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Title: Hi from GFR 17
Post by: brmoore on September 12, 2008, 05:50:17 PM

Hi:
  My name is Bruce and I am 72 years old. About 3 years ago my family doctor ran the usual tests and informed me of some problems with my kidney function. He referred me to the Neph Dept at his
Hospital ( a major teaching institution in the South ) who confirmed his suspicions and notified me that I was in Stage 4 of Kidney failure ( Creatin 3.2, GFR 19 ). I was told I would be on Dialysis in a very short period of time. I put myself on a very strict diet, and good exercise program - three years later I have a GFR 0f 17 and Creatin 3.7. This April they put a Graft in my upper arm as my veins etc were to small (another perk of being old). I know my time is running out but will do my best to confound them as long as possible.
  Have been lurking at this site for awhile and have picked up some very valuable info - I hope to be able to contribute when the time comes.
                                                 Bruce 

Title: Re: Hi from GFR 17
Post by: monrein on September 12, 2008, 05:53:40 PM

 :welcomesign;  Bruce and continued success at confounding them.  I'm glad you finally decided to join us here so we can benefit from your experiences and hopefully you can gather more tips and support from all of us.

Title: Re: Hi from GFR 17
Post by: Sluff on September 12, 2008, 05:54:43 PM

Welcome Bruce,

You have done very well the last three years,  :bow; it's not an easy thing to accept but such is life I guess. Did the Doctor say what caused your kidney failure? Just curious. I hope you continue to receive helpful information from IHD and don't be a stranger, we enjoy having new victims   ;D members to get to know.Thanks for taking the time to introduce yourself.

Sluff/Admin

Title: Re: Hi from GFR 17
Post by: willieandwinnie on September 12, 2008, 05:55:45 PM

:welcomesign; Bruce. Glad you finally decided to join us. We are a great group. Loads of information and so much support. Hope to hear more from you.  :cuddle;

Title: Re: Hi from GFR 17
Post by: paris on September 12, 2008, 06:06:21 PM

 :welcomesign;  Bruce!  So glad you joined us.  Good for you for proving the doctor wrong!  This disease knows no age boundries.  This is a great group of people and we give each other lots of support.   Looking forward to hearing more of your story.   Post often.   :waving;






Paris,moderator

Title: Re: Hi from GFR 17
Post by: G-Ma on September 12, 2008, 07:41:08 PM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hi from GFR 17
Post by: Romona on September 12, 2008, 07:44:41 PM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hi from GFR 17
Post by: Mimi on September 12, 2008, 09:41:52 PM

Hello Bruce, welcome to IHD.  I too, like you, have a GRF 17.  It has been at 17 for a year now.
You will find on this board that life goes on even with ERSD.

Love, Mimi

Title: Re: Hi from GFR 17
Post by: Joe Paul on September 13, 2008, 12:11:53 AM

Welcome Bruce, good to have you aboard.

Title: Re: Hi from GFR 17
Post by: Ang on September 13, 2008, 02:25:25 AM

good  to  have  you  with  us  and :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hi from GFR 17
Post by: kellyt on September 13, 2008, 05:48:42 AM

 :waving;   Hi Bruce!   Way to go holding off dialysis for 3 years!   :cheer:   We're glad you decided to join us.  I look forward to hearing more from you!    :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hi from GFR 17
Post by: Bajanne on September 13, 2008, 05:29:46 PM

Welcome to our community!  I love it when lurkers join!  You don't have to convince them, or explain anything.  All I have to do is tell you welcome to the family  :grouphug; and keep posting!!


Bajanne, Moderator

Title: Re: Hi from GFR 17
Post by: kitkatz on October 18, 2008, 10:34:12 AM

Welcome to the board.  You will find a lot of information here on kidney failure and dialysis.  I hope you keep on feeling good.

kitkatz,moderator

Title: Re: Hi from GFR 17
Post by: boxman55 on October 18, 2008, 03:57:48 PM

Hey Bruce, we are so glad you joined us. Look forward to your posts

Boxman, Moderator

Title: Re: Hi from GFR 17
Post by: Brightsky69 on October 18, 2008, 04:54:28 PM

 :waving;   Hi Bru :clap;ce!

Title: Re: Hi from GFR 17
Post by: jessup on October 18, 2008, 05:01:34 PM

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                                                               :welcomesign;
 :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: