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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: BobT1939 on August 30, 2007, 09:01:58 AM

Title: Introduction, BobT
Post by: BobT1939 on August 30, 2007, 09:01:58 AM: My name is Bob, and I am about to begin dialysis. My kidney problems started in 1978 when I was diagnosed with testicular cancer. I was treated at Duke University Medical Center. It took 6 years to beat it, something that now takes less than a year.

I received Cisplatin as a chemotherapeutic agent at a time when they didn't quite know what to give along with it, so I had two recurrences and a lot of chemo. When I was finished my primary doctor said that I might be on dialysis in 10 years as a result of the negative effect of the platinum compound on my kidneys. Fortunately, they have managed to do the job for 24 years, but now it's time for dialysis.

I had a vascular access graft placed in my upper left arm on August 20.

In the meantime I've picked up an active case of prostate cancer, with a rising PSA after a prostatectomy, so I get to be a poster child for more than one cause.

It looks like I will be starting out on the NxStage program./bobt
Title: Re: Introduction, BobT
Post by: MyssAnne on August 30, 2007, 09:05:05 AM: Oh my!! What a dubious status, to be the poster child. I'm sure you could cheerfully give that up in a heartbeat!
What a double whammy. On all sides, too! From what I've heard from other people, you will like nxstage!
Welcome aboard, and bring on your questions and observations! :welcomesign; :welcomesign;
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Post by: Bajanne on August 30, 2007, 09:15:06 AM: Welcome to our site! Not only do we have lots to offer you, you also have lots to offer us. You have certainly been through some experiences. Thanks for sharing with us, and please let us know how you are doing, especially when you start dialysis. As I always say, we are not nosey, we are family. So keep reading and keep posting.

Bajanne, Moderator
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Post by: Romona on August 30, 2007, 09:16:49 AM: :welcomesign;
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Post by: Razman on August 30, 2007, 09:49:36 AM: Thanks for sharing with us. You are going through ( have been through ) a lot. Please stay in touch.
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Post by: goofynina on August 30, 2007, 10:27:32 AM: Hi BobT, Welcome to ihatedialysis.com. I am sorry for all you have gone through and i hope things get better for you real soon, and i have Faith that it will. ;) I look forward to hearing more from you and please, if there is anything you need to find and you cant, do not hesitate to ask, we are here to help you (and to give you support) :) Remember, you are not alone in this battle, you now have all of us behind you ;) Take Care and Godspeed

Goofynina/Admin.
Title: Re: Introduction, BobT
Post by: Sluff on August 30, 2007, 10:29:44 AM: Welcome to ihatedialysis.com Bob.

Sometimes things just feel overwhelming don't they? I'm glad you found us, we are always here for you in good times and bad.

Please know we care.

Sluff/ Admin
Title: Re: Introduction, BobT
Post by: angela515 on August 30, 2007, 10:42:09 AM: :welcomesign;
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Post by: paris on August 30, 2007, 12:06:00 PM: :welcomesign; Glad you found us. You certainly have dealt with alot of problems. This is a great site for compassion, inspiration, help and laughter. There are a few of us in the Duke area. Looking forward to learning more from you.
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Post by: Laurie on August 30, 2007, 01:51:38 PM: :welcomesign;
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Post by: Hawkeye on August 30, 2007, 01:54:22 PM: Hello and :welcomesign;
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Post by: bolta72 on August 30, 2007, 01:57:10 PM: :welcomesign;
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Post by: Ohio Buckeye on August 30, 2007, 01:59:27 PM: hi Bob

:welcomesign; to the IHD Family!
Hope you find lots of useful info here.
You have been through a lot. You'll find lots of support here and many friends here.
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Post by: Joe Paul on August 30, 2007, 03:33:35 PM: Welcome Bob, good to have you aboard.
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Post by: kitkatz on August 30, 2007, 07:49:23 PM: Welcome Bob. There is an entire section devoted to the NX stage users here. (Sounds like a drug doesn't it.) Along with tons of information on dialysis all over the board. Read and join on in the neighborhood.

kitkatz,moderator
Title: Re: Introduction, BobT
Post by: keefer51 on September 03, 2007, 01:42:56 AM: :welcomesign; Bobt.
Title: Re: Introduction, BobT
Post by: okarol on September 03, 2007, 11:37:24 AM: :waving; Hi Bob,

I hope things get easier for you. I am glad you found IHD - it's a nice little community - and you're welcome to stay as long as you want - lots of good support here.
Take care!

okarol/moderator
Title: Re: Introduction, BobT
Post by: Zach on September 03, 2007, 09:12:38 PM: Welcome to the community Bob!
:beer1;
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Post by: tamara on September 04, 2007, 03:33:03 AM: Hey Bob,

:welcomesign;

Great to see you here !

Take Care Tamara xxx ooo
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Post by: brenda on September 06, 2007, 08:50:18 PM: Hi Bob and :welcomesign;
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Post by: glitter on September 07, 2007, 11:08:32 AM: welcome :welcomesign;
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Post by: del on September 07, 2007, 05:11:40 PM: You are going through a lot but you will find support here . :welcomesign; from :canadaflag;