Tummy big on CAPD?

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maddie
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Joined: Sun Jun 13, 2004 5:14 pm
Location: UK surrey

Tummy big on CAPD?

Post by maddie »

Hi.
Can anyone tell me if you get a big tummy on CAPD? it is putting me off a bit, I was told it get really big.

Maddie.
Nikki
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Joined: Sun Apr 25, 2004 4:14 pm
Location: Midlands, uk

Big tummy

Post by Nikki »

:) Hi Maddie,
I guess its different with differnt people but I was on capd for nearly 2yrs and was very thin, your tummy feels bloated to start with and obviously stretches a bit cause its holding a lot but it didn't ever appear big and I'm now fatter after having a transplant!
You do get scars on your stomach and I'd say the tube's more of a worry than the fat tummy but its whatever dialysis makes you feel well again at the end of the day, hemo made me feel worse thats why I opted for capd.
I was 20 and a dancer with a six pack stomach when I went on capd so I can see why you're concerned, I was too.
Let me know how you get on! Good luck.
Nikki. xx :D
R30
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Location: Cheltenham, England

Tummy big on CAPD?

Post by R30 »

I have to say that I've just started CAPD and my tummy is a bit distended, but to be honest, it's nothing that anyone has commented on (perhaps they're all being nice!)
Your stomach does stretch to hold the 2L (although I can only hold 1.8L max), but you do get used to it quite quickly.
Hope all goes well for you.
Ruth
Hal
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Location: Liverpool, UK

Post by Hal »

Hi,

My tummy is a bit bigger than usual. I am quite thin at the moment so maybe it is more noticeable to me, but no one else really notices it at all.

I have 2L in me during the day and its manageable. Smaller people often have smaller amounts also.

Best wishes,

Hal
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