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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: amykathleen2005 on March 04, 2013, 08:57:07 PM

Title: Newbie
Post by: amykathleen2005 on March 04, 2013, 08:57:07 PM

Hi,

Just joining. My husband is a 30 year old type 1 diabetic with kidney failure and will need dialysis in the near future. I joined to learn about other's experiences. We are hoping to do home hemo, ideally nocturnal home hemo. Also we are looking into transplants.

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: MaryD on March 04, 2013, 09:36:50 PM

Hi amykathleen!  Welcome.     :welcomesign;

You sound as though you have a fairly good handle on kidney failure already.  I'm on PD, but there are many others doing home HD just waiting to have their brains picked.

Look forward to hearing more from you.

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: MooseMom on March 04, 2013, 10:28:02 PM

Well, there are lots of people who are happy to share their experiences!  If you have specific questions, IHD is the font of all knowledge. :P

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Poppylicious on March 08, 2013, 06:23:45 AM

 :welcomesign; amykathleen! You do sound quite prepared already!  Hope we can be of help!

 ;D

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: smcd23 on March 08, 2013, 07:49:52 PM

 :welcomesign;

Another young person! I don't love the circumstances that bring you here, but I like hearing from other young folks who are dealing with ESRD because of some of the similar challenges we face. Hope you find the info you need here.

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: lmunchkin on March 09, 2013, 06:56:10 PM

Quote from: MaryD on March 04, 2013, 09:36:50 PM

Hi amykathleen!  Welcome.     :welcomesign;

You sound as though you have a fairly good handle on kidney failure already.  I'm on PD, but there are many others doing home HD just waiting to have their brains picked.

Look forward to hearing more from you.

That would be me, Amy!  Ive done both on my husband.  I remember some of PD, but can  really help with the home hemo. Have not tried the nocturnal yet!

Please feel free to ask!!!

Again welcome to IHD & God Bless,
lmunchkin :kickstart;

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Rerun on March 12, 2013, 09:06:03 AM

Hi Amy,   
Welocme to IHD.  I'm so glad you found us.  I am sure we can answer your questions.  Stay tuned to IHD.

Rerun, Moderator   :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Speedy1wrc on March 12, 2013, 05:39:43 PM

Howdy and welcome!

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: bennyswife on March 13, 2013, 09:56:31 AM

:welcomesign; Amy, this is a great site for any questions you may have about the "dreaded dialysis". ;D




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Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Mr. B 123 on March 14, 2013, 11:42:33 PM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: frankswife on March 15, 2013, 07:10:14 AM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: CebuShan on March 15, 2013, 06:52:14 PM

    :welcomesign;  AmyKathleen! I do home Hemo. I don't do nocturnal though. My session usually lasts about 2 hours 15 minutes/ 5 days a week. That's just about long enough to watch a movie or a couple of TV shows. That's what we usually did in the evenings any way. I use a NxStage unit. I'd be happy to try to answer what I can about HHD.