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« on: July 23, 2007, 04:38:54 PM »
 :waving;   Hello to all members of this forum. I have been reading as a guest this past week since I started the
Hemo and have decided to be a member.  My name is Miguel and I live in New Jersey, am a 50 years old
teacher. Thanks for having a forum like this. When I was told I needed dialysis, I fell under a severe depression thinking my life was over, that nothing mattered anymore. But by at least reading some of the topics, I have began to pull myself together.  Thanks.
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« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2007, 04:48:14 PM »
Hi Miguel,  Welcome to ihatedialysis.com.  I think we can pretty much all agree with you on the depression we go through but i must tell you, it does get better with time (and alot of support from friends here on IHD) ;)   Have you thought of perhaps doing PD or Home Hemo?  Are those options for you?  I know since i have been on PD, it has given me a more positive outlook on my life and i hear others feel the same way as well.  Please do not hesitate to ask questions, post comments and/or concerns of your own  :2thumbsup;  Looking forward to hearing more from you  :)

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« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2007, 05:19:33 PM »
Welcome aboard & thanks for joining. As Goofynina  said .  You have found the right place to be.  There are so many great people that are able to answer your questions or just listen and understand.  We look forward to hearing more from you.
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« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2007, 06:06:42 PM »
49 years old here and still going strong.
Welcome to the community!
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Uninterrupted in-center (self-care) hemodialysis since 1982 -- 34 YEARS on March 3, 2016 !!
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No transplant.  Not yet, anyway.  Only decided to be listed on 11/9/06. Inactive at the moment.  ;)
I make films.

Just the facts: 70.0 kgs. (about 154 lbs.)
Treatment: Tue-Thur-Sat   5.5 hours, 2x/wk, 6 hours, 1x/wk
Dialysate flow (Qd)=600;  Blood pump speed(Qb)=315
Fresenius Optiflux-180 filter--without reuse
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My KDOQI Nutrition (+/ -):  2,450 Calories, 84 grams Protein/day.

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« Reply #4 on: July 23, 2007, 06:53:37 PM »
Hi Miguel,

Welcome!  I am a newbie to this forum, but not new to hemodialysis.
Like others have said the depression will get better.  When I was told I needed
dialysis, I was so scared and depressed, I literallly begged God to "take me".
Obviously he didn't listen to me, and here I am 10 years later, pretty happy.
Of course we all get our down days, but your major depression will ease. Especially
if you have support. There seems to be a great deal here on this forum.  Don't be afraid
to ask anything about dialysis or transplant.  Someone here can most likely answer your
questions.
Best Wishes,
Chris    :waving;
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« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2007, 07:01:37 PM »
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« Reply #6 on: July 23, 2007, 07:29:08 PM »
Hi Miguel and welcome to this site. I am 51 and am on hemo now for three years. This is my second time. I live in Pennsylvania. Where in New Jersey do you live? I am about an hour from Philadelphia. Hope to talk to you soon.
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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 #7 on: July 23, 2007, 07:33:20 PM »
hi Miguel
Welvcome to the IHD Family.
You will find lots of friends, support and answers to your questions here.
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« Reply #8 on: July 24, 2007, 12:52:29 AM »
Welcome Miguel, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #9 on: July 24, 2007, 04:55:29 AM »
Hi Miguel,

 :welcomesign;

Great to have you here.

See you around

Take Care

Tamara xxx ooo   :cuddle;
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« Reply #10 on: July 24, 2007, 04:57:38 AM »
Hi Miguel!! It does get better. You DO get used to it. It's frustrating, at times, but it does become a way of life.  Welcome, feel free to chime in with comments, questions, the more, the better!  :welcomesign;
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« Reply #11 on: July 24, 2007, 06:31:21 AM »
Hello and  :welcomesign;
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« Reply #12 on: July 24, 2007, 06:37:28 AM »
Quote from: Bayamon13 on July 23, 2007, 04:38:54 PM
:waving;   Hello to all members of this forum. I have been reading as a guest this past week since I started the
Hemo and have decided to be a member.  My name is Miguel and I live in New Jersey, am a 50 years old
teacher. Thanks for having a forum like this. When I was told I needed dialysis, I fell under a severe depression thinking my life was over, that nothing mattered anymore. But by at least reading some of the topics, I have began to pull myself together.  Thanks.

I am so glad that this forum has helped you sort things out a little. Welcome Miguel to IHD. I hope you continue to blend in to our family here. ask questions, read and post often.

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« Reply #13 on: July 24, 2007, 02:43:15 PM »
Welcome Miguel to the site.  There are several teachers on the site.  I hope we can answer any questions you may have.





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« Reply #14 on: July 24, 2007, 03:16:36 PM »
Nice to meet you! Glad you found us :welcomesign;
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« Reply #15 on: July 25, 2007, 01:08:06 AM »
Welcome to our community, Miguel!  I hope your nickname and your name mean what I think I mean - that you are from Bayamon, PR.  Cause I know Bayamon very well.  I usually spend time in Toa Alta and Bayamon is where I do lots of shopping - Rio Hondo, etc.  I am so glad you decided to join us.  This website is really a godsend to us facing this renal challenge.  I personally have been immeasurably helped.  I was fortunate enough to find it just when I was diagnosed with ESRD, and just before I started dialysis.  IHD got to me just before the depression would have set in, just after I felt the bottom drop out of my world.
Wow, we have a goodly group of teachers here - the profession on which all professions are based, right?
Please take advantage of all this site has to offer.  Post lots and let us know how you are doing. We are not nosy - we are just family.


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« Reply #16 on: July 25, 2007, 06:49:32 PM »
Welcome, Miguel.  You will find the people at IHD to be great :D!!!
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