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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: Heymike on March 20, 2011, 04:31:21 PM

Title: Hi everybody
Post by: Heymike on March 20, 2011, 04:31:21 PM

Hi, my name is Mike (male 57yrs.old) I live in San Diego Ca.  I was diagnosed with ESRD in 1996.  I noticed I was feeling run down and tired for two or three weeks before Christmas 1995 I toughed it out until after the holidays and went to the doctor on the 6th of January.  The next day my doctor called me and said I want you to go to the hospital immediately.  I did and three days later I had my first dialysis treatment.
 Talk about a shock.  Evidently it was glomerulonephritis (pretty sure caused by undiagnosed high blood pressure)  that killed my kidneys. It's been 15 years now.  I was extremely fortunate and got a transplant that first year.  It lasted 8 (mostly great) years and I've been back on dialysis (hemo in clinic) for 7 years now.
 Doing O.K. with dialysis looking to get back on the transplant list this year.  In the past 7 years I've survived extreme neuropathy, congestive heart failure, calciphilaxis, aortic valve replacement and one major fistula reconstruction.
I thank God everyday that I am still here.  I am able to drive myself to treatment and take care of my daily needs.  But as you all know it's hard sometimes very hard to deal with this disease.
I'm really happy I found this site and I want to thank its creator and all of you who volunteer your time to make it happen.    I've been reading the posts on the different boards an I'm looking forward to getting to know the people here.
Take it easy everybody...Mike

Title: Re: Hi everybody
Post by: MooseMom on March 20, 2011, 04:45:46 PM

Well, we're thankful you're here, too.

If you've been on D 7 years, then you're an old pro and have lots to share with the rest of us.  Thanks so much for joining IHD!

Title: Re: Hi everybody
Post by: WishIKnew on March 20, 2011, 04:46:25 PM

 :welcomesign;

Glad you're here!  What a kidney journey you've been on!

Title: Re: Hi everybody
Post by: Marsh on March 20, 2011, 04:57:39 PM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hi everybody
Post by: boswife on March 20, 2011, 07:43:45 PM

heymike :-)   :welcomesign;   Good to see you found it here as it is the best ever for info and conversation sharing of great stuff...   

Title: Re: Hi everybody
Post by: peleroja on March 21, 2011, 07:35:38 AM

Welcome to the group, Mike.  Sounds like you've been through a lot.  Glad you found us!

Title: Re: Hi everybody
Post by: Sugarlump on March 21, 2011, 11:59:24 AM

Anyone who can survive 7 years of dialysis after a transplant gets my vote!

                                                                        :ukflag;

Title: Re: Hi everybody
Post by: Heymike on March 21, 2011, 01:02:54 PM

Thanks for the welcome everybody.  I'm off to treatment and I will definitely be telling my fellow patients about this great site.

Title: Re: Hi everybody
Post by: galvo on March 21, 2011, 06:42:51 PM

G'day, Mike, and  :welcomesign;.

Title: Re: Hi everybody
Post by: ODAT on March 24, 2011, 11:23:30 AM

 :welcomesign; Mike!

Mom does in-center hemo as well. It surely takes a lot out of you. Hope you feel good more days than not!

Title: Re: Hi everybody
Post by: Rerun on March 26, 2011, 04:54:36 AM

Hey Mike, and welcome to IHD.  I'm so glad you found us.  Sounds like you have been through a lot.  I'm glad you had 8 years of mostly freedom.  Best of luck with your second try.

I sure hope you get something out of this board.  It has helped me immensely.

Rerun, Moderator       :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hi everybody
Post by: Zach on March 26, 2011, 05:18:37 AM

It's real good to have you join our community!
 :beer1;

Title: Re: Hi everybody
Post by: Heymike on April 06, 2011, 11:18:23 AM

WOW!  What a great bunch of folks.  I must say you have made me feel welcome.  I thoroughly enjoy and learn so much from your posts.  I can see what a great blessing this site is to all who participate here.  Thanks again...Mike

Title: Re: Hi everybody
Post by: AguynamedKim on April 07, 2011, 06:22:11 AM

 :welcomesign; Heymike!  San Diego, eh?  One of the greatest places in the world to live in my humble opinion.  I grew up in Orange County and loved visiting my Aunt and Uncle in San Diego (I've lived in Houston for 20 years now).  I have always joked that the easiest job in the world has to be a weatherman in San Diego, "Today will be 75 degress with a breeze off the ocean.  Tomorrow will be 75 degrees with a breeze off the ocean.  Looking at next week, looks like 75 with a breeze off the ocean."