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buffalogal855
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« on: March 04, 2012, 03:13:29 PM »
 :waving;  Hello everyone!  I am caregiver to my 68 year old husband.  Diabetic for 26 years; stroke 2003; kidney problems first diagnosed about 2008.  Physician is monitoring with monthly blood tests and we have started to talk about dialysis.  I have been looking at this website for quite awhile and I want to be part of it.  I learn more and more every day here and the advise I've been given has been sooooooo helpful!   Thanks - buffalogal
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« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2012, 05:11:22 PM »
Hi, buffalogal, and welcome!  As you've discovered, there's a lot of solid information here and a lot of good people who will be glad to help you.  All the best to you and your hubby.
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« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2012, 07:48:45 AM »
Hi Buffalogal and I also welcome you to IHD!   :welcomesign;  I am care partner to my hubby who is also diabetic and has been on D since 2007.   Glad you joined as there's a lot of information available here as well as support for you both and probably a few laughs here and there. 
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« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2012, 11:03:16 AM »
 :thx;  Thank you for taking the time to post, it means a lot!
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« Reply #4 on: March 06, 2012, 11:07:17 AM »
Hi buffalogal855, welcome to the site  :welcomesign; I am also a care giver to my husband he has been on dialysis for 3 years and this site has been  invaluable to me. Lots to learn, please feel free to ask any thing you want to know. You can also rant if you wish.
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« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2012, 01:37:20 PM »
 :welcomesign; buffalogal!
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« Reply #6 on: March 06, 2012, 02:10:41 PM »
 :welcomesign;

Hi, Buffalogal. I missed your intro, somehow.

I'm glad this site has been a help to you. It is a real life saver!

Aleta
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Wife to Carl, who has PKD.
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« Reply #7 on: March 06, 2012, 04:21:08 PM »
Welcome Buffalogal!  I too am a caregiver to husband.  It was a total shock to us cause we had no idea!  We have learned to accept it and move on!  It has not been all rosie or anything, but we are fine with it.  You are among a bunch here that not only will help in any way, but have first hand knowledge in all things Kidney.  Sorry you had to come here in this way, but very glad to have you aboard!

Again Welcome & God Bless,
lmunchkin :kickstart;
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6/2009 Peritonitis , PD Cath removed
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« Reply #8 on: March 07, 2012, 12:33:04 PM »
Welcome sweetie! You, TOO, are important and need as much as attention as your husband. I'm sure you do a fantastic job and here, we know what you go through.  ***HUGS***
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caregiver to husband using in-center dialysis 4 years
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