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« on: July 24, 2008, 07:37:53 AM »
Hello, my name is William, I am 58 years old, married and live in Florida.  I have been browsing this site for a while now and have been impressed by the members and their willingness to share their feelings as well as advice.  I will be starting PD in the near future, I have an appointment to discuss the placement of the catheter in early August.

I have known for sometime that the day would come when I would need dialysis, but know that it's really here, it's been difficult to come to terms with the fact.  The information provided by you folks has been a big help.
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« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2008, 08:01:28 AM »
:welcomesign; Willcon. Glad you're here.
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« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2008, 08:15:31 AM »
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« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2008, 08:55:49 AM »
Welcome William, It is not easy to come to grips with dialysis as most of us here can attest, but hang in there, ask questions. we are here to help

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« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2008, 09:18:01 AM »
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« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2008, 09:19:08 AM »
 :welcomesign; willcon. You have found a great bunch of people. Post often, somebody is always here.  :flower;
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« Reply #6 on: July 24, 2008, 10:36:13 AM »
Welcome to our community, William!  I just love your age (hint, hint)!!  A friend told me that once that all the good people were born up to 1950.  do you agree!  You have to the right place at the right time.  IHD is a good place to prepare for anything connected to the renal challenge, as I call it.  There is lots to read, as you have seen already.  But we need you to post as well.  You see, we are a family and we need to know how you are doing (all the time!)


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« Reply #7 on: July 24, 2008, 11:47:55 AM »
Welcome from another PDer.  Been doing it 5 years.  What do ya wanna know????? lol
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« Reply #8 on: July 24, 2008, 02:31:53 PM »
I did hemo for a couple of months and switched to PD at home.  The catheter placement is a breeze.  The spot was  a little tender for a couple of weeks and now I hardly notice its there.  What is difficult to come to grips with is needing dialysis at all.  It scares me when I realize I am on life support!!  Its a pessimistic way to look at it, but reality just the same.  Has your doctor talked to you about transplant?  I am trying to get on the list still and have done all the pre-req's but have still not made it on the list yet.  Maybe you haven't gotten that far yet.  PD is a lot to deal with as is any dialysis and the realization that your kidneys don't work as they should.  Best advice is read all you can about it, about dialysis, lab work and know your numbers. You will do fine is you are proactive.
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« Reply #9 on: July 24, 2008, 02:51:42 PM »
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« Reply #10 on: July 24, 2008, 03:53:54 PM »
 :welcomesign;  As you have read, this is a great group of people and lend much support to each other.  I am so glad you joined us.  We are all here for you. 
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« Reply #11 on: July 24, 2008, 03:56:46 PM »
 :welcomesign;  lots of info here so post often.  Good luck with the cath placement. 
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« Reply #12 on: July 24, 2008, 05:11:32 PM »
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« Reply #13 on: July 24, 2008, 07:02:52 PM »
Welcome William!  I have been a PD nurse for about two years now.  If there is anything I can do to help you let me know! :welcomesign;
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« Reply #14 on: July 24, 2008, 08:02:52 PM »
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« Reply #15 on: July 25, 2008, 06:10:42 AM »
Thanks for the welcome, I'm sure I will have questions as things move forward. 
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« Reply #16 on: July 26, 2008, 11:44:50 AM »
 :welcomesign;
I am on PD also.  It is flexible and not hard to learn.
Placement of the catjeter was moy difficult for me.
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« Reply #17 on: July 28, 2008, 04:22:30 AM »
Thanks Ohio Buckeye, what type of placement problems did you have,  the placement really has me concerned.
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« Reply #18 on: July 28, 2008, 04:51:27 AM »
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Gortex clotted off Thanksgiving Week of 2007, was unclotted and promptly clotted off 1/2 hour later so Permacath Rt chest.
3/2008 move to NC to be close to children.
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« Reply #19 on: August 07, 2008, 11:40:56 AM »
Welcome, William.

We're in the same boat with similar situations.  I hope you find what you're looking for here at IHD.  It's been most helpful for me in getting my head around this issue.

-Devon
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« Reply #20 on: August 07, 2008, 08:41:21 PM »
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« Reply #21 on: August 08, 2008, 07:20:03 PM »
Hello Wilcon;

I am Rasman, a new member. I understand the emotions that you are experiencing. When I was told that I would be starting PD I really was in denial mode. The first day was psychologically tough but after that it becomes what much of daily life is: a routine. I adapted and went on with things. The hardest part is scheduling the time. Other than that it was easy. I had no problems with my catheter which definitely made life easier. just be prepared for the "Wall of Baxter" (the supplies). Once statrted my energy level went up quite dramatically from before so there is a plus. I still had kidney function so the fluid restictions were much better than Hemo. In fact I rarely watched what I drank. The hardest part is the fear of the unknown. Get over that first hurdle and you find you adapt to the routine. I hope this helps in some small way. Take care,

Rasman
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« Reply #22 on: August 08, 2008, 07:24:25 PM »
Hi Rasman.  Good advice.  Please go start your own introduction, and tell us about yourself.  Welcome to IHD, I look forward to your posts.

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« Reply #23 on: August 09, 2008, 05:37:34 AM »
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« Reply #24 on: August 10, 2008, 03:10:58 AM »
Welcome  William, good to have you aboard.
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