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« on: October 08, 2008, 03:36:53 PM »
For those who have not heard of it, uses NxStage and is a competitor of Davita in Charlotte.  It is who I transferred to after my Davita Disaster.  Not sure if it was Davita as much as the particular center and untrained staff I had gone to for home hemo.  RAI is opening another center in Goldsboro soon as well.  Check it out.  Training is very hands on.  My Gdtr and I learned more yesterday and today than we did in 4 weeks of Davita.  We had not been taught any of the alarms (except any that might have gone off during dialysis), friendly people and everyone seems to do their job well and as a team.  I am impressed.  They have over 80 centers nationwide now and opening more.  Also looking for more nurses if you know anyone looking.  Check out their website.  They have a large presence in I believe Southern California, and are rolling out new plans for patients that sound very interesting.
Ann      :2thumbsup;
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Lost vision due to retinopathy 12/2005, 30 Laser Surg 2006
ESRD diagnosed 12/2006
03/2007 Fantastic Eye Surgeon in ND got my sight back and implanted lenses in both eyes, great distance & low reading.
Gortex 4/07.  Started dialysis in ND 5/4/2007
Gortex clotted off Thanksgiving Week of 2007, was unclotted and promptly clotted off 1/2 hour later so Permacath Rt chest.
3/2008 move to NC to be close to children.
2 Step fistula, 05/08-elevated 06/08, using mid August.
Aug 5, 08, trained NxStage and Home on 9/3/2008.
Fistulagram 09/2008. In hospital 10/30/08, Bowel Obstruction.
Back to RAI-Latrobe In Center. No home hemo at this time.
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« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2008, 03:42:47 PM »
Sounds good Ann.  I'm especially glad to hear that they're treating both of you as if you are actually in possession of a pair of perfectly good brains despite the fact that your collective kidneys are not working on all fours.  Just on all twos as I'm assuming your granddaughter is healthy as well as helpful.   :cuddle;
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Home haemo 1980-1985 (self-cannulated with 15 gauge sharps)
Cadaveric transplant 1985
New upper-arm fistula April 2008
Uldall-Cook catheter inserted May 2008
Haemo-dialysis, self care unit June 2008
(2 1/2 hours X 5 weekly)
Self-cannulated, 15 gauge blunts, buttonholes.
Living donor transplant (sister-in law Kathy) Feb. 2009
First failed kidney transplant removed Apr.  2009
Second trx doing great so far...all lab values in normal ranges
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« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2008, 05:06:02 PM »
It's actually based in Nashville just like DCI. I don't know if there's any more to the connection or not. DCI is #3 and RAI is #4 nationwide. DCI is non profit and very active in this area. RAI currently has no centers in either Tennessee or Kentucky.
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« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2008, 04:31:53 PM »
I was told today RAI is working on a Home Hemo Center in Brentwood, TN where their headquarters are located.
Ann
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Lost vision due to retinopathy 12/2005, 30 Laser Surg 2006
ESRD diagnosed 12/2006
03/2007 Fantastic Eye Surgeon in ND got my sight back and implanted lenses in both eyes, great distance & low reading.
Gortex 4/07.  Started dialysis in ND 5/4/2007
Gortex clotted off Thanksgiving Week of 2007, was unclotted and promptly clotted off 1/2 hour later so Permacath Rt chest.
3/2008 move to NC to be close to children.
2 Step fistula, 05/08-elevated 06/08, using mid August.
Aug 5, 08, trained NxStage and Home on 9/3/2008.
Fistulagram 09/2008. In hospital 10/30/08, Bowel Obstruction.
Back to RAI-Latrobe In Center. No home hemo at this time.
GOD IS GOOD
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« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2008, 07:59:09 PM »
Hi all...thanks for your kindness...last week was a nasty moment in time but we came through it..ended up with another puncture in my chest..neph now don't want IV's, blood draws etc done in dialysis patients arms just in case they will be needed so are starting to push for Pic Lines to be used..oh well...I'm feeling good, going in center at RAI now for dialysis, am now being forced to learn how to take care of myself first for awhile..this should be interesting..will probably now have time to do some of the reading etc that I enjoy..I've been making christmas gift lists and checking them twice..my gift this year will be the best. I believe my sisters and brother from ND and MN are coming to visit for a few days around Christmas and I'm so excited and have a lot to look forward too..I'm trying to catch up reading on IHD and making sure everyone is ok...I'm planning on doing my SS shopping this week yet too.  Hope you all had a great Halloween..I missed it but got to at least see the beautiful fall colors around here. Have a great weekend.
Ann     :cheer:
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Lost vision due to retinopathy 12/2005, 30 Laser Surg 2006
ESRD diagnosed 12/2006
03/2007 Fantastic Eye Surgeon in ND got my sight back and implanted lenses in both eyes, great distance & low reading.
Gortex 4/07.  Started dialysis in ND 5/4/2007
Gortex clotted off Thanksgiving Week of 2007, was unclotted and promptly clotted off 1/2 hour later so Permacath Rt chest.
3/2008 move to NC to be close to children.
2 Step fistula, 05/08-elevated 06/08, using mid August.
Aug 5, 08, trained NxStage and Home on 9/3/2008.
Fistulagram 09/2008. In hospital 10/30/08, Bowel Obstruction.
Back to RAI-Latrobe In Center. No home hemo at this time.
GOD IS GOOD
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« Reply #5 on: November 05, 2008, 10:24:43 PM »
Hi G-ma.  Hoping you are doing better.  Sending you hugs and love   :cuddle;  :cuddle;
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« Reply #6 on: November 06, 2008, 08:15:19 AM »
Thank you Paris....I'm hoping we can get together this fall sometime to enjoy the colors.
Ann
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Lost vision due to retinopathy 12/2005, 30 Laser Surg 2006
ESRD diagnosed 12/2006
03/2007 Fantastic Eye Surgeon in ND got my sight back and implanted lenses in both eyes, great distance & low reading.
Gortex 4/07.  Started dialysis in ND 5/4/2007
Gortex clotted off Thanksgiving Week of 2007, was unclotted and promptly clotted off 1/2 hour later so Permacath Rt chest.
3/2008 move to NC to be close to children.
2 Step fistula, 05/08-elevated 06/08, using mid August.
Aug 5, 08, trained NxStage and Home on 9/3/2008.
Fistulagram 09/2008. In hospital 10/30/08, Bowel Obstruction.
Back to RAI-Latrobe In Center. No home hemo at this time.
GOD IS GOOD
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« Reply #7 on: November 06, 2008, 08:38:50 AM »
We should start a new line of Hemodialysis centers called "I Hate Dialysis".   We would have trained staff that would listen to patients.  We would have classes so they would know what is going on and all their options.  We would allow Alcohol.... and snacks.  We would have an ice machine and warm blankets.  I wish I had the energy and money to do this.....

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« Reply #8 on: November 06, 2008, 12:32:25 PM »
I would soooo be there.
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« Reply #9 on: November 06, 2008, 12:33:24 PM »
Wish I was there, too.
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« Reply #10 on: November 07, 2008, 01:36:41 AM »
G-Ma,  :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle; :grouphug;you take care, good wishes for you will be in our sunday mass.
love,
chris
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« Reply #11 on: November 07, 2008, 07:03:19 PM »
Thank you so much Chris....I am looking forward to that.
Ann
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Lost vision due to retinopathy 12/2005, 30 Laser Surg 2006
ESRD diagnosed 12/2006
03/2007 Fantastic Eye Surgeon in ND got my sight back and implanted lenses in both eyes, great distance & low reading.
Gortex 4/07.  Started dialysis in ND 5/4/2007
Gortex clotted off Thanksgiving Week of 2007, was unclotted and promptly clotted off 1/2 hour later so Permacath Rt chest.
3/2008 move to NC to be close to children.
2 Step fistula, 05/08-elevated 06/08, using mid August.
Aug 5, 08, trained NxStage and Home on 9/3/2008.
Fistulagram 09/2008. In hospital 10/30/08, Bowel Obstruction.
Back to RAI-Latrobe In Center. No home hemo at this time.
GOD IS GOOD
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« Reply #12 on: November 10, 2008, 02:53:44 PM »
Interesting day......RAI closed their Nocturnal Unit...emp rumor is they were not making enough money.........that seems to always be the bottom line....so what if people feel good.    :Kit n Stik;
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Lost vision due to retinopathy 12/2005, 30 Laser Surg 2006
ESRD diagnosed 12/2006
03/2007 Fantastic Eye Surgeon in ND got my sight back and implanted lenses in both eyes, great distance & low reading.
Gortex 4/07.  Started dialysis in ND 5/4/2007
Gortex clotted off Thanksgiving Week of 2007, was unclotted and promptly clotted off 1/2 hour later so Permacath Rt chest.
3/2008 move to NC to be close to children.
2 Step fistula, 05/08-elevated 06/08, using mid August.
Aug 5, 08, trained NxStage and Home on 9/3/2008.
Fistulagram 09/2008. In hospital 10/30/08, Bowel Obstruction.
Back to RAI-Latrobe In Center. No home hemo at this time.
GOD IS GOOD
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« Reply #13 on: November 10, 2008, 02:59:41 PM »
G-Ma, how in the hell do they just close a center and not give advance notice so patients can make other arrangements.  :banghead;  :Kit n Stik; These dialysis companies should have some kind of rules to play by but they seem to be ruled by the dollar. It just makes me  :puke; I sure hope someone calls them to task on it.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #14 on: November 10, 2008, 03:05:47 PM »
I feel the same way W W...what is so sad is they had about 14 patients and all had day jobs so that will really confuse their lives.  Somedays I just don't understand how people are treated by those in "control".
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Lost vision due to retinopathy 12/2005, 30 Laser Surg 2006
ESRD diagnosed 12/2006
03/2007 Fantastic Eye Surgeon in ND got my sight back and implanted lenses in both eyes, great distance & low reading.
Gortex 4/07.  Started dialysis in ND 5/4/2007
Gortex clotted off Thanksgiving Week of 2007, was unclotted and promptly clotted off 1/2 hour later so Permacath Rt chest.
3/2008 move to NC to be close to children.
2 Step fistula, 05/08-elevated 06/08, using mid August.
Aug 5, 08, trained NxStage and Home on 9/3/2008.
Fistulagram 09/2008. In hospital 10/30/08, Bowel Obstruction.
Back to RAI-Latrobe In Center. No home hemo at this time.
GOD IS GOOD
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