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Title: hi my name is maria and i was on dialysis
Post by: husi64 on February 23, 2007, 10:51:41 PM

hi,my name is maria and i was diagnosed with FSGS when i was 15.In 2002 my kidneys finally packed it in and i started hemo at home in june,unfortunately in the same year i was also diagnosed with a condition called Benign Intercranial Hypertension which is when fluid leaks from the brain and has nowhere to go.A shunt was placed from the brain,down the spine and drains out to the peritoneal,so i had no choice but to do hemo,and because of the pressure caused by the fluid i lost the vision in my right eye which made canulating a little hard as my fistula was put in my right arm and i am right handed.But i learned to cope (i had no other choice did i ?)On feb 26th 2004 i got that wonderful phone call and had a transplant.I was a lucky one as i was only on the waiting list for 18 months.So far i have had a few hiccups along the way but am doing well (just need to lose  the kilos from the steroids)Anyway i am 42 years young and have 3 children.2 are my stepchildren whom i love just as much as my own.They are 26,21 and 10.I have a very supportive husband and wonderful sister who you all know as babi68,so you would all know my family history already.my user name is husi64 and my son is bradley who often plays arcade as he is trying to beat his cousins scores.I live in Campbelltown near Sydney aussie.Well i have waffled long enough,hope i did everything the right way,talk again soon .

Title: Re: hi my name is maria and i was on dialysis
Post by: anja on February 23, 2007, 10:55:02 PM

 :welcomesign;  husi64, to this great site!

Title: Re: hi my name is maria and i was on dialysis
Post by: Wattle on February 23, 2007, 11:07:29 PM

       


      :waving;  Hi Husi64,  Yeah another Aussie! Welcome and congratulations on your transplant!
                    It gives me hope when I hear of someone getting that call so quickly!   :clap;

Title: Re: hi my name is maria and i was on dialysis
Post by: kelliOR on February 23, 2007, 11:27:12 PM

Hello husi64!

Wow, you've had quite a bit thrown at you!  Congrats on your txp.!   Glad you're here.

Kelli

Title: Re: hi my name is maria and i was on dialysis
Post by: angieskidney on February 23, 2007, 11:50:07 PM

 :welcomesign;

You have been through a lot and young too!

Title: Re: hi my name is maria and i was on dialysis
Post by: shay_pcb on February 24, 2007, 12:10:48 AM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: hi my name is maria and i was on dialysis
Post by: aharris2 on February 24, 2007, 12:35:26 AM

welcome husi from Aussie, hope you like it here.

Rolando

Title: Re: hi my name is maria and i was on dialysis
Post by: Joe Paul on February 24, 2007, 01:17:40 AM

Welcome husi, good to have you aboard.

Title: Re: hi my name is maria and i was on dialysis
Post by: Sluff on February 24, 2007, 02:50:35 AM

Hello maria,

Welcome to IHD. Another FSGS'er.I'm so glad you found us, there is a lot of information here and it will take awhile to digest everything, but that is why we are here.

IHD is the best source on the web for dialysis related information because we are a patient driven and owned website. Basically you will read true life experiences instead of the Doctor or clinics point of view.

Our members will be brutally honest and open when needed, they will tell you their experiences and what what they have done to cope. I'm glad your family is supportive.


Sluff, Moderator

Title: Re: hi my name is maria and i was on dialysis
Post by: charee on February 24, 2007, 02:56:43 AM

 :welcomesign; Great to see another Aussie here hope to hear more from you..

Cheers

Title: Re: hi my name is maria and i was on dialysis
Post by: billoggblog on February 24, 2007, 05:42:48 AM

Hi Ya!!  :welcomesign; to the club!

Title: Re: hi my name is maria and i was on dialysis
Post by: del on February 24, 2007, 06:54:54 AM

 :welcomesign; Good to have you here.

Title: Re: hi my name is maria and i was on dialysis
Post by: Bajanne on February 24, 2007, 12:08:56 PM

Hi Maria, husi64.  Welcome to our community.  It is really welcome to our family, because that is what IHD has become.  We are so glad to have you with us.  Please take some time and give us your perspective on your transplant experience.  We have a section for transplant stories and we would like to have yours.  We have about five of our members who had transplants in the last month or two.  As you probably know, there is lots going on at this site.  Just take advantage of all of it - it's for you!

Bajanne, Moderator

A special welcome from one also born under the Union Jack (Caribbean).

Title: Re: hi my name is maria and i was on dialysis
Post by: Rerun on February 24, 2007, 02:52:58 PM

Hello Hussi64 and welcome to IHD.  We just all love Bab68 and miss her posts since she has her plate full right now. 

I see you know about the Arcade.  What a great place to lose your self and 3 or 4 hours.  I get hooked on Bubble Shoot myself! 

Please go to Transplant Stories and tell us about your call and everything that happened. 


Rerun, Moderator

Title: Re: hi my name is maria and i was on dialysis
Post by: Babi68sBaby on February 24, 2007, 08:56:42 PM

 :welcomesign; Woo! ;D Hello there Aunty Maria. Lovely to see you on the site. Make sure to let Brad know that I'll still be contesting for his scores!!!!!  :P
Much love
Amy xoxo

Title: Re: hi my name is maria and i was on dialysis
Post by: nextnoel on February 26, 2007, 10:09:21 AM

Welcome, husi64 - sorry for your troubles, but glad to have you with us!  :welcomesign;

Title: Re: hi my name is maria and i was on dialysis
Post by: babi68 on February 28, 2007, 02:41:26 PM

:welcomesign; hi there sis, finally you have joined up. everyone is really nice here and you will enjoy reading everyones posts. good luck with knocking me off the high scores. As you know I really don't have much time for the games right now, so keep on trying. We will see you on the weekend. Remember we are taking photos on the weekend to post here so everyone can see what you look like. Luv ya. Babi :clap;

Title: Re: hi my name is maria and i was on dialysis
Post by: Ken Shelmerdine on March 02, 2007, 04:41:41 AM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: hi my name is maria and i was on dialysis
Post by: BigSky on March 03, 2007, 02:17:55 PM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: hi my name is maria and i was on dialysis
Post by: jedimaster on March 03, 2007, 07:29:06 PM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: hi my name is maria and i was on dialysis
Post by: kitkatz on March 03, 2007, 07:33:37 PM

Welcome to the site.  :clap;

Title: Re: hi my name is maria and i was on dialysis
Post by: Zach on March 04, 2007, 10:44:06 AM

Good to have you with us!     ;)