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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: natopotato on December 14, 2010, 02:19:08 PM

Title: New to forum but not new to subject material.
Post by: natopotato on December 14, 2010, 02:19:08 PM
My name is Nathaniel. I'm not one to go into much of a life story unless you are interested, in which case you may feel free to ask and I will elaborate and fill you in on all of my "fun-filled" antics. :bandance;

Been married to a wonderful woman for about 10 years now. We have 4 boys; Micah - 4, Noah - 5, Jacob - 8 and Jeremiah - 13. They are homeschooled.

I was diagnosed with Alports Syndrome when I was 14. I received my first transplant at 16. Went on Hemo Dialysis last November, and will now be training for my very first time on PD tomorrow morning after 1 more round of hemo.

I look forward to getting to know some of you and hope that we all can benefit from one anothers experience.

Regards,
Nathaniel
Title: Re: New to forum but not new to subject material.
Post by: galvo on December 14, 2010, 03:03:04 PM
G'day Nathaniel and :welcomesign;.
Title: Re: New to forum but not new to subject material.
Post by: natopotato on December 14, 2010, 03:19:30 PM
G'day Nathaniel and :welcomesign;.


Thank you, Galvo.
Title: Re: New to forum but not new to subject material.
Post by: cloud393 on December 14, 2010, 07:58:46 PM
Welcome to the site.  It's a wonderful place to be.  Lot's of good stuff here.
Title: Re: New to forum but not new to subject material.
Post by: MooseMom on December 14, 2010, 08:44:39 PM
Oh, you'll find PLENTY of people here who are eager to learn from you and to share their experiences at the same time.  Welcome to IHD, and I hope you post often.  I'd love to hear more about your life outside of dialysis.
Title: Re: New to forum but not new to subject material.
Post by: Desert Dancer on December 15, 2010, 08:11:30 AM
Hi, Nathaniel -  :welcomesign; to IHD!
Title: Re: New to forum but not new to subject material.
Post by: billybags on December 15, 2010, 08:17:46 AM
Welcome to the site Nat.   :welcomesign;
Title: Re: New to forum but not new to subject material.
Post by: natopotato on February 21, 2011, 07:14:15 AM
Thanks for the welcome everybody!
Title: Re: New to forum but not new to subject material.
Post by: peleroja on February 21, 2011, 07:55:32 AM
Welcome to the group, Nathaniel, from another PD patient.  Love my PD; hope you will too.  Glad you found us!
Title: Re: New to forum but not new to subject material.
Post by: texasstyle on February 21, 2011, 08:00:46 AM
Hello and welcome. I am the caregiver to my husband only dialysis about 4 years. He goes in center. Personally I like that for US because he is checked out by the nurses each time he goes. I feel safer and more secure with that. He's not the greatest at taking care of himself. I come here for support and education as a dialysis patient or with anyone with a chronic illness effects the whole family. I've seen others who are on PD as well and I'm positive they wil have some great advice for you. There is also a special section on the boards here for that. If you haven't read through it I'm sure there's lots you'll learn. I believe that I've seen some members who are on PD say that with doing that, they are able to be a little more liberal about the renal diet. I would double check but I'm sure you'll like that fact lol. I have never heard of Alports Syndrome. If I'm reading correctly you had your transplant 16 and started dialysis last Novemeber. Is there a possibilty of another TP? Nice meeting you
Title: Re: New to forum but not new to subject material.
Post by: lou on February 21, 2011, 08:55:06 AM
welcome, nice to meet you  :welcomesign;
Title: Re: New to forum but not new to subject material.
Post by: monrein on February 21, 2011, 10:42:10 AM
 :welcomesign; to IHD.