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DavitaIsOK
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« on: May 27, 2008, 02:22:09 PM »
I'm a nursing student, and I am currently working in a non-clinical role within Davita.  I'm really interested in learning more about the patients' perspectives, but maybe I can shed light from my side as well...
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« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2008, 03:15:31 PM »
:welcomesign; DavitaIsOK. Glad you joined us. This is an awesome web site where you are safe to say what you think and ask all kinds of questions. Just so you know, there are patients, caregivers, medical personal and friends that are members and we are here to support each other and not be judged because maybe we are having a bad day. There's plenty here to read covering every topic know to man-kind. Sit back, read, ask questions and if you need a good rant, do that also. Again,  :welcomesign;
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« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2008, 03:38:33 PM »
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« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2008, 04:31:18 PM »
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« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2008, 12:43:16 PM »
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« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2008, 04:03:05 PM »
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« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2008, 04:45:25 PM »
Welcome to ihatedialysis davitaisok,

Anytime someone in the medical profession, who takes a proactive approach in learning from the perspective of the patient is OK in my book. It shows your dedication to the patient.

Join in on anything that peaks your interest. Read and post often.

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« Reply #7 on: May 28, 2008, 05:10:06 PM »
Good to have you join our community!
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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.

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« Reply #8 on: May 28, 2008, 05:50:51 PM »
Glad you joined us. :welcomesign;
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Pyelonephritis (began at 8 mos old)
Home haemo 1980-1985 (self-cannulated with 15 gauge sharps)
Cadaveric transplant 1985
New upper-arm fistula April 2008
Uldall-Cook catheter inserted May 2008
Haemo-dialysis, self care unit June 2008
(2 1/2 hours X 5 weekly)
Self-cannulated, 15 gauge blunts, buttonholes.
Living donor transplant (sister-in law Kathy) Feb. 2009
First failed kidney transplant removed Apr.  2009
Second trx doing great so far...all lab values in normal ranges
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« Reply #9 on: May 28, 2008, 06:13:41 PM »
Glad you joined us. My center has a constant flow of nursing students but they usually keep them away from me.
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« Reply #10 on: May 29, 2008, 06:53:12 AM »
Welcome to our community.  so glad you decided to join us.  this is definitely the place to hear things from the patients' perspective.  I look forward to hearing lots from you.  There is quite a lot to read here, but we also want you to post.   Welcome to the IHD family. :grouphug;



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« Reply #11 on: May 29, 2008, 06:58:17 AM »
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« Reply #12 on: May 29, 2008, 12:04:10 PM »
Welcome!! I'm a happy DaVita home hemo patient...they've always treated me incredibly well, but you will hear other stories from some on this board. All we ask is to be included in our treatment, informed about what's going on, and basically just treated like adults who are stuck with this disease.
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« Reply #13 on: May 30, 2008, 05:28:08 PM »
 :welcomesign; Glad you found us.





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