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basmith42
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« on: July 05, 2011, 06:40:04 AM »
Hi.  I'm 36, male and starting hemo this week.  My pd cath has gotten a hole so I need to move to hemo.  I'm a bit overwelmed.
I live with my wife, daughter (13 y/o and plays roller derby), 2 cats and 2 daschunds.
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« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2011, 09:09:16 AM »
Welcome to our community!  I am sorry to hear that you have to change your modality.  However, as one who has been on HD for nearly 6 years, let me assure you that it is not the end of the world!  How long were you on PD?
This is a great place for you to be for information, support and encouragement.  You will find us a genuine family  :grouphug; - caring and sharing.
Keep reading and keep posting.  Please let us know how it goes for you.





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« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2011, 09:11:25 AM »
Bajanne-
Benn PD for 2 years.  No.  its not the end of the world.  Just not liking the time it will take up.  There are benifits, though.  My evenings will be my own again.  That eill be nice.
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« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2011, 10:10:48 AM »
Hi from Kansas   :flower;     My hubby started dialysis in May, we've learned so much from this website, and you'll really need to be your own advocate, it can be overwhelming, but you can always come here and ask a question.
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« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2011, 06:38:10 PM »
Hi, and welcome!

I'm sorry you lost your cath. I'm guessing you do not yet have a fistula.

Have you considered nocturnal? Or NxStage?

There are still options even on hemo.

 :welcomesign;

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« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2011, 07:05:40 PM »
Yep, "overwhelmed" is an accurate term!  Welcome to IHD!
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« Reply #6 on: July 05, 2011, 10:09:38 PM »
Welcome from another Ohioian in Cleveland!!!


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« Reply #7 on: July 05, 2011, 11:40:42 PM »
 :welcomesign;

baby steps are the way to go so its not so overwhelming :thumbup;
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« Reply #8 on: July 06, 2011, 10:35:52 AM »
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