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Title: Introducing myself -Amy form Michigan
Post by: awood1976 on July 14, 2007, 12:52:17 PM: Hello all my name is Amy I am from Michigan .
I am 31 years old married with no children
I have had 3 transplants since 1984
2- non living no related both lasted about 5years each
1- from my twin lasted 10years
I have been on and off pd in between transplants , due to an infection I am now on HD for the first time ever.( it is a bit scary)
Title: Re: Introducing myself -Amy form Michigan
Post by: KT0930 on July 14, 2007, 01:28:03 PM: Welcome, Amy! Hope we can help allay some of your fear and anxiety about hemo. You've found a great group, lots of helpful information!
Title: Re: Introducing myself -Amy form Michigan
Post by: goofynina on July 14, 2007, 01:28:10 PM: Hi Amy, Welcome to ihatedialysis.com. Sounds like you have definetly had your share of this damn disease too huh? I am sorry to hear that you are having to go back to dialysis again but i am so happy you found us. We are a terrific support group here that have pretty much became one big family (welcome to the family) :) Please share your experiences with us whether it be good or bad and do not hesitate to ask any questions and post comments and/or concerns of your own. Looking forward to hearing more from you soon :2thumbsup;

Goofynina/Admin
Title: Re: Introducing myself -Amy form Michigan
Post by: paris on July 14, 2007, 01:48:19 PM: Welcome! Sounds like we can learn alot from you! Glad you are here. :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Introducing myself -Amy form Michigan
Post by: jbeany on July 14, 2007, 03:20:08 PM: Welcome from another Michigander! When did you start hemo? I found that it did get easier as I did it longer.
Title: Re: Introducing myself -Amy form Michigan
Post by: bolta72 on July 14, 2007, 03:23:58 PM: :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Introducing myself -Amy form Michigan
Post by: kitkatz on July 14, 2007, 03:32:45 PM: Welcome. It sounds like you have had the medical establishment down by now. You should have some interesting stories to tell.

kitkatz,moderator
Title: Re: Introducing myself -Amy form Michigan
Post by: Bajanne on July 14, 2007, 04:38:43 PM: Welcome to our caring and sharing community. As Goofynina said, we have really become a family. This is a good place to be if you are dealing with the renal challenge. Here you get a chance to rant and vent all you want, and at the same time know that everyone understands exactly what you are going through. There is also lots of helpful information as well as OffTopics where anything (almost) goes, and we have our games site and our chat room. Please take advantage of all we have to offer.And your experiences mean that you have a lot to offer us too, so keep reading and keep posting.

Bajanne, Moderator
Title: Re: Introducing myself -Amy form Michigan
Post by: Laurie on July 14, 2007, 04:48:57 PM: :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Introducing myself -Amy form Michigan
Post by: Razman on July 14, 2007, 04:58:05 PM: Welcome aboard. It sure seems that you have been through a lot and I appreciate your sharing with us. I am sure that with your experience you will be a great help to others. :canadaflag;
Title: Re: Introducing myself -Amy form Michigan
Post by: okarol on July 14, 2007, 06:31:12 PM: :waving; Hi Amy!!
Thanks for sharing your story. You sure have had some ups and downs!
Best wishes to you!

Karol

okarol/moderator
Title: Re: Introducing myself -Amy form Michigan
Post by: Sluff on July 14, 2007, 07:06:42 PM: Hello Amy,

Just wondering if you are on the transplant list again? Sounds like you are determined to make the best of your situation.
Thanks for joining I hate dialysis.com We appreciate having you here and I hope you find your time here well spent.
Feel free to read and post as often as you like.

Sluff/ Admin
Title: Re: Introducing myself -Amy form Michigan
Post by: lola on July 14, 2007, 07:33:59 PM: :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Introducing myself -Amy form Michigan
Post by: keefer51 on July 14, 2007, 07:54:37 PM: Welcome Amy, I am on hemo for the second time. My first transplant lasted for ten years. My brother gave me one of his. I am on the list now for three years. Hope to hear more from you.
Title: Re: Introducing myself -Amy form Michigan
Post by: Joe Paul on July 14, 2007, 09:58:57 PM: Welcome Amy, good to have you aboard.
Title: Re: Introducing myself -Amy form Michigan
Post by: angela515 on July 14, 2007, 10:12:25 PM: :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Introducing myself -Amy form Michigan
Post by: Zach on July 15, 2007, 04:35:16 AM: Hi Amy, it's real good to have you with us.
:beer1;
Title: Re: Introducing myself -Amy form Michigan
Post by: Lori1851 on July 15, 2007, 08:29:50 AM: :welcomesign; Amy,
Glad you found this forum. There are alot of knowledgeable people here that are going through the same thing as you. I myself am a caregiver to my son Dustin who is 21 and also doing hemodialysis. Hang in there hon!!!!!
Lori/Indiana
Title: Re: Introducing myself -Amy form Michigan
Post by: kelliOR on July 15, 2007, 08:39:27 PM: Hi Amy, You must be the transplant Queen! So glad to have you here. You must have a wealth of information. Looking forward to your posts, hugs, kelli :)
Title: Re: Introducing myself -Amy form Michigan
Post by: Hawkeye on July 16, 2007, 07:28:08 AM: Hello and :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Introducing myself -Amy form Michigan
Post by: Jill D. on July 16, 2007, 08:52:55 PM: Hi Amy - I am from Michigan too! In fact, jbeany and I are planning a get-together in northern Michigan next month. You are welcome to join us! Glad you joined IHD...this has been a great source of information, support and friendship for me, I'm sure it will be for you too! :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Introducing myself -Amy form Michigan
Post by: tamara on July 17, 2007, 12:14:12 AM: Hey Amy, Great to have you here

:welcomesign;

Tamara xxx ooo :beer1; :cuddle;
Title: Re: Introducing myself -Amy form Michigan
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on July 20, 2007, 07:04:15 PM: Welcome Amy to the IHD Family!
Title: Re: Introducing myself -Amy form Michigan
Post by: del on July 21, 2007, 06:21:08 PM: Hi and :welcomesign; :beer1;
Title: Re: Introducing myself -Amy form Michigan
Post by: MyssAnne on July 23, 2007, 04:36:11 AM: Welcome, Amy!!! Please do NOT hesitate to ask questions about hemo, there are a lot of pros here, who can help you, and reassure you as well. They know what they speak thereof!!!!! Don't forget to have fun here too!! :welcomesign;