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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: sassy on January 29, 2008, 09:59:23 AM

Title: Intro of Sassy
Post by: sassy on January 29, 2008, 09:59:23 AM

I am very glad to have found this site.  It is so good to be able to talk with people who are actually going through the same types of stuff that you are. 
I was diaganosed about 5 years ago, that my kidneys were failing and it would be a matter of 3-5 years approx before I would be on dialysis.  The 5 years went by pretty fast and I decided to start with PD in Nov. 07. My Mother and my Grandmother both had kidney failure.  They say its not hereditary, but I don't buy that with having every gerenation having issues.
I have had high blood pressure for about 18 of my 50 years of young life but was kept under control with medication.

I look foward to be able to have the knowledge of others to help me thru this new adventure in my life.  :thx;

Title: Re: Intro of Sassy
Post by: kellyt on January 29, 2008, 10:00:06 AM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Intro of Sassy
Post by: donnia on January 29, 2008, 10:07:59 AM

Welcome!!!  You have found the best message board on the net!

Title: Re: Intro of Sassy
Post by: Joe Paul on January 29, 2008, 10:09:49 AM

Welcome Sassy, good to have you aboard.

Title: Re: Intro of Sassy
Post by: willieandwinnie on January 29, 2008, 10:11:14 AM

 :welcomesign; Sassy. You'll find all sorts of information and support from IHD. Take care.

Title: Re: Intro of Sassy
Post by: CW on January 29, 2008, 10:27:57 AM

Hey Sassy,

I have only been here for a couple of days and everyone is very nice! you will have a blast :bandance;. There is a lot of information all throughout the forum and I have spent hours and hours exploring the site some good topics are - the late creator of the site Bill "Epoman" Halcomb (he makes me proud to be a patient) along with lots of info about all the other great members from all different walks of life. I am sure you will find a lot of topics you like. Have fun! :)

CW

Title: Re: Intro of Sassy
Post by: lola on January 29, 2008, 10:33:41 AM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Intro of Sassy
Post by: Deanne on January 29, 2008, 12:38:05 PM

Welcome Sassy! What did they give you as a diagnosis that they said it isn't hereditary? Just wondering because I have FSGS, which they used to say wasn't  hereditary, but now there are studies to look for the hereditary link.

Title: Re: Intro of Sassy
Post by: Romona on January 29, 2008, 01:27:32 PM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Intro of Sassy
Post by: Ken Shelmerdine on January 29, 2008, 01:57:59 PM

 :welcomesign; Sass. Polycystic Kidney Disease is one of the hereditary types. Is that what you have?

Title: Re: Intro of Sassy
Post by: Hawkeye on January 29, 2008, 03:00:53 PM

Hello and  :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Intro of Sassy
Post by: boxman55 on January 29, 2008, 03:27:11 PM

Great name Sassy, welcome to IHD...Boxman

Title: Re: Intro of Sassy
Post by: bolta72 on January 29, 2008, 03:38:03 PM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Intro of Sassy
Post by: Sluff on January 29, 2008, 03:56:11 PM

Welcome to IHD Sassy,

Glad you joined us, you are a veteran so to speak, so I'm sure you have plenty to share with us as we get to know you. We have grown to be more like family here, so you will fit right in. Feel free to post all you want and ask questions when you need to.

Sluff/ Admin

Title: Re: Intro of Sassy
Post by: Bajanne on January 29, 2008, 05:39:00 PM

Welcome to our community, Sassy!  so glad you joined us. This site has become a caring and sharing family, and we always have space for someone else.  Please take advantage of all the site has to offer.  Read and read and read, and chat and chat and chat, and post and post and post. Here is a group hug for you.   :grouphug;



Bajanne, Moderator

Title: Re: Intro of Sassy
Post by: Wattle on January 29, 2008, 09:54:24 PM

Hi Sassy and Welcome  :waving;

My nickname growing up (and still with some family members) was/is Sassy. And I'm on PD too. Glad you found us!!   :grouphug;

Title: Re: Intro of Sassy
Post by: sassy on January 30, 2008, 09:03:13 AM

Thanks for all the great welcomes.  I too have spent many hours just reading all the different post and I'm sure I will continue just because of the wealth of info.

Title: Re: Intro of Sassy
Post by: Ang on January 30, 2008, 04:21:40 PM

 :welcomesign; aboard  sassy

Title: Re: Intro of Sassy
Post by: rookiegirl on January 30, 2008, 05:54:47 PM

 :welcomesign; to IHD.

I know what you mean by time flys fast.  I was diagnosed back in 2000 and started PD Oct. 2007.  For 7yrs. they tried prevention but didn't last long.  I hope you find this site informative and helpful.

Title: Re: Intro of Sassy
Post by: oswald on January 31, 2008, 06:23:52 AM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Intro of Sassy
Post by: paris on January 31, 2008, 07:55:56 AM

 :welcomesign;   :grouphug;

Title: Re: Intro of Sassy
Post by: kimcanada on January 31, 2008, 04:29:42 PM

Welcome to the site Sassy, it does seem pretty strange that what you have isn't hereditary

Kim :canadaflag;  (I love that we have a Canadian flad :))

Title: Re: Intro of Sassy
Post by: keefer51 on February 29, 2008, 02:20:45 AM

 :welcomesign;