Hi

[JBLadyB]

I sort of stumbled across this web site.  I guess I was attracted to the name, because that is the way I feel.  Haven't had dialysis yet, from what I have read I am in stage 4.  I did have a AV fistula put in. and now working on getting everything bigger.  I hate the words "learn to accept"  I have had to do that just to often in my life, and I have been down this road before with my son, although we had different things affect the kidneys.  The doctors say not to worry, and used technical terms, so I ask them to write it down and then go home and look it up on the computer.  That is about it for now.  Mel

[okarol]

  Hi Mel,
I have learned so much from the internet regarding kidney disease, dialysis and transplants - it's been a real education. Once a doctor told me "Get off the web, you're just scaring yourself!" but I believe knowledge is power!
Welcome, glad to have you join us!


okarol/moderator

[Hawkeye]

Hello and 

[JBLadyB]

I believe knowledge is power too!  I really am glad to find this site.  I can't talk to my family, they are great, but they really can't understand what I am feeling. Someday I might share why I have all the negative feelings, right now it is a rollercoaster ride an I can't get off.  Mel

[JBLadyB]

   Hawkeye for the welcome, you are either from Iowa like me or watched to much "Mash"  Mel

[MyssAnne]

Welcome, as Karol says, knowledge IS power!!  Here, you're one of us, we're all on the road from one direction or the other, and learning from each other as we travel.   

Anne

[angellady07]

Welcome Mel, we have amazing people here. 

[Mimi]

Hi and  Mel.  Glad to have you.

Love, Mimi

[Sluff]

Excellent idea to have your Neph write it all down then come to the computer to look it up. You will find very knowledgeable members here at IHD also.

Welcome to ihatedialysis.com the best resource for information about CKD and Dialysis. Hope you enjoy your visit and come back often.

Sluff/ Admin

[Joe Paul]

Welcome Mel, good to have you aboard.

[KR Cincy]

Welcome Mel...believe me, we all know about the rollercoaster. Hold on tight, and know you're not riding alone!!!

[Laurie]

 

[Hawkeye]

  Hawkeye for the welcome, you are either from Iowa like me or watched to much "Mash"  Mel

Not from Iowa, but I do love M*A*S*H.  It is one of the reasons I choose this name.

[willieandwinnie]

  Mel,

You find so much good, honest information on this site. If you can't find something, ask. There are so many patients and caregivers here that you'll get more then  worth.

Again, Welcome and keep learning all you can.

willieandwinnie

[goofynina]

Hi Mel,  Welcome to ihatedialysis.com.  So glad you found us.  Here you will find the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth    Please do not hesitate to ask ANYTHING cuz with the amazing people we have on this board, someone is bound to know the answer.  You have come across, not only an amazing website, but also an amazing support group.  We have become more like family, and, well, now i guess i can say "Welcome to the Family"  I hope we get to hear more from you soon, i am looking forward to it. 


Goofynina/Admin.

[Bajanne]

Welcome to our community!  That was a good 'stumble' you did.   This site has been an awesome support place from those of us facing this renal challenge.  The main thing is that you realize that you are not alone.  Then, this is a very frank and open site.  That is what the founder Epoman intended.  Here we tell it like it is.  I myself was tremendously helped by the site.  Not only that, but now I have a wonderful international family of people who share and care.  Please take advantage of all this site has to offer.  Keep posting and let us know how things are going with you. [this is a great place to let of steam when you need to!]

and KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!

Bajanne, Moderator

[brenda]

 

[donnia]

  Welcome Mel

[angela515]

 

[kitkatz]

The next persont he tells me "learn to accept it" is going to get a punch in the nose.  Welcome to the site.



kitkatz,moderator

[paddbear0000]

  Hi! I read in another post about your son, and I'm very sorry.    Could you tell us a little more about him if it's not too hard? I, too am diabetic, diagnosed at 6. I am now 30 and in Stage 4 renal failure. I'm interested in hearing his story too.

[kellyt]

 

[keefer51]

 

[myricle child]

i know how you feel. i hate the words learn to accept as well. but jsut look at it like this...every one of us has a different path in life.we all are dealt different cards. just learn how to play i guess. acceptance is the begining of trying to "live" a normal life. being a dialysis pt will NEVER be normal or acceptable, but the easier we come to terms, the faster we can work out our lives as far as planning for the future, finding better ways of getting through, research and knowledge and even being a testimony to the next person. yeah it sucks but,...its real and its life.could it be worse? always. hope you stay stong and stay blessed.
~myricle~

Hi Mel,
I have learned so much from the internet regarding kidney disease, dialysis and transplants - it's been a real education. Once a doctor told me "Get off the web, you're just scaring yourself!" but I believe knowledge is power!
Welcome, glad to have you join us!


okarol/moderator

I sort of stumbled across this web site.  I guess I was attracted to the name, because that is the way I feel.  Haven't had dialysis yet, from what I have read I am in stage 4.  I did have a AV fistula put in. and now working on getting everything bigger.  I hate the words "learn to accept"  I have had to do that just to often in my life, and I have been down this road before with my son, although we had different things affect the kidneys.  The doctors say not to worry, and used technical terms, so I ask them to write it down and then go home and look it up on the computer.  That is about it for now.  Mel

[tamara]

Hey Mel,

 

See you around

Tamara xxx ooo