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Title: My Mom is new to dialysis
Post by: momsonhd on September 03, 2008, 12:14:46 PM
Hi,
I just registered on this site because my Mom started hemodialysis on June 17, 2008.  I have really enjoyed reading all the posts and getting all the helpful hints and info!
Title: Re: My Mom is new to dialysis
Post by: annabanana on September 03, 2008, 12:17:05 PM
 :welcomesign;

This is a great site!!! 
Title: Re: My Mom is new to dialysis
Post by: Joe Paul on September 03, 2008, 12:47:55 PM
Welcome momsonhd, good to have you aboard.
Title: Re: My Mom is new to dialysis
Post by: willieandwinnie on September 03, 2008, 12:49:03 PM
:welcomesign; momsonhd. You are a wonderful child. We are a great group of folks with lots of information and even more support. Hope to hear more from you.  :cuddle;
Title: Re: My Mom is new to dialysis
Post by: momsonhd on September 03, 2008, 01:23:48 PM
Hi,
Thanks for the welcomes!  I am actually Mom's oldest (of 3) daughters!
Title: Re: My Mom is new to dialysis
Post by: twirl on September 03, 2008, 01:53:41 PM
hello and welcome
Title: Re: My Mom is new to dialysis
Post by: boxman55 on September 03, 2008, 02:33:36 PM
Welcome to IHD. We are so glad you took the time to join. Stick around, and please let us know how your Mom is doing

Boxman, Moderator
Title: Re: My Mom is new to dialysis
Post by: Romona on September 03, 2008, 02:37:07 PM
 :welcomesign;
Title: Re: My Mom is new to dialysis
Post by: monrein on September 03, 2008, 03:09:42 PM
 :welcomesign;  Glad you found us and hope you'll come here often to ask questions or share your concerns about your Mom.  Or even just to update us all on how she's doing with all this stuff.
Title: Re: My Mom is new to dialysis
Post by: RichardMEL on September 03, 2008, 06:27:37 PM
Welcome momsonhd!! I hope you'll find IHD informative :)

hmm a mom with 2 daughters... if you're both single I'm in big trouble!!!! (this is a bit of a in joke... check the "depression and drinking" thread!! :) )

Welcome!! :)
Title: Re: My Mom is new to dialysis
Post by: Ang on September 04, 2008, 01:47:51 AM
 :welcomesign;
Title: Re: My Mom is new to dialysis
Post by: devon on September 04, 2008, 06:07:51 AM
Welcome and I hope we can help in some way.

-Devon
Title: Re: My Mom is new to dialysis
Post by: ODAT on September 04, 2008, 11:56:46 AM
 :waving; momsonhd, my mom is predialysis and will be doing hemo also. Hopefully she has a while to go before starting. This group is very supportive. They'll make you laugh when you need it, give you strong advice when you need it, cry with you, and most of all you can talk to us anytime!
Title: Re: My Mom is new to dialysis
Post by: Vlynn on September 04, 2008, 12:23:55 PM

 :welcomesign;

I'm in the same boat!!! if you have any questions please let me know




Hi,
I just registered on this site because my Mom started hemodialysis on June 17, 2008.  I have really enjoyed reading all the posts and getting all the helpful hints and info!
Title: Re: My Mom is new to dialysis
Post by: G-Ma on September 04, 2008, 12:38:56 PM
 :welcomesign;
Title: Re: My Mom is new to dialysis
Post by: Mimi on September 04, 2008, 11:11:38 PM
Hi and welcome to you and Mom.  I'm the oldest person in this great group, but not on D yet.
Keep us informed on your Mom.

Love, Mimi
Title: Re: My Mom is new to dialysis
Post by: kitkatz on September 05, 2008, 03:14:43 PM
Welcome to the site.  There are a lot of support members on here.  Feel free to ask questions and get to know people.  This is what we are here for.




kitkatz,moderator


Title: Re: My Mom is new to dialysis
Post by: paris on September 05, 2008, 04:37:21 PM
 :welcomesign;   You Mom is lucky to have you and your sisters.  Glad you have joined this special group.  There is lots of information and best of all, lots of support.  Looking forward to learning more about you and your Mom





Paris,moderator
Title: Re: My Mom is new to dialysis
Post by: pelagia on September 06, 2008, 05:39:22 PM
 :welcomesign;
Title: Re: My Mom is new to dialysis
Post by: Bajanne on September 08, 2008, 06:56:03 PM
Welcome to our community!  You will notice that we have lots of people here for the same reason as you - caring for their loved one who is facing this renal challenge.  this is a great place for information, support and even fun at times.  when you need to rant, or vent, or rage, or rave - this is the place to be.  Consider this your online family :grouphug;   keep reading and keep posting.  Let us know how your mom is doing. :flower;



Bajanne, Moderator


Title: Re: My Mom is new to dialysis
Post by: momsonhd on December 03, 2008, 11:53:12 AM
Hi I'm back again!  My Mom was in a rehab facility until  the end of September.  She was home for 1 week and fell and broke her pelvis!  Two weeks later she had a second fistula surgery and the surgeon thinks this one will work!  I hope so- but he says it may need to be elevated for it to be used properly.  It is brachiocephalic  has anybody had to have this "elevation" doe?
Title: Re: My Mom is new to dialysis
Post by: kellyt on December 03, 2008, 02:19:08 PM
Sorry, I don't have an answer for you.  But I wanted to say "Hello"   :waving;  and  :welcomesign;.
Title: Re: My Mom is new to dialysis
Post by: TwistedKitten on December 08, 2008, 05:42:25 PM
hi, sorry to hear about your mom. and of her injuries, hope she's doing better,
i had to have a second fistula as well. some kind now as your mom, still waiting to see if they can use it as it's only been 2 weeks, but i know some people in my unit have to have there's elevated cause it works better that way. each fistula is different so some will have to be and some won't. as long as it works for her, that is the key thing. good luck, and your mom if very lucky to have such a supportive and understanding daughter.  it may not always be easy, but you'll always be glad you are there for here. even when your frustrated. trust me on that, my mom is gone, and i am so glad i was able to help her and be there for her.
Title: Re: My Mom is new to dialysis
Post by: Jess21 on December 11, 2008, 09:09:29 AM
 :welcomesign;
I have the opposite problem, most days I need my arm down in the chair next to me for my pressures to  be OK.  Everyone is different!
Title: Re: My Mom is new to dialysis
Post by: monrein on December 11, 2008, 09:15:15 AM
:welcomesign;
I have the opposite problem, most days I need my arm down in the chair next to me for my pressures to  be OK.  Everyone is different!



I think she means that the vein needs to be elevated from deep within the upper arm to put it closer to the surface of the skin, rather than that the arm needs to be elevated.
Title: Re: My Mom is new to dialysis
Post by: wrandym on December 11, 2008, 12:57:55 PM
Hope your Mom is feeling better and  :welcomesign;