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Title: Hello to all the people suffering from kidney failure!!
Post by: maritza0486 on May 08, 2009, 12:43:45 PM

I am 23 years old and live in New York. I have had kidney failure since the age of 17, I assume earlier than that but I did not go to the doctor until that age. I would say since 14 years old, when I was overweight and had high blood pressure. Anyway, I had my very first dialysis treatment on May 6, 2009 which was 3 days ago and it was not so bad. Had a kidney transplant in February 2005 and it lasted me 3 years. I am very glad to be here. I researched some things on dialysis and heard some things but wanted to go more in depth with my search so I found this site. Hopefully I find out more. Thanks for having me. :)

Title: Re: Hello to all the people suffering from kidney failure!!
Post by: paul.karen on May 08, 2009, 12:49:05 PM

 :waving; Maritza

Glad you found us here at IHD.

Glad your first day was uneventful hopefully that trend will continue.
Also sorry your txplant went out on you.  But three years is ok.  Hopefully you will get another soon.  Hope to see yo on many threads here.
P&K

Title: Re: Hello to all the people suffering from kidney failure!!
Post by: maritza0486 on May 08, 2009, 01:20:25 PM

Thanks. I am feeling very welcome already. I appreciate it. I will be definitely posting on this site a lot more. Its not only informative and supportive, but its just a great feeling overall just knowing that others just like you are here for you. :):):) :flower;

Title: Re: Hello to all the people suffering from kidney failure!!
Post by: cherpep on May 08, 2009, 01:27:19 PM

WELCOME!!!!  I think you're gonna like it here.   This is a very supportive and understanding community.  I look forward to seeing you on the boards.  Be sure to check out the CHAT!  It gets hopping in the evenings. 

Title: Re: Hello to all the people suffering from kidney failure!!
Post by: willowtreewren on May 08, 2009, 01:29:22 PM

You glad you found us, Maritza. And welcome to the IHD family@  :welcomesign;
Aleta

Title: Re: Hello to all the people suffering from kidney failure!!
Post by: kellyt on May 08, 2009, 01:43:25 PM

 :waving;

Title: Re: Hello to all the people suffering from kidney failure!!
Post by: monrein on May 08, 2009, 01:46:31 PM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hello to all the people suffering from kidney failure!!
Post by: Joe Paul on May 09, 2009, 02:30:27 AM

Welcome Maritza, good to have you aboard.

Title: Re: Hello to all the people suffering from kidney failure!!
Post by: willieandwinnie on May 09, 2009, 06:37:01 AM

 :welcomesign; Maritza. Great information and support here. Please post often and welcome to the family.  :cuddle;

Title: Re: Hello to all the people suffering from kidney failure!!
Post by: MandaMe1986 on May 09, 2009, 09:02:14 AM

Hello again.  Its nice to have you. This site is wonderful it really is.  You will find everything your looking for and more. Hope to see you around.

Title: Re: Hello to all the people suffering from kidney failure!!
Post by: peleroja on May 09, 2009, 09:34:05 AM

Welcome to the board.  I must say, though, that I don't suffer from kidney failure; I enjoy every minute of it!   :rofl;

Title: Re: Hello to all the people suffering from kidney failure!!
Post by: Zach on May 09, 2009, 01:03:45 PM

Good to have you here!
 :beer1;

Title: Re: Hello to all the people suffering from kidney failure!!
Post by: G-Ma on May 09, 2009, 01:07:14 PM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hello to all the people suffering from kidney failure!!
Post by: RichardMEL on May 10, 2009, 06:11:13 AM

G'day and welcome to IHD!! You've been through quite a lot in the last 8 or 9 years! I am sorry your sister's transplant only lasted a few years - not what you need when you're 20 years old and want to live life!!! I hope you can find support and information here!

 :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug;