Worried

[JOJOSMITH123]

My mom is going in on Friday to have her PD line fitted..I cant help but worry. She will be in over nite apparently. Can anyone offer some reassurance?

[lsg99]

Hi, it’s a relatively quick and easy op, the PD catheter stays ‘buried’ until you need to start dialysis and then it is exposed under a local anaesthetic so you can start PD.

[DAF1234 in reply to lsg99]

Interesting, what do you mean by buried? I am in stage 4 and will be looking at this procedure soon I’m sure.

[JOJOSMITH123 in reply to DAF1234]

The tube remains under the skin until it's required I'm assuming.

[JOJOSMITH123 in reply to DAF1234]

I'll let you know how it goes..including the recovery!!

[lsg99 in reply to DAF1234]

As Jo Jo says it remains under the skin. I had mine fitted about 6 months before starting dialysis.

[JOJOSMITH123]

Well she had her PD fitted, and it all went well. Had it done under a general and has had little discomfort. No need for any pain killers. Just thought I'd post incase anyone worried procedure.

[toeragthecat21]

hi jojo.iv had pd and have had transplant aug 2016..i went to hospital early morning and had brother pick me up next day..i was on pd for two months befor transplant..once you get into routine its easy just be patient .she will feel better about a week later..i wish her all the best and keep chin up and smile she is in good hands..regards chris

[JOJOSMITH123 in reply to toeragthecat21]

Thank you so much for your reply..she did say it hurt when they flushed it, but she's hoping that will ease. The renal team are fantastic.