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Bada_Bing
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« on: March 25, 2007, 03:38:06 PM »
Hello! I'm 57 and have had type one diabetes since I was 13. Married 33 years. My neph says that I'm about a year away from dialysis and am having a hard time figuring out what type ( hemo or pd ) to use, so far I'm leaning on pd. I work full time as a toll collector on the New Jersey Turnpike. Thanks for having me.
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« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2007, 03:54:55 PM »
welcome to our community bada bing... i hope that you will find the information here very useful, I'm like you, a 30+ diabetic n have been on dialysis for almost 5 years...so if you have any questions...shoot

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« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2007, 03:57:05 PM »
Welcome to the site. What an interesting job you have!  Come on in and stay a spell. Look around. We have a lot of things to say and loads of information on PD and hemo.



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Take it one day, one hour, one minute, one second at a time.

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« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2007, 04:08:27 PM »
welcome I am also a diabetic type 2 been on hemo for a little over 7 months I too work full time approx 43 hours a week so ask away.  we are all here to help one another----Boxman55
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« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2007, 04:20:11 PM »
Welcome Bada Bing, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2007, 04:51:28 PM »
Welcome Bada Bing -

I'm a 44 y/o type 1 diabetic that started on PD about a month ago.  I've had my struggles with it, but still feel it was the right choice for me.  I'm sure glad I found this place though.  It's been invaluable.   :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #6 on: March 25, 2007, 04:56:41 PM »
Thank you for introducing yourself,Bada Bing,   it is the best way for us to get to know you better. Whatever your reason for joining our family here at IHD, I hope you find everything you need, but most importantly I want you to feel comfortable to ask questions and come back and post often.

Here is a link to help you out.

Site rules: http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=540.0



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« Reply #7 on: March 25, 2007, 04:59:14 PM »
 :welcomesign; Bada Bing

I hope you take advantage of all the experience in this forum :)

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« Reply #8 on: March 25, 2007, 08:43:28 PM »
 :welcomesign; Bada Bing to the community!
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« Reply #9 on: March 25, 2007, 10:07:04 PM »
Hey Bada Bing and  :welcomesign;

See You Around !

Tamara xxx ooo  :cuddle;
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« Reply #10 on: March 25, 2007, 11:20:25 PM »
Welcome to our community!  I just love your name - Bada Bing!  I also love your age (it's the same as mine) Good people!  This is a good place to help you to make up your mind.  There are thousands of posts for you to read, so get going.  But don't just read.  We need to hear from you.  We want to know how you are doing.  This site has developed into a real family.  The main difference is that the people in this family know EXACTLY what you are going through and so are more able to be there for you.
I got loads of questions answered on this site.  Also much helpful information was given.  So let's hear you.



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« Reply #11 on: March 26, 2007, 01:10:50 AM »
Bada Bing,  Welcome to ihatedialysis.com.  You are in the right place my friend, many members have come here asking questions and finding answers, i sure hope you do the same.  I was on Hemo for 3 years until i made the switch to PD and it was the best decision i ever made (i just wish i would've made it sooner) ;)   We are the best support group out there and we are always willing to listen, advise and help you out any way we can.  Looking forward to hearing more from you.  :2thumbsup;


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« Reply #12 on: March 26, 2007, 05:09:01 AM »
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« Reply #13 on: March 26, 2007, 06:17:55 AM »
How ya do'in?

Welcome to our community!
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« Reply #14 on: March 26, 2007, 10:05:23 AM »
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« Reply #15 on: March 26, 2007, 10:33:17 AM »
 :welcomesign; hope you enjoy it here
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« Reply #16 on: March 26, 2007, 05:00:30 PM »
Welcome and best of luck to you.
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« Reply #17 on: March 26, 2007, 10:44:27 PM »
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« Reply #18 on: April 30, 2007, 12:15:08 AM »
 :welcomesign; I too am a diabetic and after much thought and learning found out that PD was not an option for me.  The nephrologist told me it was like eating 16 milky way candy bars a day.  So he put the halt to that one.  I am now looking towards using nxstage and dialyzing at home. 

Earlinda "Early"
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