I Hate Dialysis Message Board
Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: Run8 on September 06, 2008, 04:35:00 PM
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Hello, my name is Frank, I'm 34 yrs old. I was 8 when i was diagnosed with Diabetes. Last year in March I had some low sugar problems at work. I am an engineer for Bnsf railroad. So I was withheld from service until the problems where resolved. Well, at these appts. is when i found out something was really wrong. I was told that I have 6 months to 1 year of kidney function left. Well it wasn't even 4 months later I was going in to have a cath. put in. My first Dialysis treatment was October 2007, and I will remember the day my life changed forever. After 4 months of doing the in center thing My wife and kids thought it would be better if we moved across the state(Nebraska)so i could do the home hemo thing. So after 5 months of dailysis I am now doing it at home on our terms and time. I am on two Transplant waiting lists, One in Denver Colo. and one in Omaha Ne. We moved back home after all my training so we are now back in Scottbluff Nebraska. I got my first call two weeks ago, we made it 30 miles from the hospital and they called to say the organs were no good. I live 7 and1/2 hours away so that was fun. Oh forgot to mention i am wait for a kidney and panaceas. My wife and i have 4 children ages 15 to 4 yrs. Well that is alittle about me.
Frank Sanchez
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Welcome Frank, good to have you aboard.
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hello and my name is not Frank
welcome and stay with us
we are amazing
twirl
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:welcomesign; we are happy to meet you.
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Welcome Frank, Glad to have you here. keep your chin up another call is in your future
Boxman, Moderator
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:welcomesign;
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:welcomesign;
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:waving;
Hola!
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Welcome to IHD.com. Your experiences sound exciting to say the least. I always wondered what it was like to be an engineer for the railroad. I bet you have stories to tell.
kitkatz,moderator
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:welcomesign; Frank. Glad you found us. Hope you get your phone call quick. Let us know how you are doing. :cuddle;
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:welcomesign;
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:welcomesign; Frank! Wow, to get "the call" so soon! Hopefully your next "call" isn't far away and the organ will be perfect and just for you! Glad you found us. I look forward to hearing more from you. :waving;
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:welcomesign; That was a great introduction! You seem to have taken control of your life and have good support from your family. I hope the next call is very soon. We are glad you are here and hope you post often. We are all here for each other and there is tons of helpful information. :grouphug;
Paris,moderator
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:welcomesign;
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Hola Frank and :welcomesign; to IHD.
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Welcome aboard
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:welcomesign; Frank. I immediately recognized exactly what your screen name means, because I've been interested in the railroads for as long as I can remember. I've done volunteer work for a railroad museum, helping to operate their steam locomotive. I've wanted to get a real job with a railroad but my medical issues have derailed that desire. Oh well, welcome to IHD.
Adam
p.s. For anyone who may be wondering, "Run 8" refers to the highest throttle setting on a diesel locomotive.
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welcome Frank!
-Devon
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:waving; Frank, so much info here for you. And on top of that - lots of people who are awesome - including you! I am here for my mom who is predialysis. I pray you get another call soon.
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Welcome to our community, Frank! [ And an extra special welcome because of your name. My dad, brother, uncle-in-law, cousin, nephew, great-nephew, grand-son's surname - are all Frank. Not to mention a very special friend.] We are so glad that you found us. This is more than just a forum: it's a family :grouphug; There is lots of information here, as well as support, and even fun at times. Please take advantage of all this site has to offer. Looking forward to hearing from you as you let us know how you are doing.
Bajanne, Moderator