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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: PulseDragon on March 27, 2011, 02:25:07 AM

Title: Hello
Post by: PulseDragon on March 27, 2011, 02:25:07 AM

Hello everyone,

My name is Tarot aka PulseDragon. I am a 32 year old male with an 11 year old son. I just started Dialysis on January 20th, 2011. My kidney failure was caused by my lack of proper care with my diabetes (No one to blame but myself  :banghead;). So far dialysis has removed around 60 pounds of water in the two months I have been on it. I am starting to walk again and am starting to feel much better. The treatments are still making me very weak every time I go (T,T,S – 3 ½ hours – 3X a week).  I hope to get lots of new information and answers from here.  Have a great day and stay strong.  :bandance;

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: monrein on March 27, 2011, 05:30:29 AM

 :welcomesign; to IHD.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: willowtreewren on March 27, 2011, 05:32:12 AM

Welcome, Tarot.

You have come to the right place!

 :welcomesign;

Aleta

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: boswife on March 27, 2011, 05:48:30 AM

 :welcomesign;  Amazing place you've found here and tons of info for you that will make your life a bit better  :flower;

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Poppylicious on March 27, 2011, 10:12:50 AM

 :welcomesign; Tarot!

 ;D

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: MooseMom on March 27, 2011, 11:26:41 AM

We're all "broken" here, but that doesn't mean we are fragile.

Sixty pounds of water!?  Oh man, no wonder you are feeling better; thank goodness for that.  I hope your condition continues to improve.  The goal is to be a "well" patient on dialysis.  We don't want dialysis in and of itself to cause disability.

Anything you need, you just ask!  We are here to support you in any way we can.  Thanks for joining!

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: billmoria on March 27, 2011, 04:50:48 PM

Welcome.  It seems you have started to understand. This place will help. I can't help but think, however, that you are drinking far to much liquid between D sessions. It is hard to control liquid intake but you MUST do this and quickly.
Good Luck

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Marsh on March 27, 2011, 05:02:39 PM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: peleroja on March 28, 2011, 08:06:11 AM

Welcome to the group, Tarot.  Lots of good information and friends here.  Glad you found us!

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: galvo on March 28, 2011, 09:23:39 PM

G'day, Tarot, and  :welcomesign; :ausflag;

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: kellyt on March 28, 2011, 11:30:53 PM

 :welcomesign;    So nice to meet you.  I'm glad dialysis is making a difference in how you feel.  Keep it up!   :waving;

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Rerun on March 29, 2011, 07:20:19 AM

Hi pulsedragon, welcome to IHD.  I'm so glad you found us.  You have come to the right place.  You have lots to learn and don't be afraid, we are here to help you.

Rerun, Moderator    :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: tyefly on March 29, 2011, 07:21:58 AM

Welcome        Dialysis is rough when you start up...... but it does get better......  Have you thought about home dialysis......   with Nxstage....

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: onestronglittlelady on March 30, 2011, 06:09:09 PM

Welcome! This is a great place to be. You can go to vent your frustrations, get answers to your questions, and hang with awesome people who understand what you are going through. Hugs to you!