Peritoneal Dialysis: How I shower in 2023

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In this video I explain how I'm able to shower with a Peritoneal Catheter.
This video is for those who are preparing to start Peritoneal Dialysis because of Kidney Failure or Kidney Disease.
NOTE: My channel is for awareness, community and entertainment purposes only. Nothing on my channel is meant to be taken as medical advice. I am not a doctor nor am I medically trained. I'm a patient who is suffering from Kidney Failure caused by FSGS. I'm sharing my own experience and own opinions. Be your own health advocate as you work with your healthcare provider.
Baxter supplies my Cycler, PD fluids and supplies. My supplies are delivered to my home.
#kidneydisease #kidneyfailure #peritonealdialysis #dialysis

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24 апр 2023

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@suechellec3927 Год назад

I recently found your channel, as I'm starting Peritoneal dialysis soon, my training actually begins tomorrow. Been having difficulty when I try to visualize what my new day to day will be like starting PD but I find your videos very helpful, educational and comforting. So it makes it less scary. Thank you so much for sharing!

@wanderingsoul8399 Год назад

Really hope all goes well God willing. Do keep us apprised of your journey. Best wishes and prayers 🙏🏽

@suechellec3927 Год назад

@@wanderingsoul8399 thank you for your kind word and well wishes 🙏🏼

@PrissyHippie Год назад

Same! I just found her this morning.

@kidneykeeping Год назад

I hope everything is working out for you! it is scary and hard to imagine how much life will change having to dialysis. Thinking of you!

@suechellec3927 Год назад

@@kidneykeeping thank you for your kind words! It’s been a month since I started PD. I’m still adjusting to having dialysis but things are going okay. I had my one month appointment and my nephro says things are looking well. I hope this continue. Next step will be find a kidney donor!

@desktopkitty 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! I went to the hospital to get the surgery for me PD catheter, then my nephrologist went on vacation out of the country for a month and didn't even tell the kidney clinic about me. When I got out of the hospital and several days went by, I literally had to call all over town to different kidney clinics to find out which one I was supposed to go to for PD training. It was such a mess; I had my catheter for over a week before I even knew how I was supposed to clean it or anything. I had no idea what to do with it. I can't believe my doctor did that to me. Bad enough she went on vacation for a full month, leaving the country, but she didn't even tell me what to do or even tell the clinic about me, so they didn't even know to contact me or anything. Your videos have been a huge help. And for the record, I fired my doctor and got a new one, because not communicating anything to anyone when I just had a major surgical thing done... that is no bueno.

@elim9097 Год назад

you are a very brave and optimistic woman. you are greatly loved and commended. may the Lord bless you

@kidneykeeping Год назад

Thank you so much!

@trustinginhim3189 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for your videos

@Moo_Mommie 2 месяца назад

Thank you ❤️

@floydaltonmiller 8 месяцев назад

My Dr. has said that I will have to go on dialysis soon. Your videos are very helpful in preparation of this event.

@kk12181 3 месяца назад

Thanks a ton! Mine will start in a month or two.

@kdtarabell Год назад

They are preparing me for dialysis within a yr.I will be on it.I have also chosen peritoneal dialysis. I have to go for iron infusions 1st. Had a tour with dialysis nurse,the way it works,mavh8ne etc. I am curious where you got your laynard to hold thr tubing to shower,that is a cool piece. Thanks for these great videos,they are really helping . Kirsten D Ont.Canada xxoo

@kidneykeeping Год назад

I too had to get iron infusion. Felt better once my hemoglobin was no longer low. I got the lanyard from Amazon. It's a MandM Peritoneal Dialysis Transfer Set Holder for Baxter. Looking it up, it's gone up in price, but I've seen other options that are less expensive. Hope that helps!

@kdtarabell 10 месяцев назад

Well it wasnt a yr.going on P.D. dialysis Oct 18 getting port in then off to the races. Your videos are very helpful Thank you

@juancarlosplacencia 9 дней назад

They sell them on Amazon

@garyheinzman6855 Год назад

I’m fatter and so is my doctor so my site is high enough to see so I wear a rain coat and shower everyday without touching my site. It never gets wet. I just had surgery this week. I will learn to shower like you soon.

@missyl3119 13 дней назад

Hi- I'm a pediatric PD nurse clinician. I've never seen those necklaces!!! Where did you get it??? This would be great for my patients!

@juancarlosplacencia 9 дней назад

Amazon

@tasmaniandevil7610 7 месяцев назад

I dont have a necklace but i rinse and wash with the bandage on then i replace and clean the port , should I change?

@WAXMAN1913 Год назад

Question? Do you sanitize the connector parts that's hanging around your neck after you dry off? I have another Idea, What can you eat and drink when you are on APD? Can you have a steak, shrimp, pork, potatoes??? Right know we are on a Vegan diet and lost 30lbs in one year. We can have chicken and Cod fish. I miss smoking Brisket,bacon, and ribs. Any ideas would be GREAT! Thank you for all your video's Keep them coming . Chuck.

@kidneykeeping Год назад

I do clean and dry the white plastic part after coming out of the shower. When I'm not using the neckless, I wash the whole thing with a little soap and water. Thanks for your comment and video idea!

@trustinginhim3189 9 месяцев назад

Hi, Chuck. I'm vegan now too but will eat fish. Lost 14 lbs in 2.5 months. I feel better but am at 16 % functioning and will have to start pd next year. I think you can eat those things depending on your labs. Your dietician will tell you.

@Bella-ng1ef Год назад

I went back to hospital 2 days ago as i got pain in my right hand side. I thought it was appendix. However, the check up show the pain came from my catheter. Not sure if that happen to you as well. My 11 days after surgery, i did well but pain not go away yet.

@kidneykeeping Год назад

I am so sorry to hear that you are still in pain! I did experience some pain and have a tender spot on my abdomen. I got a MRI to make sure it wasn't from my PD catheter but nothing showed up. I hope that you are able to recover and not be uncomfortable anymore!!

@wanderingsoul8399 Год назад

Just subscribed to your channel. May I kindly ask your reasons over choosing PD over haemodialysis? Thank you.

@kidneykeeping Год назад

I have another video that goes over the reasons I chose PD if you want more information. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JyB4Arl3_2o.html Being able to do PD (using the cycler) overnight and every night, gave me more freedom and energy during the day. It also seemed easier on the body long term. Thanks for asking.

@wanderingsoul8399 Год назад

@@kidneykeeping thank you 🙏🏽 very much for the kind response - yes, just seen the video very informative

@jojojensen2501 2 месяца назад

Hello am so interested with the click necklace you have, where can i buy that? What is the name if i search in the interner?Thank you so much for your awesome video🌷🥰🙏 Regards

@juancarlosplacencia 9 дней назад

Amazon

@haroldtoweryjr.5704 7 месяцев назад

I'm on peritoneal dialysis as well. How do I get one of those necklaces?? It would be perfect for the shower.... I wasn't aware they even had something like that...

@juancarlosplacencia 9 дней назад

Amazon

@koeeeful 4 месяца назад

Can transfer set get wet?

@hmr28 Год назад

Is the necklace something they gave u?

@kidneykeeping Год назад

I bought it off of Amazon. MandM Peritoneal Dialysis Transfer Set Holder for Baxter. It's worked great for me. The only complaint I have, is the string would often slip out of position in the black toggle. It was easy to fix. Just move the string back into place where they toggle can pinch it down. Hope that helps.

@funyun 5 месяцев назад

Where you get the necklace from?...

@juancarlosplacencia 9 дней назад

Amazon

@yaunaboo07 Месяц назад

So it can get wet I’m confused

@Arthur-nr5ci Год назад

So you're supposed to keep the dressing on while you shower? Oops, I may have messed that up.

@asktia1765 Год назад

Do you always have to wear the necklace then?

@kidneykeeping Год назад

The necklaces holds my transfer set up against my body. I like it better then the belt or just taping it to my belly. When I dress up nice I'll often wear the belt instead.