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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: suzyq73176 on March 18, 2010, 05:29:24 PM

Title: howdy
Post by: suzyq73176 on March 18, 2010, 05:29:24 PM

Well Hello. My name is Sue.  I am a 33 year old mom of three.  I that landed me 9 year old twins and a 15 year old.  I was diagnosed in 2006 with ESRD.  I began hemo and shortly after PD.  I have endured several surgeries since then including the placement of a Shiley cath and peritoneal cath, I had most of my parathyroids removed and had wounds debreided during a six month hospital stint for calciphylaxis.  I also suffered seizures that landed me in ICU.

I am currently awaiting transplant at MGH.  I would love to hear from others in my shoes.  I wish everyone the best of luck.

Sue

Title: Re: howdy
Post by: Rerun on March 18, 2010, 05:34:31 PM

Sue, I'm so glad you joined our site.  Sounds like you have had a bad time of it.  I hope you get a transplant soon.  Where are you from?  Where is MGH? 

Looking forward to your posts!!

Rerun, Moderator              :welcomesign;

Title: Re: howdy
Post by: monrein on March 18, 2010, 05:37:35 PM

 :welcomesign;  Sue.  Glad you joined and I look forward to hearing about more of your experiences with ESRD.  Lots of information and support here.

Title: Re: howdy
Post by: galvo on March 18, 2010, 08:49:39 PM

 :welcomesign; Sue. Glad you've joined us. Is the M for Melbourne?

Title: Re: howdy
Post by: Jean on March 18, 2010, 11:31:03 PM

 :welcomesign; to IHD Sue, glad you joined us. Not glad for your circumstances of course, just that you found the best web site ever.

Title: Re: howdy
Post by: suzyq73176 on March 19, 2010, 06:21:57 AM

Thanks for all the welcoming wishes.  The M in MGH is for Massachsuetts General Hospital.  I live in Worcester County, Mass.

Title: Re: howdy
Post by: looneytunes on March 19, 2010, 06:43:48 AM

Hi Suz and welcome to the IHD gang... :welcomesign;  Lots of great folks on here that have been on similar journeys as you.  I am a caregiver to my husband who is on clinical hemo right now after a 2 year stint on PD.   Hope your transplant comes soon and I'm looking forward to geting to know you. 

Title: Re: howdy
Post by: MooseMom on March 19, 2010, 03:35:16 PM

Dear oh dear, what a story!  This site is a godsend.  Welcome!  There are so many people here who can give you all kinds of support.

Title: Re: howdy
Post by: kellyt on March 19, 2010, 03:40:35 PM

 :waving;

Title: Re: howdy
Post by: okarol on March 22, 2010, 01:49:49 AM

 :waving; Hi Sue,
Man, that's a lot to go through for such a young woman and I am sure your experience is valuable to other members on the forum. I hope things stableize for you and you get a kidney soon. I'll bet those kids keep you busy!
Welcome!
okarol/admin

 :welcomesign;