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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: paris on September 09, 2006, 02:16:50 PM

Title: Intro
Post by: paris on September 09, 2006, 02:16:50 PM
Diagnosed Nov."04 with FSGS. Not on dialysis yet. Dr. had hoped for transplant before dialysis. I  have been on the transplant list since Dec.'05, but after testing several living donors, it has been determined that my antibodies are extremely high and will reject even a good match. Johns Hopkins now has my medical records to see if I can be accepted in their plasmapheresis program.  So, more waiting and testing. Kidney failure is teaching me patience and acceptance. I am good at neither!
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: Black on September 09, 2006, 02:41:04 PM
 :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: goofynina on September 09, 2006, 03:06:10 PM
Hello Paris and Welcome.  I am so glad you found us, especially at this time where i am sure you have so many questions.  Please feel free to look through our thousands of posts for some of your answers and if you do not find what you are looking for, please, do not hesitate to ask.  You are not alone, there are many members here that are going through a similar situation.  Please feel free to post comments and concerns as well,  We look forward to hearing more from you... :)
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: Bajanne on September 09, 2006, 04:12:31 PM
 :welcomesign; to our community.  This is just the place for you to be. This is a caring and sharing community, and I am sure it will be a great help to you in days to come.  Feel free to vent when you need to, ask questions, answer some and generally feel yourself a part of this interesting community.  :grouphug;  Welcome again.  Looking forward to hearing more from you.
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: Rerun on September 09, 2006, 07:19:54 PM
Hi Paris.  This site is where you need to come when your patience are running thin.  You can come here where we all have one thing in common ESRD.  Please read the site rules and regulations. http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=540.0

There is a lot to read, so just browse the topics your are interested at first.  Have fun.   :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: Zach on September 09, 2006, 09:19:17 PM
Hi Paris!
Welcome to the site.
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: Sluff on September 09, 2006, 10:36:25 PM
 :welcomesign; 
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: Joe Paul on September 10, 2006, 01:27:30 AM
Welcome paris, glad to have you aboard.
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: mallory on September 12, 2006, 09:39:16 AM
Welcome, Paris!  Kidney failure sure does teach you patience, I'm not doing very well with the acceptance part, myself.  Glad you're here, and keep posting!
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: angieskidney on September 23, 2006, 03:35:05 PM
Welcome!  :welcomesign; I was gonna ask you what plasmapheresis is but then I realized I should ask you to eventually make a new thread telling about it since this is just the intro section! ;)

I am glad you are here! You can teach us a few things!  :2thumbsup; :clap;
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: Bajanne on September 23, 2006, 05:05:21 PM
I was gonna ask you what plasmapheresis is but then I realized I should ask you to eventually make a new thread telling about it since this is just the intro section! ;)
Of course you can ask to explain a word.  That rule means that the person introducing themselves should not use this section to ask questions concerning dialysis, etc., but should start a thread if they need info.
I, too, want to know what plasmapheresis means!
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: Rerun on September 23, 2006, 09:30:47 PM
This intro is almost a "month" old.  This has already been explained.  I'll try and find it for you two.

Here -  http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=1319.0
Title: Re: Intro
Post by: angieskidney on September 23, 2006, 09:49:09 PM
This intro is almost a "month" old.  This has already been explained.  I'll try and find it for you two.

Here -  http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=1319.0
Thanks Rerun!!  :2thumbsup; :clap; :2thumbsup; :cuddle;