Kong
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« on: April 13, 2011, 07:34:13 PM » |
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HI all. I've been lurking for a couple weeks and finally decided to chime in. I'm currently doing PD. I had my catheter placed March 16 and started training April 4. I took my cycler home on the 8th and am now on my own. I look forward to asking questions if needed as there seems to be a lot of knowledgeable people here.
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« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2011, 04:32:15 AM » |
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Hi Kong. Glad you de-lurked and joined in.  |
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« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2011, 04:33:03 AM » |
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Kong!
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« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2011, 07:37:06 AM » |
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Welcome to the group, Kong. You're right, lots of good friends and information here. Glad you found us!
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Kong
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« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2011, 02:14:22 PM » |
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Thanks for the welcome everyone that responded.
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« Reply #5 on: April 14, 2011, 02:27:06 PM » |
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Thank you for taking the time to introduce yourself. We are always grateful for new members who are willing to share their experiences. I hope we can be of suppport to you. Lots of IHD members do PD and would be pleased to answer any questions you may have.
Thanks again for joining. Good luck with PD, and good wishes for many years of good health.
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« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2011, 12:42:26 AM » |
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G'day, Kong, and  |
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« Reply #7 on: April 15, 2011, 04:34:35 AM » |
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HI, Kong! and welcome to IHD! You will be able get lots of information here, not to mention support! Aleta |
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Wife to Carl, who has PKD. Mother to Meagan, who has PKD. Partner for NxStage HD August 2008 - February 2011. Carl transplanted with cadaveric kidney, February 3, 2011.  |
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« Reply #8 on: April 15, 2011, 06:05:24 AM » |
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Transplant June 11, 1991 (1st time) my mom's kidney
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« Reply #9 on: April 15, 2011, 06:14:52 AM » |
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Very glad you introduced yourself. I hope the dialysis goes well for you.
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« Reply #10 on: April 15, 2011, 08:20:58 AM » |
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and glad ya decided to 'un' lurk  Your right, lots! of info here and its so nice to be amongst others going through the same .....can i say 'crap ? ' as you...  makes life so much better
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im a california wife and cargiver to my hubby
He started dialysis April 09
We thank God for every day we are blessed to have together.
november 2010, patiently (ha!) waiting our turn for NxStage training
January 14,2011 home with NxStage
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« Reply #11 on: April 15, 2011, 10:55:55 AM » |
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« Reply #12 on: April 15, 2011, 03:02:54 PM » |
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Hi Kong, looks like you started at the same time as me. Only for some reason they have me on manual exchange 4 times a day for the first month, and then will put me on the cycler. Good look to you, hope things work out great!
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« Reply #13 on: April 15, 2011, 07:22:58 PM » |
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Hi Heather, they only had me do two days manually in center and then put me on the cycler. I guess I was a fast learner. Good luck and I hope everything goes well with you also.
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« Reply #14 on: April 16, 2011, 04:49:32 AM » |
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Hi Kong and welcome to IHD. I'm so glad you joined us. Sounds like you are off to a good start and I think the PD Cycler is a good way to go. Down the road you can always do hemo if you have to. Are you considering transplantation? We are so glad to have you. Rerun, Moderator |
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« Reply #15 on: April 16, 2011, 12:03:43 PM » |
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Rerun, yes I am considering a transplant. I have already sent Florida Hospital in Orlando my app and all the test info they needed. Now they need an updated stress test before I go for orientation and blood work. They called for me to make an appointment the day I got out of the hospital from my catheter insert so I wasn't quite ready for them. My brother offered one of his kidneys to me so I hope he is a match, I guess we will know soon.
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