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Title: Hello from South Oz
Post by: Falkenbach on March 14, 2007, 08:10:11 AM
I only heard about this site upon the sad death of the founder. I have been looking for an active kidney disease forum for a while and this seems like the ideal place.

I am 32, female, from South Australia. I am virtually at end stage renal failure - creatinine is up around 450, but I'm only 44-45kg in weight so that is high for me. I am getting a kidney from my dad, hopefully prior to needing dialysis.

Regards
Louise
Title: Re: Hello from South Oz
Post by: aharris2 on March 14, 2007, 08:22:46 AM
welcome to this wonderful site Louise...hope you will find it helpful and informative....we have other aussies in our midst so you'll be right at home...

take care and :welcomesign;

Rolando
Title: Re: Hello from South Oz
Post by: Joe Paul on March 14, 2007, 08:35:59 AM
Welcome cycobully, good to have you aboard.
Title: Re: Hello from South Oz
Post by: carolyn77531 on March 14, 2007, 08:39:00 AM
 :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Hello from South Oz
Post by: Falkenbach on March 14, 2007, 08:52:46 AM
So many responses already (and it's 2:20 a.m. here!)

 :thx;
Title: Re: Hello from South Oz
Post by: Sluff on March 14, 2007, 09:06:18 AM
I must say I like your Avatar Picture.

Welcome to IHD, cycobully,

We have many Aussie members and i have not met one that I didn't like, you people from down under are just the best.

I'm glad you found us, the founder had a vision for this family of sites and unfortunately his work is unfinished. To keep his vision alive will take members like yourself that aren't afraid to come forward and share their experiences in a public forum.

Don't get me wrong, although this is a public forum, we are a very tight knit community, we care about one another and consider all members part of our IHD family.

So welcome to our family, you will fit right in. Enjoy your stay and post often.

Sluff, Administrator
Title: Re: Hello from South Oz
Post by: MyssAnne on March 14, 2007, 10:39:26 AM
Welcome, cycobully!  I like your avatar, he is soo cute! I do hope your transplant comes through before dialysis has to be
an option, we'll be crossing our fingers (and toes!) for you!  Keep us posted!
Title: Re: Hello from South Oz
Post by: kimcanada on March 14, 2007, 11:51:47 AM
:welcomesign; Louise

Pull up a chair and join in the fun :)

Kim
Title: Re: Hello from South Oz
Post by: Falkenbach on March 14, 2007, 12:12:24 PM
I like your avatar, he is soo cute!

She! Thanks.  Her name is Dorothy.
Title: Re: Hello from South Oz
Post by: MyssAnne on March 14, 2007, 12:52:44 PM
Louise, how did you get started with the dogs?   Dorothy looks like such a sweetie! Do you have more pictures of your dogs?
Please post if you do!!
Title: Re: Hello from South Oz
Post by: Zach on March 14, 2007, 12:55:49 PM
Welcome to the community!
 :beer1;
Title: Re: Hello from South Oz
Post by: billoggblog on March 14, 2007, 01:54:22 PM
:welcomesign; Louise
I hop you receive your transplant before you need to start dialysis, good luck and keep us posted.

Bill.
Title: Re: Hello from South Oz
Post by: anja on March 14, 2007, 02:10:34 PM
 :welcomesign;  cycobully to the community!
Title: Re: Hello from South Oz
Post by: charee on March 14, 2007, 02:41:50 PM
:welcomesign; From another Aussie, Great to have you here. Your dog is my favourite breed, we had one a few years back . they are the best ..
Title: Re: Hello from South Oz
Post by: Bajanne on March 14, 2007, 07:41:13 PM
Welcome to our community.  Better late than never, is what I say!  I could not say it better than Sluff did.  Just come and be a part of a wonderfull caring family.  We are looking forward to hearing from you.


Bajanne, Moderator
Title: Re: Hello from South Oz
Post by: Wattle on March 14, 2007, 10:59:28 PM
 


:welcomesign;    Fellow Aussie!! Glad you found us.
Title: Re: Hello from South Oz
Post by: Falkenbach on March 14, 2007, 11:13:43 PM
Louise, how did you get started with the dogs?   Dorothy looks like such a sweetie! Do you have more pictures of your dogs?
Please post if you do!!

It started with my bull terrier-cross, Diesel which my husband had already when we moved in together back in 1992 (Diesel was born in 1988 and lived until early 2006). I will put photos in the pet thread in the off-topic section.  :) see: http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=1036.160

I did become involved with some breed and obedience clubs there, for a while, but have never gotten into showing dogs. I really don't like all that competitiveness in the show ring.
Title: Re: Hello from South Oz
Post by: kitkatz on March 14, 2007, 11:37:39 PM
Welcome to IHD.com. You will find many people here with whom to share ideas and thoughts. Welcome!







kitkatz, moderator