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« on: December 02, 2008, 04:37:16 AM »
Hi everyone,

I am Ahsan (pronounced: Ah-sun) from Pakistan. My dad is a CKD / ESRD patient and is now on dialysis.

I was searching for information regarding dialysis when he was advised and a found this site. I think it is the best site on all of the internet regarding dialysis and judging from the posts, the community feels like exceptionally helpful and friendly. I have joined this site to help my father through the troubles he is facing because of his health. Thanks for welcoming me.

My dad is a 59 year old male from Pakistan who has had diabetes for around two decades and has undergone a bypass heart surgery in the year 2000. He says hi to everyone (he is not computer and internet savvy). He has had a total of three dialysis sessions since the first one on November 27, 2008.

I am looking forward for help on my future questions regarding dialysis, fistulas etc.

Regards

Ahsan
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« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2008, 04:56:19 AM »
Welcome Ahsan , good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2008, 05:12:53 AM »
:welcomesign; Ahsan. So glad you found us and bless your heart for being there for your Dad. You are right about this being a wonderful group. Lots of information and all kinds of support from all members. Tell your Dad hello from us and give him a big  :grouphug; Please post often and ask your questions, we will answer.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2008, 05:35:59 AM »
 :waving; Ahsan, I'm here for a parent as well. My mom is 76 and is pre-dialysis. She has a graft but her numbers are holding. Besides that in common, my mom is also not computer savvy. I've been thinking of trying to teach her, but that won't go too far.

IHD members are a caring group. You are made to feel at home. One of the best things at this site is there are related disease threads such as diabetes. My mom is also diabetic.

Tell dad I said 'Hi!' See you around the boards.
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« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2008, 07:44:41 AM »
Welcome Ahsan and say hi to your Dad. We are a very supportive group and are glad you are here. Please post often so we know how your Dad is doing and also you. welcome again

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« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2008, 09:26:46 AM »
 :welcomesign;  Ahsan and Dad.  You have found the best place for patient support and exchange of real life experiences.  Glad to have you with us and hope you'll feel free to ask any questions you might have.
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« Reply #6 on: December 02, 2008, 02:50:51 PM »
G'day and  :welcomesign;

My Dad has ESRD and has been on D since June 2008.
He too is not IT savvy.
You will find this site the most supportive and informative site in the entire www
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« Reply #7 on: December 02, 2008, 09:58:41 PM »
Welcome to our community, Ahsan!  We are so glad that you found us!  And from quite a way.  I am pleased that your concern for your dad brought you among us.  There is lots of information here.  But not only that, there is also lots of support.  We are an official family  :grouphug; and whatever you and your dad are going through, be assured that you have a whole international family with you.  So keep reading and keep posting.  Let us know how your dad (and you!) are doing.
Looking forward to hearing from you.




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« Reply #8 on: December 02, 2008, 11:22:37 PM »
Good to have you in our community!
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« Reply #9 on: December 07, 2008, 05:09:05 PM »
 :welcomesign;Ashan
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