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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: valerie52 on April 30, 2009, 05:43:36 PM

Title: Valerie
Post by: valerie52 on April 30, 2009, 05:43:36 PM

Hi, I'm new to this site.  I have been on home hemo-dialysis for 34 years.  I've had two transplants that didn't work and have been called three times but didn't get it. I've been happily married for 28 years and have a daughter getting ready to graduate high school.  Life is good.

I could write more about my medical history, but why remember what we all try to forget.  From broken bones to brain surgery, a lot has happened in 34 years.  I like to remember the good times, and there are many.

Nice to meet all of you.
Valerie

Title: Re: Valerie
Post by: twirl on April 30, 2009, 05:46:25 PM

it is how you start
and hello
and we are here to help
WOW   34 years --- you may hold the record here
glad to know you
this is a good place to vent
we understand
happy to have your knowledge and experience here to help us  :waving; :waving;

 :sir ken;   big butt= before treatment    smaller butt = after treatment

Title: Re: Valerie
Post by: valerie52 on April 30, 2009, 05:57:29 PM

Hi, nice to meet you.  Usually when I vent it has nothing to do with dialysis.  It is usually my 18 yr old daughter. lol.  Hope I can help if anyone needs it.
Valerie

Title: Re: Valerie
Post by: willowtreewren on April 30, 2009, 05:59:55 PM

Love your intro, Valerie,

You can vent about ANYTHING here!

 :welcomesign;

You have come to a great place. We are glad to have you.

Aleta

Title: Re: Valerie
Post by: MandaMe1986 on April 30, 2009, 06:25:05 PM

Hi there Valerie  :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Valerie
Post by: paris on April 30, 2009, 07:23:16 PM

 :welcomesign; Valerie.  It was nice talking to you in chat tonight.  You wrote a great intro and we look forward to hearing more about your 34 year journey.   Love your attitude.  Post often and come back to chat soon. 




paris, Moderator

Title: Re: Valerie
Post by: monrein on April 30, 2009, 08:01:31 PM

 :welcomesign; Valerie.  Great intro and I look forward to hearing more about how you manage to stay positive and to put the negative stuff in it's proper place.  Oblivion.

Title: Re: Valerie
Post by: Joe Paul on May 02, 2009, 03:03:48 AM

Welcome Valerie, good to have you aboard.

Title: Re: Valerie
Post by: willieandwinnie on May 02, 2009, 04:59:57 AM

 :welcomesign; Valerie. WOW! Great introduction and please tell us more. You will find so much information and support here and we are sure you can add to it. Please post often.  :cuddle;

Title: Re: Valerie
Post by: lola on May 02, 2009, 05:21:54 AM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Valerie
Post by: rookiegirl on May 02, 2009, 03:30:07 PM

Welcome to IHD.

Title: Re: Valerie
Post by: TeenHatesDialysis on May 02, 2009, 10:50:23 PM

 :welcomesign;

Valerie means "The Strong one". 34 years of dialysis....WOW...I think that you have earned your name!

I love your "Life is Good" attitude.  :flower;

Title: Re: Valerie
Post by: idahospud on May 03, 2009, 06:01:14 AM

 :waving; :welcomesign;good to have you