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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: kidneyless_In_PA on July 24, 2009, 08:47:09 AM

Title: I would like to introduce myself
Post by: kidneyless_In_PA on July 24, 2009, 08:47:09 AM

  Hi my name is Robin and I am from Schuylkill Haven Pennsylvania. I started at my clinic on September 26,2008.  I started out on 3rd shift on Monday - Wednesday- Friday and then switched to Tuesday- Thursday- Saturday on 2 nd shift. Now I am on 1st shift on Tuesday- Thursday- Saturday. My clinic is the BMA of Pottsville. Well I came to this after a long road. I was diagnosed with kidney problems on June 12, 1970 and from that time I had many operations , had my right kidney removed cus it was dead in 1980 and a kidney transplant October 26, 2000 and it died cus the Dr that was watching me wasn't doing his job and I rejected 60 % of the kidney and it was down hill till it died in September.I know I will be on dialysis till I die cus they found out not to long ago I have cancer and might have cancer on my other side. I also have a heart condition. My kidney condition is from my dad filling car batteries with lead and when my parents made me it got in me. I know its rare, my old nephrologist did some research and I am the last one remaining from the battery plant that has the illness. :flower;

Title: Re: I would like to introduce myself
Post by: David13 on July 24, 2009, 09:01:45 AM

Welcome, Robin!   :welcomesign;

I am sorry to hear about the difficulties with your transplants.  Look around the site.  You will fine a great deal of both support and useful information here.

I hope to see you posting often.

Title: Re: I would like to introduce myself
Post by: monrein on July 24, 2009, 09:08:17 AM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: I would like to introduce myself
Post by: paul.karen on July 24, 2009, 10:50:06 AM

 :waving;
Hello Robin glad you found us here at IHD.
Interesting story about the whole battery plant.  Sorry you have to be one of the people who have to suffer the side effects.
But glad you found your way here.
See you around the boards :thumbup;
P&K

Title: Re: I would like to introduce myself
Post by: kellyt on July 24, 2009, 11:01:28 AM

 :waving;

Title: Re: I would like to introduce myself
Post by: peleroja on July 24, 2009, 02:33:55 PM

Wow, it sounds like you really have your plate full.  Welcome to the group.  Really great people with waterproof shoulders here.  Come on back and post often.

Title: Re: I would like to introduce myself
Post by: MandaMe1986 on July 24, 2009, 03:20:28 PM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: I would like to introduce myself
Post by: Romona on July 24, 2009, 06:06:15 PM

 :welcomesign; Hi Robin. I am sorry you have had to endure so much.  :grouphug;

Title: Re: I would like to introduce myself
Post by: Jean on July 24, 2009, 07:58:30 PM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: I would like to introduce myself
Post by: Hanify on July 24, 2009, 08:55:28 PM

Wow you've had a hard road!  Nice to meet you.

Title: Re: I would like to introduce myself
Post by: kidneyless_In_PA on July 25, 2009, 09:52:00 AM

I was ok with all that was wrong with me till lately . It seems like every time I turn around they find another thing wrong with me. :banghead;

Title: Re: I would like to introduce myself
Post by: willieandwinnie on July 25, 2009, 01:35:09 PM

 :welcomesign; kidneyless. We hope to hear more from you.  :cuddle;

Title: Re: I would like to introduce myself
Post by: kitkatz on August 02, 2009, 07:24:18 AM

Welcome.  I too, am stuck on dialysis for the rest of my life, so far.  Come on over and join the crowd.  There is a lot of information and support here on IHD.com




kitkatz,Moderator

Title: Re: I would like to introduce myself
Post by: Bajanne on August 02, 2009, 11:35:38 AM

Welcome to our community, Robin!  I am glad that you found us.  This is just the place for you to be - lots of information, loads of support and barrels of fun!  What a set of challenges you have had!  But I see that you have a strong spirit!  That will see you through!  And we will see you through too.  You see, you had just become a member of the IHD family  :grouphug; a caring and sharing group of people.  Just keep reading and keep posting.




Bajanne, Moderator