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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: mike22 on August 27, 2008, 08:12:07 PM

Title: a newcomer
Post by: mike22 on August 27, 2008, 08:12:07 PM

Hi all,

I am a 22 yr old college student. I am a junior a Vanderbilt University. I had my first transplant(deceased donor) in 2000. The kidney has started to fail me. i am really hurt, angry, frustrated and scared. I didnt want this at this point in my life. The first time i did dialysis(hemo), i did it for 8 months and i was in middle school. I did well with it both physically and mentally. Now it is harder because im older and im a college student. I will say when the doctor told me that i needed dialysis, i wanted to start the next day. I wanted to get on with it. I am determine not to let dialysis ruin my life. Fortunately, i am bless to have two people who want to donate-my mom and cousin. I hope to gain valuable insight from you guys


thanks

Title: Re: a newcomer
Post by: flip on August 27, 2008, 08:21:20 PM

Welcome, Mike. Sorry you've been through so much at such a young age. Fortunately you're in a good location with one of the best kidney centers in the country. I think you will be glad you joined us. There's tons of good information and many people who have been down the same road you are on.

Title: Re: a newcomer
Post by: rose1999 on August 27, 2008, 10:48:25 PM

 :welcomesign; I hope you get your transplant soon and that it lasts a very long time.

Title: Re: a newcomer
Post by: Joe Paul on August 28, 2008, 12:53:19 AM

Welcome Mike, good to have you aboard.

Title: Re: a newcomer
Post by: CatEars on August 28, 2008, 01:28:11 AM

:welcomesign;

Title: Re: a newcomer
Post by: monrein on August 28, 2008, 01:30:10 AM

 :welcomesign; 

Title: Re: a newcomer
Post by: florida.flyer on August 28, 2008, 02:55:53 AM

Hi Mike, hang in there!   :welcomesign;

Title: Re: a newcomer
Post by: Lori1851 on August 28, 2008, 03:05:22 AM

Mike ,
PLenty of  :grouphug; here!!!! Post alot and you will be amazed at teh friends you will make!!!
 :flower;
Lori/Indiana

Title: Re: a newcomer
Post by: bolta72 on August 28, 2008, 04:32:51 AM

Welcome. Sorry to hear of your failed kidney, keep your head up and I hope the next one lasts longer for you.

Title: Re: a newcomer
Post by: thegrammalady on August 28, 2008, 04:33:25 AM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: a newcomer
Post by: esperanza1 on August 28, 2008, 09:04:13 AM

Hi,
 Welcome to the site,  I'm in college too, I was wondering if having kidney disease has made you change your career choice??

Title: Re: a newcomer
Post by: willieandwinnie on August 28, 2008, 09:12:55 AM

 :welcomesign; Mike.

Title: Re: a newcomer
Post by: Romona on August 28, 2008, 09:17:39 AM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: a newcomer
Post by: keith on August 28, 2008, 09:24:21 AM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: a newcomer
Post by: annabanana on August 28, 2008, 10:21:11 AM

 :welcomesign; from another close to Nashville.

Title: Re: a newcomer
Post by: Bajanne on August 28, 2008, 10:51:39 AM

Welcome to our community!  What a challenge you have to deal with at such a young age.  But I have come to see that there is a lot of strength in the human spirit and I know you can make it.  You made a good choice in joining our forum.  It is  not just a website; it has become a family  :grouphug;  There is loads of information, lots of support, barrels of fun and above all, a place to vent when you need to.  So keep reading and keep posting.


Bajanne, Moderator

Title: Re: a newcomer
Post by: TynyWonder on August 28, 2008, 12:32:13 PM

 :welcomesign;  Mike!  I hope you can make alot of friends here as we all need friends who are going through the same thing we are going through!

Tammy

Title: Re: a newcomer
Post by: Kini on August 29, 2008, 05:39:28 AM

 :welcomesign;

Welcome Mike and my very best to you. My daughter had  her first transplant at 9 yrs of age ( cadaver ) and she had 12 wonderful yrs with it, she also lost her graf in 2003 at 21. I cried my heart out, I also morned for the little girl who's kidney gave her life for so long. Good luck, and hopefull a new transplant soon
 :cuddle;

Title: Re: a newcomer
Post by: Zach on August 29, 2008, 07:04:20 AM

Welcome to our community.
 :beer1;

Title: Re: a newcomer
Post by: RobinM on August 29, 2008, 04:18:41 PM

Hello Mike!   :welcomesign;


Robin

Title: Re: a newcomer
Post by: kitkatz on August 31, 2008, 09:06:10 PM

Dialysis cannot ruin your life unless you allow it to. I have been at this for ten years now.  Welcome and good luck.

kitkatz,moderator