I Hate Dialysis Message Board
Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: desperadosgirl on December 04, 2008, 01:23:16 PM
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My fiance' is now on peritoneal, looking forward to start using the machine. We go tomorrow for his kt/v and pet. He was a transplant receipient 20 years ago. Failed in Aug. started Hemo. They never seemed to figure out his dry weight so the weekends were rough. Just about every Monday morning we were in emergency room with him having severe cramps, blood pressure sky high, not breathing very well, mind you, he has congestive heart failure and the excess water was not helping that problem. Aug 20th I almost lost him. Back in ER this time breathing was worse, they had to ventilate him, he was uncontrollable. Blood work came back, they discovered he had had a heart attack 7-10 days prior. 3 blockages in the "widow" maker vein. Those are fixed now no luck on the backside of his heart, it is completely blocked. Anyway, they finally have his dry weight figured out and after 2 weeks in the hospital, we are keeping everything in control with the peritoneal. It has definately brought the stress level down on both of our parts. I have been off of work since this all has happened, I go back Monday though and I am dreading it cause I won't be here to help him out if needed
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:welcomesign; So glad you found this site.
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Welcome desperadosgirl , good to have you aboard.
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Welcome to our community! You are part of a wonderful sub-community here - those who are here because of a loved one. I particularly appreciate all of you who come here because of your concern and love. There is much here - information and lots of support. There is always someone who understands exactly what you are going through. So keep reading, and keep posting! You are part of our family now! :grouphug;
Bajanne, Moderator
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:welcomesign; I hope you'll post often with questions or experiences to share with us. Your fiance is lucky to have your support and caring in his life.
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G'day and :welcomesign;
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Welcome to IHD. being supportive and a caregiver has to be tough on you. We have alot of caregivers on the site that you can draw information from. I look forward to your posts
Boxman,Moderator
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:welcomesign;
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:waving; Did your fiance receive a living or cadaver donor?
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Hey guys.. Thanks for the warm welcome :clap; Greatly appreciated
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:waving; Did your fiance receive a living or cadaver donor?
He recieved a cadaver donor. He was very lucky to have it last for so long.
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:welcomesign; desperadosgirl. You have found the perfect site for information and support. Post often and have your fiance join us also. We are a great group. :cuddle;
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Hope things go better for you now.
You have found a great site for help.
Welcome to the family. :grouphug;
Normie
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