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« on: June 12, 2009, 11:13:41 AM »
Hello all, my name is blavoie. I am new to Dialysis. I do perataneal dialysis at home on the cycler. I started dialysis at the end of March, so I've only been doing it for a couple of months.




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I started manual peritoneal dialysis on March 30, 2009.
Then started on the Liberty Cycler on May 20, 2009.
I got on the organ transplant list on April 4, 2009.
Bob Lavoie
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« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2009, 11:24:29 AM »
Hey Bob,

Glad you found us here at IHD.
Hope the PD is going well for you.  Hope to se you on many of the threads.
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« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2009, 11:28:04 AM »
 :welcomesign;

There is lots of good information here! Glad you found us.

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« Reply #3 on: June 12, 2009, 11:59:17 AM »
I'm not sure what to ask or say at this point, I may do more reading than chatting.  :thx;
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I started manual peritoneal dialysis on March 30, 2009.
Then started on the Liberty Cycler on May 20, 2009.
I got on the organ transplant list on April 4, 2009.
Bob Lavoie
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« Reply #4 on: June 12, 2009, 12:09:10 PM »
 :welcomesign;  Bob.  Lots of reading to be done so that's a great way to begin but if you have any specific questions, this is a good place to get input from others who are in a similar situation.  There are several threads specific to PD and the cycler.
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Pyelonephritis (began at 8 mos old)
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New upper-arm fistula April 2008
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« Reply #5 on: June 12, 2009, 03:11:37 PM »
 :welcomesign;   Good to have you with us, Bob.  There is a lot to read and learn.  I find sometihng new everyday.  We look forward to learning more about you.  Take you time and enjoy the site.  Welcome to IHD   :2thumbsup;




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« Reply #6 on: June 12, 2009, 05:25:15 PM »
 :waving; :welcomesign;
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« Reply #7 on: June 12, 2009, 08:14:22 PM »
Welcome to our community, Blavoie!  We are glad you decided to join.  Here you will find lots of information and support.  This is a website that has become a genuine family  :grouphug; caring and sharing.  There is lots to read here.  But make sure that you post as well, letting us know how ou are doing, asking questions, etc.
Looking forward to hearing from you.





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« Reply #8 on: June 12, 2009, 08:30:13 PM »
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« Reply #9 on: June 12, 2009, 10:32:41 PM »
Welcome Bob, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #10 on: June 13, 2009, 08:46:41 AM »
Welcome to the group.  I also use the cycler and have been on PD almost 6 years.  If you have any questions, feel free to message me.
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« Reply #11 on: June 14, 2009, 05:23:59 PM »
Hiya Bob.  It just took me ages to work out how people knew to call you Bob.  I'm fairly new to the site, but have been doing PD on a cycler for over a year.  Look forward to getting to know you.
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Diagnosed Nov 2007 with Multiple Myeloma.
By Jan 2008 was in end stage renal failure and on haemodialysis.
Changed to CAPD in April 2008.  Now on PD with a cycler.  Working very part time - teaching music.  Love it.  Husband is Paul (we're both 46), daughter Molly is 13.
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« Reply #12 on: June 15, 2009, 08:48:02 AM »
Thank you all for the kind words. Has anyone been using differen types of belts for your cath?
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I started manual peritoneal dialysis on March 30, 2009.
Then started on the Liberty Cycler on May 20, 2009.
I got on the organ transplant list on April 4, 2009.
Bob Lavoie
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« Reply #13 on: June 15, 2009, 03:22:46 PM »
I don't use a belt.  I just put a wee bit of tape next to the dressing so it doesn't tug, and a tuck the end into my knickers at the side.
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Diagnosed Nov 2007 with Multiple Myeloma.
By Jan 2008 was in end stage renal failure and on haemodialysis.
Changed to CAPD in April 2008.  Now on PD with a cycler.  Working very part time - teaching music.  Love it.  Husband is Paul (we're both 46), daughter Molly is 13.
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« Reply #14 on: June 16, 2009, 03:27:41 PM »
 :welcomesign; Bob. We are a great place to reach out to others that have gone through or will go through what you are. Tons of information and support from great folks. Hope to hear more from you.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #15 on: June 18, 2009, 08:07:12 AM »
I will give a little information about me. I started manual peritoneal dialysis on March 30, 2009. Then started on the Liberty Cycler on May 20, 2009. It seems to be working out OK, I feel much better. I should have started  this a year ago. Oh ya, I almost forgot, today makes the 75th day on the organ transplant list.
Enough said about me for now. :clap;
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I started manual peritoneal dialysis on March 30, 2009.
Then started on the Liberty Cycler on May 20, 2009.
I got on the organ transplant list on April 4, 2009.
Bob Lavoie
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« Reply #16 on: June 20, 2009, 01:39:49 PM »
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