I Hate Dialysis Message Board
Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: momoftwo on August 30, 2007, 09:05:26 AM
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I am a 32 year old female who lives in Phoenix Arizona. I have two children and recently married a man after almost 4 years. I knew I had Polycystic kidney disease when I was 21 and had high blood pressure, but cannot remember exactly when I was diagnosed. My function is currently 55 percent.
My mom was on dialysis for four years and is now 5 months post transplant. She is 56 years old.
I am interested in a support group that is positive, but real. So many times I find that the reality of a kidney disease are not really talked about. I hope I find that here.
Jenny
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I hope you find what you're looking for, Momoftwo! We have a wonderful group here, you'll get your questions answered
a lot more honestly than from the medical profession, and sometimes more completely as well. How's your mom doing so
far post transplant? Did your neph give you any suggestions for slowing down the process? Oh, and welcome!! :welcomesign;
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Welcome to our community, Jenny! You will find that this is just the place to be when facing the challenge you have. There is much information here, as you probably saw already, but not just that. This site has developed into a real caring and sharing family. It is a place to vent and rage when you need to. You are sure that you are understood. Please take advantage of all this site has to offer.
Here is a group hug from all of us. :grouphug;
Bajanne, Moderator
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:waving; Hi Jenny,
Glad you found this site - there are lots of great people, and lots of good info and support too.
My dad had PKD, my sisters and brother do too. So far they've been able to keep their kidney function and do a good job of controlling their blood pressure. Did your mom have a living donor? Best of luck to you and your family!
okarol/moderator
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:welcomesign;
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Hi Jenny, Welcome to ihatedialysis.com. Looking for support? honesty? and a bunch of crazy but kind people? Well, look no further my friend, you have found just the place. Congrats to your mom on her transplant, please invite her here as well, we'd love to hear all about her transplant and her journey there and how she is recovering. Hang in there my friend and keep the faith, Please do not hesitate to ask questions post comments and/or concerns of your own :2thumbsup; Most importantly, remember, you are not alone, we are here for you and yes, you better believe we are as REAL as REAL can be :clap; Looking forward to hearing from you... :grouphug;
Goofynina/Admin.
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Welcome to your second family Jen...
We are glad you found us, there is more information here that the library when it comes to kidneys and dialysis.
Lots of great advise and mostly positive. There is always a negative amongst positives but we try and get through them as best we can.
You seem upbeat and I hope you find what your looking for here. Remember we are always here for you.
Sluff/ Admin
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:welcomesign;
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:welcomesign; You will definately find honesty and reality on this site. Everyone is pretty good at telling it like it really is! This is a great group and I hope you enjoy getting to know us.
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Hello and :welcomesign;
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:welcomesign;
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:welcomesign;
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Welcome Jenny to the ID Family!
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Welcome Jenny, good to have you aboard.
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Well if you want real things about dialysis, you have come to the right place. There is very little sugar coating on what is said here about dialysis. Take a look around and join right in.
kitkatz,moderator
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:welcomesign; Jenny.