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« on: March 12, 2013, 07:16:08 PM »
Hi there

I've used this forum for advice for a while but I thought I'd say hello.

I'm 37, was diagnosed with FSGS 15 years ago.  When I was getting worked up for the transplant list in May 2012, they found a cancerous lump on my right kidney.

I had it removed the following and began HD. I began CAPD in Sept 2012. There have been bumps but all is going well

So I'm now on CAPD, have to wait until June 2014 to go on a transfer list.

For what it's worth and while I know it's up to everyone to make their own decisions, I would highly recommend PD over HD!

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1998 - Diagnosed with FSGS
May 2012 - Tumor discovered on kidney during work up for going on transplant list
June 2012  -Nephrectomy. One kidney remains. On HD, three times a week
Sept 2012 - Begin PD. All going well
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« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2013, 07:22:38 PM »
Hello & welcome Tipp!  Iam spouse to one who is on the Big D.  I agree that any D done at home is great.  He did PD, but feels much better on Hemo.  Pd was probably not good for his situation.  But Pd has been great for others and that is a good thing!

Again welcome & God Bless,
lmunchkin :kickstart;
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11/2004 Hubby diag. ESRD, Diabeties, Vascular Disease & High BP
12/2004 to 6/2009 Home PD
6/2009 Peritonitis , PD Cath removed
7/2009 Hemo Dialysis In-Center
2/2010 BKA rt leg & lt foot (all toes) amputated
6/2010 to present.  NxStage at home
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« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2013, 08:53:31 PM »
Hi there,Tipp!  And welcome.          :welcomesign;

I'm a great PD fan, too.
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« Reply #3 on: March 13, 2013, 09:52:20 AM »
Hello Tipp :welcomesign;  I am a spouse of a PD patient.  He has been doing PD for 4 1/2 years now.   :flower;
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« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2013, 05:49:42 AM »
Hello Tipp and welcome!  Glad you finally joined in!   :clap;    :welcomesign;
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« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2013, 04:54:44 PM »
 :welcomesign; Tipp!
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- wife of kidney recepient (10/2011) -
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« Reply #6 on: March 15, 2013, 05:29:44 PM »
Hi Tipp!   :welcomesign;
I do HD simply because I didn't want another tube in me! Glad it's working out for you!
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