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So because of RonZone's "blog" posts on his journey, and many others here with their stories of PD I'm more convinced that is the way I would like to go when...

So because of RonZone's "blog" posts on his journey, and many others here with t...

horsie63

•2 years ago

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Live donor results. How long did you wait?

My husband was tested 9 weeks ago to see if he was suitable.I asked my dialysis nurse in Tuesday if there were any updates. She sent an email to the...

My husband was tested 9 weeks ago to see if he was suitable.I asked my dialysi...

Ziggydoodah

•2 years ago

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Low BP

Hi. I have been dealing with low blood pressure, with the systolic pressure around 91 for over a week now. I am not particularly dizzy when getting up. I've...

Hi. I have been dealing with low blood pressure, with the systolic pressure arou...

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•2 years ago

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Peritoneal Dialysis - Week Two after Surgery

So I can't really see where anyone put a step by step account of the PD experience on here since DAF1234 put comments in 3 years ago. So I'll document as best...

So I can't really see where anyone put a step by step account of the PD experien...

RonZone

•2 years ago

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I joined on for my 81 year old mother and have a lot of qts need help!

my mom wants to do PD at home and has had several abdominal surgeries and is going for a four hour test to see if she can have cath put in. She is wondering if...

my mom wants to do PD at home and has had several abdominal surgeries and is goi...

Dcalvert

•2 years ago

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Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter placement side effect - Can't pee!

So I posted that I had my PD Catheter placement surgery yesterday morning and I felt pretty good all day. Didn't even have to take the pain med I was given....

So I posted that I had my PD Catheter placement surgery yesterday morning and I ...

RonZone

•2 years ago

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My dialysis journey begins - PD catheter placement this morning

So my journey begins. I had surgery this morning for placement of my PD catheter. I arrived at the hospital at 5:45 after showering with antibiotic soap and...

So my journey begins. I had surgery this morning for placement of my PD catheter...

RonZone

•2 years ago

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The Queen's got no limit.

Was actually listening to Usher and Master P and decided if they have no limit why can't I. Now my no limit might be slightly different. I want no limit on the...

Was actually listening to Usher and Master P and decided if they have no limit w...

HipHopQueen

•2 years ago

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Scared, confused

Hello, I am new to the community, 71-year-old female with stage 4 COPD and CKD, GFR 22. How does dialysis affect COPD? I am confused about the GFR numbers and...

Hello, I am new to the community, 71-year-old female with stage 4 COPD and CKD, ...

Bjt9429

•2 years ago

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The Queen is off Friday.... whose watching the Kingdom?

I'm writing to release some tension. I decided that this forum is good for the soul (had decided that long ago). I'm off of work tomorrow I get to spend some...

I'm writing to release some tension. I decided that this forum is good for the s...

HipHopQueen

•2 years ago

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Queen is brightsiding today

So I made up a word this year. I call it brightsiding. It means when things seem grim you find something that is bright, cheery and remember that it exists...

So I made up a word this year. I call it brightsiding. It means when things seem...

HipHopQueen

•2 years ago

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A big Queen wave on the 4th of July

Hi all, I’m doing good. I had the last of my testing to be considered to list with two centers. The one that is temporarily off line and a new one. I’m...

Hi all, I’m doing good. I had the last of my testing to be considered to list w...

HipHopQueen

•2 years ago

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Does anyone else feel kinda gobbled up by dialysis? I feel like it ate my life.

I just hit the 3 month mark of doing solo home hemo. The treatments are going great, but I am having trouble getting my groove back. Some days I feel...

I just hit the 3 month mark of doing solo home hemo. The treatments are going gr...

LeesKees_NJ

•2 years ago

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Celebrate the 4th of July with this Kidney-Friendly Menu

Are you ready for a 4th of July cookout? Here are 4 kidney-friendly recipes that are sure to wow your friends and family!...

Are you ready for a 4th of July cookout? Here are 4 kidney-friendly recipes that...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•2 years ago

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Kidney Dialysis

All posts for July 2022

Dialysis Centers

﻿Live donor results. How long did you wait?

Low BP

Peritoneal Dialysis - Week Two after Surgery

I joined on for my 81 year old mother and have a lot of qts need help!

Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter placement side effect - Can't pee!

My dialysis journey begins - PD catheter placement this morning

The Queen's got no limit.

Scared, confused

The Queen is off Friday.... whose watching the Kingdom?

Queen is brightsiding today

A big Queen wave on the 4th of July

Does anyone else feel kinda gobbled up by dialysis? I feel like it ate my life.

Celebrate the 4th of July with this Kidney-Friendly Menu

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