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« on: December 14, 2006, 08:22:14 AM »
Hi I'm Gina. I started dialysis in Oct. of this year. My husband passed away in April so I'm mostly facing this alone. I'm very happy to find this site because there is so much usefull info. I'm on pd and use the Baxter cycler. I look forward to chatting with all of you, I think it will help me alot.
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« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2006, 08:33:16 AM »
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« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2006, 08:41:35 AM »
Hi Gina,
Welcome!!!  :waving;
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« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2006, 08:45:23 AM »
Hi, Gina, welcome to the IHD site!  :welcomesign;  It's good to have you here - we're here to help!
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« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2006, 09:10:42 AM »
Hello Gina,

Welcome to IHD.
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« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2006, 12:16:06 PM »
Hi Gina, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2006, 02:56:28 PM »
Welcome, Gina.  So sorry to hear of your husband's passing.  But I must say that with this site, you are not alone.  Here is a group of people who understand exactly what you are going through where dialysis is concerned, and we are there for you (and that is not just a saying).  Feel free to post and let us know how you are coping.  :grouphug;
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« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2006, 05:04:25 PM »
 :welcomesign; Gina! I loved PD when I was on it!
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« Reply #8 on: December 14, 2006, 10:23:21 PM »
A warm welcome, Gina.  You are not alone, you have found the right place & many new friends.

It's so good to have you here.
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« Reply #9 on: December 14, 2006, 11:35:06 PM »
 :welcomesign;  Gina, hope we can get to know more about you and maybe help fill some of your hours of lonliness.  I could spend hours on here (and some evenings I DO!)  We are all in this together, maybe at different stages, using different modalities, on the other side of the machine  and with various support~ but this group is the best support system~ IMHO (in my humble opinion)   :welcomesign;
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« Reply #10 on: December 15, 2006, 09:17:22 AM »
Oh gosh, Gina, you have been through a lot!  I'm glad you found this site, it will help.  You'll find a lot of support and friendship here.  Glad you're here!   :welcomesign;
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« Reply #11 on: December 16, 2006, 02:55:49 AM »
Hey Gina, welcome aboard! If you every feel lonely, come to this place, even if you don't want to talk about dialysis, you'll always find support, understanding and a good dash of humor! :)
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« Reply #12 on: December 16, 2006, 07:43:40 AM »
Hi Gina!  :welcomesign; Sorry to hear about your loss. I'm Melissa and I will be starting home PD on the baxter cycler next week. (I'm in training this week.) I'm new to IHD.com too, and am already ADDICTED to the site!! You'll find a wealth of info. here, and alot of support. I'm still learning to navigate the forums, and haven't managed to read or post as often as I've wanted, but this site has been a great comfort to me so far. I'm glad you're here! Maybe we can compare notes when I actually get started!!
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« Reply #13 on: December 16, 2006, 07:20:35 PM »
Hi Gina.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.  I lost my husband as well.
I know how difficult it is.
Welcome to the site.  I know you will find lots of helpful info.
and support here.

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« Reply #14 on: December 17, 2006, 09:51:52 AM »
Welcome Gina.  Glad you joined our crew!
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« Reply #15 on: December 17, 2006, 05:53:57 PM »
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« Reply #16 on: December 18, 2006, 05:05:12 PM »
Hi Gina,  I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your husband.  I am  happy to say that, here, you will never be alone  :2thumbsup;  not only are we an awesome website, we are an even more awesome support group.  Glad you have joined and hope to hear more from you  :2thumbsup;

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« Reply #17 on: December 21, 2006, 03:51:03 AM »
Hi Gina, Enjoy the Site  :welcomesign; and Merry Xmas :rudolph; :christmastree;
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« Reply #18 on: December 23, 2006, 06:28:06 AM »
Gina, I am sorry you have had to deal with so much this year. It is overwhelming. This is a good group and everyone is very caring.  :welcomesign;
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