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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Traveling Tips and Stories => Topic started by: Lilu323 on November 03, 2009, 01:13:00 AM

Title: California Trip! Anyone know any good dialysis centers there?Nervous
Post by: Lilu323 on November 03, 2009, 01:13:00 AM

Hello Everyone,
I hope all is going well. I have been missing in action for a little bit. Glad to be back. I am trying to plan my first trip while be on dialysis and super nervous. I want to go see California (southern part) La,san diego..ect and I would like to know if anyone has gone to visit and if there are any clinics out there that are good. Thanks for you time.

Title: Re: California Trip! Anyone know any good dialysis centers there?Nervous
Post by: kitkatz on November 04, 2009, 08:32:24 AM

I live in Rialto, outside Los Angeles. Davita West- Magnolia Center is pretty good. I will PM you with my phone number if you want it.

Title: Re: California Trip! Anyone know any good dialysis centers there?Nervous
Post by: YLGuy on November 04, 2009, 09:00:23 AM

I live in Orange County near Disneyland and  Knott's Berry Farm.  I go to a Davita Center that I believe is very good.  PM me if you want the info.

Hey, how about a 1 night SoCal member get together when Lilu comes out??? We have Olive gardens here.

Title: Re: California Trip! Anyone know any good dialysis centers there?Nervous
Post by: kitkatz on November 05, 2009, 09:25:43 PM

When do you come to California> We can arrange an get together of the SO CA members.

Title: Re: California Trip! Anyone know any good dialysis centers there?Nervous
Post by: harv on November 08, 2009, 04:06:46 AM

Davita Hollywood Dialysis is good and conveniently located.  If Ariel is still running the clinic is  a-l   .  Tell them Harvey  says hello from the Philippines :flower;

Title: Re: California Trip! Anyone know any good dialysis centers there?Nervous
Post by: Epofriend on November 08, 2009, 05:06:41 AM

Quote from: Lilu323 on November 03, 2009, 01:13:00 AM

Hello Everyone,
I hope all is going well. I have been missing in action for a little bit. Glad to be back. I am trying to plan my first trip while be on dialysis and super nervous. I want to go see California (southern part) La,san diego..ect and I would like to know if anyone has gone to visit and if there are any clinics out there that are good. Thanks for you time.

Lilu, don't be nervous. I am on dialysis and I have traveled, and traveled, and traveled more! It is one thing that makes life worth living.

You should be talking to your unit's social worker. Have an itinerary and he/she will make the arrangements for dialysis along the way. (A list of preferred centers (our recommendations :) ) can't hurt.)

How long before you go? The social worker usually needs a month for arrangements...

Title: Re: California Trip! Anyone know any good dialysis centers there?Nervous
Post by: kitkatz on November 17, 2009, 09:18:48 PM

How about a date when you will be in the area? We can have a mini meet of the IHD.com family in So Ca! Let us know.

Title: Re: California Trip! Anyone know any good dialysis centers there?Nervous
Post by: Lilu323 on January 21, 2010, 12:42:28 PM

Hey Guys,
Thank you so much for all your feedback. I am not sure yet on the date of when to go. Im just worried about traveling while on dialysis. What happens if you get delayed in the airport??

Title: Re: California Trip! Anyone know any good dialysis centers there?Nervous
Post by: YLGuy on January 21, 2010, 12:44:28 PM

One way to diminish that fear would be to get a direct flight.  The more layovers, the likely for delays.

Title: Re: California Trip! Anyone know any good dialysis centers there?Nervous
Post by: Hanify on January 21, 2010, 01:33:57 PM

And travel in your 3 day gap.