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Title: Hi from Ohio
Post by: Cat1949 on August 06, 2010, 08:23:37 AM

I have polycystic kidney disease.  I have been diagnosed for about 20 years and was on hemodialysis for about a year.  I had problems with my access site--lots of infections and the fistula collapsed, so I started peritoneal dilaysis about three months ago.  A month ago I went on the night cycler and it seems to be working out okay.

I lost my job when I went on dalyisis and have been on disabllity ever since.  I volunteer to keep myself busy--at the Red Cross, the public library and a hospital.  I am hoping to find a part-time job.

I live with a kind, caring man called Larry.  He is everything I could hope for.  I was married for 28 years to a man whom I divorced nine years ago.  I also have bipolar disorder.

Title: Re: Hi from Ohio
Post by: dialysismomma on August 06, 2010, 08:27:11 AM

Hello I am in Ohio as well, I am a caregiver to my fiance who is homehemodialysis as well as a tech. Welcome and good luck with everything

Title: Re: Hi from Ohio
Post by: Zach on August 06, 2010, 08:54:22 AM

Welcome to our community!

8)

Title: Re: Hi from Ohio
Post by: galvo on August 07, 2010, 12:13:43 AM

G'day cat1949 and  :welcomesign;.

Title: Re: Hi from Ohio
Post by: Jean on August 07, 2010, 12:32:53 AM

 :welcomesign;  to IHD. This is a great site with lots of great people. Glad you have joined us.

Title: Re: Hi from Ohio
Post by: Romona on August 07, 2010, 07:56:27 AM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hi from Ohio
Post by: Dianejt on August 07, 2010, 11:24:18 AM

Hi Cat  :welcomesign; to IHD