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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: Stoday on April 15, 2009, 05:10:03 PM

Title: I'm new here
Post by: Stoday on April 15, 2009, 05:10:03 PM

I've been told that I'll be on dialysis before the end of this year, so I want to join a nice friendly forum. I've looked at a couple and this seems to me to have the best people.

My kidneys have been on the decline for over 4 years, so it wasn't a surprise when I was told about it in January. The local hospital had a half day seminar for preD patients and their carers earlier this month. Eight of us patients started but there were only 6 left at the end!  :( One fainted shortly after they passed the needles round for us to examine.

Next step for me is to discuss hæmo or peritoneal.

As for me, I'm 68 but I still work for a couple of days a week.

Title: Re: I'm new here
Post by: Razman on April 15, 2009, 05:41:33 PM

Its great that you joined and I think that you have found the best place.  There are lots of people with years of experience that can help answer the many questions as the D day gets closer.   Please stay in touch.   :welcomesign;

Title: Re: I'm new here
Post by: David13 on April 15, 2009, 05:45:17 PM

Welcome!   :welcomesign;

Look around, read through the posts, ask questions, and vent if you need to.  You have found a great source of information and support.

I hope to see you posting often.

Title: Re: I'm new here
Post by: G-Ma on April 15, 2009, 06:24:30 PM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: I'm new here
Post by: monrein on April 15, 2009, 07:47:28 PM

 :welcomesign;  I feel sure that you'll find this forum as helpful as we all do.  I look forward to hearing more from you.

Title: Re: I'm new here
Post by: Rerun on April 15, 2009, 08:21:50 PM

Welcome to IHD.  Keep working as long as you can.  Read some of the sections on this site on which method to use.  You do have options.

                                                        :welcomesign;

Title: Re: I'm new here
Post by: Joe Paul on April 15, 2009, 09:28:41 PM

Welcome Stoday, good to have you aboard.

Title: Re: I'm new here
Post by: TeenHatesDialysis on April 15, 2009, 11:50:41 PM

 :welcomesign; Stoday

I am glad you made it through the class and joined our group. There are so many knowledgeable people here and knowledge is power! I am sure that you will hear all of the pros and cons of home PD vs in center hemo vs whatever else there is! My daughter can't do nightly PD as she starts out sleeping on the bed and wakes up in the morning on the other side of the room or in another room.  :urcrazy; 

I am sure that you will find what works best for you...maybe even a new kidney...that would be great  ;D

Great to have you here! :flower;

Title: Re: I'm new here
Post by: Tinah1968 on April 16, 2009, 06:53:28 AM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: I'm new here
Post by: dwcrawford on April 16, 2009, 07:03:21 AM

good luck man.  I'm  also 68 and going to start dialysis next week.  It is scary as heck.  It kind of surprising to be in this situation,  isn't it.  The site will help you get used to the idea.  Post and ask questions.  I been on here for a little over a month now and have done my part in asking stupid questions.

Title: Re: I'm new here
Post by: MandaMe1986 on April 16, 2009, 11:41:20 AM

 :welcomesign; Happy to have you. And your right you did find the best place. Lots of wonderful people.  Hope to see you around.

Title: Re: I'm new here
Post by: paul.karen on April 16, 2009, 11:54:33 AM

 :waving;

There are other sites like this  :sarcasm;.....

Glad you picked the Number 1 dialysis site.
Hope to see you on many of the threads.

Title: Re: I'm new here
Post by: cherpep on April 16, 2009, 12:00:16 PM

Looking for information & support - you have found the right place.  Seriously, these people are the greatest.  Welcome.  I look forward to seeing you on the boards.

Title: Re: I'm new here
Post by: willieandwinnie on April 16, 2009, 12:09:09 PM

 :welcomesign; Stoday. You will find lots of information and support here. Hope we hear more from you.  :cuddle;

Title: Re: I'm new here
Post by: paris on April 16, 2009, 05:51:35 PM

 :welcomesign; Stoday  You just became part of the best site for kidney patients. There is great information here, but you will find incredible support.  Ask lots of questions,  someone will have an  answer for you.  It is a wonderful group of people and we really do care about each other.   Glad you are here and looking forward to more posts from you.   :grouphug;



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