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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: kimmie0409 on March 08, 2014, 08:52:31 AM

Title: Hello everyone
Post by: kimmie0409 on March 08, 2014, 08:52:31 AM

Hi,my name is Kim and I was dx with ckd about a year and half ago. I'm 37 and just recently found out my GFR is now at 17. My neph referred me to
OSU for kidney transplant. ( I live in Ohio) my
Neighbor filled out the paperwork and got the call yesterday
That they r gonna run our blood and tissue to see if
We are a match. I am scared, nervous. Ugh.
My neph says that I will probably b going on PD
Soon. Which also scares the crap outta me.
I have been checking out this website for awhile
And it comforts me that there are so many people
On this site that have been through much.




EDITED:  Merged Posts to correct Topic.  Rerun, Admin

Title: Hello people:)
Post by: kimmie0409 on March 08, 2014, 09:01:15 AM

I think I might have posted my intro on the erg page.
My name is Kim and I'm 37 and just got dx with ckd about
A year ago . My GFR is now 17 and my neph referred
Me to OSU for possible kidney transplant.( I  am
Currently living in OHiO) my neighbor filled out the paperwork
And got the call yesterday to have her labs drawn so they can
See about matching our blood me tissue. My
Neph says that I will prob start PD soon. I am
Scared, nervous . Ugh. I have been checking
This website and I have so much respect for
Everyone on here.

Title: Re: Hello people:)
Post by: Darthvadar on March 08, 2014, 10:04:40 AM

Hi Kim...

 :welcomesign; to IHD....

Hope you'll enjoy being here... We're a great support to each other....

Look forward to getting to know you....

Darth, Moderator...

Title: Re: Hello people:)
Post by: Bambino_Bear on March 08, 2014, 10:34:01 AM

 :welcomesign; Kim.

PD is going well for my Husband.  We have been doing it for five months.  The anxiety of the whole situation is a lot worse than the actual dialysis.  You will be just fine.   :flower;

Title: Re: Hello everyone
Post by: Rerun on March 10, 2014, 09:51:17 AM

Hi Kim, and welcome to IHD.  I'm so glad you found us.  Keep us posted on your blood matching results.  There is more to it then just blood.  Your friend will have to qualify by health too.  Best of luck and come here and post and READ.

Rerun, Admin     :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hello everyone
Post by: MooseMom on March 10, 2014, 10:21:29 AM

There are quite a few people on IHD who use PD and who like it just fine.  Good luck with your prospective donor!

Title: Re: Hello everyone
Post by: kimmie0409 on March 21, 2014, 05:56:03 PM

I'm trying not to get my hopes up on my
Possible donor. I will find out for sure by the
End of april. If not a match than pd for this
Girl. I'm actually ok with going on pd. Everything
Happens for a reason right?
Thank you to everyone on this site. I think
You guys are great :)

Title: Re: Hello everyone
Post by: kristina on March 22, 2014, 02:34:24 PM

Hello kimmie,

at first it is overwhelming and can be very frightening
but we share our ESRF experiences and studying our situation makes it much less frightening...

... You are always welcome to ask us anything you would like to ask us and to share your experiences with us...

good luck and welcome from Kristina...