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Title: Hi from Minnesota
Post by: TaylorMN on August 08, 2009, 09:22:24 AM

Hello All:

My husband, Del, is 76 years old and was diagnosed with FSGS 18 months ago.  At our Neph appointment this weeks his GFR was 15, so we are getting very close to dialysis.  He is taking a bunch of new drugs (steroids) to try and help and I think they are making things worse.  We are planning to do home hemo dialysis and after reading some of your posts I am sure many of you will be able to answer questions for us. 

Del is retired and I work full time, so finding the time to do home hemo will be a challenge.  But we feel it will be the best for his health and hopefully will have a less restrictive diet.  We have lots to learn. 

Rita

Title: Re: Hi from Minnesota
Post by: monrein on August 08, 2009, 09:27:32 AM

Welcome Rita, and by extension, Del.  There is so much to learn and decide about dialysis but this is a great place for answers and support too.

Title: Re: Hi from Minnesota
Post by: RichardMEL on August 08, 2009, 09:29:01 AM

Welcome Rita. I am sure you will find all your questions answered here!! We are a very experienced and supportive bunch!

Hoping things work out for the best for you and your hubby!!

Title: Re: Hi from Minnesota
Post by: willowtreewren on August 08, 2009, 09:48:06 AM

HI, Rita!

Welcome to IHD! This is a great group, a family really.

Lots of information, plenty of support and we even try to have fun!  :clap;

 :welcomesign;

Aleta

Title: Re: Hi from Minnesota
Post by: willieandwinnie on August 08, 2009, 09:53:06 AM

 :welcomesign; Rita. You have found the right place for information and support. What has your Neph said about home hemo? Have you considered PD? Hope you post often and have Del join. The more the merrier.  :cuddle;

Title: Re: Hi from Minnesota
Post by: Bajanne on August 08, 2009, 10:01:58 AM

Welcome to our community, Rita!  And give Del our welcome as well.  This is just the place to be for anyone connected to this renal challenge.  Here you will find lots of information "Information is Power" we say, loads of support and barrels of fun!  In fact this is much more than a website - you will find out that it is a genuine family :grouphug; caring and sharing.
Where I am, the only process offered is in-centre dialysis, so that is the only thing I know about, but we have members here in every conceivable process, so just ask away.  Keep reading, keep asking, and above all, keep posting!





Bajanne, Moderator

Title: Re: Hi from Minnesota
Post by: kellyt on August 08, 2009, 10:03:21 AM

 :waving;

Title: Re: Hi from Minnesota
Post by: Romona on August 08, 2009, 08:39:29 PM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hi from Minnesota
Post by: lola on August 08, 2009, 09:10:28 PM

 :welcomesign; we are from MN also and my husband does home-hemo

Title: Re: Hi from Minnesota
Post by: Erin8607 on August 08, 2009, 10:00:21 PM

I'm a newbie  myself, welcome :)

Steroids are nasty little things and can do a lot of harm while they do a lot of good. I was on them for four years and cursed them daily!

Title: Re: Hi from Minnesota
Post by: funnygarcia on August 08, 2009, 10:53:31 PM

Hello and welcome.

I'm in MN too (Twin Cities) , my husband uses Nx Stage at home. 

Title: Re: Hi from Minnesota
Post by: Yvonne on August 08, 2009, 11:42:55 PM

 :ukflag;   :welcomesign;     From Yvonne caring for John who is 73, not yet on dialysis but very ill






Edited - Fixed smiley error; paris, Moderator

Title: Re: Hi from Minnesota
Post by: Hanify on August 09, 2009, 05:10:56 PM

Welcome

Title: Re: Hi from Minnesota
Post by: paris on August 09, 2009, 07:25:55 PM

Hi Rita and Del and welcome to IHD.  We are glad you joined us.  Everyone here is very supportive and will answer any question you want to ask.   Sounds like you are becoming very prepared for what is ahead.  There are lots of members doing home hemo and they can be a great help to you.  Looking forward to more of your posts.      :2thumbsup;




paris, Moderator

Title: Re: Hi from Minnesota
Post by: Jean on August 09, 2009, 11:43:00 PM

Welcome to IHD and read, read, read and ask questions too.  :welcomesign;