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lesthan
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« on: November 21, 2018, 01:20:32 PM »
Hello Everyone
Thank you for accepting me on your board. I am Les from central California and I am a brother/caregiver for a sister on hemodialysis since Nov,2017. I am the new kid on the block and hope to learn from your experiences and knowledge.
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« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2018, 01:35:13 PM »
Quote from: lesthan on November 21, 2018, 01:20:32 PM
Hello Everyone
Thank you for accepting me on your board. I am Les from central California and I am a brother/caregiver for a sister on hemodialysis since Nov,2017. I am the new kid on the block and hope to learn from your experiences and knowledge.

 :welcomesign; Hope all is going well and will go well.

Ken
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« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2018, 08:19:21 AM »
Welcome.    Are you helping her with the dialysis, or just other aspects of life?
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« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2018, 08:52:19 AM »
Welcome to the site Les


   :welcomesign;


Take care, Cas
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I started out with nothing and I still have most of it left

1983 high proteinloss in urine, chemo, stroke,coma, dialysis
1984 double nephrectomy
1985 transplant from dad
1998 lost dads kidney, start PD
2003 peritineum burst, back to hemo
2012 start Nxstage home hemo
2020 start Gambro AK96

       still on waitinglist, still ok I think
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« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2018, 06:02:00 PM »
 :welcomesign;, Les.
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Diagnosed with Stage 2 ESRD 2009
Pneumonia 11/15
Began Hemo 11/15 @6%
Began PD 1/16 (manual)
Began PD (Cycler) 5/16
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« Reply #5 on: November 23, 2018, 04:29:12 PM »
Hello Ken,Simon,Cassandra,and Kicking
There is so much I have learned about caregiving and advocating for a family member, but I have a long way to go. Metabolic numbers, diet, blood pressure, pharmacy, and education are all involved  when approaching doctors and support staff for better patient care. Why is this happening and what are the solutions? Thank you in advance for your posts and I look forward to reading about your experiences.
Sincerely,
Les
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« Reply #6 on: November 25, 2018, 05:35:29 AM »

Welcome to IHD Less.

Your Sister is fortunate to have you helping her.  Caregivers are Special People, giving of themselves, time and energy to help another.  That is the true meaning of 'Family'.

Learn to use the Search function here as many issues may already have been discussed.  I'm sure you won't find every little thing here but that is where the forums work well.  Simply post your questions and we will try to help however we can.

We are quite the extended 'Family' and care deeply for one another.

Take Care,

Charlie B53
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