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« on: June 09, 2007, 11:47:24 PM »
Hello,
I hope this post goes to the intro section.If not please forgive me.Thanks for allowing me to become a member of your amazing group.My name is Candy and I recently celebrated my birthday.(42 yeah!) I've had kidney disease most of my life.I'm going in for vein mapping on the 11th.My surgeon said I'll likely have a graft.My GFR is 14 therefore,hemo is near. I try to remain upbeat some days are easier than others.I've researched CRF and dialysis.Sometimes,though I still have the fear of the unknown.Reading about kidney failure and living it are two separate things.I'm fortunate to have a good support system.My hobbies include reading and mosaic.I hope to feel well enough to take an art class soon.Again,thanks for having me aboard.
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« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2007, 01:16:15 AM »
Welcome angellady07, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2007, 04:22:58 AM »
 :welcomesign;
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« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2007, 05:49:14 AM »
Welcome, Angel!!  Read what you can here, about hemo, and access points, so you'll be better aware of what to look for and what to watch out for, these guys know what they're talking about!  Ask questions, they'll be more than happy to answer!!  :welcomesign;
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« Reply #4 on: June 10, 2007, 07:14:18 AM »
Welcome Angel!  I am glad you found us.  It sounds like with your lifelong experience of having kidney disease that you will have much to share with us.  The vein mapping is a breeze and they can work wonders with small veins as I have them.  I know you will find a wealth of information here and I know you will have a lot to contribute :grouphug;

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« Reply #5 on: June 10, 2007, 07:45:24 AM »
 :welcomesign;  from  :canadaflag;.  Good tohave you here
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« Reply #6 on: June 10, 2007, 08:07:54 AM »
Thanks for the warm welcome.It's wonderful to be among such a great group of people.
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« Reply #7 on: June 10, 2007, 11:13:51 AM »
 :waving; Hi angellady,
It's nice to meet you!
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« Reply #8 on: June 10, 2007, 11:41:45 AM »
Welcome to out community.  I can see that you are going to be right at home with us here.  Keep reading, and don't forget to keep posting.  We need to know how you are doing.  This site has become a supportive family, so you have to keep us posted.  Remember, that here is a group of people who understand EXACTLY what you are going through.  So we are here for you through the thick and thin.  Here is a hug from all of us. :grouphug;



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« Reply #9 on: June 10, 2007, 11:51:37 AM »
Hi Angellady,  Welcome to ihatedialysis.com.  I am glad you found us and i am proud to say yes, we are an amazing group of friends and an outstanding support group as well.  I hope you come often and do not hesitate to ask any questions or post comments and/or concerns of your own.  I look forward to hearing more from you.
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« Reply #10 on: June 10, 2007, 01:09:14 PM »
 :welcomesign; Angellady. I'm glad you found this site.
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March 7, 2001 - Complications after C-section caused kidney failure
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« Reply #11 on: June 10, 2007, 03:51:32 PM »
Welcome to the site. Know you are not alone while you struggle with kidney disease and dialysis.  I began dialysis at age 36, and am now 44 years old.  It can be done and you can continue with a semi-normal life after beginning dialysis.





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Let me give you a brief tour of the site.
The area that generates a lot of discussion about dialysis is the general discussion topics:
http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?board=2.0
This area of the forum is where the meat and potatoes of the dialysis world are discussed by the members. 
Feel free to post anything you want to discuss or if you have a question.

There are lots of interesting discussions in the off topic area: http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?board=5.0.

There is even a fiction story being written by our members in this area: http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?board=17.0
Home dialysis discussions are in this topic: http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?board=25.0

There is also a search box at the top of the boards to help you in finding topics of interest or answers to your questions.  You can refine your search, too.

I hope this short tour has helped you become better acquainted with IHateDialysis.com.

Again, welcome to the site and have fun while you are here.
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« Reply #12 on: June 11, 2007, 12:43:40 AM »
Wow,thanks again for the welcome.It's wonderful to have support from people who know exactly what I'm going through.Hugs to all of you.
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« Reply #13 on: June 11, 2007, 09:13:19 AM »
Hello angellady. I have had kidney disease all of my life also. Welcome to this site. The chat room is a great place to go to talk about dialysis. I have learned many things on this site. I hope you do too.
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i am a 51 year old male on dialysis for 3 years now. This is my second time. My brother donated a kidney to me about 13 years ago. I found this site on another site. I had to laugh when i saw what it was called. I hope to meet people from all over to talk about dialysis.
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« Reply #14 on: June 11, 2007, 09:55:13 AM »
 :bestwishes;

:birthday;


and finally...

 :welcomesign;
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« Reply #15 on: June 12, 2007, 03:54:06 PM »
Welcome Angel,

The two most precious things to my heart are Angels and Candy.  :oops; did I type that out loud?  ;)

Welcome to ihatedialysis.com. It's great to have you here, I would of welcomed you sooner but I was out of town for awhile.

I hope you enjoy your stay and find the support you need.

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« Reply #16 on: June 13, 2007, 05:38:12 AM »
 :welcomesign;

Great to see you here, hope to see you around the Forum or even in the Chatroom !

Catch Ya

Take Care Tamara xxx ooo  :cuddle;
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« Reply #17 on: June 13, 2007, 08:19:18 AM »
Welcome Candy!! I know you will find the support you need here from people who are going through similar stuff! Plus you are giving out hugs so I adore you already :)

welcome!
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3/1993: Diagnosed with Kidney Failure (FSGS)
25/7/2006: Started hemo 3x/week 5 hour sessions :(
27/11/2010: Cadaveric kidney transplant from my wonderful donor!!! "Danny" currently settling in and working better every day!!! :)

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« Reply #18 on: June 13, 2007, 01:04:59 PM »
Hello and  :welcomesign;
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