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« on: February 19, 2008, 11:20:31 AM »
Hi Everyone - my name is Jenn, I am 25 and live in Maine. I am not on dialysis, and not really even close to it yet, but have been recently diagnosed with Stage 2 CKD. My Mom (who is also on this site, SandyB) recently was on dialysis, had a kidney transplant, and raves about this site so I've been lurking for awhile. I have a kidney biopsy scheduled for next Wednesday (they are fairly certain this is hereditary, but they were unable to gain any information from my Mom's biopsy). That's my story for now - but I wanted to say I am sorry for the loss of one of your (our!) members. My Mom was really sad to hear of it, and it reminds me of how amazing friendships can form through a screen  :) That's all from me.... (for now!) Have a good day, everyone!  ;musicalnote; ;musicalnote; ;musicalnote;
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« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2008, 11:26:01 AM »
:welcomesign; librajenn2. Glad you finally came out of lurking. Looking forward to hearing more from you and good luck next Wednesday. Let us know how it goes. Take Care.
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« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2008, 11:44:58 AM »
 :welcomesign; Jenn!  Glad you came out of the shadows and into the sunshine of IHD.
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« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2008, 12:49:43 PM »
Welcome to our community librajen,

I hope you stay stage II for a long time. At any rate I  appreciate you taking an interest in ihatedialysis.com. There is lots of information at your finger tips. I hate the biopsy on the native kidneys, I experienced pain during mine but don't want to scare you because others have had it done with no pain. Please let us know how things turn out.

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« Reply #4 on: February 19, 2008, 12:56:12 PM »
Welcome to our community, Jenn!  We are glad you chose to join us.  I know that this site can only be added artillery in our fight against the renal challenge.  I hope you will continue to post and let us know how you are doing.  This is a wonderful caring and sharing family, so take advantage of all the site has to offer.


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« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2008, 01:18:10 PM »
Welcome librajenn2, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #6 on: February 19, 2008, 01:20:54 PM »
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« Reply #7 on: February 19, 2008, 02:11:02 PM »
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« Reply #8 on: February 19, 2008, 02:15:10 PM »


Welcome, Jenn!!! I so hope you have no pain during the biopsy! Ick. I was lucky, I never had one.

I also hope you stay in stage 2 for a long time!  I was fairly successful, for a few years, in holding
off on dialysis. I'm now on the cycler (pd), which I really like, much more so than hemo!

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« Reply #9 on: February 19, 2008, 04:23:28 PM »
Jenn -   :welcomesign; Welcome to the board.  I'll be by your side for the biopsy and I too hope that you stay in Stage II for the next 30 to 50 years.

Love you

MOM (aka Sandyb or Slywalker)

P.S.  Sorry you inherited the bad part of my DNA.
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« Reply #10 on: February 19, 2008, 06:20:48 PM »
Welcome to the site Jenn.  You'll find lots of good information and people here.  Its good to have you!
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« Reply #11 on: February 19, 2008, 07:09:41 PM »
 :welcomesign; to the family.  I pray your biopsy goes well.  Keep us posted on how you are doing.
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« Reply #12 on: February 19, 2008, 10:25:49 PM »
Welcome to the IHD.com family.  I hope you biopsy turns out all right. Your Mom should be a great help to you as you begin your kidney disease journey. 

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« Reply #13 on: February 20, 2008, 12:07:54 AM »


 :waving; Welcome
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« Reply #14 on: February 20, 2008, 05:48:44 AM »
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« Reply #15 on: February 20, 2008, 08:52:00 AM »
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« Reply #16 on: February 20, 2008, 10:25:31 AM »
 :welcomesign; Jenn!
We're glad you came out of lurking to introduce yourself...here's hoping for a long run of stage 2 :-)
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« Reply #17 on: February 20, 2008, 11:58:12 AM »
 :welcomesign;

What a nice musical introduction! You'll find lots of information and support here. Saying prayers your biopsy goes well.
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« Reply #18 on: February 20, 2008, 12:20:19 PM »
 :welcomesign; from the UK  :ukflag;
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« Reply #19 on: February 20, 2008, 04:52:52 PM »
 :welcomesign;

I am on the east coast also.
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« Reply #20 on: February 20, 2008, 08:23:03 PM »
 :welcomesign; aboard
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« Reply #21 on: February 21, 2008, 02:22:51 AM »
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« Reply #22 on: February 21, 2008, 11:36:59 AM »
Welcome to the IHD Family.
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« Reply #23 on: February 21, 2008, 11:42:17 AM »
Welcome and good luck with the biopsy. Hope all goes well for you.
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« Reply #24 on: February 29, 2008, 02:07:11 AM »
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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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