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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: jaimev on November 15, 2013, 06:20:47 AM

Title: Newbie from Irvine, CA
Post by: jaimev on November 15, 2013, 06:20:47 AM

Hi everyone. Glad I stumbled on this site, thanks to a link from a post I saw on Metafilter.

Complete newbie here...started dialysis about 2 weeks ago. I was diagnosed with IgAN back in 2001. Kidney function slowly declined over the years until finally, my nephrologist had me start dialysis, twice a week. Started on 17 gauge newbie needles, but today moved up to medium sized 16 gauge. Woohoo. Shout out to anyone else going to the FMC Mission Viejo center.

Looking forward to the resources and advice available on this forum.

Title: Re: Newbie from Irvine, CA
Post by: Shaks24 on November 15, 2013, 07:30:52 AM

Welcome Jaimev.   :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Newbie from Irvine, CA
Post by: Poppylicious on November 15, 2013, 08:45:05 AM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Newbie from Irvine, CA
Post by: Bambino_Bear on November 16, 2013, 11:39:47 AM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Newbie from Irvine, CA
Post by: cassandra on November 16, 2013, 02:15:10 PM

Welcome to the site Jaimev

       :welcomesign;


Take care, Cas

Title: Re: Newbie from Irvine, CA
Post by: Jean on November 17, 2013, 12:30:23 AM

From one Californian to another     :welcomesign;  to IHD

Title: Re: Newbie from Irvine, CA
Post by: CebuShan on November 17, 2013, 12:55:58 AM

   :welcomesign;  jaimeV! I'm a Native Daughter but I live in IL currently!

Title: Re: Newbie from Irvine, CA
Post by: Rerun on November 17, 2013, 02:16:36 AM

Hi Jaimev,  So glad you found us.  I hope you are settling in to this new phase in your life.  What about a transplant?  We are here for you and any questions you may have.

Come here often and read. Lots to read!

Rerun, Moderator     :welcomesign;