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Thanks for the explanation Janet. I think it is great that she can do this at home - I know the training has been rigorous for you and her - but it will be so nice to not be tied down to a traditional dialysis machine during the day several hours a week.
Does she have to do it every night?
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08-09-2009, 06:29 AM
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Yes, she will have to do it every night, but once she gets used to it, she should do fine. Mom definitely didn't want to drive to another city to do dialysis 3 times per week for 5-6 hours a day, I don't blame her.
She finally got to take a shower and did fine all by herself. I know that sounds strange, but she hasn't been allowed to shower....only wash. She has to take the bandage off her cath and then just use some tape to hold it up so it doesn't dangle while in the shower. It could cause it to "pull' where the incision is and cause infection. She did fine and was able to put the bandage back on without any help.....her first time. "By George....I think she's got it" .....
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08-10-2009, 08:56 AM
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I'm glad to hear that things are going so well. Once your Mom gets used to it she'll be back to her care-free self!!!!
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08-10-2009, 10:53 AM
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I sure hope so Diana. I hope it doesn't take long for her to know how to do it all at home. I really don't want to sleep there and then get up and come home to drive the bus. I'll just have to wait an see.
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08-10-2009, 12:16 PM
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I remember when my brother had to have it done 3 times a week. My mom would always go with him.
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08-10-2009, 03:41 PM
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Mom had the choice to do that, but didn't want to take up that much time. She opted to do it overnight while she sleeps.
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08-11-2009, 03:40 AM
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Janet, I so hope this goes well for both of you!!!
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