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Title: whata long , strange trip it's been !!!
Post by: big-h3838 on February 27, 2008, 04:33:15 PM: hello everyone, soo glad IHD is here !!! like the SUBJECT says '' WHATA LONG STRANGE TRIP" 54y.o. male ,married 33yrs. to the best woman on earth, 2 boys-great guys,been diabetic for 15yrs. I very much enjoy the outdoors, hunting,fishing, camping anything outside . live in the upstate n.y. area . staring straight down the DIALYSIS barrel , hope i make the right decisions . still alittle scared for a big guy 6'3'' i've chosen PD and i'm getting the catheter soon !!! so much to understand !!!! I have a great SUPPORT system around me but can still use the knowledge and wisdom from everyone on this forum "LIFE IS LIKE A BOX OF CHOCOLATES"

BIG-H
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Post by: Romona on February 27, 2008, 04:38:42 PM: :welcomesign;
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Post by: kimcanada on February 27, 2008, 04:39:20 PM: Hello and welcome Big-H glad to have you here!!!

I am sure you made the best decision for you

Kim :)
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Post by: paris on February 27, 2008, 04:41:56 PM: :welcomesign; Glad you found us. There are many here that do PD. You will find so much information and support here. Looking forward to hearing more about your "trip"----not one any of us wanted to take, but here we are!
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Post by: boxman55 on February 27, 2008, 04:51:03 PM: welcome to IHD...Boxman
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Post by: Sluff on February 27, 2008, 04:55:30 PM: Welcome to IHD BIG-H,

Glad you found us also, I think PD was a good choice because your you can do it at home and the diet restrictions are less stringent.

Hope to see you around, read read read and post post post.

Sluff/ Admin
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Post by: MyssAnne on February 27, 2008, 05:13:27 PM: Welcome!! :welcomesign; :welcomesign; :welcomesign;

You'll like PD,. especially if you go on the cycler, it will give you so much more fleixibility!
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Post by: Laurie on February 27, 2008, 06:13:26 PM: :welcomesign;
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Post by: Ang on February 27, 2008, 08:08:10 PM: :welcomesign;
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Post by: brenda on February 27, 2008, 09:23:01 PM: :welcomesign; Big-H! Looks like Boxman and I have somebody else to compare fishing stories with!
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Post by: Joe Paul on February 27, 2008, 09:35:14 PM: Welcome BIG-H , good to have you aboard.
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Post by: Mimi on February 27, 2008, 10:18:40 PM: Welcome BIG-H!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :welcomesign;
Come right in and make yourself at home.

Mimi
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Post by: willieandwinnie on February 28, 2008, 03:33:34 AM: :welcomesign; Big-H!. You have found the perfect place. :cuddle;
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Post by: bolta72 on February 28, 2008, 04:49:26 AM: Welcome and the best of luck to you.
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Post by: big-h3838 on February 28, 2008, 04:51:49 AM: thanks so much one and all , for the nice warm welcome !!!!
I forgot to mention i was a PAINTER for 36yrs.[ house and commercial ] so if anyone has any painting ques. i'll be more than happy to try to help with an ans., if i can .
and yes BRENDA , i have ALOT of fishstories ,i can share with you & BOXMAN .

Thanks one and all , you'll be hearing from me !!!! big-h :2thumbsup;
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Post by: rose1999 on February 28, 2008, 05:28:26 AM: Hi Big H and :welcomesign; from the :ukflag;
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Post by: ODAT on February 28, 2008, 06:35:57 AM: Quote from: big-h3838 on February 27, 2008, 04:33:15 PM
...staring straight down the DIALYSIS barrel ...

:waving;
You are definitely an outdoorsman! Welcome to our little corner of the world where you will be informed, entertained, and supported.
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Post by: Psim on February 28, 2008, 07:13:26 AM: Hi Big H, glad you found us!
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Post by: Bajanne on February 28, 2008, 11:37:24 AM: Welcome to our community! So glad you found us and joined us. We are a big international family, and there is always space for another member. :grouphug; So take advantage of all this site has to offer. Keep reading and keep posting - we like to know how you are doing.

Bajanne, Moderator
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Post by: kitkatz on February 28, 2008, 08:09:30 PM: Welcome to the boards. I hope all goes well with PD for you as you begin life with dialysis.

kitkatz,moderator
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Post by: keefer51 on February 29, 2008, 01:37:59 AM: :welcomesign;
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Post by: twirl on May 06, 2008, 05:24:23 PM: :bandance; :bandance; some of us are bananas around here

glad to know you