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« on: January 27, 2012, 07:05:37 PM »
This is my hon's first full week of CAPD after training last week.  I'm happy to report that all's well so far. We're still learning his optimal transfer schedule/amount, diet and fluid intake, because he's had some lower than usual blood pressure, but overall he's doing great.  We've been stressed about starting the big D for what feel like years now, but we're now in a good routine and I feel like we are finally stable again.  I know many challenges still lie ahead, but I am grateful for today's medical advancements and our PD nurses.  And happy to just be happy again.  :)
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Fiancée of my hon, who has been living with CKD for more than 10 years.  Our story:

   - 2000: Hon hospitalized with renal failure.  Stabilized and sent home.  

<3 2003: Introduced through mutual friends following a comedy show. 
<3 2003 - 2005: Became awesome friends. 
<3 2005: FINALLY started dating - total goofy, silly love.  
<3 March 2011: Engaged!

   - 2 days later: Hon notified of dropping function, kidney or treatment needed in near future.  
   - Jan. 3,  2012: Hon's PD catheter placed. 
   - Jan. 17, 2012: Starting home PD training.  

<3 Wedding plans in full force, driving towards our June 2012 date. I know this is dripping with cheese, but we do manage to have fun through this craziness.
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« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2012, 07:11:40 PM »
So glad you are having a good start!  :2thumbsup;

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Carl transplanted with cadaveric kidney, February 3, 2011. :)
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« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2012, 07:39:13 PM »
As someone new to CAPD and CCPD I can say hang in there. You can do this. You seem to be off to a good start. This site is a great place for info and support. I am so grateful for the help, info, and support I have gotten from various people here. They have been an invaluable resource for my wife and I.
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« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2012, 08:55:48 PM »
Glad it's going well. It will all feel routine soon.
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« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2012, 09:28:26 PM »
Good for you. It does vet easier with time.
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« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2012, 05:32:17 AM »
as someone new to pd myself i can say in no time you will fall into a routine and it will just feel like second nature to you. this site has helped me tremendously with obtaining valuable information and receiving awesome support. so happy it's going well for you .. :2thumbsup; :clap;
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« Reply #6 on: January 28, 2012, 07:10:34 AM »
Well done, always remember to keep things clean, do not scrimp.
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