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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: junek on August 30, 2017, 01:13:33 PM

Title: introduction
Post by: junek on August 30, 2017, 01:13:33 PM

Hi my name is June. I have had ckd for approx 36 years.  Started PD approximately 2 months ago.  Went through transplant process with a living donor but didn't end up getting transplant.

Title: Re: introduction
Post by: Charlie B53 on August 30, 2017, 07:28:05 PM

Hi June,

Welcome to IHD. I started out on PD, careful a bit about my fluids and started restricting my diet a little bit and did quite well.

3 1/2 years I did well.  Until I must have become a little not-so-careful making my Cycler set up and got a terrible infection.

Stay careful.  Wash your hands.  Use sanitizer, and always be very careful never to touch any open fitting.  You will be fine.

PD is neat in that there is NO NEEDLES!  Perfect for a needle-phobic like me.  Dwell cycles can be adjusted to fit your body.  I did manuals for over the first year, the seemingly constant interruptions to my days were a PITA so when I did switch to using a Cycler during the night I thought it was GREAT!

We have a number of members on PD.  Any specific questions just ask, you are sure to get a few replys.

Take Care,

Charlie B53

Title: Re: introduction
Post by: smartcookie on August 31, 2017, 07:10:25 AM

Hi, June!  I am so sorry your transplant didn't work out.  That is heartbreaking!  Are you still listed for a cadaver kidney?  I hope you find what you are looking for here. 

Title: Re: introduction
Post by: OldKritter on August 31, 2017, 09:59:02 AM

welcome

Title: Re: introduction
Post by: cassandra on September 01, 2017, 10:43:37 AM

Welcome to the site June


   :welcomesign;


Take care, Cas