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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: jgalloway on March 15, 2014, 07:21:27 AM

Title: Introduction
Post by: jgalloway on March 15, 2014, 07:21:27 AM

Hi all. My name is John and I am 29 from Kentucky. I was diagnosed with ESRD last March (2013) and started incenter hemo dialysis immediately after. I then was able to move to home treatment with PD which I am currently doing. I am also currently on a transplant waiting list.

One of my PD nurses mentioned this site and I am excited to be a part if the group and able to relate to others going through the same things.

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Fox_nc on March 15, 2014, 10:10:26 AM

Hey there! I think it's awesome your PD nurse recommended the site ... I just recommend it to mine.  :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Darthvadar on March 15, 2014, 11:53:24 AM

Hello there....

 :welcomesign; to IHD...

You'll find us a very friendly bunch.... Visit us often... Make many posts.... We love new contributors....

Darth, Moderator...

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: kimmie0409 on March 16, 2014, 11:52:35 AM

Hi john,

I am from ohio and just recently came onto this site.

I am 37 and hopefully have a living donor. Tests are being done now.

If no match then will probably do pd at home.

welcome  :cheer:

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: MaryJoe on March 16, 2014, 04:22:39 PM

 :waving;  Hi John, welcome to the site. Sounds like you will be able to share your PD experiences, and of course, other IHDers will be able to help you with any questions you may have. This is a great place, full of friendly, helpful people. Don't hesitate to get involved in the conversations.

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: hwalker15 on March 18, 2014, 06:35:24 AM

HI MY NAME IS HARRY FROM BROOKLYN NEW YORK I JUST TURNED 55 FRIDAY AND HAVE STAGE 4 CKD.
I WAS TOLD TO SEE A VASCULAR DOCTOR SO I DID THAT YESTERDAY AND HE SENT ME FOR VEIN MAPPING AND BECK TO SEE HIM AT THE END OF THE MONTH.SO DOES THIS MEAN I AM AT END STAGE ?

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Jean on March 19, 2014, 01:06:38 AM

No, hwalker you are in stage 4. I am at exactly the same point you are. GFR is 20 and just had my veins mapped a few weeks ago. How are you feeling? Other than extreme  fatigue I am fine. A little heaving, here and there. Not a lot. At any rate,   :welcomesign;  to IHD, glad you found us and feel free to ask all the questions you want to.

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: kristina on March 22, 2014, 02:51:48 PM

Hello and welcome to IHD....It is true that it is a great experience to share with other ESRF'lers and to learn and study from each other...

Best wishes and good luck on your journey of discovery from Kristina...