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« on: February 27, 2008, 04:33:15 PM »
hello everyone, soo glad IHD is here !!!  like the SUBJECT says '' WHATA LONG STRANGE TRIP"  54y.o. male ,married 33yrs. to the best woman on earth, 2 boys-great guys,been diabetic for 15yrs. I very much enjoy the outdoors, hunting,fishing, camping anything outside . live in the upstate n.y. area . staring straight down the DIALYSIS barrel , hope i make the right decisions . still alittle scared for a big guy 6'3''  i've chosen PD and i'm getting the catheter soon !!!  so much to understand !!!!  I have a great SUPPORT system around me but can still use the knowledge and wisdom from everyone on this forum                    "LIFE IS LIKE A BOX OF CHOCOLATES"         


                    BIG-H
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« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2008, 04:38:42 PM »
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« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2008, 04:39:20 PM »
Hello and welcome Big-H glad to have you here!!!

I am sure you made the best decision for you

Kim :)
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« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2008, 04:41:56 PM »
 :welcomesign; Glad you found us.  There are many here that do PD.  You will find so much information and support here.  Looking forward to hearing more about your "trip"----not one any of us wanted to take, but here we are!
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« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2008, 04:51:03 PM »
welcome to IHD...Boxman
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« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2008, 04:55:30 PM »
Welcome to IHD BIG-H,

Glad you found us also, I think PD was a good choice because your you can do it at home and the diet restrictions are less stringent.

Hope to see you around, read read read and post post post.

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« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2008, 05:13:27 PM »
Welcome!!  :welcomesign; :welcomesign; :welcomesign;

You'll like PD,. especially if you go on the cycler, it will give you so much more fleixibility!
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« Reply #7 on: February 27, 2008, 06:13:26 PM »
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« Reply #8 on: February 27, 2008, 08:08:10 PM »
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« Reply #9 on: February 27, 2008, 09:23:01 PM »
 :welcomesign; Big-H!  Looks like Boxman and I have somebody else to compare fishing stories with!
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« Reply #10 on: February 27, 2008, 09:35:14 PM »
Welcome  BIG-H , good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #11 on: February 27, 2008, 10:18:40 PM »
Welcome BIG-H!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :welcomesign;
Come right in and make yourself at home.

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« Reply #12 on: February 28, 2008, 03:33:34 AM »
 :welcomesign; Big-H!. You have found the perfect place.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #13 on: February 28, 2008, 04:49:26 AM »
Welcome and the best of luck to you.
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« Reply #14 on: February 28, 2008, 04:51:49 AM »
 thanks so much one and all , for the nice warm welcome !!!!
 I forgot to mention i was a PAINTER for 36yrs.[ house and commercial ] so if anyone has any painting ques. i'll be more than happy to try to help with an ans., if i can .
and yes BRENDA , i have ALOT of fishstories ,i can share with you & BOXMAN .


             Thanks one and all , you'll be hearing from me !!!!                big-h       :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #15 on: February 28, 2008, 05:28:26 AM »
Hi Big H and  :welcomesign; from the  :ukflag;
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« Reply #16 on: February 28, 2008, 06:35:57 AM »
Quote from: big-h3838 on February 27, 2008, 04:33:15 PM
...staring straight down the DIALYSIS barrel ...

 :waving;
You are definitely an outdoorsman! Welcome to our little corner of the world where you will be informed, entertained, and supported.
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« Reply #17 on: February 28, 2008, 07:13:26 AM »
Hi Big H, glad you found us!
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« Reply #18 on: February 28, 2008, 11:37:24 AM »
Welcome to our community! So glad you found us and joined us.  We are a big international family, and there is always space for another member.   :grouphug; So take advantage of all this site has to offer.  Keep reading and keep posting - we like to know how you are doing.


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« Reply #19 on: February 28, 2008, 08:09:30 PM »
Welcome to the boards.  I hope all goes well with PD for you as you begin life with dialysis.

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« Reply #20 on: February 29, 2008, 01:37:59 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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« Reply #21 on: May 06, 2008, 05:24:23 PM »
 :bandance; :bandance; some of us are bananas around here

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