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Title: Hello, My name is Trena
Post by: Trena on March 26, 2010, 06:42:28 PM: My name is Trena and I have ben on dilysis for 13 years as of March 25. I live in Perry, Kansas which is about 10 miles east of Topeka or 65 miles west of Kansas City. I dialyize at home through NxStage System One, from Kansas Dialysis Services in Topkea. I don't know why my kidneys failed. It was labeled glomerlonephritis but a biopsy was never performed, so who really knows.

I live with my parents because I have several other problems that prevent me from living on my own, uncle, 2 dogs (a boxer named Gracie May and a chihuahua named Olivia), and way too many cats (I onlyc laim three: Cuddles, Poo Poo, and Sally). I'm not employed and on disability, but I am currently attending classes online to get my Associate Degree in Medical Coding nad Billling, then my Bachelors in Health Servies Administration.

Edited: Fixed subject line error - okarol/admin
Title: Re: Hello, My nam is Trena
Post by: galvo on March 26, 2010, 07:02:36 PM: :welcomesign; Trena. You're an old hand at the dialysis game and your experiences will be most welcome.
Title: Re: Hello, My nam is Trena
Post by: supporter on March 26, 2010, 07:28:53 PM: Hi Trena, it's nice to meet you. I'm relatively new here myself, but this looks to me to be a very nice place where you will be able to find a lot of support. I'm glad to hear you're trying to get your Bachelor's, that's great! How are you feeling overall? I'm actually on the board here because my wife is about to star dialysis, and we're sort of keen on trying Nxstage. Can you tell us anything about how it feels, or what your feelings are about Nxstage?
Title: Re: Hello, My nam is Trena
Post by: Jean on March 27, 2010, 12:06:22 AM: :welcomesign; to IHD Trena, we are happy to have you here.
Title: Re: Hello, My nam is Trena
Post by: Chris on March 27, 2010, 12:33:22 AM: Hi Trena :waving;

Those other medical issues sure can be pain can't they.
Title: Re: Hello, My nam is Trena
Post by: chiefsfan301 on March 27, 2010, 05:16:44 AM: Welcome, how are things out in the land of OZ?
Title: Re: Hello, My nam is Trena
Post by: peleroja on March 27, 2010, 07:22:22 AM: Welcome to the group, Trena. Lots of good information here, although it sounds like you probably don't need any, having been at this for a while!
Title: Re: Hello, My nam is Trena
Post by: Rerun on March 27, 2010, 07:57:50 AM: Quote from: chiefsfan301 on March 27, 2010, 05:16:44 AM
Welcome, how are things out in the land of OZ?

I was thinking she is not from Australia she is from Kansas.... OH DAH Dorothy! ;D

Welcome Trena to IHD I'm so glad you found us. Tell us what machine you started on and how you decided to go to NxStage. Inquiry minds want to know.

Rerun, Moderator :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Hello, My nam is Trena
Post by: monrein on March 27, 2010, 08:03:57 AM: :welcomesign; to IHD...and yes, we'd love to see photos of your pets when you eventually find that thread. Looking forward to getting to know you better.
Title: Re: Hello, My name is Trena
Post by: okarol on March 27, 2010, 10:54:16 AM: Hi Trena,
I am glad you joined us and would love to hear more about your home hemo, your pets and school too.
Welcome!
:welcomesign;

okarol/admin
Title: Re: Hello, My name is Trena
Post by: looneytunes on March 28, 2010, 06:47:07 AM: Hi Trena! Good on you for taking online classes to get a degree! Another shining example of not allowing this disease to stop you. I'm looking forward to seeing your posts. :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Hello, My name is Trena
Post by: paris on March 29, 2010, 06:58:53 PM: Welcome Trena! Glad you joined us. I think you will have lots to share with us. Especially those just starting with kidney disease. Great job on working on your degree. You show people how to live with this disease. :2thumbsup; Looking forward to seeing more posts and then pictures of your pets. Welcome to IHD

paris, Moderator
Title: Re: Hello, My name is Trena
Post by: aaron28 on April 02, 2010, 03:12:14 PM: I know what its like to stay around the family for an extended amount of time. I've made some really good friends with my pets lol. Its nice to meet you, I hope you succeed at getting your degree. Good luck and good fortune.

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