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« on: March 14, 2016, 10:39:28 AM »
The news from my dialysis center is they are dropping the nocturnal program from the clinic.
So I had to choose new hours.  Either MWF for six hours or a guarantee of the full seven if I got TTHSat 10-5.
I took TTHSAt 10-5.   This going to steal three days out of my week now. 
I really do not want to make the change, but no choice was given to us, the nocturnal patients.
I really do not know what to think of it but am having to make peace with it.
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« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2016, 11:07:01 AM »
Quote from: kitkatz on March 14, 2016, 10:39:28 AM
Either MWF for six hours or a guarantee of the full seven if I got TTHSat 10-5.

Are you non US? I'm surprised to see a six or seven hour option...
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« Reply #2 on: March 14, 2016, 11:51:43 AM »
Quote from: kitkatz on March 14, 2016, 10:39:28 AM
The news from my dialysis center is they are dropping the nocturnal program from the clinic.
So I had to choose new hours.  Either MWF for six hours or a guarantee of the full seven if I got TTHSat 10-5.
I took TTHSAt 10-5.   This going to steal three days out of my week now. 
I really do not want to make the change, but no choice was given to us, the nocturnal patients.
I really do not know what to think of it but am having to make peace with it.

That you are in good humor as you read this.......................................
As I recollect, there are only a few 'Constant's ,  'Change' is one of them.
The getting used too process, is what trips my circuit breakers.    :banghead;
Ha, often times reaching the 'peace' stage is a huge undertaking, that disturbs ones peace.
Along with 'iolaire', wasn't aware of more than the usual four hour dialysis sessions.
Did some one , some place, get hit by the famous/infamous, kitkatz cannons!   :Kit n Stik;
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« Reply #3 on: March 14, 2016, 01:43:42 PM »
Hi Kitkatz did I miss a reason why you don't want to choose home hemo?

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« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2016, 01:58:19 PM »
Hubby and I would kill each other trying to do home dialysis.  He is Mr. Persnickety and I am not that picky.  He HATES technology so a dialysis machine would irritate him no end.
I just hate that my three days are being taken away from me.
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« Reply #5 on: March 14, 2016, 02:09:00 PM »
I know changes in routine stink, dialysis hands us the dirty end of the stick too often.  I deal by looking at the positives, you loose three days but still have four left. Take care of your self any change in routine increases stress.  I will say a prayer that this transition is as stress free for you as possible. 
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« Reply #6 on: March 14, 2016, 03:55:24 PM »
Oh, I am so sorry to hear this.  I am assuming they are dropping the nocturnal program because there wasn't enough profit in it?  How many other patients at your clinic are affected?
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« Reply #7 on: March 14, 2016, 10:47:23 PM »

I also hate change, unless I can find some good in it.   Otherwise I'm of the opinion that change is a necessary EVIL.


I hope you can find some good in this to help make it easier to accept.

Take Care,

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« Reply #8 on: March 15, 2016, 12:25:53 PM »
Just absolutely stinks!  :embarassed: :boxing;

Yep, it will definitely cut into your days. I wish there were a better option.

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« Reply #9 on: March 15, 2016, 01:01:21 PM »
So sorry kk.  We dialysis patients are definitely creatures of habit.  Something works for us, we don't want any alterations.

Hope something positive comes of this.  Hang in there.
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« Reply #10 on: March 17, 2016, 07:00:43 AM »
OMG I hope they don't drop ours.  Have you checked to see where the closest Nocturnal Center is from there?

I would hate to lose my days.  10 to 5?  Can you have lunch?  Then you won't sleep at night! 

That is just poopie!              :stressed;
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