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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: gotalife on April 13, 2009, 12:05:24 AM

Title: Somewhat new....
Post by: gotalife on April 13, 2009, 12:05:24 AM

I hadn't done this as of yet...here is a short version of an introduction...about time I got to this.

Diagnosed at age 11, 1974, possible cause, strep.  Glomerulonephritis.
Hemodialysis at age 15, 1978, unexpectedly.
Living donor transplant (father's), 1978, failed after six weeks, transplant removed, returned to hemo.
Deceased donor transplant, 1981, lasted 18 years to the day, returned to treatment, hemodialysis, 1999 transplant removed.
Home Nocturnal Hemodialysis, 2000, then to In-center Nocturnal Hemodialysis to present.

Title: Re: Somewhat new....
Post by: okarol on April 13, 2009, 12:17:46 AM

Hey getlife - I was hoping you'd give us an introduction - good to hear from you (better late than never!)  :waving;

okarol/admin

Title: Re: Somewhat new....
Post by: monrein on April 13, 2009, 04:47:29 AM

 :welcomesign;  I'm sorry you've had so much experience with ESRD and transplants but I'm glad you're here so we can benefit from some of those experiences.  Hopefully you'll get support and information from us also.

Title: Re: Somewhat new....
Post by: willieandwinnie on April 13, 2009, 04:53:21 AM

 :welcomesign; getlife. You have been through a lot. We are so glad that you found us and we are sure you have lots to contribute. This is a great group for support and information and we hope you post often.  :cuddle;

Title: Re: Somewhat new....
Post by: Sluff on April 13, 2009, 05:57:23 AM

Welcome to ihatedialysis.com getlife,

Good to see you here, what took you so long? We don't bite, not too hard anyway.. :) Feel free to post as often as you want, ask questions or give advice.

Sluff/Admin

Title: Re: Somewhat new....
Post by: Zach on April 13, 2009, 06:29:07 AM

Welcome to our community!
 :beer1;

Title: Re: Somewhat new....
Post by: paul.karen on April 13, 2009, 06:36:07 AM

Getlife

Glad to have you here.  Hope to see you post on many of the threads.

Title: Re: Somewhat new....
Post by: G-Ma on April 13, 2009, 06:50:48 AM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Somewhat new....
Post by: pklipe57 on April 13, 2009, 06:56:27 AM

 :welcomesign; to IHD.

Title: Re: Somewhat new....
Post by: peleroja on April 13, 2009, 08:04:25 AM

Hey, a late intro is better than not ever getting to know you at all!  Welcome.

Title: Re: Somewhat new....
Post by: paris on April 13, 2009, 08:21:01 AM

 :welcomesign;  Good to read your introduction.  But, I am sorry for your lifelong experiences with kidney failure.  I think you will have lots so share with us.  We are glad you are here and glad you joined Ihatedialysis.com.   :2thumbsup;




paris, Moderator

Title: Re: Somewhat new....
Post by: TeenHatesDialysis on April 13, 2009, 11:14:30 AM

 :welcomesign; GetLife,

It must have been very difficult being 15 and being on dialysis and then having your dad's kidney fail within 6 weeks.  You must be a very strong person with a positive outlook to get through that! My daughter will be 15 this month and has been on dialysis for 16 months, but has felt crappy for about 6 years.  Her dad and Aunt and several others have been rejected as donors.  I am blood type A and she is B so I can't donate, but my daughter is also a very strong person and we are hoping to find her a kidney this year.  Any advice on staying positive throughout those terrible teens years while dealing with a chronic illness is greatly appreciated. 

I hope that you get a lifetime kidney soon. Thanks for joining the group. :grouphug;

I look forward to hearing more from you.

Susan, mom of Jaclyn

Title: Re: Somewhat new....
Post by: Joe Paul on April 13, 2009, 11:37:55 AM

Welcome getlife, good to have you aboard.

Title: Re: Somewhat new....
Post by: kellyt on April 13, 2009, 12:58:27 PM

 :waving;


Looks like you have lots to offer this fabulous site!  I look forward to hearing more about you and your experiences.

Title: Re: Somewhat new....
Post by: rookiegirl on April 13, 2009, 02:24:17 PM

Getlife  :welcomesign; to the forum.  I can't wait to hear more of your experiences with dialysis and transplantation.

Title: Re: Somewhat new....
Post by: Romona on April 13, 2009, 04:38:43 PM

 :welcomesign;