Ok, troops. I would like some info. I met with my Neph today. My numbers are great. Phosphorus was at the upper end, but I expected that after Thanksgiving
Now that my hernia repair surgery is getting all healed up, looks like I'll be back one the PD train the week after Christmas.
So my question is. Has anyone with good numbers (hemoglobin, potassium, phosphorus, etc) ever tried "part time" Peritoneal Dialysis? Meaning like 3 days a week, or 4 days a week, rather than 7? Let me know, I'd like to build a case to talk with my Neph about this idea.
My reason for wanting to do this is so my Peritoneal Membrane will last as long as it will last. If starting off part time would extend it's life, that would make me happy. Supposedly the average PD journey is 4-5 years at my age (69). If I could stretch it to 6 or 7, that would be idea.
So let me know if anyone has ever been on part time PD before, and how did it work out and for how long before going to 7 day. And what was the reasoning for doing part time.
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