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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: Mandyjane on August 20, 2010, 12:52:36 PM

Title: Hi!
Post by: Mandyjane on August 20, 2010, 12:52:36 PM

Hello everyone!

My name is Mandy, I take care of my 82yr old grandma.  She began hemo-dialysis a few months ago and she HATES it, lol.  It was so awesome when I found this site.  The link I clicked just said IHD, and I cracked up when "I hate dialysis" popped up at the top of the page.  I hate dialysis, too.  I can only imagine how bad it is for my grandma and those of you actually experiencing it. 

I've got to take my gran to her treatment in a few minutes, but I will be back.  I'm still fairly new at this dialysis stuff, so I have a few questions and concerns about the whole process.  I'm looking forward to picking your brains  :)

Title: Re: Hi!
Post by: Rerun on August 20, 2010, 02:03:20 PM

Mandyjane, I'm so glad you found us.  You are the best granddaughter!  Stick with us and you will learn lots about dialysis
 and the whole process.

Rerun, Moderator        :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hi!
Post by: Poppylicious on August 20, 2010, 02:08:04 PM

 :welcomesign; Mandy!  This site has been an incredibly valuable resource for me since my husband unexpectedly ended up on dialysis ... I hope it's as valuable for you too!

 ;D

Title: Re: Hi!
Post by: monrein on August 20, 2010, 06:10:37 PM

 :welcomesign; to IHD.

Title: Re: Hi!
Post by: Jean on August 20, 2010, 07:31:47 PM

Hi Mandy and  :welcomesign;  to IHD.

Title: Re: Hi!
Post by: jbrock on August 20, 2010, 09:10:24 PM

Hi Mandy &  :welcomesign;

I am new as well,  but I am facing the possibility of having to go on D. This group here at IHD has been wonderful and full of info.

Glad to have you here!
Joy  :waving;

Title: Re: Hi!
Post by: galvo on August 20, 2010, 11:27:02 PM

G'day, Mandy and :welcomesign;.  :bestwishes; to your Gran.

Title: Re: Hi!
Post by: Mandyjane on August 21, 2010, 10:07:42 AM

Thanks for all the warm welcomes!

It's going to take me awhile to read through all the great posts on this board.  I've already learned a few things.

Title: Re: Hi!
Post by: RichardMEL on August 21, 2010, 09:20:03 PM

Welcome MandyJane - what a nice name :) It's so sweet of you to help out your grandma - I bet the silver lining of dialysis for her is the time she gets to spend with you! I think that would be very special to her. Also special that you're coming to a place like this to learn more. Hope we can help you, and your gran, out!

 :welcomesign;

RichardMEL, Moderator

Title: Re: Hi!
Post by: thegrammalady on August 21, 2010, 10:35:57 PM

 :welcomesign; this is a wonderful place to land. we're glad you found us.

Title: Re: Hi!
Post by: kellyt on August 22, 2010, 07:49:44 PM

 :welcomesign;    :waving;   Get Grandma on here, too!  We'd love to meet her, as well!