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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: LT514 on September 02, 2006, 03:59:30 PM

Title: New member, I guess this is where I start.
Post by: LT514 on September 02, 2006, 03:59:30 PM
I'll go fast.
I have had CKD since I was 11, now 28. On dialysis four times (both peritoneal and hemo), and have had three kidney transplants. One living-related, two deceased. I volunteer at Gift of Life and National Kidney Foundation. My disease was caused by a rheumatoid disease. I am not on dialysis now. I was, last stretch was for 2.5 years. Hated it.
I have a two-pronged goal in regards to my life.
1. Get people on the organ and tissue donation list
2. Catch CKD before it does the damage

That's as much of an intro as I can give, for now.
Title: Re: New member, I guess this is where I start.
Post by: Epoman on September 02, 2006, 04:37:05 PM
Quote from: LT514 on September 02, 2006, 03:59:30 PM
I'll go fast.
I have had CKD since I was 11, now 28. On dialysis four times (both peritoneal and hemo), and have had three kidney transplants. One living-related, two deceased. I volunteer at Gift of Life and National Kidney Foundation. My disease was caused by a rheumatoid disease. I am not on dialysis now. I was, last stretch was for 2.5 years. Hated it.
I have a two-pronged goal in regards to my life.
1. Get people on the organ and tissue donation list
2. Catch CKD before it does the damage

That's as much of an intro as I can give, for now.

Welcome to the site, glad to see you are such an advocate for patients well being. We have some great members here and I hope you post a lot and share your experiences with others and help some people along the way. Again welcome to the site.

- Epoman
Owner/Admin
Title: Re: New member, I guess this is where I start.
Post by: Bajanne on September 03, 2006, 12:03:35 AM
That was a great intro!  Welcome to our community.  It is clear that while I know we have much to offer you, you also have much to offer us.  I am looking forward to hearing more from you in the other threads, or maybe you can start some yourself.  Welcome!
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Post by: Joe Paul on September 03, 2006, 12:14:42 AM
Welcome LT514, glad to have you aboard.
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Post by: angieskidney on September 03, 2006, 04:05:05 AM
wow you are young like me! Welcome to the site!
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Post by: Sluff on September 03, 2006, 06:33:59 AM
Welcome to the site.
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Post by: Zach on September 03, 2006, 09:44:38 AM
Greetings and welcome to the site!
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Post by: redheadedangel on September 03, 2006, 09:53:04 AM
WOW so youngto go through so much,and full of wisdom! You sound like a real asset to this site. Welcome Sassy
Title: Re: New member, I guess this is where I start.
Post by: mmmmdeedee on September 04, 2006, 07:33:09 PM
Welcome to the site! Just curious and not trying to be nosey, do you have lupus? That's what caused my kidneys originally to go bad. Just thought your arthritis disease might be Lupus. Haven't seen too much of "us" on this site so I'm curious.
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Post by: Rerun on September 04, 2006, 10:38:50 PM
Welcome to the site.  Once you see what a great find this site is, maybe you could promote us to the patients you come in contact with.  I wish you well on your goals.  They are worthy.
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Post by: mallory on September 05, 2006, 10:01:35 AM
Wow, LT514, you've been through a lot for someone so young.  Glad you found the site, welcome!
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Post by: MattyBoy100 on September 05, 2006, 11:06:17 AM
Wow,

you sound like you been through the mill!