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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: Crimson on October 26, 2010, 09:14:48 PM

Title: Hi From Georgia.
Post by: Crimson on October 26, 2010, 09:14:48 PM: Hello. My name is Elaine. I am 25 and I have been on dialysis since I was 19. I was born with a birth defect in my ureters that caused reflux into my kidneys. They didn't find it until I was 9, and they then did a bi lateral re-implantation of my ureters. It corrected the problem but I already had so much scar tissue in my kidneys that I had extremely high blood pressure. It eventually led to me having ESRD. I started out on Hemo but it was really hard on my body(not that it's ever easy). I was only on it 6 months and I was hospitalized 3 of them. I ended up on PD and have been on it since. I am currently on the transplant list (as of June 2009). I have had some struggles with being on dialysis, both physical and emotional, but ultimately I think it has made me a stronger person. I am glad to have found this site though. It will be nice to have people to share with who actually understand what I deal with everyday! Because I, like everyone else here, HATE dialysis! :laugh:

~elaine
Title: Re: Hi From Georgia.
Post by: RichardMEL on October 26, 2010, 10:36:40 PM: G'day Elaine & Welcome!!!

You've come to the right place! I think you'll fit in fine - you've had to deal with kidney failure for such a long time, and at a delicate stage of life (AND THAT SUCKS!!) - I am sure growing up with this, and dealing with it all when you're supposed to be learning and living life, and partying, has made you a stronger person for sure. However we all need support, so that's what we're here for!! Glad you've made it onto the transplant list, and hope you get that call soon!!!

:welcomesign;

RichardMEL, Moderator
Title: Re: Hi From Georgia.
Post by: galvo on October 27, 2010, 12:02:49 AM: G'day Elaine and :welcomesign;.
Title: Re: Hi From Georgia.
Post by: Poppylicious on October 27, 2010, 08:24:43 AM: :welcomesign; Elaine!

;D
Title: Re: Hi From Georgia.
Post by: cloud393 on October 27, 2010, 11:42:58 AM: Welcome to the family. Glad you found us. Sorry you have been suffering with this disease at such a young age. Hopefully you'll get the call soon. :flower;
Title: Re: Hi From Georgia.
Post by: MooseMom on October 27, 2010, 12:43:01 PM: Well, you're a better person than I am because kidney disease has NOT made me a stronger person. It just makes me whine more. :rofl; So, good for you, and welcome to IHD!
Title: Re: Hi From Georgia.
Post by: RichardMEL on October 27, 2010, 04:57:57 PM: Quote from: MooseMom on October 27, 2010, 12:43:01 PM
Well, you're a better person than I am because kidney disease has NOT made me a stronger person. It just makes me whine more. :rofl; So, good for you, and welcome to IHD!

I think you'd be surprised MM. I have seen quite a change in you over the time you've been on here. You're preparing well I think. You're stronger than you make out :) :bow;
Title: Re: Hi From Georgia.
Post by: Jean on October 28, 2010, 01:08:09 AM: :welcomesign; to IHD Elaine. We are glad you joined us.
Title: Re: Hi From Georgia.
Post by: Rerun on October 28, 2010, 07:05:31 AM: Hello Elaine from Georgia! I'm so glad you found us. Yes, you will find people on here that hate dialysis like you. But, we talk it out and then feel better.

Looking foreward to your posts.

Rerun, Moderator :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Hi From Georgia.
Post by: Desert Dancer on October 28, 2010, 07:33:43 AM: Welcome, Elaine! :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Hi From Georgia.
Post by: ChickenLittle56 on October 28, 2010, 08:38:44 AM: Welcome to IHD, Elaine. I hope you find this site informative.