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« on: September 02, 2007, 03:14:04 PM »
Hi!  I'm Karen and I have pkd.  I am not on dialysis yet.  I go to a meeting Tuesday and the whole process
will be explained to me and my husband.
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« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2007, 03:23:25 PM »
Welcome, you have come to the right site for any questions, concerns or comments you may have. Good luck at your appt.
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« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2007, 03:34:25 PM »
Karen welcome to IHD.  You can go to your meeting but don't believe what they say!   :D  You need to come here for your answers and the truth.  These people talking are probably NOT on dialysis.  You will get the truth here.  You also get fast answers.  I just went through a bad time with a fistula clotting off this week and this site was more help than any doctor.

Best of luck and I'm looking forward to your posts.
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« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2007, 03:36:23 PM »
 :welcomesign; Karen. Glad you found this site. Good luck on Tuesday.
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March 7, 2001 - Complications after C-section caused kidney failure
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October 12, 2007 - Started PD
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« Reply #4 on: September 02, 2007, 03:59:21 PM »
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Hi Karen. The people here will teach you so much.
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« Reply #5 on: September 02, 2007, 04:20:32 PM »
Hi Karen

Welcome to Ihatedialysis.com.

Hope your meeting goes well, hopefully you can come back with a clear understanding of your dialysis choices and procedures.

What you don't learn on Tuesday you can learn here. feel free to browse, read and post. Ask as many questions as you need. Better to make informed decisions.

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« Reply #6 on: September 02, 2007, 04:28:34 PM »
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« Reply #7 on: September 02, 2007, 05:11:34 PM »
  :welcomesign;  Glad you found us.  I got a lot of information from my centers, but real life, practical true info is what I have found here. These people live it, not just study it.  Plus everyone here is friendly and helpful.  This is a great site.
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« Reply #8 on: September 02, 2007, 06:17:52 PM »
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« Reply #9 on: September 02, 2007, 07:17:08 PM »
I am glad you are here and want to find out all you can about dialysis before you start.  It can be a grueling road, but with education and knowledge it can become easier.  Welcome!




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« Reply #10 on: September 03, 2007, 01:34:49 AM »
Welcome KarenB.
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i am a 51 year old male on dialysis for 3 years now. This is my second time. My brother donated a kidney to me about 13 years ago. I found this site on another site. I had to laugh when i saw what it was called. I hope to meet people from all over to talk about dialysis.
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« Reply #11 on: September 03, 2007, 06:40:48 AM »
Hello and  :welcomesign;
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« Reply #12 on: September 03, 2007, 09:03:46 AM »
Welcome Karen, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #13 on: September 03, 2007, 04:50:13 PM »
Hi Karen, Welcome to ihatedialysis.com. Please make sure you ask about all the different types of dialysis there are (there are quite a few) and i personally would recommend PD  :2thumbsup;  I hope all goes well for you and looking forward to hearing more from you  :clap;



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« Reply #14 on: September 03, 2007, 06:46:08 PM »
Welcome Karen to the IHD Family!
You'll find lots of info, support and friends here.
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« Reply #15 on: September 04, 2007, 02:57:34 AM »
Welcome to our caring and sharing community.  I am glad you found us, and that you found us at the right time - just before you go on dialysis.  There is so much information here, especially from people who have actually been through the experience.  So read as much as you can.  You also need to post and let us know what is going on with you. Ask questions. You see, this site has become a real family to many dealing with this renal challenge.  Your husband is also welcome to join, as we even have a section for caregivers and loved ones.
Looking forward to getting to know you better, and to hearing from you.


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« Reply #16 on: September 06, 2007, 08:51:16 PM »
Welcome Karen  :welcomesign;
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