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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: Sarahtonin on November 05, 2018, 03:03:06 PM

Title: Hello everyone! 😊
Post by: Sarahtonin on November 05, 2018, 03:03:06 PM

Hi, my name is Sarah. I have stage five kidney failure and have been on hemodialysis for a little over a year now. I am a 31 year old female and I have lived in southern Oregon all of my life. I ended up with kidney failure due to type 1 (insulin dependant) diabetes. I was diagnosed with diabetes at only 2 years old and therefore don't remember life before insulin shots every day. I have dialysis 3 times a week, approximately 3hrs and 45mins each treatment. Although I have many health problems, and I hate dialysis as well; you will find that I almost always have a smile on my face and am continuously searching for reasons to be happy. Making others smile helps me a lot. My best friend even gave me the nickname Sarah-tonin! Haha! I am looking forward to meeting people here that are going through similar struggles and that can relate to me. Thank you for reading this and have a wonderful day!
~Sarah

Title: Re: Hello everyone! 😊
Post by: Cupcake on November 05, 2018, 03:28:50 PM

Welcome Sarahtonin! Everyone needs a little sunshine and its great to share your positive vibes. Best of luck to you.

Title: Re: Hello everyone! 😊
Post by: kristina on November 06, 2018, 03:00:12 AM

Hello Sarah,
I am glad for you to be blessed with that great asset of being so positive and it certainly helps a lot when dealing with dialysis. I wish you the very best and send you my kind regards from Kristina. :grouphug;

Title: Re: Hello everyone! 😊
Post by: Charlie B53 on November 06, 2018, 04:37:39 AM

Sarah-tonin.  I like that, it fits you well.  Thank your Friend again for the compliment.

Welcome to IHD!

I suspect you are going to become a great asset to our 'Family'.

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Post by: kickingandscreaming on November 06, 2018, 09:51:03 AM

Welcome.  Are you bringing your buddy, Endorphin?

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Post by: cassandra on November 06, 2018, 01:24:09 PM

Welcome to the site Sarah


   :welcomesign;


Keep smiling, Cas

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Post by: iolaire on November 06, 2018, 01:30:05 PM

Welcome to the group.  I hope your sunny outlook will continue to keep you in the best condition you can be.

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Post by: Paul on November 08, 2018, 11:38:29 AM

 :welcomesign;
Hello Sarah. Welcome to the site.