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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: Mandarin on August 30, 2006, 10:16:59 AM

Title: introduction
Post by: Mandarin on August 30, 2006, 10:16:59 AM

Hi, I'm Mandarin, I've ben on Dialysis for three years, at first I was on PD but I had a problem, the fluid leaked into my lungs, so they put me on Hemo.  I was very afraid at first, but I've gotten better.  My kidneys failed because of high blood pressure and genetics.  My brother's kidneys also failed because of high blood pressure, but he got a transplant about 3 years ago.  He is doing well.  I am on the transplant list, but I am afraid of that also.  I'm just a chicken about all of this.
I found this site in a magazine called Nephrology.  I was very happy to know that I'm not the only person that hate dialysis.  I was afraid to hate dialysis, because I thought God might do worse things to me for being ungrateful for my life.  My husband always tells me to be positive!  It is not that I am ungrateful, it is just that I hate dialysis.  So, thank you everyone for being here. People that understand!

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Post by: goofynina on August 30, 2006, 10:27:26 AM

Hi Mandarin, thank you for introducing yourself and Welcome to the best website regarding this matter.  Not only will you find that we are an awesome websited but we are an even more awesome support group.  We have become one big family here and we are always willing to lend an ear or give advice.  so please, do not hesitate to read the posts, ask questions and post comments and concerns as well.  We look forward to hearing more from you and i know it is hard but try to be positive. :) :)

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Post by: Black on August 30, 2006, 11:52:51 AM

Glad you found us.   :)   This a wonderful source for information and support ... and the best place to vent anger and frustrations!!

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Post by: Sluff on August 30, 2006, 11:55:45 AM

Glad you found this site. Welcome home.

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Post by: Joe Paul on August 30, 2006, 01:40:35 PM

Welcome Mandarin , glad to have you aboard.

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Post by: Sara on August 30, 2006, 06:34:37 PM

Nice to meet you Mandarin.  I grew up in a place called Mandarin, that's pretty funny.   ;)

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Post by: angieskidney on August 31, 2006, 01:34:29 AM

Hi Mandarin!

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Post by: MattyBoy100 on August 31, 2006, 02:55:25 AM

Hi Mandarin,

This is the BEST site to come to for support and advice and to have a good old moan if you want!

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Post by: Bajanne on August 31, 2006, 07:59:43 AM

Welcome to our sharing and caring community.  This is just the kind of place for you to be.  You are free to vent, and you can also have lots of fun.  Looking forward to hearing a lot from you.

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Post by: mallory on August 31, 2006, 01:43:39 PM

Mandarin,  welcome to the site!  And don't worry, you can be positive about your life and still hate dialysis, in fact, I can't imagine why anyone would not hate dialysis.  This is a great place to come for support or if you have questions.  We're glad you're here!

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Post by: John S. on August 31, 2006, 09:54:32 PM

Hi Mandarin.........
Welcome!! It's a great place to voice your frustrations and good stuff.
john s. >:D

ps...remember...question your docs and nurses about everything!!!

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Post by: Zach on August 31, 2006, 09:58:35 PM

Good to have you here!!