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« on: July 09, 2015, 09:13:03 AM »
My name is Maurice and I have been a dialysis technician since 1991. It has been my pleasure to take care of some of the most wonderful people you could ever meet. I started working in dialysis  when I was living in LA, the first clinical experience was in a center in East LA. I can remember at the time the company that hire me (USHAWL Dialysis) didn't give me a lot of information about what I would be doing at me new job. At the time I can remember thinking that was quit odd, but I was assured that the position was legitimate. And every since that first day it has been my life's privilege  to be of service to those in need of this life extending process. I look forward to reading your post and trust that this will make me a better technician.

Please feel free to drop me a line and say hello!
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« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2015, 09:20:57 AM »
Welcome it is always good to hear from people on the other side of the needle.  The nice thing about this site is the wide range of experience of the people who post here.
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« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2015, 09:47:04 AM »
Welcome!!!  I'm sure you will learn a lot here on IHD about how many ways you can make a dialysis patient happier and more comfortable.  Please post often!

Based on your experience, if YOU were a dialysis patient, what changes in clinic practices would you like to see?  What would YOU do differently?
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« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2015, 02:51:25 PM »
Welcome to the site Maurice2

     :welcomesign;


And good questions Moosemum


Take care, Cas
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I started out with nothing and I still have most of it left

1983 high proteinloss in urine, chemo, stroke,coma, dialysis
1984 double nephrectomy
1985 transplant from dad
1998 lost dads kidney, start PD
2003 peritineum burst, back to hemo
2012 start Nxstage home hemo
2020 start Gambro AK96

       still on waitinglist, still ok I think
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« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2015, 05:25:02 PM »
 :welcomesign;  Welcome, Maurice2! Being a dialysis technician since 1991 says a lot about you -the patients you are helping no doubt are reaping the benefits of your caring attitude and experience.
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Husband had ESRD with Type I Diabetes -Insulin Dependent.
I was his care-partner for home hemodialysis using Nxstage December 2013-July 2016.
He went back to doing in-center July 2016.
After more than 150 days of being hospitalized with complications from Diabetes, my beloved husband's heart stopped and he passed away 06-08-21. He was only 63.
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« Reply #5 on: July 09, 2015, 07:05:19 PM »
Hello Maurice,

It's great to have you here and joining our community!

 :beer1;
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Uninterrupted in-center (self-care) hemodialysis since 1982 -- 34 YEARS on March 3, 2016 !!
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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 #6 on: July 09, 2015, 08:07:44 PM »
Thank you all for the welcome!!!
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« Reply #7 on: July 09, 2015, 08:23:17 PM »
MooseMom

Great question where do I start! I would have to start with education. As long as I have been a dialysis technician you would think by now that patients would be knowledgeable about the process. Yet most of the patients that start dialysis at my center know nothing about their condition or what happens during a dialysis treatment. This simple idea can change the culture of the whole clinic. This would help patients become engaged in their treatment process, even empower them to ask questions of the nephrologist. I could go on for days and from time to time I will certainly share my thoughts with you on what qualities a good center possess.

Thank you for the questions MooseMom!
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« Reply #8 on: July 10, 2015, 04:43:17 AM »
Quote from: Maurice2 on July 09, 2015, 08:23:17 PM
MooseMom

 As long as I have been a dialysis technician you would think by now that patients would be knowledgeable about the process. Yet most of the patients that start dialysis at my center know nothing about their condition or what happens during a dialysis treatment.


 :thumbup; :thumbup; I completely agree. My wife is in the business ( the dreaded dietitian) so I knew some of what was coming but it took all I had in me to walk into the clinic that first day for training. Luckily I hit the jackpot with my training nurse and she managed to calm me done and educate me.

Welcome to the site . I also think you perspective as a tech will be invaluable.
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Diagnosed - October 2012
Started with NxStage - April 2015
6 Fistula grams in 5 months,  New upper fistula Oct 2015, But now old one working fine, until August 2016 and it stopped, tried an angio, still no good
Started on new fistula .
God Bless my wife and care partner for her help
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« Reply #9 on: July 10, 2015, 06:26:55 AM »
Quote from: Maurice2 on July 09, 2015, 08:23:17 PM
I would have to start with education. As long as I have been a dialysis technician you would think by now that patients would be knowledgeable about the process.

Good advice, I was lucky enough to be under the care of a nephrologist for my last seven years pre-dialysis and I found the transition not that big of a deal.  It helps that the nephrologist had me get the fistula installed, added me to the transplant list (I got a call a week before Dialysis started!), and had me go to the dialysis options class.  Although I delayed each step a while, I ended up knowledgeable and prepared, plus I think I started Dialysis before much damage was done to my body so I started dialysis healthy which is a huge positive.  In the dialysis options class it was an eye opener because there I felt like I was the most knowledgeable patient there, already with a fistula and knowing some of the treatment options all because of my nephrologist's advice over the years. 
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Transplant July 2017 from out of state deceased donor, waited three weeks the creatine to fall into expected range, dialysis December 2013 - July 2017.

Well on dialysis I traveled a lot and posted about international trips in the Dialysis: Traveling Tips and Stories section.
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« Reply #10 on: July 10, 2015, 07:11:37 AM »
Welcome Maurice! Never underestimate the difference you can make on someone's life. So great that you are here.
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Diagnosed with Uromodulin Kidney Disease (ADTKD/UMOD) 2009
Transplant from my wonderful friend, April 2014
Volunteering with Rare Kidney Disease Foundation 2022. rarekidney.org
Focused on treatment and cure for ADTKD/UMOD and MUC1 mutations.
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