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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: theone on December 04, 2008, 09:00:34 PM

Title: yet another newbie..
Post by: theone on December 04, 2008, 09:00:34 PM

I am a private person and don't want to reveal too much.

I am being trained now for CAPD but will be on APD pretty soon hopefully.

I had kidney problem for about 9 years and so finally, with about 16% kidney function left, my doctor suggested me to go on dialysis.

I enjoy working and will continue to work.

The only problem I am seeing now is my wife loves to travel and I probably won't be able to do much.

Thanks for providing a forum to support/share the experience.
Title: Re: yet another newbie..
Post by: Joe Paul on December 04, 2008, 10:49:52 PM
Welcome theone, good to have you aboard.
Title: Re: yet another newbie..
Post by: monrein on December 05, 2008, 05:32:28 AM
 :welcomesign;  You can reveal only as much as you are comfortable with.  I know what you mean about the traveling.  However, we have some members who still manage to travel (of course it's different than "before" D...) and capd means you can still do mini trips at least and maybe more.
Title: Re: yet another newbie..
Post by: annabanana on December 05, 2008, 09:11:43 AM
 :welcomesign;
Title: Re: yet another newbie..
Post by: willieandwinnie on December 05, 2008, 09:57:27 AM
 :welcomesign; theone. You'll open up when you have been around here a while. Impossible not too. Lots of information and support for what you are going through by folks that have gone through it or caregivers. Please post often.  :cuddle;
Title: Re: yet another newbie..
Post by: peleroja on December 05, 2008, 10:00:58 AM
Welcome aboard.  Traveling is no problem once you get settled on PD.  I've been on cruises, trains, buses, etc.  I just call Baxter and tell them where I'm going and they have my boxes waiting for me.  If it's a short trip, you can just take your boxes and supplies with you.  Good luck in your new venture and getting to travel!
Title: Re: yet another newbie..
Post by: jessup on December 05, 2008, 12:45:02 PM
g'day and  :welcomesign;
Title: Re: yet another newbie..
Post by: MiSSis on December 05, 2008, 01:00:47 PM
Welcome theone.  I'm also on PD and I use a Fresenius cycler and suppies.  Like Peleroja, I've also been able to travel quite a bit.  I just let my PD nurse know when and where I'll need a machine and supplies delivered and she places the order with Fresenius.  I haven't traveled outside of the US but my husband and I will be leaving later this month for our 4th trip this year.  PD hasn't slowed us down in this respect.  I hope all goes well with you and know you will find lots of useful information here at IHD. 
Title: Re: yet another newbie..
Post by: Razman on December 05, 2008, 02:06:17 PM
It's great that you joined and I hope that you will visit often.     :welcomesign;
Title: Re: yet another newbie..
Post by: boxman55 on December 05, 2008, 02:20:31 PM
Welcome to IHD. We are glad you joined. You nailed it, this site is the best for support. We are here for you and look forward to your posts.


Boxman,Moderator
Title: Re: yet another newbie..
Post by: cookie2008 on December 05, 2008, 02:31:44 PM
 :welcomesign;
Title: Re: yet another newbie..
Post by: Bajanne on December 06, 2008, 01:41:14 AM
Welcome to our community!  We are so glad that you joined us.  First off, I have to admit.  I don't know what APD is.  Please clarify.  You see, the only option in my area (British Virgin Islands, Caribbean)  is in-centre HD and I have heard of CAPD on this site, but not APD.
This is a great site for information, support and even a bit of fun.  Please take advantage of all it has to offer.
My wanderlust has been cut a bit by the need to dialyse, but I have become a weekend traveller.  I even managed to have a fantastic weekend in Las Vegas at our last IHD reunion!
so please keep reading, and keep posting, so we can know how you are doing (even if you are a private person)



Bajanne, Moderator
Title: Re: yet another newbie..
Post by: G-Ma on December 06, 2008, 05:51:55 PM
 :welcomesign;
Title: Re: yet another newbie..
Post by: Mimi on December 06, 2008, 10:44:40 PM
Welcome to IHD TheOne.
Title: Re: yet another newbie..
Post by: Ang on December 07, 2008, 04:56:57 PM
 :welcomesign;  The  One
Title: Re: yet another newbie..
Post by: theone on December 08, 2008, 07:52:26 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome.

APD is basically using the cycler :)
Title: Re: yet another newbie..
Post by: paris on December 13, 2008, 10:11:57 PM
We are very glad to have you here.  This is the best site for real information and for support.  If you have a question, someone here will have an answer.  And we are availabile any time, night or day.  No schedule needed  :rofl;   We take care of each other and it is nice to talk to people in the same situation.  Looking forward to hearing more of your story.  Welcome!!






paris, Moderator
Title: Re: yet another newbie..
Post by: kellyt on December 14, 2008, 06:50:10 PM
 :waving;