I Hate Dialysis Message Board
Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: Andy55 on January 27, 2007, 10:19:01 PM
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Hi everyone, my name is Andy and I live in Indiana (originally from NJ). My PKD has finally taken its toll and the Neph says dialysis is just around the corner (weeks/months??). So as I sit here in pre-d mode I know you all have stared this beast down ahead of me. Bear with me if I ask the usual nube questions in the forums as the inevitable draws closer. My wife and I have six kids, two still at home/college...really close family. Of course they are all worried about me...mostly because the fatigue is impossible to hide...big changes ahead. I look forward to meeting you all.
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:welcomesign;
Ask away; we're happy to repeat ourselves to help someone new!
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:welcomesign; Andy
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Welcome Andy, good to have you aboard.
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Welcome to IHD Andy and don't worry about asking questions thats what we are here for. You have a lot going through your head right now so relax read through the forums and try to absorb. Don't forget to take time for fun also.
Here's a place for caretakers to get you started. The reason I picked that section is because you and your family can learn together and read together. http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?board=33.0.
If you have any question just ask and don't worry.
Sluff, Moderator
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Thank you all for the warm welcome...as I sit here at 2:30am contemplating the future, I thank God I found this site!
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Thank you all for the warm welcome...as I sit here at 2:30am contemplating the future, I thank God I found this site!
And we are blessed to have you here. :thumbup;
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:welcomesign; WOW! 6 kids...that's awesome! You must be a strong person!!
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Hi Andy and welcome to our site. Don't worry, it sounds like you have a wonderful support system. So far do any of your kids show signs of PKD?
There are lots of members on this site with PKD. I'm sure you will figure that out as you read more. Hope you find this site interesting.
You will do fine. :welcomesign;
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Welcome to our community, Andy! We are so glad to have you with us. I too thank God for this site. For me, it was just the right time. I joined just before I went on dialysis, and it is impossible for me to express how this site helped me through that period and continues to help me to this day - 17 months after. Take advantage of all the posts here that concern what you are going through. You will find them in General Discussion and especially in FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions. There are thousands of posts - this is an amazingly active forum, so take you time and read as much as you can. But at the same time, feel free to ask questions.
Please continue to post and let us know how you are doing. Remember, we intend to go through this WITH you. Many members can attest to the fact that this site has been a support through their many and varied challenges. We are not just a community, we are a family here.
Welcome again. Here is a group hug for you - :grouphug;
Bajanne/Moderator
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Welcome Andy55, Go Colts! Boxman55
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Hi Andy,
Welcome to IHD. :welcomesign;
I know how you feel. I remember well when I lost my kidneys to PKD. It sounds as if you have a lot of support. I can say after the initial shock of it all, it usually calms down and you can live a pretty normal life with some limitations. Take your time into finding the right treatment choice for you. I wish you all the best.
Keep in touch.
Mike
P.S. Da Bears!!!!! :yahoo;
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Welcome, pleased to meet you! This is a good place to come to for information, compassion, and there is always a shoulder to cry on. Glad you are here :welcomesign;
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hi- :welcomesign; let your wife know that she is welcome here too-my husband has no kidneys,but I am the poster.This place has taught me alot of things I need to know to help him adjust.
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Hi Andy,
:welcomesign; and see you around.
Tamara xxx ooo :beer1;
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What type of dialysis will you be starting? There are plenty of threads here, especially about Hemo Dialysis but I found Peritoneal Dialysis allowed so much more home time with family.
Glad you are here! Nothing can compare with more support! :welcomesign; :grouphug;
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Hello Andy. It's good to have you as part of our community! Looking forward to your posts.
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Hi Andy!
We have some things in common. I'm from NJ originally, had chronic kidney disease from PKD, and my husband and I have five kids (4 of them teenagers). Nice to meet you! You will find good information and camaraderie here at IHD.
Kelli
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:welcomesign; Andy55, so glad that you have joined this site at this time in your life. It helped me tremendously in making an educated decision as to the type of dialysis I would start. I have been on PD for 19 months. You will become knowledgeable as to the terminology associated with kidney failure and also learn the questions to ask the nephrologist.
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Welcome to IHD, Andy55! :welcomesign; I'm also pre-D, and I've learned so much from others on this site - the more I know, the less I fear!
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Welcome
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Hey Andy, I understand what your saying. Fatige is part of dialysis especially on the days you dialize. I have low blood pressure which runs in the high 70"s and low 80"s. My body isn't dialysis friendly and I'm still not use to it after 5.9 years. I have good days and bad days. I make the most of my good days which are not dialysis days. Keep your chin up. We all understand your battle for we are in the field with you.
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Bluedove, Thanks for the encouragement. It means a lot! :thumbup;
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:welcomesign; Andy Personally, I find more answers here, than I did in my renal unit. By reading other members posts, you will soon get the answers to most of the questions you have, and many others you didn't even think about.
Good Luck
Bill.
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:welcomesign;