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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: julimags on August 05, 2011, 08:50:16 PM

Title: Introduction
Post by: julimags on August 05, 2011, 08:50:16 PM

Hello everyone,

I'm so glad to become a member of this forum! This is just my "intro" post to get things going.
I've actually joined this forum on behalf of my father-in-law, who was recently diagnosed with end stage renal failure and is undergoing dialysis 3x a week. He is living in India and there are many problems with the medical system there, and so my family and I are exploring alternative options for his treatment.

I welcome any feedback or questions.

Thanks!
Bianca

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: MooseMom on August 05, 2011, 09:01:05 PM

First of all, welcome!  I hope we can help you, but with your FIL so far away, I don't know how much information we can give, but we'll try!!

Which are the biggest problems he is encountering with India's medical system?

When you say "alternative options", do you mean something other than dialysis, or are you asking about the different ways of receiving dialysis (ie peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis)?

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Ang on August 06, 2011, 12:42:16 AM

 :welcomesign;  Julimags

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Rerun on August 06, 2011, 08:05:23 AM

Hi Bianca, and welcome to IHD.  I'm so glad you found us and you are the best daughter-in-law for doing this.  We do have some members from India.  I've heard transplants are easy or easier to get in India?  Is that the route you are thinking?

Rerun, Moderator       :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Rerun on August 06, 2011, 08:06:02 PM

 :bump;

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: lmunchkin on August 08, 2011, 04:05:15 PM

Welcome to IHD.  Its been 3 days since your intro. Hopefully you will come back and answer questions that posters above have asked!  This is an excellent site!

Again thanks for joining,

lmunchkin    :flower;

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: jbeany on August 08, 2011, 06:44:19 PM

 :welcomesign;

jbeany, Moderator

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: looneytunes on August 09, 2011, 02:42:13 AM

Hello and welcome to our group.  Your father in law is blessed to have you willing to learn and help him.   :welcomesign;