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« on: March 23, 2008, 05:51:41 PM »
Hello everyone! My name is Phillip (as you could probably tell by my user name), and my girlfriend used to be on dialysis and has ESRD b/c of Lupus... so I figured I'd sign up here as she told me about the site (she is a member), so I could learn even more about everything than she has already told me, and to learn how to support her should she have to go on dialysis again in the future. I also want to understand everything that she went through, so when she talks to me about it, I might be able to know how to respond, and be empathic/sympathetic
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« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2008, 06:09:03 PM »
Welcome Phillip to ihatedialysis.com,

Good to see your interest in learning about ESRD and the possibilities of dialysis, to help your girlfriend, what a lucky girl she is to have you. Take your time reading and feel free to post often.

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« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2008, 06:14:22 PM »
Thanks! I'm glad to be here
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« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2008, 06:18:17 PM »
Welcome to the boards.  I hope you find a lot of what you are looking for as you read through the posts.  There is a lot of information here.



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« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2008, 06:25:32 PM »
and the best boyfriend award goes to Phillip20 :welcomesign;

you are the best
dialysis is hard and the needles hurt
just listen to her
that really helps
can you help her pass the time while she is in the chair?  :cuddle;
bring her ice from Sonic, it is the best
always be there with your kind heart :bandance;







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« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2008, 07:25:18 PM »
That is awesome to see that you have devoted your self so much to her as to want to understand more of what she went through.  You have my vote as BBF! :welcomesign;
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« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2008, 07:34:18 PM »
Phillip 20 thanks for joining please check all the forums out along with the care giver forum for some very informative stuff. Welcome to IHD


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« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2008, 07:39:39 PM »
Welcome BBF!!!!!!! This is an excellent place to learn about it all.

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« Reply #8 on: March 24, 2008, 12:34:27 AM »
Hi Phillip and  :welcomesign; from the  :ukflag;
Happy Easter  :bunny:
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« Reply #9 on: March 24, 2008, 04:43:34 AM »
:welcomesign; Phillip, what a great thing to do for your girlfriend. Hope to hear more from both of you.
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« Reply #10 on: March 24, 2008, 04:46:34 AM »
Welcome Phillip, you sound like one great guy to help her out like this. :thumbup;
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« Reply #11 on: March 24, 2008, 12:38:48 PM »
Welcome Phillip! You rock for looking to learn more to support your gal.
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« Reply #12 on: March 24, 2008, 05:19:25 PM »
 :welcomesign; aboard !!!  Nice to see you. 

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« Reply #13 on: March 25, 2008, 05:06:56 AM »
 :welcomesign; BBF! I'm a caregiver, too. This site is perfect for you.
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« Reply #14 on: March 25, 2008, 10:23:29 AM »
Thanks all! Oh, I realized I messed up in my first post... I said she is on dialysis, but I meant to say "used to be on dialysis and has ESRD"...  :oops;
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« Reply #15 on: March 25, 2008, 10:31:32 AM »
Welcome aboard, Phililp!!!  You'll learn lots here, and hopefully you'll bring your girlfriend on board too, the more the merrier!!!

 :welcomesign; :welcomesign;
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« Reply #16 on: March 25, 2008, 10:34:16 AM »
Quote from: MyssAnne on March 25, 2008, 10:31:32 AM
Welcome aboard, Phililp!!!  You'll learn lots here, and hopefully you'll bring your girlfriend on board too, the more the merrier!!!

 :welcomesign; :welcomesign;

She already is on here.
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« Reply #17 on: March 25, 2008, 12:10:36 PM »
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« Reply #18 on: March 25, 2008, 12:32:03 PM »
 :welcomesign;  Glad you found us.  This is a great place for support and information for both of you.  Looking forward to hearing more from you. :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #19 on: March 25, 2008, 03:05:03 PM »
 :welcomesign;  phillip  20

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« Reply #20 on: March 25, 2008, 04:47:12 PM »
 :welcomesign;  Phillip to the IHD Family!
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« Reply #21 on: March 25, 2008, 07:17:03 PM »
 :welcomesign;

I am his g/f. I asked him to join this site since you all are family to me and I want him to understand why I am the way I am with alot of things and when I do go back on dialysis it would be nice for him to be able to understand it. I have explained alot, but there is always more to learn.

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« Reply #22 on: March 25, 2008, 07:28:32 PM »
Quote from: angela515 on March 25, 2008, 07:17:03 PM
:welcomesign;

I am his g/f. I asked him to join this site since you all are family to me and I want him to understand why I am the way I am with alot of things and when I do go back on dialysis it would be nice for him to be able to understand it. I have explained alot, but there is always more to learn.

 :grouphug;

Yes, there is always more to learn, and I am always willing to learn. I look forward to being an active member of this site, as I love the site and I want to learn. Thanks for the welcomes!
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« Reply #23 on: March 25, 2008, 11:30:21 PM »
Quote from: angela515 on March 25, 2008, 07:17:03 PM
:welcomesign;

I am his g/f. I asked him to join this site since you all are family to me and I want him to understand why I am the way I am with alot of things and when I do go back on dialysis it would be nice for him to be able to understand it. I have explained alot, but there is always more to learn.

 :grouphug;

That's sweet angela, sounds like he's a keeper!
 :waving; Welcome to the family Phillip!
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« Reply #24 on: March 25, 2008, 11:42:06 PM »
 :clap;

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