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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: Sheila W. on March 27, 2018, 11:15:03 AM

Title: Introduction
Post by: Sheila W. on March 27, 2018, 11:15:03 AM

Hi everyone.

My name is Sheila.  Back in October, I was diagnosed with vasculitis (spelling?) and kidneys had crashed down to 10%.  I was on dialysis three times a week until February when they told me kidneys were at 17%.  So I've had the Tenckoff tube put in and will soon be able to do my own dialysis at home.  I live in France, and so have struggled to understand the medical jargon, etc.  So I'm hoping there are some kind souls on this Board to help me along and I apologise in advance if I ask "stupid" questions.  Thanks and look forward to corresponding with you. 

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: MooseMom on March 27, 2018, 11:30:54 AM

La belle France!  How nice?  Whereabouts in France do you live?

Welcome to our community!  We are here to help! 

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: PrimeTimer on March 27, 2018, 01:29:23 PM

 :welcomesign; Welcome to ihd, Sheila! Sorry about your situation. Ask as many questions as you can because the more you learn now the sooner you will get the hang of things and feel better. And good for you for choosing home-D! You WILL feel better!   

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: cassandra on March 27, 2018, 02:33:39 PM

Welcome to the site Sheila


   :welcomesign;


Take care, Cas

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: kickingandscreaming on March 27, 2018, 03:07:52 PM

It's good to hear that you are starting on PD instead of the more usual choice of Hemo.  I am quite happy (if happy is a good word for our state) with PD.  It's a drudge, but it does a good job without a lot of food and fluid restrictions.  I wish you well.

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Charlie B53 on March 27, 2018, 03:29:39 PM

Hi Sheila, and Welcome to our IHD 'Family' of the afflicted!

You should do well on PD as long as you remain very careful with clean hands and open fittings.

Take Care,

Charlie B53

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Paul on March 29, 2018, 02:55:47 AM

 :welcomesign;
Hello Sheila Welcome to the site.

As to asking "stupid" questions, that is impossible - because no question is "stupid". Ask away.

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: LorinnPKD on March 29, 2018, 09:58:28 AM

Hi Sheila!  So glad you found the site.  Lots of good help and information here -- we are all learning together!

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Rerun on March 29, 2018, 04:18:47 PM

Welcome to IHD.  :welcomesign;

Rerun, Admin - Welcome!