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Title: hello
Post by: psterrie on January 17, 2012, 04:47:41 PM

Im pat taking care of my mom who started dialysis 3 wks ago  she is retired RN but neither of us know much came here to learn

Title: Re: hello
Post by: texasstyle on January 17, 2012, 04:56:55 PM

Hi Pat. I'm a caregiver who had to learn about this quickly. My husband became ill and shortly after started dialysis. I knew nothing! I imagine your mother has some knowlegde about kidney function being an RN, but once you start learning about the kidneys you find out there's so muh to learn. A couple of quick things I learned that I will share if you don't mind. If you read this i think you will learn a lot. Don't be afarid to ask questions. I had to 6 zillion of them already lol. This article helped me , I hope it helps you to understand too.

Title: Re: hello
Post by: willowtreewren on January 17, 2012, 07:23:10 PM

Hi, Pat!

Welcome to IHD

 :welcomesign;

This is the perfect place to learn more about dialysis! There is lots to learn, but knowledge is power.  :thumbup;

Aleta

Title: Re: hello
Post by: YLGuy on January 17, 2012, 09:41:23 PM

 :welcomesign; Welcome! Please feel free to ask anything.  There are not any stupid questions here.

Title: Re: hello
Post by: Rerun on January 18, 2012, 01:30:10 PM

Hi Pat and welcome to IHD.  You came to the right place.  Keep reading and asking questions.

Rerun, Moderator   :welcomesign;

Title: Re: hello
Post by: lmunchkin on January 18, 2012, 03:49:19 PM

Hi & Welcome Pat!  Yes, I too remember when my Husband was diagnosed 7 yrs ago.  It was devastating! But as time goes on, in all the overwhelming aspects of this disease, we finally realized to accept it and enjoy the rest of our life together!  Now I will confess, we just realized it recently, but hopefully, you can learn from us on IHD!  IHD knows what, how & why any thing KIDNEYS!

Just sit back & read!  If you can find your answer, then you ask away, cause someone will have an answer! Have your mom join IHD too!  She would find it very informative.

Again Welcome & God Bless,
lmunchkin
 :kickstart;

P.S. Bless you for loving & Caring for your mother so much! She is Blessed to have an Angel like you.

Title: Re: hello
Post by: Poppylicious on January 19, 2012, 12:25:35 PM

 :welcomesign; Pat & Pat's Mum!  Ask us anything!

Title: Re: hello
Post by: looneytunes on January 19, 2012, 05:25:33 PM

Hello Pat and welcome to IHD!   :welcomesign;   Bless you for being there for your mom...I'm sure she truly appreciates you.