot, my evals are on hold. But I am taking care of my "physical tests" as I can arrange them. The nice thing about one of the facilities is that unlike the other one, I don't have to have all my tests done to be on their list. So, since September '08 I have been building up my time credits. And I am signed up at the one place for both regular program and the extended criteria program.
  I found this forum a while ago, and have done much looking around. I look forwad to participating!
  Jon
 

Title: Re: Hello From Northern California
Post by: G-Ma on January 24, 2009, 01:45:25 PM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hello From Northern California
Post by: willieandwinnie on January 24, 2009, 01:55:15 PM

:welcomesign; Jon. We are so glad you decided to join us. We are a great group and look forward to hearing more from you.  :cuddle;

Title: Re: Hello From Northern California
Post by: Rerun on January 24, 2009, 01:58:42 PM

Welcome Jon, I use to live in Sacramento and did dialysis there.  Now I'm in Washington State because I have more family here.  I'm glad you found us and have been lurking.  "YOU LURKER"  Hope you post often.

                            :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hello From Northern California
Post by: jessup on January 24, 2009, 03:24:28 PM

G'day and  :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hello From Northern California
Post by: Wenchie58 on January 24, 2009, 04:05:56 PM

 :welcomesign; Jon!

Title: Re: Hello From Northern California
Post by: Normie on January 24, 2009, 04:43:03 PM

Hi Jon and  :welcomesign;

Sure hope those ulcers heal quickly for you and you can be on both lists.

Meantime there is a lot of info here and a lot of support.  Come join us in chat.

Normie

Title: Re: Hello From Northern California
Post by: Wallyz on January 24, 2009, 07:06:38 PM

Welcome, and good luck and godspeed with healing the ulcers

Title: Re: Hello From Northern California
Post by: peleroja on January 24, 2009, 07:23:08 PM

Welcome, Jon!  Lots of good info here.  Keep us posted on how you're doing.

Title: Re: Hello From Northern California
Post by: Bajanne on January 24, 2009, 11:01:14 PM

Welcome to our community!  Since you have been looking around, I don't have to convince of how valuable this site is.  In fact it is more than just a website - it is a family  :grouphug;  So keep reading and keep posting.  Let us know how you are doing.
Looking forward to hearing from you  :flower;



Bajanne, Moderator

Title: Re: Hello From Northern California
Post by: monrein on January 25, 2009, 03:35:30 AM

 :welcomesign; 

Title: Re: Hello From Northern California
Post by: Joe Paul on January 25, 2009, 09:13:13 AM

Welcome Jon, good to have you aboard.

Title: Re: Hello From Northern California
Post by: Romona on January 25, 2009, 10:08:54 AM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hello From Northern California
Post by: boxman55 on January 25, 2009, 10:44:12 AM

Welcome to IHD Jon, Glad you found us, take care of your foot. There is a lot of info on this site so we look forward to you sticking around and posting often. I also lived in Northern CA for 20 years now I am in WI

Boxman,Moderator

Title: Re: Hello From Northern California
Post by: MandaMe1986 on January 25, 2009, 10:46:05 AM

HI  :2thumbsup;

Title: Re: Hello From Northern California
Post by: joyfulmother on January 25, 2009, 12:07:37 PM

Welcome!  I am new too and am looking forward to getting to know everyone.

Title: Re: Hello From Northern California
Post by: thegrammalady on January 25, 2009, 12:25:31 PM

 :welcomesign; glad to have you join us.