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« on: March 20, 2007, 05:19:45 PM »

Well  I have got a date to start home training.My last lot of blood work went down hill so i  can't put it off any longer April 16th I  have to be in Sydney to start dialysis. I knew the day would come , they wanted me to start early December so at least  i got a few more months off.Wish me luck i think i am gonna need it.

Cheers  Charee
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« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2007, 05:32:22 PM »

Good Luck Charee. :thumbup;
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« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2007, 05:36:03 PM »

Charee, i know it's a scary ordeal but just remember, we are here for you, you have the best support group right here at your fingertips and we will not let you do this alone  :grouphug;
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« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2007, 05:58:25 PM »

Good luck and may the dialysis gods smile upon you as you begin.
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« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2007, 09:07:47 PM »

Hi Charee,
Thinking of you  :cuddle;
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« Reply #5 on: March 20, 2007, 11:37:02 PM »

Hemo or PD?

Just remember, we're here for you! 
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« Reply #6 on: March 21, 2007, 02:23:08 AM »



 :cuddle;   You will do great Charee. Watch Bills video a few more times before you go Sydney.  Good Luck      :grouphug;
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« Reply #7 on: March 21, 2007, 02:53:10 AM »

Charee you will do fine... and on the positive side you will feel so much better once you start dialysis.

I cant wait to meet you at Damn Edith Walker Trainer Center. I will pop in on the first week to see how things are going.

Thinking of you.

Amanda
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« Reply #8 on: March 21, 2007, 07:28:16 AM »

Charee, you'll do fine!       ;)
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« Reply #9 on: March 21, 2007, 11:31:27 AM »

Charee you will do fine... and on the positive side you will feel so much better once you start dialysis.

I cant wait to meet you at Damn Edith Walker Trainer Center. I will pop in on the first week to see how things are going.

Thinking of you.

Amanda
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Awesome, some more members are going to meet, this is just too fantastic, make sure you post in the IHD Family thread.  Looking forward to hearing about it.  :thumbup;
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« Reply #10 on: March 21, 2007, 03:05:56 PM »

Hemo or PD?

 

hemo and thanks for the positive thoughts.
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« Reply #11 on: March 21, 2007, 03:06:43 PM »

Charee you will do fine... and on the positive side you will feel so much better once you start dialysis.

I cant wait to meet you at Damn Edith Walker Trainer Center. I will pop in on the first week to see how things are going.

Thinking of you.

Amanda
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 I will hold you to that  :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #12 on: March 21, 2007, 03:10:39 PM »

Goodluck hun!  :thumbup;
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« Reply #13 on: March 22, 2007, 01:16:31 AM »

Good luck charee, will be thinking of you.
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« Reply #14 on: March 22, 2007, 01:44:38 AM »

I hope all is smooth sailing for you Charee :thumbup; Maz
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« Reply #15 on: March 22, 2007, 05:58:02 AM »

Good Luck Charee :)
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« Reply #16 on: March 22, 2007, 06:00:45 AM »

I hope you and Amanda hook up. :thumbup;
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« Reply #17 on: March 22, 2007, 06:34:27 AM »

Charee did they tell you what days you will be dialysing on your first week ?and for how many hours?

Also i will go checkout the sydney accomodation for you on sunday.

Amanda xxoo
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« Reply #18 on: March 22, 2007, 08:11:09 AM »

Good luck - I'll be thinking of you! :cuddle;
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« Reply #19 on: March 22, 2007, 11:45:13 AM »

Charee, good luck on your hemo!  I'm glad Amanda can be around, it really does help to have someone
in the know tell you it's normal, you are gonna be okay!! :grouphug;
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« Reply #20 on: March 22, 2007, 12:40:29 PM »

 :cuddle; Amanda  :cuddle;
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« Reply #21 on: March 22, 2007, 02:12:12 PM »

Charee did they tell you what days you will be dialysing on your first week ?and for how many hours?

Also i will go checkout the Sydney accomodation for you on sunday.

Amanda xxoo

The only info i have was a message left on my message bank telling me to be in Sydney Mon 16th April, have left a message for more info , still waiting so I am gonna chase it up this morning I will keep you posted.Thanks heaps

Cheers  Charee

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« Reply #22 on: April 16, 2007, 02:47:05 AM »

Well Day one is over Thank F... for that, I have even more admiration for you all after  today, what a day.I'm hoping it can only get better from here. Back Wednesday i will keep you posted


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« Reply #23 on: April 16, 2007, 04:34:16 AM »

I'm glad you made it through the day. I hope it gets  easier as time goes on.  :grouphug;
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« Reply #24 on: April 16, 2007, 07:44:36 AM »

Charee well done for making it through the first day. Don't worry things do get better, and you will start to see how much better you will feel when you dialyse well.... And with patty training you, you are definitely in good hands!

Hope to see you soon.

Amanda xxoo :cuddle;
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