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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: amgaell on July 19, 2018, 08:21:19 AM

Title: Introduction
Post by: amgaell on July 19, 2018, 08:21:19 AM

Hello,

      My name is Amos.  I was diagnosed with Renal Failure about 6 months ago after having difficulty breathing one night.  Currently, I am waiting for my AVF to mature and trying to get on a transplant list.

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: iolaire on July 19, 2018, 08:41:02 AM

Welcome to the group.

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Post by: cassandra on July 19, 2018, 01:14:55 PM

Welcome to the site Amos


   :welcomesign;


Good luck, Cas

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Marilee on July 19, 2018, 05:53:55 PM

Hi Amos and welcome  :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: MooseMom on July 19, 2018, 08:04:52 PM

I know you will find a lot of good information and support here on IHD.  Let us know how we can help you.

Good luck with getting listed for a transplant.  It can be a long process, but it is worth it. 

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Charlie B53 on July 20, 2018, 03:00:57 AM

Glad to have you join us Amos!

Did youo have a vatheter put in so you could start Dialysis or are you still getting by without, waiting for that fistula to mature?

Many of us were in dire need thus a Perma Cath was stuck in so immediate treatment could be started.  I was greatly surprised just how easily the Dr yanked out my Perma Cath.  Just YANKED and held direct pressure on the site sort of the same as after a blood draw, only longer.

Sure not long for the amount he gets paid.  Wish I had such a job!