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« on: June 30, 2013, 06:26:33 PM »
My doc. is pushing me toward a new clinic that is opening up (I believe he is a partner in it).  How ever the new clinic will be offering 5 days a week treatment & 5 days a week sounds like a better idea to me.  Has anyone switch from 3 to 5 days a week & if so is it any better?  I have time to choose, but if it opens up my day and I do not feel so run down, I might be able to work &/or take some classes.  Thanks.
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« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2013, 08:19:33 PM »
I think it sounds increadable!  I dont know of any who gives that option.. I say check it out someore and go for it.  ya know in dialysis i hear all the time.."more is better" :)
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« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2013, 10:53:43 PM »
Is everyone running five days a week at this new center? I'm very interested in learning more about what they are offering. I think you would feel better - Dr Scribner (who figured out how to provide ongoing dialysis) said that you should dialyze until you felt well. If your current schedule leaves you feeling incapacitated definitely try dialyzing more.
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« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2013, 06:54:46 AM »
How many hours per treatment?
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« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2013, 09:29:18 AM »
What days will the clinic be open?  If Mon-Sat, will they allow you to pick a schedule where you don't have back to back non-treatment days?  Let us know when you find out more info! 
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« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2013, 05:01:58 PM »
I switched from 3 day to 5 day when I went on NxStage - I felt better immediately!
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