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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: NY2FL on November 03, 2006, 02:19:45 PM

Title: What a Long Strange Trip it's Been....
Post by: NY2FL on November 03, 2006, 02:19:45 PM: Hi,
I'm Carol, from Cape Coral Florida. I am 46, and next year will be 25 years on this trip.
Here's my basic history:
-Diagnosed with SLE (Lupus) @ 22
-Began Dialysis (CAPD) @ 25
-Transferred to Hemodialysis @ 36
-2 unsuccessful transplants (waiting for #3 at the moment)
Obviously, alot more happened in between. Some I'd like to remember, and alot I'd
like to forget. But it's all good. I'm sure I'll have a chance to express it all on these
boards. Thanks for that!
Title: Re: What a Long Strange Trip it's Been....
Post by: jbeany on November 03, 2006, 02:34:44 PM: It might be a strange trip, but the company is great!

:welcomesign;
Title: Re: What a Long Strange Trip it's Been....
Post by: goofynina on November 03, 2006, 02:49:04 PM: Hi Carol, Welcome to what i consider to be the best website regarding this matter. Not only are we an awesome website, we are an even more awesome Support Group. One big happy family here and we are so glad you have come to join us as well. Please feel free to read into the thousands of posts and add any questions, comments and/or concerns of your own. If there is something you need and you are not finding it, please do not hesitate to ask and anyone of us will be happy to help you out :2thumbsup;

:welcomesign;
Title: Re: What a Long Strange Trip it's Been....
Post by: Black on November 03, 2006, 03:36:31 PM: :welcomesign;
Title: Re: What a Long Strange Trip it's Been....
Post by: Joe Paul on November 03, 2006, 03:49:22 PM: Hello Carol and welcome, Good to have you aboard.
Title: Re: What a Long Strange Trip it's Been....
Post by: Epoman on November 03, 2006, 05:49:43 PM: Welcome Carol,

Thank you for your support by becoming a "Premium Member" I hope you share your experiences with the others since you are a veteran in dealing with this disease. Again welcome to IHD and thanks for your support. :thumbup;

- Epoman
Owner/Admin
Title: Re: What a Long Strange Trip it's Been....
Post by: Sluff on November 03, 2006, 05:50:06 PM: Welcome :2thumbsup; I used to have a place in Venice FL but not anymore.
Title: Re: What a Long Strange Trip it's Been....
Post by: jedimaster on November 03, 2006, 07:01:05 PM: :welcomesign; and hola
Title: Re: What a Long Strange Trip it's Been....
Post by: Rerun on November 03, 2006, 10:07:44 PM: Hi Carol and welcome to our site. You have been dealing with this for a long time. There are other veterans here as well. I've been dealing with this for about 20 years. Twenty years too long! Hope you add your comments to our already large array of posts.

:waving;
Title: Re: What a Long Strange Trip it's Been....
Post by: Bajanne on November 04, 2006, 04:14:52 AM: Greetings and welcome to our community. I really have to take my hat off to you. Where this challenge is concerned you have truly "been there; done that"! We look forward to hearing much more from you. You have lots to offer us and I am sure that we have lots to offere you as well.
Welcome again. :grouphug;
Title: Re: What a Long Strange Trip it's Been....
Post by: Zach on November 04, 2006, 09:48:53 AM: Hi Carol! Good to have you here. ;)
Title: Re: What a Long Strange Trip it's Been....
Post by: NY2FL on November 04, 2006, 03:47:30 PM: Thanks all for the warm welcome ... :)
Title: Re: What a Long Strange Trip it's Been....
Post by: DeLana on November 04, 2006, 09:26:05 PM: Welcome! You will find lots of support here.

DeLana :grouphug;
Title: Re: What a Long Strange Trip it's Been....
Post by: anja on November 04, 2006, 09:26:27 PM: :welcomesign; Welcome, Carol, you certainly ARE a veteran of dialysis! Glad you came to share your knowledge with us and found this great supportive ' family' ! :grouphug; Anja