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Forum software issues and bugs / Re: Forum Closing to new Posts and Members in February 2023
« Last post by Simon Dog on February 21, 2023, 08:20:35 AM »I have posted a notice to this effect on the home page for ihatedialysis.com
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Forum software issues and bugs / Forum Closing to new Posts and Members in February 2023
« Last post by creakinator on February 20, 2023, 06:21:43 PM »This forum has been active since 2005 with these stats:
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Dialysis: General Discussion / Re: My time has come?
« Last post by SooMK on February 16, 2023, 06:39:18 AM »Hi Mr B! Sounds like good news--given the venue you are operating in. Hope it continues.
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Introduce Yourself / Re: Newbie
« Last post by cassandra on February 15, 2023, 03:23:42 AM »Hi astrobridge welcome to the site 
I also never used the Liberty, but I used to put a blanket over my Gambro to suppress the noise. I remember to lay on my side to reduce pain, and ask the nurse to put it on tidal (so your peritoneum is never empty, so no sucking) I hope you get some more tips. Tidal definitely helped me.
Good luck, Cas
I also never used the Liberty, but I used to put a blanket over my Gambro to suppress the noise. I remember to lay on my side to reduce pain, and ask the nurse to put it on tidal (so your peritoneum is never empty, so no sucking) I hope you get some more tips. Tidal definitely helped me.
Good luck, Cas
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Dialysis: General Discussion / Re: My time has come?
« Last post by kristina on February 15, 2023, 02:26:28 AM »Hello Simon and many thanks for explaining the differences ... and ... it seems I was very lucky under the circumstances during my dialysis-time 
and ... hello again Mr. B and thanks for your update and hopefully you are doing as well as is possible and I send you my kind regards from Kristina.
and ... hello again Mr. B and thanks for your update and hopefully you are doing as well as is possible and I send you my kind regards from Kristina.
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Dialysis: General Discussion / Re: My time has come?
« Last post by Mr. B 123 on February 14, 2023, 04:42:34 PM »Well, IHD friends it has been a while since I have been on here. Life has been busy with family and other stuff. Sold our old house last year and finally got moved into bigger place only to find the tub & shower leaked (long story) so we had to completely remodel bathroom, we now have 1 big shower. Easier for me to get around in anyway. Contractor said 2-3 weeks... we are now on week 6. What a mess!
Finally seem to have my fistula working OK, and to have 3 angioplasties to get to this point but hopefully all will work out. Even went back to the surgeon to discuss a 4th fistula, but I said let's keep trying for a few more weeks and I guess it payed off. Right now, I have 2 techs and 1 nurse at dialysis that can stick me with no issues. Got the catheter out last summer, I was using catheter and fistula until the fistula got going well. They all agree I am very difficult to stick.
PD nurse stop by to say hello and asked which I preferred, PD, fistula or catheter. I couldn't give her an answer, I said all 3 are a pain in the A$$! But life goes on and my Jesus keeps me going so I can spend time with family & friends which I am very grateful for. I hope this note finds you all in good health. God bless!
Finally seem to have my fistula working OK, and to have 3 angioplasties to get to this point but hopefully all will work out. Even went back to the surgeon to discuss a 4th fistula, but I said let's keep trying for a few more weeks and I guess it payed off. Right now, I have 2 techs and 1 nurse at dialysis that can stick me with no issues. Got the catheter out last summer, I was using catheter and fistula until the fistula got going well. They all agree I am very difficult to stick.
PD nurse stop by to say hello and asked which I preferred, PD, fistula or catheter. I couldn't give her an answer, I said all 3 are a pain in the A$$! But life goes on and my Jesus keeps me going so I can spend time with family & friends which I am very grateful for. I hope this note finds you all in good health. God bless!
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Introduce Yourself / Re: Newbie
« Last post by SooMK on February 13, 2023, 02:01:24 PM »Welcome Astrobridge, I'm sorry I can't help as I was not on dialysis. I hope someone will jump in with some advice. I wanted to say welcome.
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Introduce Yourself / Re: Newbie
« Last post by kristina on February 13, 2023, 02:05:37 AM »Hello astrobridge (most interesting name!) and welcome to IHD.
I do hope you get very soon answers to your special questions.
My own dialysis-years consisted of having "installed" a tunnelled chest-catheter-dialysis-access, which, with very careful handling (greatest cleanliness, no water near it whatsoever etc.) lasted me for four years without infection etc. (I daresay I was very lucky ...), until my transplant "came along", which, of course, has its own trials and tribulations ...
Unfortunately, I cannot be of any help concerning your Liberty cycler noise etc. But from my own dialysis-experience I know, that a kind and dialysis-friendly diet (in my case vegetarian) plus keeping as fit as is possible, creates, in my opinion, the very best chances.
I wish you the best of luck and please take great care, Kristina.
I do hope you get very soon answers to your special questions.
My own dialysis-years consisted of having "installed" a tunnelled chest-catheter-dialysis-access, which, with very careful handling (greatest cleanliness, no water near it whatsoever etc.) lasted me for four years without infection etc. (I daresay I was very lucky ...), until my transplant "came along", which, of course, has its own trials and tribulations ...
Unfortunately, I cannot be of any help concerning your Liberty cycler noise etc. But from my own dialysis-experience I know, that a kind and dialysis-friendly diet (in my case vegetarian) plus keeping as fit as is possible, creates, in my opinion, the very best chances.
I wish you the best of luck and please take great care, Kristina.
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Introduce Yourself / Newbie
« Last post by astrobridge on February 12, 2023, 01:43:03 PM »Hi everyone! I am new to this site and new to dialysis as well. Does anyone have any advice or hacks on the Liberty cycler noise problem. It’s hard to sleep with the noise. And how do you deal with the awful drain AND fill pains? This is my first month on pd. Any advice would be appreciated!!
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Dialysis: F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions) / Re: What is the longest a patient has survived on dialysis?
« Last post by okarol on February 12, 2023, 12:46:14 PM »That was a good run. Thanks for sharing this and the other stories.
