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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: sillysar30 on October 02, 2010, 09:58:57 PM

Title: sillysar30
Post by: sillysar30 on October 02, 2010, 09:58:57 PM

Hello everyone I was put on dialysis in late march, after having a creatnine count of 4.2 that was steady untill two years ago when my count went to 6.2. In early march, I was told buy my doctor that I needed dialysis asap this all went down two days after my 30th birthday what a way to celebrate, lol. Oh buy the way I suffer from glomerulonephritis, I thought it would be years before I needed dialysis. Right now im undergoing hemodialysis twice a week on monday and friday. Im not taking this adjustment well at all, and that's why im glad this site exsist  :flower; :cheer:

03/25/2010 got permcath placed
3/30/2010 fistula
 

Title: Re: sillysar30
Post by: RichardMEL on October 03, 2010, 12:29:17 AM

G'day Sillysar and welcome!! Sorry you've had a much sooner introduction to dialysis than you anticipated. Don't worry you can still enjoy your "dirty 30's" (alas I am just about to leave them, and still feel WAY too clean!!  :rofl;) even with dialysis. I am interested that you are initially doing 2x/week - like another member's husband was until he suffered a serious incident with way too high Potassium. That's an interesting way to introduce you to D. Do you have any fluid restrictions or anything like that? Monday to Friday is quite a stretch - as you've no doube noticed from folks here the usual for Hemo Dialysis is 3x/week, which would be Mon-Wed-Fri in your case. Still I hope you can stay at 2x!

I'm glad you're with us and hopefully we can help you adjust and make the most of this stage of life!

 :welcomesign;

RichardMEL, Moderator

Title: Re: sillysar30
Post by: MooseMom on October 03, 2010, 12:47:57 AM

You're not taking the adjustment well?  I admire your honesty.  I don't think anyone takes it well, hence the name of this website.  But there are lots of people here who will help you through this.  I'm so glad you've joined us.  I really think we can help make things a tiny bit easier for you. 

Title: Re: sillysar30
Post by: Rerun on October 03, 2010, 06:20:46 AM

Hello sillysar30, and welcome to IHD.  I'm so sorry you have to be on dialysis, but on the bright side it is only twice a week.  I know..... that is twice more than you want to go!  Hang in there.

I do hope you come here often. 

Rerun, Moderator    :welcomesign;

Title: Re: sillysar30
Post by: peleroja on October 03, 2010, 10:19:45 AM

Welcome to the group.  Tons of good information and friends here.  Glad you joined!

Title: Re: sillysar30
Post by: sillysar30 on October 03, 2010, 11:42:28 AM

thank you everyone I know i can handle this, I like to see myself as a strong woman who can get through pretty much anything now. I have a question though has anyone expierneced hair loss and if so how long does it take for it to come back?  :guitar: 

Title: Re: sillysar30
Post by: monrein on October 03, 2010, 11:43:44 AM

 :welcomesign;   

Title: Re: sillysar30
Post by: jg on October 03, 2010, 08:45:18 PM

Sillysar30:
 :welcomesign; to the website.
There is a thread about hair loss.
Go to General Discussion then Home Dialysis.

jg      :canadaflag;

Title: Re: sillysar30
Post by: Poppylicious on October 04, 2010, 08:53:10 AM

 :welcomesign;

 ;D

Title: Re: sillysar30
Post by: gothiclovemonkey on October 04, 2010, 02:46:22 PM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: sillysar30
Post by: galvo on October 04, 2010, 05:38:05 PM

G'day Sillysar and  :welcomesign;.

Title: Re: sillysar30
Post by: Zach on October 04, 2010, 08:11:45 PM

Good to have you here!
 :beer1;

Title: Re: sillysar30
Post by: Jean on October 04, 2010, 11:52:56 PM

 :welcomesign; to IHD, good to have you with us.

Title: Re: sillysar30
Post by: AguynamedKim on October 05, 2010, 08:45:07 PM

 :welcomesign; 

Title: Re: sillysar30
Post by: ChickenLittle56 on October 06, 2010, 12:48:42 PM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: sillysar30
Post by: Bruno on October 12, 2010, 02:33:52 AM

Welcome friend, we are all in the same boat here, but there are many who will tell you that you can have dialysis and still have a life. But be careful with only 2 short sessions a week.

Title: Re: sillysar30
Post by: peleroja on October 13, 2010, 12:43:09 PM

Welcome to the group.  Lots of good information and friends here.  Glad you joined!