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« on: March 25, 2007, 10:38:43 AM »
Hi. I am new to this site. I am really glad I was told to check it out. I am a registered nurse clinical manager of 2 dialysis centers in Delaware. My father-in-law was on dialysis until October. I donated my kidney to him and all is well. I decided to join this site as I am always looking for ways to make the lives of my patients easier and to make my clinics better. If you have any ideas, I am very open to suggestions. Thanks for letting me join. Tracy
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« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2007, 10:45:08 AM »
Welcome to the community!
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« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2007, 10:49:37 AM »
:welcomesign; be careful what you ask for, around here you will get it and no holds bared. glad to have you with us though
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« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2007, 11:25:17 AM »
Welcome to our community.  And we really mean that.  We are very proud of the fact that we have people from all perspectives of the renal failure challenge.  We like it when people who are charged with the care of renal patients take the time out to find out how it is like from our point of view.  So I am really grateful that you decided to join us.   We even have a section Dialysis: Employees, where you are free to rant and bash patients as you like ;D.   There is lots to read - tens of thousands of posts.  However, we also want to hear from you.  Ask questions, answer some.  We even have an Off-Topic section where anything other than renal failure/dialysis can be discussed.
We also have a story going, maybe you can add a paragraph or so.
So WELCOME.  Here is a group hug from all of us.  :grouphug;


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« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2007, 11:31:50 AM »
 :welcomesign;  Tracy!  You must have a wonderful relationship with FIL to donate a kidney to him !!!  YEAH!!!  Getting the word out to others about your selfless act of donation will go a long way in the promotion of donors.  And yours would not just be lip-service, you could tell them what to expect and maybe allay some of their fears about even signing a donor card.  Thanks for coming to the site and joining- your patients could also benefit from those of us who are in their shoes.
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« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2007, 11:35:26 AM »
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« Reply #6 on: March 25, 2007, 11:51:26 AM »
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« Reply #7 on: March 25, 2007, 12:07:43 PM »
Hi Tracy,  Welcome to ihatedialysis.com.  Great having you here.  Wow, donating a kidney to your father-in-law, that is so awesome, you are a true hero in every sense of the word.  Hope to hear more from you.  Please do not hesitate to read through the forum and stop and ask some questions, post some comments and/or concerns of your own.  Looking forward to hearing from you...  :2thumbsup;


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« Reply #8 on: March 25, 2007, 12:39:34 PM »
Welcome to IHD Tracy,

What a wonderful gift you have given your Father-In-Law.

I hope you enjoy our site and find that you can find lots of information, a little humor but most of all friends.


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« Reply #9 on: March 25, 2007, 03:58:12 PM »
Welcome to the site. We have lots of information here on the message boards.  Come on in and read a spell!





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« Reply #10 on: March 25, 2007, 04:01:22 PM »
 :welcomesign; Tracy hope you enjoy your stay with us...


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« Reply #11 on: March 25, 2007, 04:04:43 PM »
welcome Tracy, There is a nurse at my clinic that donated to her husband. You two are very cool. welcome and thanks for sharing your story---Boxman55
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« Reply #12 on: March 25, 2007, 04:21:27 PM »
Welcome Tracy, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #13 on: March 25, 2007, 05:01:31 PM »
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I am always looking for ways to make the lives of my patients easier and to make my clinics better

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i think the best way to achieve this would be be to talk to the patient, and always listen :)

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« Reply #14 on: March 26, 2007, 05:25:12 AM »
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« Reply #15 on: March 26, 2007, 03:49:02 PM »
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« Reply #16 on: April 30, 2007, 12:17:08 AM »
 :welcomesign; to the group!  We love it when a nurse joins us. :thx;  I am looking forward to your experiences and insights. 

Earlinda "Early"
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« Reply #17 on: April 30, 2007, 08:15:05 PM »
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Diagnosed with FSGS in1990.
Started hemodialysis in April 2006.
Received a new kidney from my sister on Dec. 5, 2006.
Transplant rejection in March, 2009
Approved for second transplant in May 2009
Sister-in-law approved as donor in Dec 2009
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« Reply #18 on: May 02, 2007, 11:24:43 AM »
Hi, and welcome to the IHD Family! :welcomesign;
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