Marty1
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« on: November 04, 2006, 03:53:48 PM » |
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My father is the dialysis patient. I am just his dialysis partner. He is 82 years old. Started dialysis at 74 in-center 2 years. Told me he had 2 wishes 1 dialyze at home 2 die at home. I found a nocturnal program 285 miles one way from our home. Moved with dad to train for 5 weeks and have been doing nocturnal dialysis with him for the last 6 years. I totally contribute home dialysis to his still being alive and active today. We use the Fresenius 2008H machine and am considering switching over to NxStage Nocturnal.
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« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2006, 04:03:18 PM » |
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My father is the dialysis patient. I am just his dialysis partner. He is 82 years old. Started dialysis at 74 in-center 2 years. Told me he had 2 wishes 1 dialyze at home 2 die at home. I found a nocturnal program 285 miles one way from our home. Moved with dad to train for 5 weeks and have been doing nocturnal dialysis with him for the last 6 years. I totally contribute home dialysis to his still being alive and active today. We use the Fresenius 2008H machine and am considering switching over to NxStage Nocturnal.
Hi Marty, Glad to see you here!!  Have you been following Pat's training on the NxStage with her husband? |
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Husband Mike Diagnosed with PKD Fall of 2004
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« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2006, 04:28:17 PM » |
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Hi Marty1 and thank you for introducing yourself. Your dad is very lucky to have you and i wish you luck on your "journey" with him, it sounds like you've been doing a pretty good job  keep up the good work and Please, keep do not hesitate to ask questions add comments and/or concerns of your own. And remember, we are here for you too  |
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« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2006, 09:15:08 PM » |
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What a wonderful thing you are doing for your father. I'm glad to hear he is doing well on nocturnal. You will find lots of support and answers here. DeLana
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« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2006, 09:21:05 PM » |
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Welcome, Marty1, sure you will be able to help with many questions on here, since you are 'an old hand' at it! You are to be commended for your sacrifice and determination in keeping your dad alive and happy!  More power to you. My father started in center almost 6 years ago, is now 88, but I don't believe he'd be here were it not for my younger sister taking such good care of both dad and mom at home. Kudos to you !  It is not an easy task! 
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« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2006, 11:39:22 PM » |
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Welcome Marty1, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #6 on: November 05, 2006, 06:03:42 AM » |
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glad to have you here.
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Marty1
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« Reply #7 on: November 05, 2006, 09:37:35 AM » |
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Yes, I am following Pat's post on her journey to nocturnal with the NxStage. Pat and her husband were in the same nocturnal program dad and I are in. Thanks for all the welcomes.
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« Reply #8 on: November 05, 2006, 01:37:16 PM » |
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« Reply #9 on: November 05, 2006, 07:27:06 PM » |
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Hey Marty, welcome to our site. I admire you for helping your father out. I wish I had someone like you.  Hope you enjoy the site. There is a section for caregivers to vent. I'm sure it gets to you sometimes..... |
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« Reply #10 on: November 05, 2006, 09:01:48 PM » |
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Hey Marty. You're a wonderful daughter!! Welcome to our community.  |
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Uninterrupted in-center (self-care) hemodialysis since 1982 -- 34 YEARS on March 3, 2016 !! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ No transplant. Not yet, anyway. Only decided to be listed on 11/9/06. Inactive at the moment. I make films. Just the facts: 70.0 kgs. (about 154 lbs.) Treatment: Tue-Thur-Sat 5.5 hours, 2x/wk, 6 hours, 1x/wk Dialysate flow (Qd)=600; Blood pump speed(Qb)=315 Fresenius Optiflux-180 filter--without reuse Fresenius 2008T dialysis machine My KDOQI Nutrition (+/ -): 2,450 Calories, 84 grams Protein/day. "Living a life, not an apology." |
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« Reply #11 on: November 06, 2006, 02:00:35 PM » |
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Welcome to our community. This is just the kind of community for a person like you - sharing and caring. Keep on keeping on and always remember that we are here for you. |
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