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John S.
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« on: August 22, 2006, 10:04:52 AM »
Hi everyone....My name is John and have been doing hemo for 12+ years. Started in 1991 with PD. Had a transplant in Jan. 1992. That lasted 2 1/2 years. Hospitalized for 2 months because I stopped taking the steroids cold turkey and nearly croaked.

I'm in Milwaukee here at a great clinic. Fairly new clinic with snappy little baxter machines. Well trained nurses and techs. Excellent recliners and everyone has their own tv.

I'll chime in when i can as i have alot of experience with tests, drugs, docs, skipping, nurses, techs, the whole lifestyle.

thanks
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« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2006, 10:16:47 AM »
Hello John S, and Welcome to our wonderful and very informative website.  Please do chime in when you can and do not hesitate to ask questions, post comments or concerns.  Not only are we a terrific website but we are also an awesome support group.  We hope to hear more from you soon...
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« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2006, 10:19:42 AM »
thanx goofynina. I actually found the site 2 weeks ago and registered, but just found the time to post. I also got a friend of mine to register from my clinic.
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« Reply #3 on: August 22, 2006, 10:24:41 AM »
Welcome John S

It's good to have you here. Hope you find this site as helpful as I have, it really is a great place to be.

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« Reply #4 on: August 22, 2006, 10:25:02 AM »
Cool, the more the merrier.  I sure hope you find the time to come and not only read but post as well.  We really would love to hear more from you and your journey.  We also have a "family album" where we all (mostly all) :)  have posted our pics, so please feel free to post a pic of yourself so we can place a face with a name (just makes it all the more personal) ;)  Have you checked out our arcade?  Epoman has done a fantastic job creating an arcade with some ol' school games along with some newer ones, so when you have a minute or two, go have some fun, k? K!   :)
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« Reply #5 on: August 22, 2006, 11:51:04 AM »
Welcome John, glad to have you aboard.
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« Reply #6 on: August 22, 2006, 11:54:18 AM »
A BIG welcome to you!  I can see from your first post that you will be a great addition to our team.  I am looking forward to your sharing your experiences with us.  WELCOME!
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« Reply #7 on: August 22, 2006, 09:42:30 PM »
Thank you everyone for the warm welcomes. Should have mentioned i'll be 41 in 2 weeks. Thanks again!!!
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« Reply #8 on: August 22, 2006, 09:47:00 PM »
Welcome. Nice to have another in their 40s join our group.
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« Reply #9 on: August 23, 2006, 09:14:02 AM »
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« Reply #10 on: August 23, 2006, 06:19:04 PM »
Hey!

Glad you can be with us John S.!
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Dialysate flow (Qd)=600;  Blood pump speed(Qb)=315
Fresenius Optiflux-180 filter--without reuse
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« Reply #11 on: August 24, 2006, 04:50:59 AM »
Welcome to the site.
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« Reply #12 on: August 24, 2006, 06:02:54 AM »
Welcome John S.
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« Reply #13 on: August 24, 2006, 09:29:49 AM »
Hi John,

nice to have you with us, I`m a newbie compared to you so will be asking lots of questions about dialysis and all it entails!!!
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