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Title: Saying Hi
Post by: A.everett81 on March 27, 2014, 09:48:00 PM

I found this site about a year ago and finally decided to stop in and say hello. I've been on HD for a little over a year now. My kidney failure was a total surprise for me. I didnt feel sick or unwell at all. I just happened to go in to my Dr for a physical and some blood work and got a call a few days later requesting that I schedule an appointment to discuss my results and low and behold I find out my GFR was at 19%. From there it was a whirlwind of appointments and classes and preparation for me to go on Hemodialysis. Its been a hell of a year to say the least. Its been a huge adjustment for me and my family. Almost over night I went from being normal, seemingly healthy 30 to being in stage 4 kidney failure. But I have a very loving and supportive family so that has made it a little easier to deal with. So anyway, I look forward to having a community of people going through similar circumstances to talk to.

Title: Re: Saying Hi
Post by: Darthvadar on March 28, 2014, 01:28:25 AM

Hello A.everett81...

 :welcomesign; to IHD....

Visit us regularly, and post often....

Looking forward to getting to know you better....

Darth, Moderator....

Title: Re: Saying Hi
Post by: Zach on March 28, 2014, 05:02:45 AM

Welcome to our community (officially)!
 :beer1;

Title: Re: Saying Hi
Post by: Shaks24 on March 28, 2014, 07:26:22 AM

Welcome Zach. Its amazing how we react differently to this illness. When I hit 19 - 20% gfr I was puking every morning and feeling horrible. So glad you have such supportive family. That makes a huge difference in a bad situation. Glad you joined us!

Title: Re: Saying Hi
Post by: Bambino_Bear on March 28, 2014, 08:15:39 PM

 :welcomesign; Zach!

Title: Re: Saying Hi
Post by: Jean on March 28, 2014, 11:14:38 PM

Well,   :welcomesign;  to IHD. I found out I was in stage 4 out of a clear blue sky too. What a surprise! But, I am hanging in there and have been at stage 4 for 7 years. And on here about the same length of time. This is a great place for emotional support. So, come back and read and post often.

Title: Re: Saying Hi
Post by: shayron1982 on March 29, 2014, 07:06:17 PM

Hello Zach! I was also SUPER SHOCKED when I was diagnosed with stage 4 renal failure at 21 after a difficult pregnancy. At that point I felt fine & thought my sickness was totally pregnancy related, only to find that I had about 10% GFR! I lived that way for 10 years & started to get symptoms at 7% in early 2013. I finally gave in & started PD last month...it is a big change, but I am thankful it is an option. I am new to this community also, but very thankful to have found it, I have tons of questions & do not know anyone else in my age range that is going through this issue.  :welcomesign; to the group, hope to talk with you soon.   ~Sharon~

Title: Re: Saying Hi
Post by: A.everett81 on April 03, 2014, 07:53:10 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I look forward to posting more often and talking to you all. Just like to clear up though, my name is Anthony, not Zach lol. Thanks again guys.

Title: Re: Saying Hi
Post by: shayron1982 on April 03, 2014, 08:21:41 PM

We also like to rename people  :rofl; just kidding. Sorry about the confusion.

Title: Re: Saying Hi
Post by: talker on April 05, 2014, 07:09:23 PM

Welcome A.everett81

That you have a loving and supportive family, is a huge plus factor.

talker