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Top Transplant Hacks: Patients Share Their Best Tips and Tricks Dec 17, 2022 | By Mayo Clinic Transplant Staff (@mayoclinictransplantstaff)
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@blbird33

I like this blog of transplant recipients. I am 7 weeks post kidney transplant and the recovery has been so slow but steady. I still have a few more weeks to go into January I think. I wondered if anyone has a bump where their old peritoneal catheter used to be. I do, and it feels like there is a mass inside too. The outside lump has shrunk so I pray the inside mass shrinks too. I hear they can get infected and I pray that does not happen. This is the holidays and birthdays and I am sad that I have to restrict time with some family. And yet I have a new life where I have to be extra safe. I liked the tips here as my transplant center has not been that sharing with tips on safety. Happy Holidays to you! BB

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Dec 17, 2022

@blbird33, I'm glad that you have discovered the transplant Blog section on Connect! I am especially proud of this particular blog that was inspired by the comments of members like you and me.
I had acute kidney failure and had a hemodialysis port in my chest for only 2-3 months. It removed when was discharged from outpatient care at the same time as my liver and kidney surgical staples were removed when I was ready to return to my home several states away.
As for peritoneal catheter, I don't know about the kind of bumps that you describe. However, if the area hurts, is red, warm or if you have a fever, please contact your transplant provider.
Bluebird, I have found a discussion for you. It is a good place to post your concerns about your old peritoneal catheter.
- Anyone shut down their kidney dialysis fistula after transplant?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/transplant-shut-down-kidney-dialysis-fistula/
Just click, and join the discussion.

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