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« on: August 24, 2009, 07:10:35 PM »
Hi,  I'm Lyn.  I am also Dans wife, (Danswife).  We live in the capitol city of WA state, Olympia.  It is in the south Puget Sound area.

Dan has ESRF as a result of his diabetes.  He let it get out of control and had an emergency trip to the ER with a 1400 blood sugar.  He died twice and was brought back with CPR.  Since then he has retired from his job as a building contractor and his new job is diabetes management and kidney dialysis management.  The doctors are amazed at his dedication to staying well in both areas.

I am a paraprofessional (assistant) in a special education preschool.  Got started there when our daughter, Jennifer, was a student.  Jennifer has Down Syndrome and is 37 years old and lives at home with us.  I am pretty much the caretaker of both Dan and Jennifer. 

I am the only one who uses the computer in our house so I get to ask the questions and deliver the answers I get.  Hopefully everyone here will help us negotiate this road ahead.  Oh yes, Dan started his dialysis in September of 2008.

Thanks everyone for just being here as a resource. 
Lyn
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« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2009, 07:15:00 PM »
Hi, Lyn,
You will have to poke around the caregiver's area!  :2thumbsup;

Glad you found us. There is so much support here and lots of information.

Take care of yourself since you have such a big job!

 :welcomesign;

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« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2009, 08:17:06 PM »
Hi Lyn, I live in Spokane (the other capitol City)  :o

Sounds like you have your hands full, but you can do it.  Keep reading this site for answers.

                                 :welcomesign;
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« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2009, 04:44:58 AM »
 :welcomesign; Lyn  (and Dan also).
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« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2009, 08:46:37 AM »
Welcome aboard, Lyn.  I applaud your role as a caregiver.  Hope we can answer all your questions.
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« Reply #5 on: August 25, 2009, 09:50:21 AM »
 :welcomesign; Lyn. You'll finds lots of caregivers here. Glad you joined us and we look forward to hearing more from you.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #6 on: August 25, 2009, 10:54:48 PM »
 :waving; hi Lyn,

It sounds like you have had a lot of caregiver experience already. I hope you find some good info here, and some support too.
Welcome!
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« Reply #7 on: August 26, 2009, 04:41:54 PM »
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« Reply #8 on: August 26, 2009, 09:41:35 PM »
      Welcome Lyn         There are so many people here with alot of experience.... I am still learning from them too....  pretty new my self....

                     But Welcome......  looking forward to talking to you ......

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« Reply #9 on: August 27, 2009, 12:29:04 AM »
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« Reply #10 on: August 27, 2009, 09:52:06 AM »
Welcome to our community, Lyn!  You made an excellent move by joining us.  You will find that this site is great for information, and above all, support. There is even a lot of fun around here.  This is not just a website; it is a genuine family, caring and sharing :grouphug;  Continue to let us know how Dan is doing.




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« Reply #11 on: August 28, 2009, 04:04:24 AM »
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