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« on: May 22, 2009, 05:43:45 PM »
Tinah just called to say the first day is over without.  She agreed it wasn't as bad as she had thought although the needles did hurt and she is very tired (we all knew that).  Tonight she will stay at her sisters and won't log on tonight as she just wants to eat and go to sleep.
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« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2009, 05:45:22 PM »
 :cuddle; Tinah!
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« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2009, 05:49:51 PM »
Go Tinah.  Was thinking of you all day.
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« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2009, 06:02:52 PM »
Tinah,
Great news. It will get better, too. I wish they had used the cream on you as a "virgin." Not fair.

Aleta :cheer:
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« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2009, 06:06:48 PM »
Thinking of you Tinah.   :grouphug; :cuddle; :grouphug;
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« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2009, 06:07:41 PM »
Yeah !    :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :yahoo; :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
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« Reply #6 on: May 22, 2009, 06:08:35 PM »
Thanks DW. Isn't it wonderful how we all take care of each other?   Tinah, I hope you get some rest at your sister's.   :cuddle;
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« Reply #7 on: May 22, 2009, 08:40:32 PM »
What a day! 

 :flower; T :flower; I :flower; N  :flower; A :flower; H  :flower;
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« Reply #8 on: May 22, 2009, 09:16:36 PM »
I hope you feel better tomorrow!

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« Reply #9 on: May 23, 2009, 03:13:15 AM »
 :waving; just a quick hello. I am doing okay still tired. I do have a slight headache and i got a cramp in my leg in the middle of the night but other than that i feel pretty good.. I wish they would have used the cream on me too willow... The PCT was very nice actually everyone was really nice. Thanks again everyone.. i was only on for 2 1/2 hours i will be on 3 hours on monday and eventually i will work up to 4 hours.. so i am sure in the weeks to come i will have more questions..

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« Reply #10 on: May 23, 2009, 06:34:55 AM »
I was thinking of you all day Tinah.  I remember my first day so well... headaches, cramps, low blood pressure.... I didn't know all the signs.... but you get to know them really quick!  Make sure and get some lidocane cream to help with the pain girl!  It's amazing how good the lidocane cream works!

Hope you get settled quickly girl (like that's what you want to hear :( )

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« Reply #11 on: May 23, 2009, 06:46:45 AM »
glad things went well, you are lucky they are working up to 4 hrs. Otto never got that and he was miserable.... :grouphug;
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« Reply #12 on: May 23, 2009, 08:09:34 AM »
If they won't do cream for you in-center, see if the neph will write you a scrip to get your own.  It's supposed to be more effective if you put it on half an hour before treatment, anyhow.
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« Reply #13 on: May 23, 2009, 08:18:58 AM »

Call the neph first thing monday and have him call it in.  Its generic and $4 for a month at Walmart, right?
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« Reply #14 on: May 23, 2009, 11:16:58 AM »
Hey Girl! I am glad it all went well for you.  :grouphug;
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« Reply #15 on: May 23, 2009, 11:27:58 AM »
Hey, Tinah!  Glad to hear your first treatment was okay. 

It is nice that they are starting you out slowly so you can adjust as you go. 

Keep us updated!   :grouphug;
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« Reply #16 on: May 23, 2009, 11:36:51 AM »
Hi everyone, I still am doing well today.. THANK YOU ALL FOR THE SUPPORT!! I am reaaly glad that they are letting me start off slow as well to see how i adjust. I have a few questions i will go ask in the correct section
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« Reply #17 on: May 23, 2009, 03:37:26 PM »
Glad things went well Tinah!!
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« Reply #18 on: May 23, 2009, 05:42:04 PM »
Sending you lots of love   :grouphug;
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« Reply #19 on: May 23, 2009, 06:16:06 PM »
Thinking of you Tinah. I love reading this thread because it reflects several things.

Support, Concern, Love, Knowledge and advice. All in 18 posts, it is awesome to see the power of this website.
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« Reply #20 on: May 23, 2009, 08:40:30 PM »
If you only knew how much this site has helped me.  Of course it wont do the dialysis for me but it helped mentaly prepare. i am not sure what state of mind i would have bee in without everyones kind words, sound advice and without them i am not sure i would have had the courage to go to dialysis. In a way i can say that each post each moment that they have taken to respond has changed my life. And i may never be able to repay them but may God Bless them for taking the time to answer my questions and send hugs. IHD Admin and members THANK YOU SO MUCH..

Tinah
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« Reply #21 on: May 24, 2009, 05:13:05 AM »
Oh Tinah, we love you.  What else would you expect but concern?
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« Reply #22 on: May 24, 2009, 05:30:43 AM »
Tinah, we all care about you!  It is really nice to know that we were able in some way to make your first dialysis treatment a little easier to face.  You have done the same for others, too. 

That is what IHD is all about!   :cuddle;
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« Reply #23 on: May 24, 2009, 05:37:17 AM »
Tinah it is always a huge relief when you have your first dialysis behind you.

You did great and I am very proud of ya :)
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« Reply #24 on: May 25, 2009, 11:39:50 AM »
Just checking in with a  :cuddle;
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