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« on: August 18, 2006, 12:23:22 AM »
Hello all, First I would like to say this is a wonderful site!!

A little about me, I'm 35, I am not on dialysis yet, I'm stage 5. My Neph guesses I will need to start in 3-6 months though.
I was diagnosed as stage 5 about 3 months ago.
I had my fistula surgery about 2 months ago, and a revision about 1 month ago. Half the fistula is mine, half is a graft.
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« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2006, 12:30:48 AM »
Welcome, Smokey.  You have found this site at a great time - just before you start dialysis.  That is when I found it, and it helped me prepare myself (and took away some of my fears)  This is a caring and sharing community.  You have a big task - there are now over 12,000 posts for you to look through!  check out the ones that will help you prepare yourself for dialysis.  Ask some questions of your own.  Then you can have some fun in the Off-Topic section, etc.  Remember, we are here for you.  Keep posting.
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« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2006, 12:45:18 AM »
Welcome Smokey, glad to have you.
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« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2006, 12:52:15 AM »
Hey Smokey,  Nice to have you aboard, I hope we hear more from you, we all have so much info to share so feel free to read read read and post post post :)  and do not hesitate to ask any questions along the way as well ;)   Glad you found us....
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« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2006, 02:18:03 AM »
Welcome Smokey! I just got my first fistula this year as well!
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« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2006, 11:35:19 AM »
Hello and welcome Smokey.
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« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2006, 11:52:39 AM »
Quote from: Smokey on August 18, 2006, 12:23:22 AM
Hello all, First I would like to say this is a wonderful site!!

A little about me, I'm 35, I am not on dialysis yet, I'm stage 5. My Neph guesses I will need to start in 3-6 months though.
I was diagnosed as stage 5 about 3 months ago.
I had my fistula surgery about 2 months ago, and a revision about 1 month ago. Half the fistula is mine, half is a graft.

Welcome.  You're about where my husband, Mike, is -- stage 5.  He got his fistula done the end of January.  We LOVE this site.  Hope you find it as helpful and informative as we have.
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« Reply #7 on: August 18, 2006, 01:08:53 PM »
Hi and welcome!

Lots of information and nice folks here!
I'm a newbie too - not on dialysis yet, and currently stage 4.
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« Reply #8 on: August 18, 2006, 02:15:28 PM »
Hey Smokey!  You've come to the right place.
Look forward to your posts.
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« Reply #9 on: August 19, 2006, 01:52:18 AM »
Hey Smokey,

Welcome to the family. Come on in and make yourself at home.

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« Reply #10 on: August 19, 2006, 02:28:23 AM »
Hi Smokey I am waiting to have  my fistula surgery it should be next week.  Then it will be only a matter of time before i start dialysis.This is a great site .Welcome
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