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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: graham on April 15, 2010, 06:27:14 AM

Title: Hello!
Post by: graham on April 15, 2010, 06:27:14 AM

Hi to everyone, My name is Graham and I have joined this forum to find out more about dialysis which my mum is likely to commence in the near future. I am 53, I live in Nottingham and I work as an ICT lecturer.

Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: paul.karen on April 15, 2010, 08:56:08 AM

 :welcomesign;  Graham

Glad you found IHD.  Plenty to read up on here.  And feel free to ask any questions you may have.  Wishing the best for your mom.

Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: MooseMom on April 15, 2010, 09:59:05 AM

For your mum to have a family member well versed in dialysis will be very helpful.  How is your mum's health overall?  Does she have other medical issues besides renal failure (as if that's not enough...).

I know you will find a lot of information and support here.  A lot of people are in your position.  I'm your age, too, and my mother is also on dialysis, and I am due to start myself sometime soon, so I can appreciate you wanting to be supportive.

Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: galvo on April 15, 2010, 05:55:23 PM

G'day Graham and  :welcomesign;. You've come to the right spot.

Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: paris on April 15, 2010, 06:02:56 PM

Welcome Graham.  Glad you joined this site.  Sorry to hear about your Mum. She is lucky to have you. Family support is so important.  There is lots of information here and really good support.  Keep posting and asking questions.  There is a lot of experienced people here who are always willing to help anyone.   Welcome to IHD.


paris, Moderator

Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: Rerun on April 15, 2010, 06:06:34 PM

Welcome to IHD Graham.  I'm sorry your Mother has to be on dialysis, but at least it is here for her.  You are a wonderful son to care enough to research. 

Lots of information on here.  First thing you need to help her decide is which type of dialysis to use.  There is in center hemo, home hemo, and Peritoneal Dialysis.

See you on the boards!

Rerun, Moderator                        :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: monrein on April 15, 2010, 06:11:00 PM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: Jean on April 15, 2010, 06:43:29 PM

Hi Graham and   :welcomesign; glad you are here to help out your Mum.

Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: cloud393 on April 16, 2010, 08:11:14 AM

Hello and welcome to the sight.  I'm sure you'll find all the info you're looking for on here.  :welcomesign;

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Post by: kellyt on April 16, 2010, 10:06:57 AM

Support is so very needed for your Mom.  You're a good Son.   :welcomesign;  You will finds lots of info and help here.  Read as much as you can and never be afraid to ask questions.  These people know what they're talking about.   :2thumbsup;

Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: graham on April 16, 2010, 05:37:03 PM

Thank you everyone for your welcome and support. It is much appreciated!  :thx;

Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: Yvonne on April 16, 2010, 11:06:19 PM

 :welcomesign; from the  :ukflag;  My husband has just started dialysis this week, so we have lots to find out also. :flower;

Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: kidneyboytrip on April 16, 2010, 11:49:05 PM

Hi Graham its nice to know that your mom has somone to look after her you have got your work cut out for you try reading "The handbook of dialysis" by Gutch and stoner it can be a bit technical at times but it full of usefully informative information and will provide as great reference for years to come.

Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: looneytunes on April 18, 2010, 06:02:41 AM

Hi Graham and welcome to IHD.  Your mum is so lucky to have you to be her advocate.  Learn all you can and ask a lot of questions....there are a lot of wonderful people here that will be glad to help in any way they can.   :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hello!
Post by: Choosin2bHappy on April 18, 2010, 11:16:01 AM

hi Graham
I am new here too and I am here to learn more to help my brother who started hemo dialysis on february of this year.  There are so many good people and posts here!  Glad you joined! :2thumbsup;