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« on: October 08, 2006, 09:35:59 AM »
33, not yet on dialysis - let me know if it is not ok for me to post here!
I do think I am getting closer and closer to dialysis.
At the moment, I am trying to redefine my life. Will see how it goes.
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« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2006, 09:39:37 AM »
Of course you are welcome to our community!
Post away.     :beer1;
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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.  ;)
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Just the facts: 70.0 kgs. (about 154 lbs.)
Treatment: Tue-Thur-Sat   5.5 hours, 2x/wk, 6 hours, 1x/wk
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« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2006, 09:40:49 AM »
:welcomesign;
I'm predialysis myself, hoping for a transplant before I need to decide which type of dialysis I should go on.
You have come to a great place for answers and support.
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« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2006, 10:00:02 AM »
Hey!
Welcome aboard. I just started dialysis couple of months ago...not easy but not that terrible. Lots of work, though. With support from your family and our community, you will do great. Lets us know how you do. :welcomesign;
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« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2006, 10:00:47 AM »
I am also not yet on dialysis.  :welcomesign; :welcomesign;
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« Reply #5 on: October 08, 2006, 12:10:41 PM »
Not on dialysis yet either. Always good to meet someone in a similar situation.
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« Reply #6 on: October 08, 2006, 01:38:04 PM »
Quote from: metabaron on October 08, 2006, 09:35:59 AM
33, not yet on dialysis - let me know if it is not ok for me to post here!
I do think I am getting closer and closer to dialysis.
At the moment, I am trying to redefine my life. Will see how it goes.

Of course you are welcome to post here in fact you are welcome to become a "Premium Member" too!  ;) We have members who have not yet started dialysis, family members, significant others, employees, doctors, we have it all. So of course you are welcome to post here and as often as you like. Ask as many questions as you wish.

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« Reply #7 on: October 09, 2006, 12:54:23 AM »
Welcome Metabaron, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #8 on: October 09, 2006, 01:22:11 PM »
:welcomesign;  It's better to be here BEFORE dialysis or transplant because there is important info you need to know before either, and much of it the medical professionals won't tell you.
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« Reply #9 on: October 09, 2006, 09:25:54 PM »
Glad you found us.  It is smart to learn about your disease and your options before you need it.  Some people bury their head in the sand and then have a hard time when reality hits.  Welcome to our site and enjoy reading the thousands of posts.
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« Reply #10 on: October 09, 2006, 11:11:44 PM »
I joined this website just before I started dialysis, and I am eternally grateful that I did.  I started dialysis as a well-informed patient.  So read the posts, ask questions.   :welcomesign;
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« Reply #11 on: October 10, 2006, 02:34:52 AM »
I wish I could have joined before I was ever on dialysis .. but back then the net didn't even exsist yet lol (Hey I don't consider myself old at all :P)

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