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« on: January 12, 2007, 11:39:11 AM »
Hi people.  I join you all in facing the end of this life and looking at the next.  I'm male 31 years, single, no kids, no wife, out of work (health reasons), some family and friends, and not sure about living this way.  I have always enjoyed my days like they might be the last and now they seem to be.  "Sex drugs and Rock and Roll" lifestyle has run out.  Not sure if I can do it anyother way.  Especially this way!!!
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« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2007, 12:27:55 PM »
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« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2007, 12:32:31 PM »
Quote from: lost sheep on January 12, 2007, 11:39:11 AM
Hi people.  I join you all in facing the end of this life and looking at the next.  I'm male 31 years, single, no kids, no wife, out of work (health reasons), some family and friends, and not sure about living this way.  I have always enjoyed my days like they might be the last and now they seem to be.  "Sex drugs and Rock and Roll" lifestyle has run out.  Not sure if I can do it anyother way.  Especially this way!!!
Hi Lost sheep! You are around my age and I know exactly how you feel! When I had to go on dialysis in 2001 I was up for a long awaited promotion in a job where I was required to work 12 hr shifts .. and no way I could do that with me having no choice but to start doing dialysis. You have a sense of everything you have ever achieved being flushed down that drain!

But after the initial shock and the mental and emotional adjustment to the loss of total control and freedom over your life, and with the support of all around you, you will pull through it! it is better than the alternative right? And then soon your learn that there is more freedom than at first, it just takes time and adjustment and acceptance. We will help any way we can ;)

We are here for you and are glad you are here!  :welcomesign; :grouphug;
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« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2007, 02:05:10 PM »
Well hello Lost Sheep,  no more worries, you have found what you are looking for... US ;) ...  This has been the best support group for me (and i am sure for many others too) :)   I hope you come here often and post any questions, comments and/or concerns of your own.  We are here for you  :grouphug;
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« Reply #4 on: January 12, 2007, 02:40:44 PM »
Hey Lost Sheep.

I've been doing this for almost 25 years (since I was 24 years old) and my best years are still ahead!
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« Reply #5 on: January 12, 2007, 08:12:55 PM »
Welcome to our community!  You are not a lost sheep now - we have found you, and we are not letting you go.  This is the place to be to make sense of a lot that we are going through.  Here is a place to vent, to find out important things, to get to know others who really understand what you are going through.  I expect to hear lots from you as time goes on.
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« Reply #6 on: January 12, 2007, 11:48:55 PM »
Hi Lost Sheep.  Thank you for your introduction but I have a few more questions?

How long have you been on dialysis.....or are you on yet?

Where are you from?

                                          :welcomesign;
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« Reply #7 on: January 13, 2007, 01:44:54 AM »
Welcome lost sheep, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #8 on: January 14, 2007, 04:57:54 PM »
Hello Lostsheep,

You have come to the right place to get advice, knowledge and support. Great to have you.

Now as for being single maybe we can help you in that department as well. Have you visited our site Renal Romance yet?

Here is the link  www.renalromance.com Hope things turn around for you.

Sluff
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« Reply #9 on: January 16, 2007, 10:18:13 AM »
Welcome, lost sheep!  :welcomesign;  Glad to have you here!
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« Reply #10 on: January 16, 2007, 12:02:43 PM »
Welcome Lost Sheep, I know I already replied to your other post, but I wanted to welcome you to the site.  I do understand how you feel; I started PD on December 7th.  The first few days, when I had to do four manual exchanges a day, I would sit there looking at that dialysis fluid pouring into me and thinking, this just can't be the way my life was meant to be.  I only had about 4 hours between exchanges and I felt like dialysis was all I ever did.

But, things really do get better.  I have a cycler now, and, while I wish I wasn't on dialysis, I feel like my life is more normal again.

I have read all of your posts, and I think you still have a lot to offer the world, even if you feel you have had all you want from it.  Just think about what you can give, instead of thinking about what's left for you.  :welcomesign;
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« Reply #11 on: January 16, 2007, 12:25:02 PM »
Welcome, Lost Sheep. We have all been lost at one time or another.  Letting people help you find your way though this journey will make it easier. This is a great group of people and everyone can relate to what you are going thru.  They are all here to help.  :grouphug;
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« Reply #12 on: January 16, 2007, 12:41:22 PM »
Hola lost sheep... :welcomesign;
You will find lots of friends here....we are all together on this... :welcomesign;
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