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« on: August 23, 2006, 02:31:52 AM »

I am introducing myself. Wonder if I'm in the right Box.
PKD and I hate dialysis for a number of reasons
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« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2006, 05:15:46 AM »

Hi KT,

Welcome to the family, it's good to have you here. Hope you make yourself at home.  ;D
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« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2006, 07:12:34 AM »

Yep, you're in the right place and glad you're here.  :)

This is agreat place to vent your anger and frustrations, get support and empathy, and true straight talk from many experienced and knowledgeable people.  Use the search feature and check out the vast store of information which has been so generously shared here.

My husband and two of his children have PKD so we know a lot about what you may have been through. :(  Hope you like this place as much as we do.  ;D
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Husband Mike Diagnosed with PKD Fall of 2004
Fistula Surgery  1/06
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Started diaysis 2/5/07 on NxStage
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« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2006, 09:13:14 AM »

Welcome
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« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2006, 09:50:00 AM »

Hi KD, welcome to IHD be sure to come back and visit us some more OK ;)  nah,  just my goofy way of saying Welcome :)   Hope to hear more from you
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« Reply #5 on: August 23, 2006, 04:53:49 PM »

Hi welcome you have found a great site , I have pkd and are waiting to have my fistula surgery . Both my sons have pkd but are doing ok at the moment.
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« Reply #6 on: August 23, 2006, 06:06:22 PM »

Welcome to our site!

BTW, transplants in the Philippines ain't so great.
I've been there.  Did a film about buying kidneys.

You can get a kidney from a prisoner locked up in the national penitentiary, Mantelupa.  For their donation, they have their sentences commuted.        :o
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« Reply #7 on: August 23, 2006, 09:44:06 PM »

Welcome to our community.  You have certainly come to the right place.  We look forward to hearing from you.  Take some time and wade through our many posts.  You will have to do some choosing - those topics that particularly interest you.  Make sure that you give your own perspective on things.  We are glad to have you with us.
What are some of your reasons? (as if I didn't know) ;)
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« Reply #8 on: August 23, 2006, 10:57:21 PM »

Welcome to our site.  Be sure and take a minute to read the rules and regulations.  http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=540.0

Hope you enjoy our site.
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« Reply #9 on: August 24, 2006, 04:33:14 AM »

Welcome KT, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #10 on: August 24, 2006, 04:44:56 AM »

Welcome
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« Reply #11 on: August 24, 2006, 05:46:34 AM »

Welcome KT! What does KT stand for? That is actually my nick name in the gaming community ;) but that is another story :P
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« Reply #12 on: August 24, 2006, 08:11:44 AM »

You're in the right box. Welcome!
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« Reply #13 on: August 24, 2006, 09:28:14 AM »

Hi KT, I am new to dialysis as well, 2 months now!  Welcome to the gang!
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« Reply #14 on: August 24, 2006, 03:27:09 PM »

I am introducing myself. Wonder if I'm in the right Box.
PKD and I hate dialysis for a number of reasons

KT, Even if you were a square peg trying to fit in a round hole I would still try out this site!

Wonderful group of people with a great knowledge base and Hey we too all Hate dialysis so you must be in the right box !
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