Re: peritoneal dialysis canula insertion (was Life expectancy on dialysis?)

[Guest guest]

Thank you Maureen for your reply, i didn't know that a transplanted kidney is

placed on the right side. The main worry for me is sleeping, I wonder how much

discomfort there is sleeping on it, I imagine the tube itself isn't much but

there is a hard cap on it, I guess that would be like sleeping on a small stone,

still I'll soon find out

Mark

mo_hep wrote:

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Hello Mark,

I'm new to this group and not yet on dialysis. However, at my

transplant evaluation visit, I asked whereabouts does the 'new'

kidney fit in. When told the right side, I then asked about the best

site for the canula and was told the left side. I expect the exact

postion will depend on where it will least annoy you ?? I don't know

if it will make any difference if you are left or right-handed...ie

for ease of handling...or on what side you tend to sleep ???

All those questions ????

Good Luck with the decision ! Keep us posted.

Maureen

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[Guest guest]

Thank you Maureen for your reply, i didn't know that a transplanted kidney is

placed on the right side. The main worry for me is sleeping, I wonder how much

discomfort there is sleeping on it, I imagine the tube itself isn't much but

there is a hard cap on it, I guess that would be like sleeping on a small stone,

still I'll soon find out

Mark

mo_hep wrote:

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Hello Mark,

I'm new to this group and not yet on dialysis. However, at my

transplant evaluation visit, I asked whereabouts does the 'new'

kidney fit in. When told the right side, I then asked about the best

site for the canula and was told the left side. I expect the exact

postion will depend on where it will least annoy you ?? I don't know

if it will make any difference if you are left or right-handed...ie

for ease of handling...or on what side you tend to sleep ???

All those questions ????

Good Luck with the decision ! Keep us posted.

Maureen

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[Guest guest]

Thank you Maureen for your reply, i didn't know that a transplanted kidney is

placed on the right side. The main worry for me is sleeping, I wonder how much

discomfort there is sleeping on it, I imagine the tube itself isn't much but

there is a hard cap on it, I guess that would be like sleeping on a small stone,

still I'll soon find out

Mark

mo_hep wrote:

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Hello Mark,

I'm new to this group and not yet on dialysis. However, at my

transplant evaluation visit, I asked whereabouts does the 'new'

kidney fit in. When told the right side, I then asked about the best

site for the canula and was told the left side. I expect the exact

postion will depend on where it will least annoy you ?? I don't know

if it will make any difference if you are left or right-handed...ie

for ease of handling...or on what side you tend to sleep ???

All those questions ????

Good Luck with the decision ! Keep us posted.

Maureen

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[Guest guest]

Hi Mark

First of all, good luck for Monday.

Re: transplanted kidney, I don't know if that is true for every

transplanted kidney but that is the info that I was given.

I have chosen overnight peritoneal dialysis so there will be a tube

attached to the catheter. Sounds like something you just have to get

used to ?

I'm sure the experts will position it for maximum ease and comfort.

Re: prevention of infection, I have been given a booklet called 'the

peritoneal dialysis companion'....gives hints and tips like 'keep

your exit site clean and catheter taped securely' !

I'll be interested to hear how everything goes.

Best wishes, Maureen.

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> Hello Mark,

> I'm new to this group and not yet on dialysis. However, at my

> transplant evaluation visit, I asked whereabouts does the 'new'

> kidney fit in. When told the right side, I then asked about the

best

> site for the canula and was told the left side. I expect the exact

> postion will depend on where it will least annoy you ?? I don't

know

> if it will make any difference if you are left or right-handed...ie

> for ease of handling...or on what side you tend to sleep ???

> All those questions ????

> Good Luck with the decision ! Keep us posted.

> Maureen

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