I Hate Dialysis Message Board
Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: drivermwm on September 12, 2008, 02:19:28 PM
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Well here goes...I am a 50 year old male, father of two teenage daughters who is really new to all of this. Have been on hemo for two whole weeks (were having fun now). Somewhere in my 30's they told me i have PKD (polycystic kidney disease) and that my kidneys could last forever or i could have a problem in the future...so here i am. My numbers started to go up on a consistent basis so the Dr. had me have a fistula put in my arm in preparation for dialysis...Well evidently it wasn't ready to use yet (whole forearm bruised and turned purple, tell people i am turning into a smurf)... so i had to have a catheter installed and although it is a pain to deal with at least i am getting a full treatment. Trying to go at this as positive as possible and take it one day at a time and try to keep some peace and serenity in my life...(no sense getting all upset over thing we can't control, everything happens in Gods time not mine). Thanks for being here with some info that i need...take care and peace...drivermwm
EDITED: Moved to proper section - Sluff/Admin
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:waving; Hi - Glad you joined IHD drivermwm. I hope your fistula matures and works well in the future. I bet it's tough to go through all these changes now and I wish you the best. There are a lot of nice people her with lots of strength and hope! Welcome!
okarol/admin
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:welcomesign; to IHD. Lots of info here and many people who care about each other. Glad you found us and joined the site. I too had a permacath inserted because I was ready for dialysis before my fistula was.
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:welcomesign; drivermwm. Glad you joined us. Great folks with lots of information and even more support. Look forward to hearing more from you. :cuddle;
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Welcome drivermwm, good to have you aboard.
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Welcome. I know the feeling about trying to remain positive. I became a lot more positive when I switched from hemo to PD. Guess I like being in charge! Come back and post often.
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Welcome to IHD drivermwm,
Glad to see you trying to keep your spirits up. We are here through good days and bad, so if you need us we are here. I hope you find everything that you need here, if you have any questions just ask. Read and post often, it's good to meet you.
Sluff/Admin
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Its great that you found the site and that you seem so positive about everything. Please stay in touch and visit the site often. :welcomesign;
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:welcomesign; Glad you joined us. You have a great attitude! This is a great site for information and for support. Everything is easier when you have others to help. Looking forward to hearing more of your story. :2thumbsup;
Paris,moderator
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Welcome to our community! Just the place for you to be! I liked my days with a catheter for one thing only - I was able to get up and go as soon as the machine finished! I hope everything goes well for you. My experience is that it takes a little time, but after a while you start to feel better, and though we never get to like dialysis at least we can appreciate it helping us to be there for our loved ones a bit longer. Take advantage of all this site has to offer - information, support, outlet, and even fun! We have a great family here. :grouphug;
Looking forward to hearing more from you.
Bajanne, Moderator
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welcome! And I concur... your attitude is very positive! Thanks for joining us.
-Devon
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A hey der welcome to you. I am on my 4th week of hemo, Had a bad start also First cath did not work sothey rushed a 2nd one(same operating team) This one works perfect. Getting fistula started on the 29th. Surgeon siad it will take up to 6 months to mature. Hopefully she is wrong, but I am satisfied with what I have. Being an diabetic octogenarian I take what I can get.
ish you the best
Harold the old guy alias southyard
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Welcome to IHD. We are glad to have here. Please post often there are a lot of people here with a lot of experience with dealing with dialysis
Boxman, Moderator
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Welcome from a fellow PKD patient! Sorry to hear about the problems with the fistula, but it will get better in time. Give it a few months and you'll feel the same as before.
I don't have kids myself, the doctors told me there was a 50/50 chance my kids would enherit PKD so I choose not to have any. And BTW, think twice before you let them tested, because since I knew I had PKD I was denied life insurance and hospital insurance. Just tell them to live their life healthy as possible, stop smoking, and watch the bloodpressure.
Pierre
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Welcome!
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