dialysis- any helpful knowledge here? - Democratic Underground

kineneb

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Fri Sep-30-05 12:18 AM
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dialysis- any helpful knowledge here?

Hubby is going in for surgery to remove the left kidney, gall bladder and appendix. His creatinine levels are such that the removal of the kidney sends him directly into dialysis. Any helpful hints, etc. would be appreciated, both from the patient and care giver's point of view.

Thanks.

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AverageJoe

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Fri Sep-30-05 12:20 AM
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1. No hints, but you and your husband have my best wishes

I hope everything works out well for both of you. Best of luck.

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babylonsister

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Fri Sep-30-05 12:26 AM
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2. Here's another forum for you to post a question.

Best of luck to your hubby and you! :hug:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=317

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serryjw

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Fri Sep-30-05 12:35 AM
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3. Lots of good info on Google

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&c2coff=1&q=creatinine+levels+

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&c2coff=1&q=dialysis+after+kidney+removal

Send our good wishes for a speedy recovery.

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kineneb

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Fri Sep-30-05 12:47 AM
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4. thanks

the second link is particularly useful

I was hoping someone here at DU would be able to discuss how they feel and deal with issues surrounding being on dialysis.

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serryjw

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Fri Sep-30-05 01:03 AM
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5. Try these

I'm sure there are more
http://www.he.net/~brumley/renal/
http://www.kidney.org/patients/mboards.cfm
http://www.homedialysis.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=3&
http://boards.webmd.com/topic.asp?topic_id=35

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