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I have PKD, Polycystic Kidney Disease, and in September of 2008 I started on peritoneal dialysis. In 2006 I was referred to Dr. Samuel Schorr, a Nephrologist here in Calgary where I currently live. I started with Haemodialysis in May 2008, I found the treatment to be effective, but time consuming, and felt I could do more for my own treatment. I decided to try peritoneal dialysis, it is a much gentler treatment, and can be done by myself at home. I had a catheter surgically inserted into my peritoneal cavity in the summer of 2008 at Foothills Hospital, and took training at the Col. Belcher Hospital (one of the last through there, there was moving schedules on all the notice boards, they tore the building down shortly after, it's dated from WW1, they had built the Sheldon Chumir Medical Centre to replace it, that is where I go now) at the end of August for peritoneal dialysis, followed by training for nocturnal peritoneal dialysis, the cycler.
I would start each day by draining the solution that had been in while I slept. I would then empty a 2 litre bag of Dianeal (1.5% or 2.5% sodium and water) solution into my peritoneal cavity, my stomach. That is good for 4 to 6 hours. I would take a 2 litre bag to work and do an exchange sitting at my desk during lunch, an exchange took about 40 minutes, and I could sit at my desk and work while doing this. I would do another exchange when I got home from work, clean my house, then do my last exchange before bed. This time I would use an Extraneal solution, 7.5%, that would last for 12 to 16 hours, while I slept. In the morning, repeat, no days off on Peritoneal Dialysis.
I only followed this routine for a couple of weeks, then I started on nocturnal peritoneal dialysis, the cycler! You must be very careful to maintain a sterile environment while on both types of treatment, I am normally a slob, but my apartment was very clean while doing this. I would scrub for at least one minute before doing an exchange, and I would wear a mask. When you swap bags you are exposing your stomach to the outside air, full of nasty things your tummy is never supposed to see, so you must be clean, and quick!
My name is Will Lake, I kive in Calgary, Alberta. I am divorced with three grown sons, and I inherited a chronic condition from my father, Polycystic Kidney Disease. I had a kidney transplant in 2009, the donor was my mother. I have been working with Internet Income University on developing my Internet Marketing skills, Internet Income University prides itself in offering an Honest, Ethical, and Legitimate online education experience. Please check my website: http://wclake.com/
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