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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: Shandab61 on July 16, 2009, 09:09:18 PM

Title: Hello
Post by: Shandab61 on July 16, 2009, 09:09:18 PM

 :flower; My name is Shanda. I was diagnosed with End Stage Renal Failure when I was 23 years old. I went straight on dialysis without knowing what it was or anything. All I went into the ER for was a migraine headache and then 20 mins later wind up on emergency dialysis. I was on dialysis for 9.5 years. March 10, 2009 I was given the gift of life from my brother's girlfriend. She was tested to be a match to give me a kidney. We went to the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix Arizona. As of right now I am 4 months post transplant and have never felt better. I found this site today when I went looking for normal Prograf levels of post-transplant patients. I have looked through your site and have found so many useful words of wisdom and I am glad to be a part of this group. Thanks for having me. Shanda

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: YLGuy on July 17, 2009, 12:06:02 AM

 :welcomesign; Welcome

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Ken Shelmerdine on July 17, 2009, 02:58:15 AM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Romona on July 17, 2009, 03:50:16 AM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: willieandwinnie on July 17, 2009, 05:36:36 AM

 :welcomesign; Shanda. Glad you found us and bless your Moms heart. Please stick around and share your knowledge with us. We are a great group.  :cuddle;

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: David13 on July 17, 2009, 05:43:00 AM

Welcome, Shanda!   :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: monrein on July 17, 2009, 06:21:12 AM

 :welcomesign;  So glad you found us!  I am just 5 months post transplant and feel wonderful also.  My first transplant lasted 23 years and I hope that your new kidney will last double that or more.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: koutsounel on July 17, 2009, 09:16:13 AM

Welcome!!!  :welcomesign;
Hearing stories like yours gives us hope too....

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: oswald on July 17, 2009, 10:17:51 AM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: peleroja on July 17, 2009, 03:22:33 PM

Hi, Shanda, and welcome to the group.  Hope you have a long and healthy life with your transplant.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: twirl on July 17, 2009, 04:22:59 PM

is that a sleeping kitty in the clouds
and hello

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: MandaMe1986 on July 17, 2009, 04:24:20 PM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Shandab61 on July 17, 2009, 05:02:38 PM

Yes Twirl that is a sleeping angel kitty in the clouds. I lost Toes on June 8, 2009 and a friend made her into a kitty angel for me.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: willowtreewren on July 17, 2009, 05:06:31 PM

Hi, Shanda! Welcome to IHD!

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Hanify on July 18, 2009, 07:17:44 PM

Lovely to meet you.  How exiting for you.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: kitkatz on August 02, 2009, 07:31:40 AM

Welcome Shanda.  This is a great site for support for all stages in kidney disease and treatment. I hope your new transplanted kidney works for a long time!





kitkatz,Moderator

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Bajanne on August 02, 2009, 11:21:47 AM

Welcome to our community, Shanda!!  And a big hug from us for your brother's girlfriend.    :cuddle;  Donors are heroes big-time in our IHD community.  We have a Transplant Section where you can go and tell us your story = you might be able to help someone else as they take that journey.  This is not just a forum - it is a genuine family  :grouphug; caring and sharing.  Keep reading and keep posting.




Bajanne, Moderator

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: kellyt on August 02, 2009, 01:15:42 PM

Fantastic!  Hooray for your brother's girlfriend!   :yahoo;     So glad you found us!      :waving;