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« Reply #25 on: April 16, 2009, 12:36:46 PM »
This is a great post :) I'm sending you good vibes for next week, Dan! IHD has helped me a lot over the past month as well.. I came here scared to death about PD and now here I am giving other people advise!  It feels great to be able to help someone and keep it going instead of always needing the help.  Makes me feel productive!
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« Reply #26 on: April 16, 2009, 12:52:23 PM »
Dan,
   Best of luck with your fistula and catheter....you'll breeze through it.  Keep your sense of humor and your chins up!
   Of course you're family....you're that crazy Uncle that we all laugh at...errrrr WITH!
   I'll be thinking of you!!! (but don't tell Richard).   >:D
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« Reply #27 on: April 16, 2009, 02:28:25 PM »
Thanks for the sentiment, Wenchie, but I don't want to be anybody's crazy old uncle or grandpa...  Can't I just be your handsome, sophistocated older brother?????
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« Reply #28 on: April 16, 2009, 03:34:05 PM »
Older brother might now work for me...What about a handsome, sophistocated sugar daddy? ;)
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Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.
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« Reply #29 on: April 16, 2009, 07:03:21 PM »
Quote from: MandaMe1986 on April 16, 2009, 03:34:05 PM
Older brother might now work for me...What about a handsome, sophistocated sugar daddy? ;)

I thought that was my job??? oh hold on he has to be handsome and sophistocated.... damnit :(  :rofl;
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« Reply #30 on: April 16, 2009, 07:46:40 PM »
Quote from: RichardMEL on April 16, 2009, 07:03:21 PM
Quote from: MandaMe1986 on April 16, 2009, 03:34:05 PM
Older brother might now work for me...What about a handsome, sophistocated sugar daddy? ;)

I thought that was my job??? oh hold on he has to be handsome and sophistocated.... damnit :(  :rofl;

Don't be silly Richy.... your too young to be a Sugar Daddy........

But not........... Stud Muffin   :)
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« Reply #31 on: April 16, 2009, 07:54:02 PM »
Quote from: RichardMEL on April 16, 2009, 07:03:21 PM
Quote from: MandaMe1986 on April 16, 2009, 03:34:05 PM
Older brother might now work for me...What about a handsome, sophistocated sugar daddy? ;)

I thought that was my job??? oh hold on he has to be handsome and sophistocated.... damnit :(  :rofl;

No see Richard you are my overseas sugar daddy, I need to find one in states *smile*
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Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theres is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.
Blessed are they whohunger and thirst for righteousness, for theywill be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

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« Reply #32 on: April 16, 2009, 09:03:18 PM »
We're glad that you came here dw!  :grouphug; This is a wonderful support group. IHD was absolutely great when  I had to start dialysis 2 months ago (even though I've been a member for a year and a half!). And don't worry about the pain. I had both a graft and a chest catheter placed at the same time and they barely hurt. Yeah they hurt if you poked them, but just don't do that! My doc gave me a vicodin rx, but i never even used it. tylenol worked fine. As far as for during dialysis, you won't feel anything when they use the catheter. The needles may hurt though. They don't actually bother me. It feels like a slight prick to me. Which is strange considering i have almost no tolerance for pain.  :waiting;
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« Reply #33 on: April 17, 2009, 04:06:37 AM »
Quote from: paddbear0000 on April 16, 2009, 09:03:18 PM
We're glad that you came here dw!  :grouphug; And don't worry about the pain. I had both a graft and a chest catheter placed at the same time and they barely hurt. Yeah they hurt if you poked them, but just don't do that!   :waiting;

Thanks Paddabear,,, That's what I need to hear...
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« Reply #34 on: April 17, 2009, 08:52:49 PM »
Dan,

I don't know how old you are, but I bet you're not as old as my father.   He's 85.  Started dialysis when he was 82!  Still going strong.  He drives himself to and from dialysis.  He's really doing quite well with the whole thing.  Now, I'm sure he'd rather play golf than go to dialysis (so would I), but...

Pat
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« Reply #35 on: April 18, 2009, 11:52:38 AM »
Quote from: PMP on April 17, 2009, 08:52:49 PM
Dan,

I don't know how old you are, but I bet you're not as old as my father.   He's 85.  Started dialysis when he was 82!  Still going strong.  He drives himself to and from dialysis.  He's really doing quite well with the whole thing.  Now, I'm sure he'd rather play golf than go to dialysis (so would I), but...

Pat

To you and your dad.
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« Reply #36 on: April 18, 2009, 11:59:13 AM »
no, pmp, but going on 69 here in July.  Driving is one of the things I'm worried about.  I'd hate to be house bound...
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« Reply #37 on: April 18, 2009, 12:24:44 PM »
Dan there is a pretty good chance that I won't get to be on to much this weekend if at all. And just in case I don't make it back, I want to wish you good luck.  You will be in my thoughts. Let us know  how your doing when you get a chance. Talk to you soon.  :cuddle;
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Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theres is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.
Blessed are they whohunger and thirst for righteousness, for theywill be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

Matthew 5:3-9
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« Reply #38 on: April 18, 2009, 01:05:28 PM »
thanks mandy... i'll try and not scream too loud when that stick that tube in me.  talk to you when I get back.
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« Reply #39 on: April 18, 2009, 02:34:17 PM »
Dan,
Add my thoughts to all the others. I'll be thinking about you!!!

Just think of ALL the wonderful warm wishes (WWW) coming your way to help you through any of the rough spots, and let us know how you are doing ASAP!

Best,
Aleta
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