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Title: Hello Everyone
Post by: jbutler on May 19, 2010, 02:53:16 PM

Hello, my name is Jason and I am from Jackson, Ms. I am a 34 year old  singel father raising my 2 daughters, ages 11 & 4.  I found out in January that i am in need of a transplant or dialysis. I got word today that surgery has been scheduled for June 22 for my PD cather. Please any advice or encourgement would be greatly appreciated

Title: Re: Hello Everyone
Post by: Jean on May 19, 2010, 03:01:27 PM

Hi Jason
Welcome to IHD and just ask away and many people here can help you. Glad you decided to join us.

Title: Re: Hello Everyone
Post by: peleroja on May 20, 2010, 11:04:58 AM

Hey, Jason, welcome to the group.  Another PD patient here, so ask your questions.  Glad you joined.

Title: Re: Hello Everyone
Post by: looneytunes on May 20, 2010, 12:16:49 PM

Hi Jason and welcome.  What a handful two young daughters can be, I admire you for taking on the responsibility.  Read the section on Home Dialysis for a lot of good info on PD, and of course, ask questions as you need to.  Lots of great folks on IHD that will gladly help you in any way they can.  :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hello Everyone
Post by: cariad on May 20, 2010, 12:46:14 PM

Hi Jason,

I believe you will find this an incredibly informative and supportive place. I look forward to reading your posts.

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hello Everyone
Post by: Bajanne on May 20, 2010, 02:10:02 PM

Welcome to our community, Jason from Jackson (just couldn't resist!)  Glad to have you with us.  This is just the place for you to be.  It was a godsend to me when I was starting dialysis. There is a section particularly for PD.  I know nothing about this as only HD is offered in my territory (British Virgin Islands).  But there is lots of information and support here.  Just see us as your online family :grouphug;  Keep reading and keep posting.




Bajanne, Moderator

Title: Re: Hello Everyone
Post by: cloud393 on May 20, 2010, 02:38:17 PM

Welcome to the site Jason.  I did PD for a while but it didn't work for me.  I had a lot of problems.  So ask all the questions you want, we will answer.  You will have to wait a few weeks after the cath is placed before you start using it so you have quite a bit of time to learn all you need to know.  What caused your kidneys to fail?