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« on: March 28, 2010, 10:48:53 PM »
Hi I am Steve and are new to the sport

Briefly I have over the past weeks commenced CAPD dialysis and I suppose I feel a little cheated  as during the months I knew it was coming I managed to stave off the depression and carry on working. I thought I would feel like I did 10 years ago but now realise that Dialysis keeps you alive and nothing more. But no matter how many talks/lectures/briefings you attend, they cannot prepare you for what lies ahead. Bending down is an impossibility and the smallest of tasks leave you tired and feeling unwell.

However that's enough self pity and I would like to say to all......HELLO
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« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2010, 11:18:51 PM »
G'day Steve!

I've never quite heard of dialysis as a "sport" - but I suppose in a way it is a challenge for you to kick the goals and not have the goals kicked against you (sometimes it does feel like Chelsea v. Aston Villa!  :rofl;).

I can't speak directly for PD as I have never been on it, but since you have only just started perhaps you've yet to stabalise on it and to benefit fully from it yet - as in you may feel more able in the future. I hope so anyway.

At any rate - welcome to IHD!

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« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2010, 11:46:45 PM »
 :welcomesign;  From the  :ukflag; what part of the UK are you from. You will just love this site and become addicted to it and gain so much information.
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« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2010, 12:02:34 AM »
 :welcomesign;   to IHD Steve. Hope you adjust to PD soon. Most people like it. I am seriously considering doing it, but a few obstacles in the way at this time. Good luck to you and come back often.



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« Reply #4 on: March 29, 2010, 04:00:46 AM »
G'day Steve! Give it a bit of time, mate. Things will improve,
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« Reply #5 on: March 29, 2010, 06:14:07 AM »
 :waving; Thanks for the kind words...seem to be some nice people on this site, and some a darn site worse off than me.
Sitting here watching the drain bag fill (highlight of the day lol)., and drooling at the thought of an ice cold beer..oh the pain !!....and pondering what my wife is cooking for my dog molly (a collie by the way)..yep I know molly the collie...hmm!!..anyway back to what my wife is cooking...for the dog...KIDNEYS..jeez yah cant get away from it can ya !! :sarcasm; ..lol...must dash I feel like the bottom of a Mcdonalds milkshake when you are sucking out the last bits :puke; hang in there guys there is light at the end of the tunnel..ah no there isnt ..it was just some guy with a torch bringing me more meds...cya soon x
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« Reply #6 on: March 29, 2010, 06:35:01 AM »
 :welcomesign; Steve to IHD and the ESRD stadium.  I like your sense of humour and having one is crucial to success in the game.  I'm from Canada, never been on PD, but know hemo pretty intimately and have been playing in the transplant league for most of my career.
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New upper-arm fistula April 2008
Uldall-Cook catheter inserted May 2008
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« Reply #7 on: March 29, 2010, 07:10:19 AM »
Hi Steve,
I am new to this site as well.  I had my fistula placed and am waiting on it to mature before I start D.  I am also on the transplant waiting list.  I loved your sense of humor.  Not only will that help  you, but it also helps others (me).  Thanks for making me laugh today!

Tracy :)
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« Reply #8 on: March 29, 2010, 07:27:55 AM »
Hi Steve, welcome!! :waving;

I was on pd for 6 months and although it was bloody awful to start it did get better - know what you mean about watching those drain bags fill... exciting times!!

Where in the UK are you from? I am in exeter.

Lou x x
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« Reply #9 on: March 29, 2010, 01:54:02 PM »
Hiya!  I'm a septic who lived in the UK (Croydon...lovely Croydon!) for almost 20 years.  Most of those lecturers know sod all about what it really feels like to be on D.  Even those who ARE on it aren't going to be able to prepare YOU for YOUR treatments.  But there does seem to be a common consensus that most who are new to D feel worse before they feel better, but they do feel better in the long run.  You may start out in the fourth division, but with time and perserverence, you'll be in the Premiereship before you know it.  But before you are promoted, you have IHD for a right old whinge.
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« Reply #10 on: March 29, 2010, 07:03:28 PM »
Hi Steve!  Glad you found us.  You will fit right in---we all need a good sense of humor to keep going.  This is a great site. You will find unending support.  We look forward to reading more about you and your adventures in life.   Welcome to IHD   :2thumbsup;



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« Reply #11 on: March 30, 2010, 05:38:05 PM »
I like the sport connotation!!  It is pretty much what it is like most of the time!!  Welcome to the IHD arena!!
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« Reply #12 on: March 30, 2010, 11:13:32 PM »
Hi guys
Thanks for the nice words..sniff.. makes ya sorta feel all warm and...Guess what ??..I have made a fantastic discovery...something that will change the PD (pain in the *&%") ... for good...ready..sorry first..hey Lou I am in Wales near Neath, i know Exeter as i used to live in Guzz (Plymouth) and Tracy keep laffing hun its the best medicine....anyway back to my discovery.  About 5.30 this morning and doing my morinig routine which sorta incorparates CAPD whilst asleep...my discovery is.........THE DRAIN BAG  :urcrazy; it makes a fantastic foot warmer ..no honest!!!!! I had the coziest toes this morning ... this may hower confuse the Docs when they see the weight of my drain bag is 103.6 kilos and not the usual. I hope this helps other CAPD sports fans out there ...ta da !!

Steve
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« Reply #13 on: March 31, 2010, 07:17:41 AM »
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5 days later, both removed due to massive rejection
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« Reply #14 on: March 31, 2010, 07:20:52 PM »
World Cup Teams: Hemo Needles, PD Bumps, Constant Alarms, Legs-a-Cramping, BP High Rollers, Fluid Overloads and the Thrilling Fistula's. The World Cup playing in the stadium nearest you three days a week. Oh, bye the way welcome to IHD!
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« Reply #15 on: March 31, 2010, 07:33:54 PM »
Kidneys United, Dialysis City, Phosphorus Stanley, Potassium Palace...I could go on, but I won't.

Can't wait for the World Cup...England V USA! 
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"Eggs are so inadequate, don't you think?  I mean, they ought to be able to become anything, but instead you always get a chicken.  Or a duck.  Or whatever they're programmed to be.  You never get anything interesting, like regret, or the middle of last week."
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« Reply #16 on: March 31, 2010, 07:39:29 PM »
Come on clappedout, choose a team. We all hate DIALYSIS!
I was told 16 years ago that my kidneys would fail, plenty of time to get ready, but when it happened last October it made me mad!
Welcome, I have found lots of good information here.
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« Reply #17 on: April 01, 2010, 05:09:33 AM »
Quote from: clappedout on March 29, 2010, 06:14:07 AM
:waving; my wife is cooking...for the dog...KIDNEYS..

Hi from the UK Steve :ukflag; Yes i'm all for the above. KIDNEY REVENGE...EAT THE B******S!!  :Kit n Stik; :Kit n Stik;
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« Reply #18 on: April 01, 2010, 03:41:42 PM »
Your wife is cooking... for the dog... kidneys?
What the heck?
Doesn't she know how  many of us are waiting for kidneys?   ???    :banghead;
I hope Mollie is enjoying extensive urinary discharges now!
 :lol; (Laughed so hard, I could feel my fistula vibrating).

As for the World Cup, I suspect Canada once again will not be there!

jg       :canadaflag;
I need a nap now!   
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« Reply #19 on: April 02, 2010, 07:42:21 AM »
Hello Steve and "let the games begin".  I love the great attitude you have.   :welcomesign;
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