poohwade
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« on: August 03, 2007, 07:39:30 PM » |
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Even though I spent a week in the hospital last month (missed 4 July) and I had to go back and get my cath stitched last night (fistula not ready yet) im starting my training on MONDAY for nxstage. I AM SO EXCITED. and, of course, a great sendoff today - the guy dialyzin next to me today - my last day! - died.
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nxstage coming to a wade near you august 6
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« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2007, 08:08:27 PM » |
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Yeah, congrats!!! There is a lot to learn with NxStage, but it is very easy to do. I have to say it took a good month - 2 months until we were completely comfortable at home with it. Rob works during the day, so it seemed to take a lot of time up it seemed. Now it's very easy to set up and break down. His nurse is great and is working with him to keep it to 5 days a week, so we don't feel tied down to it as much.
It's nice because you can be a bit more liberale with the fluids. Since Rob works outside, that is the hardest part about dialysis for him. So it's nice to have that little bit extra. You guys will do great!!!
Sorry about the guy dying, that must have been so hard to see!!!
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Wife to Rob who is currently doing Nx Stage Home Hemo Dialysis.
11/17/09 After 4 years on dialysis, Rob received a kidney from our George. Kidney is working great! YEAH!!!!
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« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2007, 09:27:54 PM » |
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Bittersweet victory!! Good Luck with Nxstage.  |
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« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2007, 09:32:53 PM » |
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Good luck with your training Wade  |
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ABO Incompatible Transplant from my loving Partner 23/10/07
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Dialysis Sucks and Transplants Don't.................So Far Anyway !!!!!
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« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2007, 10:23:25 PM » |
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Have a smooth transition to Next stage.
Out of curiosity, how old is the guy next to you.
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« Reply #5 on: August 03, 2007, 10:53:05 PM » |
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Good luck on the training Wade, Please keep us posted on how its going  |
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poohwade
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« Reply #6 on: August 04, 2007, 06:59:49 AM » |
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Have a smooth transition to Next stage.
Out of curiosity, how old is the guy next to you.
I felt bad for the guy, he was an old blind double amputee. When he started moaning a lot, I turned up my ipod and just prayed for it to be fast for him. I'm okay with death though, ive seen peple get shot right in front of me before. |
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« Reply #7 on: August 04, 2007, 09:18:47 AM » |
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You're going to love the NxStage, wade. I did my first run at home yesterday, and it was wonderful!
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"Asbestos Gelos" (As-bes-tos yay-lohs) Greek. Literally, "fireproof laughter". A term used by Homer for invincible laughter in the face of death and mortality.  |
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« Reply #8 on: August 05, 2007, 02:19:46 PM » |
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Good luck with your training. I wish we had it here in Australia. I have just come home with nocturnal. It is so good to be in control of it all. I am sure you will be home soon. Keep us posted. Liz |
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« Reply #9 on: August 07, 2007, 12:48:03 AM » |
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Good luck Wade. I am sure you will do great.
I'm okay with death though, ive seen peple get shot right in front of me before.
Scary  Better move to a quieter suburb  |
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« Reply #10 on: August 07, 2007, 04:24:31 AM » |
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Congrats, Wade!! I'm so happy for you!!  |
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poohkari
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Wade and I.
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« Reply #11 on: August 07, 2007, 04:30:10 AM » |
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Girlfriend of Wade, on dialysis since 5/11/07 and NxStage since 8/20/07. We're hoping for a transplant as soon as his "FGP" is gone!
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« Reply #12 on: August 23, 2007, 02:57:08 PM » |
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So happy for you! Any advice? I start training monday.
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Isa 53:5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
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Wade and I.
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« Reply #13 on: August 27, 2007, 05:46:59 PM » |
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Advice? Well, just try to relax and not get overwhelmed by all the things you have to remember. After 2 1/2 weeks of training it became second nature. Also, be prepared for A LOT of boxes - even with a pureflow we've still got a big stack of dialysae and everything. Hows it going for you?
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Girlfriend of Wade, on dialysis since 5/11/07 and NxStage since 8/20/07. We're hoping for a transplant as soon as his "FGP" is gone!
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« Reply #14 on: August 27, 2007, 05:54:05 PM » |
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So happy for you! Any advice? I start training monday.
Good for you, I wish you success!! |
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