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« on: December 11, 2008, 12:46:17 PM »
Hi all,  I am a 43yr old man from Olathe KS. I have been married to an Elementary School teacher for 21 years and I have a 14 year old daughter.

I was diagnosed with kidney disease about 10 years ago and have been monitored pretty regularly by a nephrologist over the years.  All of my numbers have been getting worse over the past couple of years.  I was placed on the UNOS database back in the Summer.  We thought I had a live donor, but in the testing it was discovered that he has crystals on one of his kidneys.  This past Tuesday, my nephrologist told me that she's ready for me to  go on dialysis whenever I'm ready.

I work as a consultant and travel to a different city in the US almost every week so we are planning to do PD and try to coordinate delivery of fluids/supplies.  I have a ton of questions about PD and figuring out when is the right time to get started, but I'll post those in the right forum rather than here in my intro.  I'm looking forward to chatting with folks.
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« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2008, 12:50:21 PM »
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Ill be starting PD myself soon.   :waiting;
There is a section here about PD and other home types of treatment.  Two members just in the last month or so started doing PD and have written a diary of sorts in one of the threads that i found very useful.  They take you almost step by step as to what to expect.
 :welcomesign; Aboard

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« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2008, 12:51:17 PM »
Hiya Tim!
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« Reply #3 on: December 11, 2008, 01:09:44 PM »
Hi Tim.  Welcome to IHD.  I've been on PD for 5 years now and although I don't work, my husband and I travel quite frequently by plane and also by car.  Not sure which company you'll be working with but Fresenius has been really helpful and cooperative with all of my travel arrangements.  Wishing you luck as you start this next chapter of your life and feel free to ask lots of questions.  There are a lot of knowledgeable people here.
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« Reply #4 on: December 11, 2008, 01:35:18 PM »
:welcomesign; Tim. You found the perfect place for information and support. We hope to hear more from you and check out some of our older posts for lots of topics that will help you.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #5 on: December 11, 2008, 02:14:23 PM »
Welcome Tim, good to have you aboard
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« Reply #6 on: December 11, 2008, 02:35:48 PM »
G'day and  :welcomesign;
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« Reply #7 on: December 11, 2008, 03:00:55 PM »
 :welcomesign; Tim.  You've found the best place for tips and information.  We have several members who are on PD so feel free to ask any questions or raise any concerns you may have.
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« Reply #8 on: December 11, 2008, 04:12:28 PM »
Welcome Tim to IHD we are glad your here and look forward to your posts

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« Reply #9 on: December 11, 2008, 04:55:35 PM »
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« Reply #10 on: December 11, 2008, 06:44:13 PM »
 :welcomesign; Hi Tim!
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« Reply #11 on: December 12, 2008, 06:31:52 AM »
Welcome to IHD Tim,

Thank you for the pm you sent me. I hope you will learn a lot about PD from us and that you can continue to work the way you are accustomed to. You sound like you have explored your options and have made your decision. Good for you for doing your homework.  :thumbup;  Hope all turns out well.

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« Reply #12 on: December 12, 2008, 07:06:02 PM »
Welcome to our community, Tim!  Glad you found us and decided to join us.  I know that you will receive lots of helpful information here.  And a lot of your information will come from people who are actually living the experience and not just giving theories.  In my area our only option is HD, but many of our members do PD so they will be able to give advice.  Please know that you have now joined our wonderful IHD family :grouphug;  Please take advantage of all this site has to offer.  Keep reading and keep posting.



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« Reply #13 on: December 12, 2008, 07:21:14 PM »
It's good to have you here!
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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
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« Reply #14 on: December 14, 2008, 06:50:37 PM »
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« Reply #15 on: December 15, 2008, 04:06:00 PM »
Tim, so glad you joined us.  There are many people here on PD and they will be very happy to answer any questions you have.  This is the best place for information straight from others in the same spot you are in.  We are also very good at support.  We are always here for each other.   Keep posting so we can hear how your process goes.  Welcome!!






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« Reply #16 on: December 29, 2008, 05:45:16 AM »
Hey Tim!

Bob here I used ti live in Wichita for 20 years or so. I then moved to California with the rest of my family to be closer to them. Ive been on PD for about three months now and it is (I feel) the best thing out there. Look into it it will make you feel allot more healthier. Also you may prolong the little kidney  you have. Keep in touch and post often.  :welcomesign; Aboard
Bob A fellow Kansan at heart :guitar:
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« Reply #17 on: December 29, 2008, 09:22:33 AM »
 :welcomesign; this is a great place to land. i'm sure you'll find answers to all your questions.
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« Reply #18 on: December 29, 2008, 10:30:57 AM »
Welcome!  I have found more information here in the past few weeks than my doctors have offered me in YEARS!
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« Reply #19 on: December 29, 2008, 09:49:41 PM »
 :welcomesign;  Tim
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