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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: PMP on October 14, 2006, 06:59:53 PM

Title: Introducing Myself
Post by: PMP on October 14, 2006, 06:59:53 PM

I am SOOOOOOOOO glad to have found this website.  My name is Pat Porter.  I'm not a dialysis patient, but my father is.  He just started. 

I've learned a lot from this website.  And I can tell ya, if I had the knowledge of how to do it, one thing I'd do is, I'd invent a blanket for dialysis patients that could be thrown in a microwave and would keep you warm for hours.  And I'm talking a full-length blanket or a throw.  It's bad enough to have to sit there for 3-4 hours, but to be freezing on top of it?  That's just freakin' cruel.  And I'm picking on that particular issue because that seems to be a big thing with my dad.

My heart goes out to everybody on dialysis.  I know y'all don't want sympathy, but I can't help it.  Sorry.  I had no idea how "not so fun" dialysis (and kidney disease in general) could be.  Hope I haven't totally depressed everybody :(

Pat a/k/a PMP

Title: Re: Introducing Myself
Post by: Black on October 14, 2006, 07:11:29 PM

 :welcomesign;  Glad you're here.  You're not a downer, just truthful ;D

Title: Re: Introducing Myself
Post by: vandie on October 14, 2006, 07:22:06 PM

 :welcomesign;
You have come to the right place for support.  This is a fantastic group.

Title: Re: Introducing Myself
Post by: tubes on October 14, 2006, 07:41:51 PM

This is a great place.  You'll find all the info you need and more..


 :welcomesign;

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Title: Re: Introducing Myself
Post by: Zach on October 14, 2006, 09:10:52 PM

Hi Pat,
Welcome to the community.  We look forward to your posts!

Title: Re: Introducing Myself
Post by: Rerun on October 14, 2006, 10:13:49 PM

Hi PMP and welcome to our site.  Best of luck to your Dad.  At least you realize that dialysis is no walk in the park. 

I have a wool Pendleton blanket for dialysis.  Wool keeps you warm and also cool if you get hot.  I love it.  Here is a link.  I bought mine one time while I was at the Pendleton Round-Up, so I got it pretty cheap.  I wash it and dry it and it turns out fine.  I have a queen size and I fold it in half and put in over me.

http://www.theoregonstore.com/

Title: Re: Introducing Myself
Post by: Sluff on October 14, 2006, 11:28:40 PM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Introducing Myself
Post by: Joe Paul on October 15, 2006, 01:06:26 AM

Welcome PMP, good to have you aboard.

Title: Re: Introducing Myself
Post by: jbeany on October 15, 2006, 01:28:56 AM

PMP - try this.  I have one similar and just love it!

http://www.comforthouse.com/heatthrow.html

Sorry - not sure how to make it a link in here!

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Introducing Myself
Post by: jedimaster on October 15, 2006, 10:57:07 AM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Introducing Myself
Post by: Bajanne on October 17, 2006, 04:03:25 PM

I am always very pleased when the loved ones of renal patients post here.  It is a tremendous testimony to the love they have.  So I welcome you to our site.  I know that it will be a real help to you.  Please feel free to ask your questions, and also from time to time, put in your own spin on things.  This is a sharing and caring community and we are glad to welcome to it.  :grouphug;

Title: Re: Introducing Myself
Post by: angieskidney on October 29, 2006, 03:14:44 AM

Welcome!  :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Introducing Myself
Post by: mallory on October 30, 2006, 01:23:45 PM

Welcome, PMP, glad to have you here.  Sounds like your Dad is lucky to have you, you must be a great support for him,  I know I couldn't make it through this without my sister, she's given me the strength to make it.

Looking forward to your posts!  :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Introducing Myself
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on October 30, 2006, 07:04:03 PM

Welcome PMP.
Hope your Father does well.
Hope you find a good blanket to keep him warm and
gets lots of helpful information here. 

Title: Re: Introducing Myself
Post by: Sara on October 30, 2006, 07:21:43 PM

I know I've already posted with you on the main board, but I did want to officially welcome you.  It's always nice to get another caregiver/spouse/relative here on the board.   :)