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Title: Hello
Post by: gsmith4100 on March 14, 2011, 09:11:32 PM

Hi.  My name is Gene Smith in Plano, TX.  My wife began the dialysis journey in January, '11 with PD catheter & fistula (backup) operation.  She began manual PD in Feb and moved onto automated cycler on 4 Mar.  We are beginning to get settled into the routine.

I came upon this forum while looking how other PD patients were handling movements about the house while attached to the cycler.  I've seen a few videos & pictures of carts on other websites.  Just trying to develop a good setup for my wife.  While speaking with our PD nurse, it seems this is a common issue for their patients.   

Hoping to learn,
Gene S.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: JessHessing1989 on March 14, 2011, 10:21:28 PM

hello Gene

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: YLGuy on March 14, 2011, 10:46:59 PM

 :welcomesign; Welcome Gene.  I am on in center HD but there are many here that can give you good advice for PD.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: galvo on March 14, 2011, 11:25:12 PM

G'day, Gene, and :welcomesign;.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Rerun on March 15, 2011, 05:31:56 AM

Hi Gene and welcome to IHD.  You are a good Husband.... do you have a brother for me??    ;D

We have lots to share on this site.  Read on...........

Rerun, Moderator       :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: willowtreewren on March 15, 2011, 05:46:23 AM

Welcome, Gene! You have come to a good place for fellowship and information!

Aleta

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: monrein on March 15, 2011, 06:57:36 AM

 :welcomesign; to IHD.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: peleroja on March 15, 2011, 08:50:39 AM

Hi, Gene and wife, and welcome to the group.  When I was on PD I used one extension for the patient line and could get as far as my kitchen and den to watch tv.  I also used two drain line extensions so the fluid could go into the toilet.  Worked like a charm.  Ask your PD nurse for extensions.  Glad you happened to find us!

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: looneytunes on March 15, 2011, 10:42:02 AM

Hi Gene and welcome!  My hubby also used to be on the cycler and we found the extensions to be great.  He could make it to the living room or get up and pretty much move around at will.  Your wife is lucky to have a partner so willing to learn and help.   :welcomesign;