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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: jac719 on October 05, 2015, 09:24:05 AM

Title: New Here
Post by: jac719 on October 05, 2015, 09:24:05 AM

Hello,

My name is José and I am new to dialysis as of July 28th of this year.  Was quite a surprise since I had no idea that I had kidney disease.  I was fortunate enough to be linked up with NxStage, they have been wonderful.  Within two months, my wife and I have completed the training and I am doing home hemodialysis which has enabled me to keep my full time job.  I am open to any suggestions, tips or advice as how to deal with this life changing event.

Regards,
José

Title: Re: New Here
Post by: Simon Dog on October 05, 2015, 09:55:20 AM

Go nocturnal NxStage.

Title: Re: New Here
Post by: Darthvadar on October 05, 2015, 03:13:46 PM

Hello Jac...

 :welcomesign; to our community...

You'll find lots of caring, supportive people here...

Feel free to 'pick our brains'....

Darth... Moderator...

Title: Re: New Here
Post by: PrimeTimer on October 05, 2015, 07:32:50 PM

Welcome, jac719. Best suggestion I can make is to say tape the phone number to Nxstage to your cycler. Their tech support people are available 24/7 and will become your best friends.   

Title: Re: New Here
Post by: Rerun on October 06, 2015, 02:23:17 AM

Hello and Welcome to IHD.  I am sorry you had to jump into this pool but we are here to help you get around.

Welcome - Rerun, Admin.

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: New Here
Post by: Vt Big Rig on October 06, 2015, 05:19:15 AM

Welcome to the site.

I am also a Nx Stage user.

Sorry you have to join this land of needles, hoses, and chairs but should you have questions or concerns you are in the right place.

Title: Re: New Here
Post by: Gerald Lively on October 08, 2015, 11:51:29 AM

I would be interested in how you determined you had a health problem - that ended up with kidney troubles.   In my case, I just conked out and they wheeled me into the hospital.  Once there they discovered a myriad of problems.  I did escape, am no longer on dialysis.  I don't know if anyone else has ever escaped dialysis but there is hope.  Get tested now and then.
If you ever need any stupid non-medical and useless advice, look me up. 
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