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Title: Another Newbie !
Post by: KICKSTART on January 30, 2007, 02:06:06 PM

Hi , i'm Kickstart in my 40's, female and live in the U.K. I was diagnosed with kidney failure 7 yrs ago and have been doing CAPD for 2 yrs now. I cannot tell you how/why i got kidney failure as no -one has been able to tell me , i went from an active healthy person to someone who got up in the morning , noticed something not quite right (fluid on legs) and within a week was diagnosed with kidney failure, which was a shock to say the least!. I had not been ill or had any warning signs that anything was wrong. I came upon your site by way of introduction from a very good friend of mine "Knucklehead" who has also just joined. We met on a general forum and because of some posts we made, both came to realise we were in the same boat, since then he has become a loyal,strong shoulder for me to lean on and i support him if he needs it. I think the support you offer each other on this forum is wonderful. I may over time be asking plenty of questions, but hope at some time i will able to help with answers too. Thankyou for this site , it makes you feel less alone .... :2thumbsup;

Title: Re: Another Newbie !
Post by: MooseMom on January 30, 2007, 02:11:20 PM

I used to live in the UK!  I lived in Surrey for nearly 18 years.  I moved back to the US about 4 years ago; I haven't been back to England, but I really would love to.  There is a lot I miss about living there.

Did you get a diagnosis other than just "kidney failure"?

Welcome.  I hope this site gives you comfort. 

Title: Re: Another Newbie !
Post by: Sluff on January 30, 2007, 02:15:54 PM

Hi Ya Kickstart it is great to have you here at IHD.

As Knucklehead probably already told you, this is a great place for venting and discussing options anywhere from CKD to dialysis. There is an endless amount of information within this site.

Another one of our sites is  www.renalromance.com  (http://www.renalromance.com) maybe we will see you there as well.

Besides the search feature on IHD you can also search at www.kidneyoogle.com (http://www.kidneyoogle.com) when it pertains to renal issues.

I'll be looking forward to your posts.


Sluff, Moderator

Title: Re: Another Newbie !
Post by: boxman55 on January 30, 2007, 05:00:42 PM

Welcome to IHD look forward to hearing more about you. Boxman55

Title: Re: Another Newbie !
Post by: anja on January 30, 2007, 08:20:05 PM

 :welcomesign;  to the community.

Title: Re: Another Newbie !
Post by: angieskidney on January 30, 2007, 08:31:35 PM

Hi Kickstart! Cool forum name! ;) Welcome!  :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Another Newbie !
Post by: Rerun on January 30, 2007, 08:42:13 PM

Hi Kickstart and welcome to our site.  I ended up in emergency as well thinking I was just ill and my kidneys had failed.  Sudden reality check to say the least.  You will find this site informative and entertaining.

 :welcomesign;

Rerun / Moderator

Title: Re: Another Newbie !
Post by: Wattle on January 30, 2007, 10:11:58 PM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Another Newbie !
Post by: Joe Paul on January 31, 2007, 08:38:36 AM

Welcome Kickstart, good to have you aboard.

Title: Re: Another Newbie !
Post by: shay_pcb on January 31, 2007, 11:54:19 PM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Another Newbie !
Post by: doglvr02 on February 01, 2007, 05:25:07 PM

Welcome. I'm new at this site as well. It's wonderful to be able to share experiences with people from all over the world.

Title: Re: Another Newbie !
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on February 01, 2007, 05:54:50 PM

Welcome to the IHD famiy Kickstart!

Title: Re: Another Newbie !
Post by: nextnoel on February 02, 2007, 08:12:01 AM

Hi, Kickstart!  Thanks for joining us, and welcome!  :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Another Newbie !
Post by: Yvonne on April 23, 2008, 11:47:31 PM

Hi Kickstart  Nice to meet someone from England, what part are you from, I'm from West Sussex and I'm the carrer for my husband John who had acute renal failure in January 2007.

Title: Re: Another Newbie !
Post by: kitkatz on June 13, 2008, 11:22:57 AM

Hey Kickstart.  We have been talking for ages on the boards.  Welcome.  I am running late in my welcomes!  Can you tell?  Anyway welcome to the boards.  I hope you are having a great time.  How is the guitar playing going?



kitkatz,moderator