I Hate Dialysis Message Board
Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: libran925 on December 16, 2006, 10:17:14 AM
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My kidney adventures: They began in September of 1993 when my nephrologist informed me that he would be putting my name on the transplant list. I hate getting bad news in my birthday month but there it was. About seven months later, I started hemodialysis. In Jan. 1996, after about 18 months on dialysis, I received a kidney transplant. Both of my own kidneys were eventually removed. The new kidney functioned pretty well for six years then pooped out. Back on hemodialysis in Feb. 2002. Then a dialysis tech told me about how great peritoneal dialysis was from the point of view of independence and not having to go to the clinic three times a week. So, I've been doing pd at home for about 3 years now and definitely prefer it to the clinic. My daughter inherited my Polycystic Kidney Disease, and she has had a transplant, too. She has two daughters... I don't like having a chronic health condition! Am not enthusiastic about another transplant because of the surgery, hospital stay, and IMMUNOSUPPRESSANT MEDS. As a result of the meds and having to be careful about contracting anything, I became a germaphobe!
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Hi Libran,
Welcome to our site. You have been through a lot and your experience will be very helpful. We cover all areas of dialysis. I hope you are eligible for another transplant.
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Welcome Libran, good to have you aboard.
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Thanks Libran925 for your interest in IHD.com
Great to have you here. :welcomesign;
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Hi Libran, welcome to the site. I find it interesting that you don't look forward to a second transplant at this point. Most people on this site who have had a transplant would like a shot at a second one, but some of the most illustrious members of IHD.com have opted for (very) long-term dialysis even though they could be transplanted. These include Zach and the mighty Epoman himself. The discussion on whether or not to get a transplant has spawned one of the most heated and in my opinion one of the most interesting debates we have had on here, so hopefully you can give your views on this subject as well. In the meantime, welcome! :welcomesign;
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Welcome to our community! We are so glad to have you with us. You have seen all the perspectives of living with renal failure - HD, transplant, PD. You therefore have much to offer us, even as I know we have lots to offer you too. Looking forward to hearing lots more from you. :welcomesign; :grouphug;
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:welcomesign; Libran, we share our birthday month, but I am a virgo. We also share PD at this point in time. Glad you joined us!
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Good to have you with us.
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:welcomesign; I got my fistula on my actual birthday.... >:(
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:welcomesign;
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Welcome, Libran925! You've been through a lot, looking forward to hearing more from you! :welcomesign;
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Libran, welcome to IHD :welcomesign; glad you've joined the family!
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:welcomesign; Libran925! I loved PD better than HD myself as well! I am happy for you that you can do that now! You can probably contribute a lot here as well as gain support here!
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Welcome. Hope everybody can do something to support each other.
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:welcomesign; and Ho! Ho! Ho! :christmastree; :rudolph;
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:bump; Hey Libran, I didn't :welcomesign; you way back when. My husband had a transplant last September and I was rather busy when you joined. Better late then never, and we are such a great group. Welcome. :cuddle;
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Welcome Libran, glad to have you as a member. Will look forward to your posts
Boxman, Moderator
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Welcome libran025! Glad you have you aboard! Wish the circumstances were more pleasant, of course.
-Devon