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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: cbatsea on January 04, 2018, 11:03:48 AM

Title: My introduction
Post by: cbatsea on January 04, 2018, 11:03:48 AM

Hi!  I'm not a dialysis patient, but I am my husband's caregiver during dialysis.  We perform dialysis at home 4 days a week for 3 hours 20 mins each treatment.  Hubby started dialysis in July of 2016.  He's on the transplant list at UVA, but we're only into the 3rd year of waiting....

I've been browsing thru the site, and have come across some excellent hints!  Thank you!

We hate this whole process, but doing it at home makes it a bit easier, in that we can choose day/time....the flexibility is great.  Of course, we would rather not have to do this at all, but you do what you must.

Title: Re: My introduction
Post by: Xplantdad on January 04, 2018, 02:18:38 PM

Welcome...I was the caregiver for my daughter who was on dialysis (see below in my signature for more info). There are REALLY knowledgeable people here...so ask away with any questions! :)

Title: Re: My introduction
Post by: Paul on January 04, 2018, 05:57:42 PM

Hello cbatsea. Welcome to the site. However I doubt I'll be able to give you much advice as I just lie back and let the nurses do all the work. But there are plenty of other people here who are more technologically knowledgeable about dialysis than me, so I'm sure that if you ever need it, someone will be able to help.
 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: My introduction
Post by: Vt Big Rig on January 04, 2018, 07:50:33 PM

Welcome to the site and best of luck.

Title: Re: My introduction
Post by: cassandra on January 04, 2018, 10:50:12 PM

Welcome to the site cbatsea


   :welcomesign;




Take care, Cas

Title: Re: My introduction
Post by: Charlie B53 on January 06, 2018, 07:12:47 AM

Welcome to our IHD 'Family'!

While there are many that are doing home treatment where we shine is helping on another learn the coping skills to make life on Dialysis manageable.

Sharing the things our Dr's and Nurses don't know that is all so much of living on 'our side' of the needle.