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Title: Hi ALL!!! Introduction!!!
Post by: mayala03 on February 20, 2009, 11:40:31 AM
 :bandance;

 Hi All my name is Marcus and I am 22 going on 23 years old. I have Spina Bifida and was on dialysis and had a kidney transplant over 7 years ago. I am here to make new friends...offer advice to those who may be going through similar issues I may have once been through or currently going through. I also am open to meeting my possible better half. If anyone would like to chat or whatever dont be shy and hit me up via personal message. Take Care Everyone
Title: Re: Hi ALL!!! Introduction!!!
Post by: paul.karen on February 20, 2009, 11:44:14 AM
Welcome to IHD Marcus.
Hope to see you on many of the threads.  Nice of you to offer your experiences.
P&K
Title: Re: Hi ALL!!! Introduction!!!
Post by: Dan.Larrabee on February 20, 2009, 11:53:00 AM
 :waving;  Marcus






Edited: Fixed smiley error - paris, Moderator
Title: Re: Hi ALL!!! Introduction!!!
Post by: kellyt on February 20, 2009, 12:17:05 PM
 :waving;    Welcome Marcus.  It sounds like you will have lots to offer this site.  I'm so glad you found us.  I look forward to hearing more about you.
Title: Re: Hi ALL!!! Introduction!!!
Post by: Joe Paul on February 20, 2009, 12:56:55 PM
Welcome Marcus, good to have you aboard.
Title: Re: Hi ALL!!! Introduction!!!
Post by: willieandwinnie on February 20, 2009, 01:11:56 PM
 :welcomesign; Marcus. Glad you found us and we are sure you have lots to offer our group.  :cuddle;
Title: Re: Hi ALL!!! Introduction!!!
Post by: Zach on February 20, 2009, 02:19:58 PM
It's good to have you here!
 :beer1;
Title: Re: Hi ALL!!! Introduction!!!
Post by: pelagia on February 20, 2009, 04:01:18 PM
Marcus, your message makes me smile!  If only I was 30 years younger and single.  :)
Title: Re: Hi ALL!!! Introduction!!!
Post by: jessup on February 20, 2009, 05:19:01 PM
G'day and  :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Hi ALL!!! Introduction!!!
Post by: monrein on February 20, 2009, 06:31:39 PM
Hey Marcus.  So glad you found us here.  I look forward to hearing more abut your experiences.
Title: Re: Hi ALL!!! Introduction!!!
Post by: TeenHatesDialysis on February 20, 2009, 06:42:04 PM
 :welcomesign; Marcus,

I am also a newbie.  I am so glad that you joined this board.  I have a 14 (almost 15) year old daughter that has been on dialysis for 14 months and an 18 year old daughter whose kidneys are failing rapidly.  I am guessing that you were 15 when you had your transplant.   Do you have a system in place to remember to take your meds?  I would love to hear about your experience as a teen going through dialysis and transplant. :beer1;
Title: Re: Hi ALL!!! Introduction!!!
Post by: mayala03 on February 22, 2009, 02:09:51 PM
 :2thumbsup;

Thanks to everyone for such a warm welcome to the site. It is so cool to know that no matter what stage we are all at in our journey with our kidney issues (whether it be pre transplant or even post transplant) that a site like this has been made as a way for us to vent our issues and lend support to one another. I will soon be posting my transplant story, which will be in great detail, over on the "transplant stories" thread and will be titled simply "My Story". I look forward to meeting many many great people of all walks of life on here and want everyone to know that you can contact me via personal message or even feel free to use the email posted in my profile to contact me with questions or anything at all and I will gladly use my experience to shed some light and hope to those of you on here who may be dealing with kidney ailments or dialysis or even in the process of getting a transplant. This experience has truly changed me and my outlook on life and I look forward to helping others in their journey. May you all be well.
Title: Re: Hi ALL!!! Introduction!!!
Post by: boxman55 on February 24, 2009, 10:27:40 AM
Welcome to the site, Marcus. Glad you signed up. I look forward to your posts and maybe I will see you in the chat room.


Boxman,Moderator
Title: Re: Hi ALL!!! Introduction!!!
Post by: Bajanne on February 24, 2009, 09:04:40 PM
Welcome to our community, Marcus!   So glad that you found us and decided to join us.  So sorry that you had to deal with this renal challenge at such an early age.  But I can feel the strength of your spirit.  You are now a part of the IHD family  :grouphug; , a caring and sharing bunch.  Please take advantage of all the site has to offer.  Hope you get to meet your better half.  Keep reading and keep posting.
Looking forward to hearing from you.



Bajanne, Moderator
Title: Re: Hi ALL!!! Introduction!!!
Post by: drinkboy on February 25, 2009, 06:45:44 AM
Welcome aboard Marcus.  We look forward to hearing more from you.
Title: Re: Hi ALL!!! Introduction!!!
Post by: cat on February 25, 2009, 07:50:26 AM
 :welcomesign;  Marcus, glad you are here!
Title: Re: Hi ALL!!! Introduction!!!
Post by: Ang on February 26, 2009, 03:32:11 PM
 :welcomesign; marcus
Title: Re: Hi ALL!!! Introduction!!!
Post by: cookie2008 on February 26, 2009, 08:44:48 PM
 :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Hi ALL!!! Introduction!!!
Post by: G-Ma on February 27, 2009, 10:52:40 PM
 :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Hi ALL!!! Introduction!!!
Post by: breezysummerday on March 04, 2009, 12:16:46 AM
    :waving;   
Title: Re: Hi ALL!!! Introduction!!!
Post by: paris on March 07, 2009, 01:42:09 PM
Hi Marcus.  Your introduction was great and I will look in the transplant section to read more of your story.  This is a very special site and we are a family.  You will fit right in!  You have a marvelous attitude and I am sure you can help many by sharing your lifes journey.   Welcome!  Post often!!





paris, Moderator
Title: Re: Hi ALL!!! Introduction!!!
Post by: MIbarra on March 07, 2009, 03:41:08 PM
Hey there!  :waving;

Glad to hear of the successful transplant!  :clap;

My hometown is El Paso! I miss it!
Title: Re: Hi ALL!!! Introduction!!!
Post by: Anthonysmom on March 08, 2009, 02:42:29 PM
 Hi Marcus! I am glad you are here and am a newbie myself! I think this site will be helpful!! I am excited to get to know everyone!
                                                                               
                                                                   Anthony's mom,
                                                                     Tammy