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« on: February 18, 2007, 05:58:20 PM »
Hello all, my name is Bill, I'm 51 years old. I've been married to my wife Jerri for 25 years, we have 4 grown children. I've suffered 25 years of chronic kidney stones. The treatments have damaged the kidneys and ureters. In October 2006 they removed my left kidney.  In December 2006 they reconstucted my right ureter, as of January 30, 2007 my kidney was at 18%. The doctors have told me to start making decisions because dialysis is coming in the very near future. So I'm here to learn and figure out which type of dialysis is best for me.
I would also like to thank my brother-in-law, EPOMAN, for all his information and advice.
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« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2007, 06:11:14 PM »
Welcome to IHD Butch,

It pays to have an intelligent brother-in-law, at least you will gain your knowledge from the best.

There is a lot of free advice and many life times of experience within the IHD compound.  ;)

It's great to have you here, and I hope you find everything you are looking for.

Here's a place you can start from: http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?board=34.0

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« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2007, 08:04:10 PM »
Your in very good hands, Butch. There isn't much Epoman doesn't know.

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« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2007, 08:13:05 PM »
Quote from: butch on February 18, 2007, 05:58:20 PM
Hello all, my name is Bill, I'm 51 years old. I've been married to my wife Jerri for 25 years, we have 4 grown children. I've suffered 25 years of chronic kidney stones. The treatments have damaged the kidneys and ureters. In October 2006 they removed my left kidney. In December 2006 they reconstucted my right ureter, as of January 30, 2007 my kidney was at 18%. The doctors have told me to start making decisions because dialysis is coming in the very near future. So I'm here to learn and figure out which type of dialysis is best for me.
I would also like to thank my brother-in-law, EPOMAN, for all his information and advice.
Are you serious? Epoman is your brother-in-law and you are both named Bill?


If so it is good that Epoman has family that supports him! :) I know I really value when family is there for me!

This is a great place to learn about all types of dialysis, especially Hemo!
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« Reply #4 on: February 18, 2007, 08:20:34 PM »
Holly SHIT!  We have Epoman's brother-in-law here?   I guess you are out as a possible donor! 

I'm sorry you are suffering with kidney problems.  I have never had stones, but I hear they are pure hell.  Maybe you can hang on to your 18%.  You can live fine on 18%. 

You are also in good hands.  Trust what Epoman tells you.  He knows more than any Nephrologist I know of.

Feel free to ask questions.  There is such a thing as a "stupid" question but we'll tell you if you ask one.   :banghead;

 :welcomesign;  Bill


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« Reply #5 on: February 18, 2007, 08:47:53 PM »
 :welcomesign; Bill, to the community! (You DO know that you are a celebrity, don't you??!!)   ;D
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« Reply #6 on: February 18, 2007, 09:07:30 PM »
Hey Butch,

good to see you here, see you around the forum or maybe in the chatroom!


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« Reply #7 on: February 18, 2007, 10:04:04 PM »
Quote from: butch on February 18, 2007, 05:58:20 PM
Hello all, my name is Bill, I'm 51 years old. I've been married to my wife Jerri for 25 years, we have 4 grown children. I've suffered 25 years of chronic kidney stones. The treatments have damaged the kidneys and ureters. In October 2006 they removed my left kidney.  In December 2006 they reconstucted my right ureter, as of January 30, 2007 my kidney was at 18%. The doctors have told me to start making decisions because dialysis is coming in the very near future. So I'm here to learn and figure out which type of dialysis is best for me.
I would also like to thank my brother-in-law, EPOMAN, for all his information and advice.

Hey Butch,

Glad to see you made it. I know you must be worried and scared about what the future holds, but I'll tell you what, you are going to be fine. IHD(ihatedialysis) is an amazing place, had I had a resource like this when I first started, I would most likely not be in a wheelchair today or have episodes of A-FIB. Take a look around as we have a lot to offer and feel free to ask questions and get to know everyone. We have an AMAZING group of people here and understand that you are not facing this alone.

For anyone who is wondering "Butch"/ Bill is indeed my relative, he is my wife's (EpoWife) brother. He is a good guy and I hope you all don't hold it against him for being my relative. >:D

Welcome Butch, and read the rules, just because we are related doesn't mean you don't have to follow the rules.  ;) ;D See the links in my signature lines and post a pic of yourself if you like in the members picture thread.

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« Reply #8 on: February 18, 2007, 10:41:21 PM »
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« Reply #9 on: February 18, 2007, 10:47:18 PM »
Aww...I'm sorry to hear that you are related to Epoman... :( hehe...J/k!!  :welcomesign; Great to have you here!!   ;D
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« Reply #10 on: February 19, 2007, 12:06:37 AM »
Welcome Butch, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #11 on: February 19, 2007, 04:17:12 AM »
hey Bill (I'll call you bill cuz somehow i dislike butch, hope you don't mind) welcome to IHD and hoping you'll wash some of your brother-in-law's dirty laundry here, preferably in the chatroom hehehe j/k...again   :welcomesign;

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« Reply #12 on: February 19, 2007, 04:37:13 AM »
:welcomesign; Butch

Glad to have you on board, it really is a gift to have time to make decisions ,
read up and I am sure you will find the best way for you :)

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« Reply #13 on: February 19, 2007, 05:00:50 AM »
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« Reply #14 on: February 19, 2007, 12:41:35 PM »
Welcome to IHD, Butch!  :welcomesign;  Wow, just think - Epoman's brother-in-law - obviously, it isn't nepotism!   ;)
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« Reply #15 on: February 19, 2007, 03:20:15 PM »
 :welcomesign; Nice to meet you, Butch. Your brother-in-law has helped so many people here.  He is the greatest!
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« Reply #16 on: February 19, 2007, 05:47:55 PM »
 :welcomesign; Nice to have you Butch. I'm new as well and with Epoman you are in good hands. He is a gift from above and your relative. Lucky you :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #17 on: February 19, 2007, 08:05:46 PM »
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« Reply #18 on: February 20, 2007, 08:37:23 AM »
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« Reply #20 on: February 20, 2007, 10:27:45 PM »
Welcome to our community, Bill!  So glad you decided to join us.  You can be assured that this website is going to be one of the important tools in your dealing with this renal challenge.  Many of us can testify to that.  And you are so fortunate to be connected to our  own Epoman (I have to say that - he's my boss!)  This site has been such a blessing to so many of us.  I am sure there are some who are tired of hearing me say this, but I came upon this site just days before I started dialysis, and it was a major tool in helping me to understand what I was going through and in helping to cope with it.  Knowlege is power, and that is what this site gave me.
More power to you, Bill (have to call you Bill III - we have so many of you around here!)


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« Reply #21 on: February 22, 2007, 10:17:49 PM »
Hey Butch,

Welcome to IHD. :welcomesign;

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« Reply #22 on: February 22, 2007, 10:26:49 PM »
Hey Butch,  Welcome to ihatedialysis.com.  I am sorry you have come to this point but one thing that is comforting is that you know someone who is going through pretty much the same thing and he (along with us) can answer alot of questions you may have.  If i may, i would like to suggest going with PD, although you will have restrictions, they are not AS strict as if you were on Hemo.  I know it can all be overwhelming and you may not know where to start, or what to say, BUT, if there is ever anything you need, please do not hesitate to ask, any one of us will be more than happy to help you find what it is you are looking for.    :2thumbsup;   Take care and keep us posted on what you decide, k.   Looking forward to hearing more from you  :grouphug;



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« Reply #23 on: March 09, 2007, 07:08:41 AM »
Dad Jennifer and I love you! Well support you through everything. Thank God for Uncle Billy and all his help he has gave you and others.  I will miss him :grouphug;





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« Reply #24 on: March 09, 2007, 08:04:32 AM »
Afcloud please go back and introduce yourself. Obviously you are related somehow to Epoman and we would love for you get to know you.



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