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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: homepartnerctl on March 15, 2011, 04:17:32 PM

Title: Hello
Post by: homepartnerctl on March 15, 2011, 04:17:32 PM

Definitely a first for me. I have never sought support, let alone an online forum. But this really caught my eye.   I am a care partner for my Dad who is on home hemodialysis. We have been at it for 2 and 1/2 years. Quite a challenge. He was a newbie when we started (never been in-center)  then got real sick (sepsis) due to  a delay in starting treatment after the catheter was placed and we nearly lost him. Now it is better but he still has a central line catheter.  Murtiple attempts at fistula have failed.  I work full time in a pretty high stress field and 5 days of 3 hourHHD  treatments is hard. But my Dad is worth it. I seek a forum to talk to other caregivers, patients and families especially HHD. I look forward to "meeting" new people.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: willowtreewren on March 15, 2011, 04:29:54 PM

You have come to the right place Homepartner!

I was a HHD partner for my husband for a bit more than 2 1/2 years. We used NxStage. What do you use?

They came and took our dear machine away after my husband got a transplant about 6 weeks ago.

We both work and with home hemo, my husband was able to keep up our hectic schedule.

You'll meet lots of nice folks here.

Aleta

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: homepartnerctl on March 15, 2011, 05:33:23 PM

Good luck with the transplant! What a great way to say good bye to the machine. We are on NxStage and very satisfied. Dad is not a transplant candidate so our machine is truly the only life line.  I pray that in the future that neither of our families will ever need one.
Thanks for posting
Carolyn

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: galvo on March 15, 2011, 06:09:41 PM

G'day and  :welcomesign;.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Rerun on March 17, 2011, 04:45:03 AM

Welcome to IHD.  Lots of HHD members on here.  You have found the right place.  Hope your Dad is doing well.  Bless your heart!

Rerun, Moderator       :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: peleroja on March 17, 2011, 09:54:36 AM

Welcome to the group.  Lots of good information, knowledgeable people and friends here.  Glad you found us!