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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: stillrides on December 13, 2010, 01:31:43 PM

Title: Tom from DC
Post by: stillrides on December 13, 2010, 01:31:43 PM

I'm Tom, and I live in DC and I really really hate dialysis. Been going since May 2006 and although it is what it is, I can't stand it. On the other hand, other than dialysis I'm in good health - nothing ancillary yet. I don't make any concessions to the disease which drives some people crazy (mostly the dietitian) but I will not let myself be defined by what I have. I have two grown daughters that keep me going and require a lot of energy, I still work full time (great boss thankfully) and cool friends who don't treat me like an ill person. So hello all.

Title: Re: Tom from DC
Post by: Rerun on December 13, 2010, 02:14:47 PM

Hi Tom, I like your attitude.  I live in the other Washington (state).  I've been to DC a few times and love the museums.  This is a great board so I hope you stay and read lots.  It is a good place to vent because we can relate where your friends have no idea what you are talking about.

So glad you found us.

Rerun, Moderator         :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Tom from DC
Post by: MooseMom on December 13, 2010, 02:17:37 PM

Yay you!  It's astonishing to discover how many people very successfully manage chronic illness.  I'm glad you see yourself as more than a set of kidneys.  You are right..neither your disease nor your treatment define you.

Sometimes exactly what we need is to be around people who don't know the first thing about ESRD.  Sometimes we have to be reminded that there are other things more interesting to talk about. :waving; :2thumbsup;

Title: Re: Tom from DC
Post by: looneytunes on December 13, 2010, 06:27:21 PM

Hi Tom!  Glad to have you here.   :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Tom from DC
Post by: cloud393 on December 13, 2010, 06:45:03 PM

Hello & welcome aboard.

Title: Re: Tom from DC
Post by: galvo on December 13, 2010, 07:53:12 PM

G'day Tom and  :welcomesign;.

Title: Re: Tom from DC
Post by: ChickenLittle56 on December 13, 2010, 10:14:21 PM

 :welcomesign;Tom to IHD, stay awhile and you'll learn much from our members.

Title: Re: Tom from DC
Post by: Desert Dancer on December 14, 2010, 05:32:35 AM

Hi, Tom and  :welcomesign; Hope you're staying warm out there in DC.