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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: existentialfish on November 19, 2011, 10:38:59 AM

Title: Howdy
Post by: existentialfish on November 19, 2011, 10:38:59 AM
my name is Avi, I live in Israel, I am from NYC originally.

I am 42 years old and I have spina bifida and a neurogenic bladder, my kidney quit about 5 years ago and I was on dialysis for about a year. I then got a transplant, and that worked for about 3 years. I have been back on dialysis for about 7 months, I stopped making urine about a week ago so I am now having to watch my fluids and go 3 times a week.

My wife found this site for me, So here I am.

The lord knows I hate dialysis!
Title: Re: Howdy
Post by: boswife on November 19, 2011, 12:14:35 PM
a big  :welcomesign; to you
.. Great wife you have too!!   ;D  Gosh, it's gotta be kinda extra awful to have to go back on D.  Im so sorry, but glad you found you way here.  Great people and lots of different situations to learn from.  Hope you stick around and join in..  Wow,,, from NYC to Israel..Love to hear about that..  I wish you well and health...
Title: Re: Howdy
Post by: willowtreewren on November 19, 2011, 12:31:38 PM
Welcome to IHD, Avi!

 :welcomesign;

Look around the site. There is much to learn here, as well as some really super folks!  :2thumbsup;

Aleta
Title: Re: Howdy
Post by: monrein on November 19, 2011, 12:58:02 PM
 :welcomesign; to IHD Avi. 
Title: Re: Howdy
Post by: MooseMom on November 19, 2011, 01:13:45 PM
I'm sure the Lord knows you hate dialysis, but I'm hoping that He will find you a new kidney! :2thumbsup;  In the meantime, Lord knows that this site may be of great help to you, and the Lord also knows that your wife is very smart to guide you here.

There are other members who have been through what you are going through now, and there will be others who may be in your shoes in the not too distant future.  I know you will have valuable experience to share.  Thank you so much for joining.
Title: Re: Howdy
Post by: Poppylicious on November 20, 2011, 01:49:23 PM
 :welcomesign; Avi!
Title: Re: Howdy
Post by: lmunchkin on November 20, 2011, 02:39:46 PM
Hello &  :welcomesign;

lmunch
 :kickstart;
Title: Re: Howdy
Post by: Rerun on November 21, 2011, 06:19:53 PM
Hi Avi, and welcome to IHD.  I would be interested on how you do dialysis in Israel.  How long do you run per session?  Do they have home dialysis available?  Can't wait to hear how you are doing.  Keep reading and posting.

Rerun, Moderator       :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Howdy
Post by: Ang on November 24, 2011, 11:50:41 PM
 :welcomesign;