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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: overtaker on October 24, 2016, 08:31:06 AM

Title: hello
Post by: overtaker on October 24, 2016, 08:31:06 AM

Hi everyone, my mother started HD 3 months ago and been through many ups and downs, thought I'd join this site since we are new to HD and looking for answers to many questions

Title: Re: hello
Post by: kickingandscreaming on October 24, 2016, 10:07:05 AM

Welcome, Overtaker.  Sorry you have to be here, but it's good that you are advocating for your mom.  I don't do Hemo, so I'm not an expert on that (I do PD), but I'm sure others than give you answers and support you need.

Title: Re: hello
Post by: LorinnPKD on October 24, 2016, 10:26:40 AM

Welcome! Your mom is fortunate to have you looking out for her. :)

Lots of great information and support here.  Wishing you and your mom the best.

Title: Re: hello
Post by: Charlie B53 on October 24, 2016, 12:10:54 PM

Hi overtaker,

Welcome to IHD.  Dialysis sucks, no doubt about it.  But the alternative is far worse.

You will find IHD to be like an extended Family.  All either on Dialysis or helping a family member on dialysis.  So you are among many people well experienced in what can, and often will, go wrong.  Most everything tht can happen has, but it is a huge surprise when things do go wrong.  Keep your wits, develop great relations with her Dr''s.  Communication is essential to understanding,, both for what is going on, as well as learning how to better manage her condition.

Do not be afraid to ask questions.  You may learn to use the search feature and find many things but there will be many times it still isn't perfectly clear, so do not be afraid to post questions about anything and everything.  There is no such thing as a dumb question.

Welcome to the Family.

Take Care,

Charlie B53

Title: Re: hello
Post by: cassandra on October 24, 2016, 01:04:29 PM

Welcome to the site Overtaker

   :welcomesign;

  Take care, Cas

Title: Re: hello
Post by: Xplantdad on October 24, 2016, 01:30:13 PM

Hi There Overtaker!

Title: Re: hello
Post by: kristina on October 24, 2016, 02:12:17 PM

Hello overtaker,
it is very sweet of you to care for your mother in such a wonderful way
and I send you both all my best wishes from Kristina.

Title: Re: hello
Post by: DayaraLee on October 24, 2016, 04:26:12 PM

I'm a caregiver, too, though he's still pre-dialysis. It's great to have a place to come to ask questions and share in the benefit of so much experience!
 :welcomesign;