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Title: I hate dialysis too!
Post by: ReginaH on February 13, 2011, 03:20:44 AM

Hi everyone,

I'm on APD and have been for the best part of two years.  Doing pretty well on it.  Encountering more problems as time goes on, but all manageable so far.  Have been listed for transplant since August 2009.  Not sure how long I'll be waiting for the call.  I was told it would probably be two years, but deceased donors plummeted here last year, so I expect it'll be longer now.  I'm 28 years old, and was diagnosed three years ago with IgA Nephropathy. 

That's it really!

Title: Re: I hate dialysis too!
Post by: peleroja on February 13, 2011, 07:05:24 AM

Hi, ReginaH, and welcome to the group.  This is a great place for information and to meet new friends.  Glad you found us.

Title: Re: I hate dialysis too!
Post by: cattlekid on February 13, 2011, 07:10:25 AM

Hello ReginaH!  I am a newbie to the group too.  Like you, I have IGA Nepropathy and was diagnosed when I was 28. I'm 40 now and just started dialysis at the end of January - my intake appointment at the transplant center is on Feb. 28th.

Welcome!

Title: Re: I hate dialysis too!
Post by: Desert Dancer on February 13, 2011, 07:37:23 AM

Hi, ReginaH and  :welcomesign; to IHD.

Do they know why live donors in your area plummeted last year? What changed?

Title: Re: I hate dialysis too!
Post by: Rerun on February 13, 2011, 09:16:55 AM

Hello ReginaH and welcome to IHD.  I'm so glad you found us.  It sounds like you are holding your own and that is good.  Just keep yourself healthy (as possible) so when the "call" comes you are ready.

Keep reading this site.  If you want to vent we are here for you.

Rerun, Moderator          :welcomesign;

Title: Re: I hate dialysis too!
Post by: looneytunes on February 13, 2011, 07:58:39 PM

Hi ReginaH and welcome!   :welcomesign;

Title: Re: I hate dialysis too!
Post by: paris on February 14, 2011, 06:27:15 PM

 :welcomesign;   We are glad you found this site.  There is great information and incredible support.  Ask lots of questions - someone will always have an answer.  And you will make great friends who truly know what you are dealing with.  Keep posting - we look forward to getting to know you.   Welcome to IHD.




paris, Moderator

Title: Re: I hate dialysis too!
Post by: galvo on February 14, 2011, 07:26:34 PM

G'day, ReginaH, and  :welcomesign;.