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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: perisama on August 29, 2011, 01:05:40 AM

Title: Hi, I'm new here
Post by: perisama on August 29, 2011, 01:05:40 AM

Hello all!!
              My partner, Rich is a 63 year old Diabetic, had Quad heart bypass in 2001, following this he got MRSA and I nursed him at home through this and is now pretty clear most of the time.
              In 2007 was found to have end stage renal failure secondary to focal segmental glomerulonephritis. This is both Kidneys. Cannot have transplant because of vascular problems. Has been on PD at home with cycler since aug 2009. This is now not a lot of good it seems as he id no longer dialysing so well. 4 weeks ago he had fistular created in his wrist and is buzzing nicely. Due to see surgeon in 2 weeks.
               We live in Bournemouth , Dorset in the UK and I am trying to fight to have HD at home. At the moment only 2 people in Dorset have HHD so we face a 50 mile roung trip 3 x a week when he strts HD. I look forward to having lots of questions answered here and am so pleased to have found you all the relief is like taking some of the weight off my shoulders as I feel I have found someone to talk to at last!!!! :flower;

Title: Re: Hi, I'm new here
Post by: monrein on August 29, 2011, 03:54:39 AM

 :welcomesign;  you've found the best place for information and support.

Title: Re: Hi, I'm new here
Post by: texasstyle on August 29, 2011, 04:39:41 AM

Welcome to "the family". Agreed that this is the best place for information and support. Even a spouse, the friend, or any kind of giver needs support also. I learned so much from coming her and you will too. We understand what you're going through and know just how difficult it can be. Not only physically, but emotionally as well.      Looking forward to getting to know you.

Title: Re: Hi, I'm new here
Post by: willowtreewren on August 29, 2011, 08:37:00 AM

 :welcomesign;

Yep, you have landed in a good place.

Glad to know you.

Aleta

Title: Re: Hi, I'm new here
Post by: jbeany on August 29, 2011, 08:44:46 AM

 :welcomesign;

It's a tough fight, but it's well worth it!  There's no place like home.

jbeany, Moderator

Title: Re: Hi, I'm new here
Post by: Poppylicious on August 29, 2011, 08:46:57 AM

 :welcomesign; perisama, from one UKian wife to another ...

 ;D

Title: Re: Hi, I'm new here
Post by: perisama on August 29, 2011, 01:43:07 PM

I feel better already.... Bored, he's asleep as usual. Been asleep all day. Thank God for Internet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :bow;

Title: Re: Hi, I'm new here
Post by: Rerun on August 29, 2011, 02:03:36 PM

I'm so glad you found us.  Yes, definitely come here for questions and answers and the bold truth. 

Rerun, Moderator    :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hi, I'm new here
Post by: Ang on September 03, 2011, 02:38:44 AM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hi, I'm new here
Post by: CebuShan on September 04, 2011, 10:19:28 AM

   :welcomesign;   perisama!