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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: OkieDave on January 05, 2011, 01:50:16 PM

Title: Introduction
Post by: OkieDave on January 05, 2011, 01:50:16 PM

This is my first post here on IHD. While I have known for a while that Dialysis was in my future, I found out yesterday that it is now in my immediate future. I am in the process of making the determination as to what type of dialysis i want to have done. In starting my investigation I was told about this web page that is by patients for patients. Right now I don't have much to say but I want to thank everyone that has posted for any information that I will find out from this page. I know I have a lot to learn and will also experience even more.

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: MooseMom on January 05, 2011, 05:01:50 PM

I'm glad we're so famous!! :clap;

I think you'll find so much information around here that you will find it much easier to review your choices and make some decisions.  Anything we can do to help, you just ask.

I'm so glad you joined.

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: galvo on January 05, 2011, 07:32:19 PM

G'day OkieDave and  :welcomesign;.

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Rerun on January 05, 2011, 07:40:00 PM

Hi Dave, I'm so glad you found us, but sorry you needed to!  But, yes this site tells the truth and you can vent to people who understand.  On the bright side we all have learned to live with it.  Doesn't mean we like it but we live with it and do well.  I would look into Peritoneal Dialysis first it doesn't have needles and you do it at home and it is easier on you.  You can always do hemo later and then look into transplants.  Mine lasted 17 years.  Read more on this site.

Rerun, Moderator     :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Bruno on January 05, 2011, 10:42:16 PM

Dave, welcome to the best and only place of its kind in the world. If your kidneys are buggered this is where you need to be.

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Poppylicious on January 06, 2011, 11:17:02 AM

 :welcomesign; Dave!

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: looneytunes on January 06, 2011, 07:38:10 PM

Hi Dave and welcome to IHD!   :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Desert Dancer on January 07, 2011, 05:30:02 AM

Hi, Dave!  :welcomesign; to IHD, though I'm sorry you have to be here at all.