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Title: Hello from Hampton Va
Post by: shepres on March 29, 2011, 07:56:30 PM

Hello all, I'm a 44 year old male from Hampton, VA. I'm not on dialysis yet, but I'm having my fistula put in tomorrow. My life has been turned upside down since I was told a week before X-mas that dialysis was inevitable. I've always known about my kidney disease, but did not anticipate progressing this quickly. I just retired from the Army and started a new life 3 years ago here in VA. I have a 2 year old son and my wife was a nurse, now a stay home mom/dog trainer. I have lots of questions, but I'll start with this for now.

Title: Re: Hello from Hampton Va
Post by: boswife on March 29, 2011, 08:19:07 PM

Well a very big  :welcomesign;  to you..  I have so much i feel like saying to you that would hopfully ease your mind on all this new stuff thats happening to you, but it's one of those nights that im all pooped out from our busy day (hubbys the one on dialysis <home with nxStage> and he has energy to burn  and runnning me ragged with his good health.. ;D  )  Anyway, try to think of your fistula as your new friend as it will bring you health.  I wish you well, and hope you stick around and see that your going to be ok with it all.  Lots of great people here to give support...  all the best tomorrow...

Title: Re: Hello from Hampton Va
Post by: shepres on March 29, 2011, 08:32:08 PM

Ms boswife, thank you for the words of encouragement. I'm probably be going to be up all night thinking about tomorrow...

Title: Re: Hello from Hampton Va
Post by: MooseMom on March 29, 2011, 09:40:18 PM

Oh God...I really do know how you are feeling.  I had my fistula put in last year and am still waiting for the inevitable first day of dialysis.  PM me if you would like to chat about it.  You're gonna be OK.

Title: Re: Hello from Hampton Va
Post by: Poppylicious on March 30, 2011, 01:11:41 AM

 :welcomesign;

Lovely to meet you!

Title: Re: Hello from Hampton Va
Post by: willowtreewren on March 30, 2011, 04:37:03 AM

Welcome!

 :welcomesign;

We also knew that dialysis was inevitable, but the final Dr. appointment when they say...."You need to start now!" still comes as a shock and downer.  :cuddle;

Thinking of you.

Aleta (who lived in Norfolk for a few months)

Title: Re: Hello from Hampton Va
Post by: galvo on March 30, 2011, 04:43:59 AM

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

Title: Re: Hello from Hampton Va
Post by: boswife on March 30, 2011, 06:31:12 AM

Checking on you this morning and hopening you got some sleep????   Sending some prayers for peace with it all, and wishing you well...   :flower;

Title: Re: Hello from Hampton Va
Post by: shepres on March 30, 2011, 06:44:56 AM

Good morning, I have an hour before I have to leave so I'm doing work. A little sleep last night, but I feel fine. Just got a call from my brother wishing me luck. He is one of 3 younger brothers I have. And he is the only one that knows what I'm going through. Even my parents don't know yet. I have to tell them soon..

Title: Re: Hello from Hampton Va
Post by: Brightsky69 on March 30, 2011, 07:08:59 AM

Hey neighbor!! I trust all will go well with the fistula.

I say neighbor cause I live in Virginia Beach.   :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hello from Hampton Va
Post by: shepres on March 30, 2011, 07:14:38 AM

Hi, are you the one that works for the USG?

Title: Re: Hello from Hampton Va
Post by: Zach on March 30, 2011, 08:27:46 AM

Good to have you join our community!
 :beer1;

Title: Re: Hello from Hampton Va
Post by: MooseMom on March 30, 2011, 09:20:52 AM

By this time tomorrow, all of this surgery business will be behind you!  Wishing you all the good luck possible...

Title: Re: Hello from Hampton Va
Post by: Brightsky69 on March 30, 2011, 10:43:43 AM

Quote from: shepres on March 30, 2011, 07:14:38 AM

Hi, are you the one that works for the USG?

I am not good with acronyms.  ;D

Title: Re: Hello from Hampton Va
Post by: shepres on March 30, 2011, 10:31:44 PM

USG - United States Government (GS employee)? I might be wrong??

Title: Re: Hello from Hampton Va
Post by: Brightsky69 on March 31, 2011, 07:04:11 AM

Oh duh!  ;D  I do work as a meger GS worker bee.

Title: Re: Hello from Hampton Va
Post by: peleroja on March 31, 2011, 09:48:29 AM

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