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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: Mrs Mc on July 23, 2011, 12:12:39 PM

Title: New introduction
Post by: Mrs Mc on July 23, 2011, 12:12:39 PM

Hi I am a caretaker for my husband on dialysis for almost 3 years.  He is 69 and I am 66, both retired.  I am happy to find this forum, because my husband Hates Dialysis.  It keeps him alive and I am grateful for that.  I hope and pray everyday.

Title: Re: New introduction
Post by: MooseMom on July 23, 2011, 12:38:28 PM

Hope and prayer are good.  I'm glad you found this site and hope we can give you and your husband all the support you need.

Title: Re: New introduction
Post by: monrein on July 23, 2011, 03:17:30 PM

 :welcomesign; to IHD

Title: Re: New introduction
Post by: willowtreewren on July 23, 2011, 05:19:51 PM

 :welcomesign;

Glad to "meet" you!

Aleta

Title: Re: New introduction
Post by: kporter85db on July 23, 2011, 09:03:10 PM

Welcome Mrs Mc.

Title: Re: New introduction
Post by: Ang on July 23, 2011, 09:20:00 PM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: New introduction
Post by: texasstyle on July 24, 2011, 06:08:43 AM

My husband is on dialysis and I as the caregiver, can safely say I hate dailysis. It effects the family especially the caregiver. We know justhow you feel and what you go through! You're not alone

Title: Re: New introduction
Post by: Bajanne on July 24, 2011, 07:55:59 AM

Welcome to our community!  I am always gratified when people join us because of their concern for a loved one.  This is a great place for information, support and comfort. 
We also have a great section for caregivers.  Feel free to join in.
This is an excellent place for ranting, venting, raging or raving!  Feel free!  This is your new family  :grouphug;
Looking forward to hearing from you.

Title: Re: New introduction
Post by: RichardMEL on July 24, 2011, 08:50:24 PM

g'day Mrs Mc,

It's good you found us. I hope we can help you handle the D journey better for your hubby and both you. It's a difficult path but hopefully our community can help you through it.

RichardMEL, Moderator

Title: Re: New introduction
Post by: Poppylicious on July 25, 2011, 06:07:40 AM

 :welcomesign; Mrs Mc!

Title: Re: New introduction
Post by: lmunchkin on July 25, 2011, 03:29:02 PM

Hello & Welcome Mrs. Mc.  I too am a caregiver to my husband and know that this stuff is very scary!  No body really likes doing Dialysis, but it is a necessity, so make the best of it.  Would you help him to learn to do it at home?   It takes commitment on both of your parts but Im so glad that my husband is doing it at home. He & I did not favor In-Center Dialysis.
He has been dialysising for 7 years now, and  6 of those have been at home: 5 yr. PD, 1yr In-Center and now doing Nxstage at home for slightly over a year now!
May I ask, what caused your husbands kidneys to fail?  Could he get a transplant? You are in the right place, Mrs. Mc!  Everyone here has gone through just about everything and could really advise you in whatever you need to know!
It never hurts to hope and pray!  I couldn't have gone through all this without Jesus.  He is my Rock in everything! He brought this site to me one day and I have learned more from here than anywhere I know!

Please let us know how things are going with your dear husband!  You are there for him and he is Blessed to have you!

GOD BLESS,

lmunchkin     :flower;