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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: sallyd on February 19, 2007, 01:32:37 AM

Title: Sally's Saga
Post by: sallyd on February 19, 2007, 01:32:37 AM

 :popcorn;  Just like a 40's drama:  went to ER for UTI and found out I had 17% kidney function; shortly thereafter went to 12% and started hemodialysis - no decision making, no planning, no argument.                         3 ports in chest
                                       4 failed fistulas left arm
                                       3 failed fistulas right arm
                                       usable graft right arm
Am in hemo dialysis for over a year now and thought at first life had turnedd real ugly and hopeless.  Got a computer and due to ESRD web sites I am finding ways to cope, hope, and smile.  Luv this site and just know I'll be here often.  (...and the wisdom to know the difference...ahh, there's the rub)

Title: Re: Sally's Saga
Post by: tamara on February 19, 2007, 02:42:46 AM

Hey Sally


 :welcomesign;  Good to see you here !

Hope you have as much fun here as I do.

Tamara  xxx ooo  :beer1; :cuddle;

Title: Re: Sally's Saga
Post by: Wattle on February 19, 2007, 03:03:28 AM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Sally's Saga
Post by: aharris2 on February 19, 2007, 04:03:43 AM

:welcomesign; Sallyd, i hope you find us useful n why not? sometimes funny, specially that epoman and goofynina they are a gas!!! I like you had many problems with my ports etc. but have finally stabilized thank God... again welcome and looking forward to see more of your posts

Rolando

Title: Re: Sally's Saga
Post by: kimcanada on February 19, 2007, 04:31:16 AM

Hi Sally Welcome

Kim

Title: Re: Sally's Saga
Post by: Sluff on February 19, 2007, 04:34:06 AM

Welcome to IHD Sallyd,

You have really been through a lot in a short time, hopefully things will get easier now.

IHD is the coping mechanism for a lot of members here, so know that you are not alone. We have a great chat that you can easily access here;  http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=2688.0

Just for fun you can help us here: http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=2660.0

We also offer Premium membership here are the benefits: http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=1482.0

The best thing about IHD is that we consider ourselves one big family that really understands what we all go through, so welcome to our family.


Sluff, Moderator

Title: Re: Sally's Saga
Post by: BigSky on February 19, 2007, 05:01:20 AM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Sally's Saga
Post by: del on February 19, 2007, 05:25:36 AM

 :welcomesign; Hopefully things will only get better. :beer1;




EDITED:  Fixed tag error - Goofynina/Admin.

Title: Re: Sally's Saga
Post by: Joe Paul on February 19, 2007, 08:39:16 AM

Welcome Sally, good to have you aboard.

Title: Re: Sally's Saga
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on February 19, 2007, 08:51:59 AM

Welcome Sally to the IHD family.

Title: Re: Sally's Saga
Post by: nextnoel on February 19, 2007, 12:34:50 PM

Sallyd, welcome to the IHD family!   :welcomesign; Keep on keepin' on!  :grouphug;

Title: Re: Sally's Saga
Post by: anja on February 19, 2007, 09:00:14 PM

 :welcomesign;  sallyd, to our community!

Title: Re: Sally's Saga
Post by: sallyd on February 19, 2007, 09:43:24 PM

:thx;  Thanks to all of you for welcoming me to IHD.   I really do feel comfortable and safe here.  Such nice warm fuzzies - I'm in other groups but was never responded to like this.  Just know I'll be coming back often and participating.   ;D  Yippee! Maybe I can speak my piece/peace and find "the Wisdom to Know the Difference."

EDITED: Fixed Align Error - Rerun, Moderator

Title: Re: Sally's Saga
Post by: shay_pcb on February 19, 2007, 10:18:03 PM

Great intro!! :2thumbsup; :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Sally's Saga
Post by: Rerun on February 20, 2007, 01:22:44 AM

Hello Sallyd and welcome to our site.  You have already helped someone.  ME!  I didn't know you could go through so many accesses and still be alive.  What kind of access are you using now?

I always tell people "Dialysis is only as good as your access" so my successful dialysis is limited.  I have bad veins.

Hope you find this site educational as well as entertaining.            :welcomesign;


Rerun, Moderator

Title: Re: Sally's Saga
Post by: kelliOR on February 20, 2007, 12:16:38 PM

Hi sallyd,

Sounds like you've had quite a bit of trials.  Looking forward to your posts!   Kelli

Title: Re: Sally's Saga
Post by: billoggblog on February 20, 2007, 04:08:50 PM

Hi Sally,

It's great to have family and friend's, but this group knows how you feel!!
I'm new here too!! and its helped me already.
Bill

Title: Re: Sally's Saga
Post by: Bajanne on February 20, 2007, 10:19:27 PM

Hi there, Sally!  Welcome to our community!   So glad you decided to join us.  This is going to work out for your good and for our good. This is the place to be.  We have a wonderfully caring family here.  Feel free to vent when you need to and be assured that there are people here who understand exactly what you are going through.  We are the ones who have 'taken a lickin' and keep on tickin'!"  Looking forward to hearing much more from you as the days go by.

Bajanne / Moderator

Title: Re: Sally's Saga
Post by: MJB on February 22, 2007, 10:25:21 PM

Hey Sally,

Welcome to IHD.

Mike