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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: Bruno on September 22, 2010, 03:10:49 AM

Title: Hello from Sydney Intro
Post by: Bruno on September 22, 2010, 03:10:49 AM

I'd like to introduce myself...I'm 75 years old and 6 weeks into HD with the object of home dialysis by December. I've had kidney disease for many years, had about 25% function 5 years ago and had open heart surgery then but earlier this year I got down to 6% and was a very sick man. But I've bitten the bullet, have a fistula on my left wrist and am into self cannulation using button hole access.
And I feel like a million dollars!  I feel sooo good!
I don't know why I put dialysis off for so long.
(Yes, I do...I was scared witless)
Bruno

Title: Re: Hello from Sydney Intro
Post by: RichardMEL on September 22, 2010, 05:59:43 AM

G'day Bruno and welcome to another aussie!  :ausflag;

You sound like you're a very sprightly(spelling?) 75 year old with a great attitude - awesome to read!!

Looking forward to hearing more from you and your experiences!!

 :welcomesign;

RichardMEL, Moderator

Title: Re: Hello from Sydney Intro
Post by: peleroja on September 22, 2010, 09:13:35 AM

Hi, Bruno; welcome to the group.  Lots of good information and friends here.  Glad you joined!

Title: Re: Hello from Sydney Intro
Post by: cloud393 on September 22, 2010, 11:09:06 AM

 :flower;  Welcome aboard!! Good to hear you feel so much better with your treatments.  Look forward to getting to know you.

Title: Re: Hello from Sydney Intro
Post by: looneytunes on September 22, 2010, 08:21:19 PM

 :welcomesign; Bruno.   Most of us here can relate to the "scared witless" feeling.  My husband is now on home hemo with the NxStage and doing well.  Glad to have you join our group.  There are a lot of great people on this site that will offer support, advice and friendship. 

Title: Re: Hello from Sydney Intro
Post by: galvo on September 22, 2010, 08:29:05 PM

G'day Bruno and  :welcomesign;. I'm an old Sydney boy now living up the bush. This is a great spot and you will enjoy yourself here.

Title: Re: Hello from Sydney Intro
Post by: kellyt on September 23, 2010, 07:06:14 PM

 :welcomesign;   So glad you found us, Bruno.  I met a 73-year-old man during my testing for "the list" in 2007 and we became great friends.  He was already on dialysis and was also testing for "the list".  He transplanted with a living donor just one month after me at the end of 2008.  It was great going through it together.  I'm so glad dialysis is making you feel great!  That is so good to hear.   :waving;

Title: Re: Hello from Sydney Intro
Post by: Bajanne on September 23, 2010, 08:54:35 PM

Welcome to our community, Bruno!  And a special welcome from one born under and living under the Union Jack (born in Barbados, living in the British Virgin Islands). I am with you.  Even though we hate dialysis, we have to admit that it beats our previous situation!  I am so proud of you self-cannulating! (could never do it myself!)  Keep on reading and keep on posting.  This is a wonderful family that you now find yourself a member of  :grouphug; - a group of lovely sharing and caring people.  Looking forward to hearing more from you.





Bajanne, Moderator