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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: INDY DAD on August 17, 2008, 02:18:05 PM

Title: New Guys Dad
Post by: INDY DAD on August 17, 2008, 02:18:05 PM
You met my son Reid several days ago, I'm Fred, his dad and his donor( I've told my freinds I found a new dite program: LOSE WEIGHT BY REMOVING BODY PARTS)

 I have learned something during the last 8 months: I HATE DIALYSIS TOO!!!

I've watched the results of dialysis: the cramps,the restless legs,the itching, the times he sleeps for hours,and the times he can't sleep at all. I admire all our your courage as you endure this.

I have found our local dialysis center to be very inflexible for scheduling treatments and showing very little compassion For the patients. These four hour treatments are your life,something you must endure to survive, yet the overall patient care from what I have seen treats you like a car rolling down the assembly line. I think they're a business that needs to be fixed

God Bless all of you.



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Title: Re: New Guys Dad
Post by: G-Ma on August 17, 2008, 02:19:44 PM
 :welcomesign;       and we are glad you found us and have joined us in our IHD group.

Ann
Title: Re: New Guys Dad
Post by: monrein on August 17, 2008, 02:24:03 PM
Welcome Reid's Dad.  You've found the best dialysis forum on the internet and we're glad you're here.
Title: Re: New Guys Dad
Post by: Bajanne on August 17, 2008, 02:44:14 PM
Welcome to our community!  I just love it when family members join IHD!!  I shows a great deal of love and concern.  And here we have another family for you - the IHD family!  :grouphug;  This is a wonderful site, with information, support, even fun.  So hang around, go to the Off-Topic section where there is lots of craziness, then the Caregivers section where you can link with other family members who are here because of their loved ones.  Just take advantage of all this site has to offer.  And, oh yes, post often!


Bajanne, Moderator
Title: Re: New Guys Dad
Post by: kellyt on August 17, 2008, 02:54:57 PM
I also enjoy hearing from family members.  It's great you joined us and that you care so deeply for your son and what he is/has going/gone through.  He's very lucky to have a Father like you.    :welcomesign;    :cheer:
Title: Re: New Guys Dad
Post by: lola on August 17, 2008, 03:08:04 PM
 :welcomesign;
Title: Re: New Guys Dad
Post by: boxman55 on August 17, 2008, 03:10:11 PM
Welcome Reid's Dad, anyone who will or has donated life for a dialysis patient is a hero in my book. Welcome

Boxman, Moderator
Title: Re: New Guys Dad
Post by: pelagia on August 17, 2008, 03:19:25 PM
 :welcomesign;

You are a hero and an angel.  :cuddle;

Title: Re: New Guys Dad
Post by: paris on August 17, 2008, 04:51:48 PM
   :welcomesign;  Indy Dad, glad you joined us too.  It helps so much for family to be involved and learn all they can.  Your son is lucky to have you :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: New Guys Dad
Post by: mcjane on August 17, 2008, 10:39:15 PM
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I think they're a business that needs to be fixed

Hi Indy Dad, have to agree with you.


Welcome to IHD, love your sense of humor about losing weight.  LOL

Hope you & Indy post often.
Title: Re: New Guys Dad
Post by: Joe Paul on August 18, 2008, 01:00:36 AM
Welcome Reid's Dad, good to have you aboard.
Title: Re: New Guys Dad
Post by: willieandwinnie on August 18, 2008, 03:49:26 AM
:welcomesign; Fred. Glad you came on board. We are such a great group. Hope to hear more from you.  :cuddle;
Title: Re: New Guys Dad
Post by: Pierre on August 18, 2008, 05:40:26 AM
Welcome! And my hat off for you, sir, every living donor deserves the utmost respect.

I don't agree what you're saying - ' I think they're a business that needs to be fixed ' - : healthcare should never become 'business' because imo when you start looking for profits and start cutting costs, you actually are cutting in people's health.
Title: Re: New Guys Dad
Post by: Sluff on August 18, 2008, 08:13:27 PM
Good to meet you INDY DAD,

Welcome to our community here at ihatedialysis.com, hats off to you for your gift of life to your son Reid. Maybe if you get a chance you can post your story about how things transpired and your thought along the way.

Please visit often and enjoy your time here.

Sluff/Admin
Title: Re: New Guys Dad
Post by: Ang on August 18, 2008, 08:27:44 PM
gidday  INDY  DAD  :welcomesign;
Title: Re: New Guys Dad
Post by: Lori1851 on August 19, 2008, 03:05:58 AM
HI Reid's dad.,
Welcome aboard! I am so happy you an donate. I could not because of high bp for my son Dustin. Do you live in Indianapolis? I live in Shelbyville!!!!

Lori/Indiana
Title: Re: New Guys Dad
Post by: carla13 on August 19, 2008, 01:28:40 PM
HI Indy dad!

You're amazing! Your son is so lucky to have you. You have all my respect! :welcomesign;

xx
carla
Title: Re: New Guys Dad
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on August 20, 2008, 02:45:41 PM
 :welcomesign;
Title: Re: New Guys Dad
Post by: kitkatz on August 31, 2008, 08:56:18 PM
Welcome.  I hope all is going well with you and your son.  it is amazing what people realize when they finally walk into a dialysis center and see reality.



kitkatz,moderator