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« on: June 22, 2007, 09:03:41 PM »
I am 42 living in Pittsburgh. A year this week since I have been on dialysis.  I am a drummer in a metal band I work a full time job and will not let this beat me. I have a great support network of friends and family that have been with me through it all and I am grateful. But sometimes I need to interact with others who know first hand what it's like to feel like crap after too much fluid is pulled. Or a infiltration. Or annoying staff. You get the idea
Thanks for letting me  join
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« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2007, 09:08:11 PM »
 :welcomesign; to a great site
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« Reply #2 on: June 22, 2007, 09:32:11 PM »
Hi Foundry and Welcome to ihatedialysis.com.  I am glad you found us, not only are we an awesome and informative website, we are an even more awesome support group.  We've become like family here, so, welcome to the  family i should say :)  It's great to see you have a positive attitude and we are with you every step of the way as you beat this damn disease  :boxing;.  Please feel free to look around and by all means do not hesitate to post any questions, comments and/or concerns of your own.  Looking forward to hearing more from you, (and more about your band too) ;)  ROCK ON



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« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2007, 12:04:02 AM »
Hi Foundry , good to have you aboard. I too am in the Pittsburgh area.
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« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2007, 12:39:08 AM »
 :waving; Welcome
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« Reply #5 on: June 23, 2007, 01:35:12 AM »
HI Foundry,

Welcome......glad you came to join us.  We are a mad bunch but we do understand so you will find some great support here.  I have had a horrendous six months and couldn't have gotten through it nearly as well if it wasn't for the support here.  Doesn't matter when you get on here, there is usually some one around so it is very comforting.  You'll be a member of the gang in no time.  xxxx
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« Reply #6 on: June 23, 2007, 01:53:14 AM »
Welcome to our sharing and caring community.  I just love your attitude already!  Please continue to post and let us know exactly what you are going through.  You will find that we have developed into a supportive family.  As you noted, this is a place where people can totally identifyl with anything that you are going through.  So keep on reading and take advantage of the many things that this site has to offer.  Looking forward to hearing from you.


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« Reply #7 on: June 23, 2007, 04:58:26 AM »
You are a very strong person in fighting this disease, good for you. Keep up the fight and the best to you.
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« Reply #8 on: June 23, 2007, 05:31:58 AM »
Thanks for joining and sharing.  I like your attitude and that you keep working.  We can't let that disease stop us !!  :canadaflag;
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« Reply #9 on: June 23, 2007, 06:47:56 AM »
Hi Foundry!!! Glad you found us! You'll find that we know EXACTLY what you're going through. It's reassuring to know there are people out there like us, who are going through the same frustrations we are going through.
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« Reply #10 on: June 23, 2007, 07:06:22 AM »
Hello foundry,

Welcome to I hate dialysis. We are all like family here and have members worldwide. I love music and even though metal is not my choice of genre I do have an appreciation for those that play an instrument. I like your attitude as well.

Again welcome and I look forward to your posts. See you in the forums.

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« Reply #11 on: June 23, 2007, 12:57:48 PM »
Thank you all so  much for the warm welcome! I feel like a part of the group already.
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« Reply #12 on: June 23, 2007, 06:50:58 PM »
 :welcomesign; Glad you found this site.
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« Reply #13 on: June 23, 2007, 09:15:57 PM »
Hi Foundry,

You've found a great group here.........Welcome!   kelli
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« Reply #14 on: June 24, 2007, 04:09:31 AM »
Hi Foundry. I too am from Pennsylvania. Welcome to this site.
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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 #15 on: June 25, 2007, 08:27:59 AM »
Hello and  :welcomesign;
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« Reply #16 on: June 25, 2007, 09:39:37 AM »
 :waving; Hi Foundry,
Nice to meet you! This is a great group of people.
Best,
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« Reply #17 on: June 27, 2007, 06:23:10 AM »
It's real good to have you with us.  Welcome!
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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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« Reply #18 on: June 28, 2007, 12:02:25 PM »
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« Reply #19 on: June 29, 2007, 08:51:16 AM »
Hello Foundry!  It was good to meet you in chat and I hope you go there often.  I would love to hear more about your band and your experiences.

Earlinda :grouphug;
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« Reply #20 on: June 30, 2007, 08:03:00 PM »
Welcome to the group.Yes, it is good to have people who know and have been there to talk to about kidney disease and dialysis.





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« Reply #21 on: August 10, 2007, 03:06:49 PM »
I love Pittsburgh. I had my transplant there. Just saying "Hello".
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« Reply #22 on: August 12, 2007, 10:24:02 AM »
 :welcomesign;   Nice to meet you!
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