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Title: HOLA from New Mexico
Post by: Shrinkydink on July 03, 2011, 05:06:17 PM

Hola from New Mexico!!  At the age of 21 I had a bicycle accident that landed me in the hospital. I had a renal biopsy an when given the results was told I had 6 months to a year to live.  That was back in 1984!!! Here I am now at 48 and the first part of this year my wonderful nephrologist told me that we would be looking at approximately 1 to 2 years before going on dialysis.  Well...needless to say the time has moved up to sooner than later!!  I am going in for vein mapping on Friday, July 8th, and yes, I am nervous and try to put up a good front.  I have been married for the last 11 years to a wonderful man named Domonic!!!  He attends all my appointments with me and keeps me going!!  I hope to make many new friends on this site!  From what I have seen/read ya'll are an AWESOME bunch!!!  Can't wait to make your acquaintance!!  So pull up a chair and grab your cup of ice and sit a spell!!  Happy fourth of July everyone!! 

 :grouphug;  :usaflag;  :cheer: :welcomesign;

Title: Re: HOLA from New Mexico
Post by: edersham on July 03, 2011, 06:23:43 PM

 :waving;

Title: Re: HOLA from New Mexico
Post by: edersham on July 03, 2011, 06:28:43 PM

Sorry,

The text of my post dissappeared. What I meant to say was welcome.There is abundant information and understanding here. Just about everything that can happen kidney failurewise, someone here has been through it
and can help someone else through the experience.

Ed

Title: Re: HOLA from New Mexico
Post by: willowtreewren on July 03, 2011, 07:12:57 PM

 :welcomesign;

Yep, you have come to a good place for support and information.

I understand about dialysis coming sooner rather than later. Even when you have plenty of warning, it still seems a shock.

Hugs.  :grouphug;

Aleta

Title: Re: HOLA from New Mexico
Post by: Ang on July 03, 2011, 09:20:49 PM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: HOLA from New Mexico
Post by: Bajanne on July 04, 2011, 08:02:39 AM

Hola back to you!  Welcome to our community!  I am happy that you get already what a great site this is.  Here are loads of infomation, tons of support, heaps of encouragement, and even barrels of fun.  We have become a genuine family :grouphug; :grouphug; and are pleased that you are joinng us.  What you need to do is keep reading and above all, keep posting.  Let us know how you are doing.





Bajanne, Moderator

Title: Re: HOLA from New Mexico
Post by: Poppylicious on July 04, 2011, 01:19:30 PM

 :welcomesign; Shrinkydink!

Title: Re: HOLA from New Mexico
Post by: looneytunes on July 04, 2011, 07:37:59 PM

Hola back at'cha Shrinkydink and welcome to our community.   :welcomesign;

Title: Re: HOLA from New Mexico
Post by: MooseMom on July 04, 2011, 10:07:23 PM

I think you'll like what our members have to offer, so please feel free to ask any questions you may have.  Welcome to IHD!