My sister been on dialysis for 18yrs and shes doing good as long as you dont miss no treatments and take your meds you will live a long time i no a lady been on dialysis for 30yrs and doing good.
@PrincessSpearmint You have a lot of courage. I have had CKD for over a year and its progressing faster then expected(My stage may change from 1 to 2 next week). But, this is my future.
I guess this could be considered a living nightmare for a person like me who hates needles and IV's.
if you dont mind me asking, why do dialysis patients have those abnormal vasculatures under their skin? is that caused by the excess access of the artery/veins in that region?? all the best to you =)
@waynewyatt A fistula is an enlarged vein (usually in your arm), created by connecting an artery directly to a vein. Connecting the artery to the vein creates much greater blood flow into the vein. As a result, the vein enlarges and strengthens, making inserting of needles for hemodialysis treatments easier. Kathleen
I cannot believe some people and their negative comments.Kathleen,it's amazing to see you do this 3 times a week.My sister-in-law has one kidney,she was born that way, my husband will be the donor if it fails,he's the only match.May God bless you
very sad disturbing barbaric procedure i feel for those who are victim to dialysis the lies that were told to those people in our capitalistic country that we live in people take care of your body
Thank you very much for this informative video. I am a student nurse who is about to start a placement in a renal unit. This video has really helped to give me an idea of what to expect with dialysis.
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video :-) I am a dialysis tech student and it really helps a lot to see what I will be doing, and I hope my patients will be as sweet as you :-)
does dialysis ruin ur life? how long does it take and is it really every other day? i have wat the drs think is IgA nephropathy and looking at the stats looks like i'll either end up on dialysis at some point in my life of end up with end stage kidney failure...im only 25 and freaking out right now!
@gf4life Sorry to hear you are facing kidney failure. It is scary and no it doesn't have to ruin your life. Read:Coping with Kidney Disease: A 12-Step Treatment Program to Help You Avoid Dialysis. Watch your labs closely, cut back on protein, fruits and vegetables and dairy. Start to create a good attitude. Show courage and joy to those around you. I have chosen to only go 2 days a wk for 3 hrs (plus half hour getting on and off.) Reading ATTITUDES OF GRATITUDE helped me a lot. Love, Lady K
im a dialysis nurse and it doesnt ruin your life. it makes it tougher. everything else is up to you. you must watch out what you eat and how much you drink. if you dont drink too much the dialysis will be easyer to bear. in my department we have some people that are on dialysis for over 30 years. they are very disciplined when it comes to eating properly and drinking as little water.
awesome video. I have been on dialysis for 18 years. my friends always wanted to see how things were. so i asked my clinic if i could film a procedure, but fresenius wouldnt let me. thanks for this video :)
Amazing video, Learned a lot about all of this including the "fist-to-la" part. Got amazing attitude towards this sort of thing. My mom's kidney (only one working, the other is a "trophy") is working just above failure rating, so she may have to start having this process done. I so dearly hope not, but i know if she does, i'm going to let her watch this video to help calm her nerves a bit. So much positive loving emotions. Thanks.
What a wonderful video!! I wish our incoming patients could see it before they start their first treatment....you provide confident and relaxing commentary in the middle of a difficult situation. I have been a dialysis technician for the last 15 years and am still learning. Thank you again!
Wow this looks really painful. I had to do hemo for a month, but I did it through the artery in my neck. Im on pd, its so much better, and my transplant is in two days!
I just wanted to see how a dialysis looks and I regret that. I was about to pass out. I'd die if I had to do this, I feel so sorry for those who has to go through this. :(
my mom has been on this for about four years. its been hell, shes been on hemo and home twice each, i pray for her, and everybody else on it, it realyly sucks
Thanks for your video. I was on hemo for a month and then I was on peritoneal home dialysis for four months. last week my pd catheter leaked and I had to go back to hemo for a while until this is repaired. I must say that I so prefer pd than hemo. I was just wondering why you did not choose pd. I wish you all the best. I really can relate. I don't like hemo though it is keeping me alive so I must not complain!
@mylulac I didn't choose peritineal dialysis because I have 3 cats, a hot tub and I enjoy being able to going into a pool or lake water all of which can contribute to infection around the PD tubing. Thank you for you post!
I admire you for being optimistic and courageous. Keep it up. For sure you have inspired many. Tomorrow I'll be starting with my training as a dialysis nurse and I find this video very helpful. Thanks for sharing. :)
Thank you for sharing this video. I am currently a dialysis tech student and my mother is on dialysis. I found this video to be very informative. My goal is to truly take care of my patients and make them as comfortable physically and emotionally as possible, since this is a life changing event.
Wow, what a great video, I recently started my treatment about 2 months ago, and still havent gotten used to the needles. I do my treatment at a Veterans hospital and they aren't as.. nice.. as your staff.. so, the bulging of the veins is something I get to look forward to in time eh? yeah, the stuff they DON'T tell ya when you start.. lol thanks for posting this.. I have a LOT more respect for ppl that go through this now.
This video is very informative. It is an eye opener and I commend all who participated in this video for sharing a day in a life of dialysis. Thank you for being strong. My Grandmother was a dialysis patient.
you're so cheerful despite your pain!!! i know a priest who is undergoing dialysis and who is truly an inspiration to me; just as you, he too is so cheerful and optimistic inspite of all his suffering. i admire your attitude towards life, and i ask God to bless you abundantly with grace and endurance.
my dad goes through this procedure every 3 days, its sad how there is a long list to get a kidney transplant my mom cant donate because of her different type of blood n my sis cant donate blood at all n im the only one althought he doesnt want me to but i love him therefore i am willing to give him one of my kidneys. I am planning to b a dialysis nurse while studying for a master degree in cardiology bcuz i figure thats wat caused my dads kidney failure n i would like 2 help him n those in need
@dubbyyay Thank you for your thoughtful post. I wish your dad well. And how amazing you are to have chosen to be a dialysis nurse as you study cardiology. Another way to speed up the transplant process to participate in a chain donation.....look up Dr. Robert Montgomery to get an idea of how it works. Love, Kathleen
@wallyrussell you're so cheerful despite your pain!!! i know a priest who is undergoing dialysis and who is truly an inspiration to me; just as you, he too is so cheerful and optimistic inspite of all his suffering. i admire your attitude towards life, and i ask God to bless you abundantly with grace and endurance
@Edisana Looks inflated? That's not a vein even, although it does circulate blood its more like an artery at the surface of your arm, Infection? Theres no redness or any other signs of inection, I hope your not a medical student
Thank you so much for sharing this with us. You are an inspiration to all of us. I am a former Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse, but now am doing most of my care taking care of people who are either facing dialysis or are in dialysis now. You have given me a birds eye view of what goes on during dialysis so that makes me a more "powerful person," meaning knowledge is power. I can now really identify more with my patients..... I sincerely thank you for that.
This is an excellent informational video and a gift to potential dialysis patients. I worked as a dialysis tech in my youth and this dialysis is not a joke. If you have diabetes or high blood pressure, TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!
Thanks for the video. My mother in law lives with us and has just started dialysis. My 4 year old son had lots of questions and it was helpful for him to see the video. Thank you again.
I want to donate a kidney but is it only for family and friends or can you donate to anyone? I tried searching this but I got a load of mixed answers so I'm not sure.
@IndieB3 There are thousands of people waiting for a donor. unos.org is a foundation that helps match donors to patients waiting on the list. (No, it does not have to be for someone you know.) There are a series of tests you go through to make sure you are healthy and to ensure the success of the transplant. Thank you kindly for considering this gift of life for someone.
Thanks so much for posting this. My 49 year old brother was just diagnosed with end stage renal failure. He has a temporary access in his neck because his veins in his arm were too small to start it there. i am so overwhelmed with this whole thing, he has a host of other problems, diabetes, heart etc...this does help at least i know what to expect with the dialysis .. thanks.
Your fistula doesn't roll as much as mine. Do you ever have trouble with it? I tried to develop button holes but failed at that. Thought it would be easier for them to cannulate it. I was doing Hemo after I could do Peritoneal anymore.
Thank you for uploading this and thank you to your staff for letting you do this as many dialysis staff do not want to be on camera or let video be taken of the procedure! Thank you so much! Can I share this video on my site?
thanks for this video.. im a nurse from the philippines and now a PCT here in texas. this has been very helpful.. keep your faith.. many people are there to support you. godbless you and your family..
Thanks for posting this, your helping alot of people out! I have been working in dialysis for more than 10 years. Seriously, you need to post more videos!
beautiful video my grandmother was on dialysis for 10 plus years until her death in 2008. I don't know how she did 3 days a week I cried when I watch this video. I hope that kidney comes available for you soon!!!
Beautiful Video,Your access is excellent,5:41 is very scary.im a dialysis patient as well i wish everyone that's going through difficult situations the very best.God Bless All.
Thank you for making this video. My grandmother just started her treatment yesterday :( I love your spirit and smiles. Ok tears a flowing now - god bless you.
Thats a very healthy fiscula, my grandfather used to do hemo dialysis, now he does paritoneal dialysis at home. He had both of his kidneys fail do to calcium build up in the arteries caused by smoking. He would spend about 4 hours every other day on hemo dialysis.
wow...this is nice...i'm a nurse and im currently a hemodialysis trainee...we also use the dialog machine by b.braun and their newest..the dialog +.....i love watching the videos...but I have a question...is that the right way to insert the needle?
I think it woman is very nice pacient ! I am dialysis nurse from Latvia.And alway I wonder about its peoples who nead dialysis,about how much strong nead to be...
@ wallyrussel- i think the reason you would have the cramping is because too much sodium is being removed from the body, which would cause the blood pressure to drop (hypotension) and in this case the Technician should be able to adjust the sodium levels (sodium modelling) to stop or ease that effect (cramping)
@ wallyrussel- i think the reason you would have the cramping is because too much sodium is being removed from the body, which would cause the blood pressure to drop (hypotension) and in this case the Technician should be able to adjust the sodium levels (sodium modelling) to stop or ease that effect (cramping)
Thank you for sharing this video. I am making a dvd for my brother in law of similar YouTube videos of hemodialysis to expose him to the process and hopefully reduce his anxiety levels.
Great video. You are so positive. I did four hour sessions three times a week until 3 1/2 months ago when I received a transplant. I found the nurses helped me through my sessions along with the fellow patients. I miss them in a slightly weird way. EPO is the greatest drug ever created in terms of dialysis patients. My haemoglobin dropped to 5 at one point. Great message at the end, more transplant donors are needed.
Hi Kathleen. I just want to thank you for providing this video. I have clinical rounds tomorrow in the hemodialysis department and now I know what to expect.
I wish My nurse could alway poke me at the same spot over and over again because when ever they go to a new spot they alway Miss or infertrated and it hurt like holy sh*t. The first 2 hours i sleep the last 2 hour i massage my legs from preventing cramp. I hate my Blood presure it alway over 160+ I hate cramp as well it hurt like hell. worst the being in labor, I guess um My dried weight is 82 kilo now my weight is 86 kilo i'm gonna get yell at tomarrow by my nurse for drinking to much.
@MTT209s I work as Renal Tech in WI. We do a process called buttonholing the fistula. We insert a blunt needle in the same spot after we have developed what we call a track. It is the same concept as when you get your ear pierced. You can't do this process on a graft and your fistula has to have a straight segment. We find there a much less infiltrations,you can use a large needle. We have had some patients use as lg as a 14 ga. Talk to your unit to see if this is a possibility.
One question... How do you know how much fluid they need to take out of you... the nurse asked you about it and you mention 1.5 back including rinse back... is this permanent or you calculate it and it changes everyday.... sori this might be a stupid question but I trying to learn more about it... thank you
@pesater Removing excess fluid does fluctuate with diet and kidney function. Patients weigh themselves when they arrive at the Dialysis Center and determine how much fluid needs to be removed. My body doesn't tolerate more than a 1.5 kg max or I will likely go into very painful leg and feet cramps. I watch my diet and weigh myself daily to avoid gaining a lot of fluid which is hard on the heart.
@wallyrussell- i think the reason you would have the cramping is because too much sodium is being removed from the body, which would cause the blood pressure to drop (hypotension) and in this case the Technician should be able to adjust the sodium levels (sodium modelling) to stop or ease that effect (cramping)
@wallyrussell @ wallyrussel- i think the reason you would have the cramping is because too much sodium is being removed from the body, which would cause the blood pressure to drop (hypotension) and in this case the Technician should be able to adjust the sodium levels (sodium modelling) to stop or ease that effect (cramping)
@pesater hi im indonesian people, im sorry if my english not good but i tried mybest to explained. every dialysis patients they have Own Dry Weight (condition in which patients under normal circumstances without any complaints such as cramps hypertension,hypotension,ect after dialysis). for example Dry weight 45 kg, when she came to dialysis center they measure they weight if 46 kg so excess fluid must removed 1 kg + 0.5 kg extra weight we given, maybe during dialysis she eat or drink something
I am a nursing student, and we are studying dialysis right now.. I am very thankful for letting me see the process you undergo ... Reading the books and trying to comprehend what the literature says is so different when you actually see it.... You are a brave woman... and for that I admired you... Thank you again
@sillypants02891 bet its not as this depicts. this person is a exception. its not like this(or what I have seen) crap like and you tube is FULL of it. DO yoy really believe this will happen to all patients??
@mrbeligos I don't claim that my video depicts every patient's experience. You are right; some patients have a more difficult time and may not have the support system I am blessed with. I DO watch my diet carefully and focus on having a good attitude. My heart goes out to those who have worse conditions and other health problems. Still, if we can embrace gratitude and be friendly and understanding with the staff and other patients, we can improve everyone's experience. Kathleen
Hi i am khaliq from pakistan and i am kidney patiant too and on diaylsis since last oct.2009..and i can feel the pain but i not tk all that stuff on heart just be go on my life nd im ok......
Hi I am Khaliq From Pakistan and i am also a kidney pataint and on hemodialysis since oct,2009 ...i have a computer hardware sale and service shop wich i am attending aftar i got kidney faliur...i want to knw abt more there dialysis.........
I'm sorry for you, BUT posting this kinda stuff is pure CRAP...its more detrimental to the person facing dialysis than you think. yours is a special problem not many people face. I showed this to my contact at my hospital and they just shook there head.
oh boy this makes me SO THRILLED to see what awaits me in the near future.at this point in time I have a REAL HARD thing of trying to accept the fact that dialysis is staring me in the face. I know the deformity is the hurtle. congrats for your attitude, mine needs MAJOR adjustment if I will ever succeed at this.
You are really brave. My mom is on hemodyalisis. She's been on it for about 2 months now. She is very brave too. God Bless You, have a wonderful life ahead! <3
THANX FOR POSTING THIS ALL THOUGH I'M NOT A DIALYSIS PATIENT.... I USED TO WORK FOR AN AMBULATORY TRANSPORTATION CO. TRANSPORDING DIALYSIS PATIENT AND I LEARNED ALOT ABOUT DIALYSIS AND IT'S VERY SAD... BUT IN A WAY IT'S GOOD IT GIVES THE OPPURTUNITY TO LIVE LONGER... I MET MY EX-WIFE TAKING ONE OF THE PATIENTS TO DIALYSIS HER MOTHER WAS ON IT AND SHE PASSED AWAY AFTER 7 YEARS IN DIALYSIS AND SHE WENT BLIND DO TO THE DIABETES... WELL I JUST WANTED TO SHARE THIS AND HOPE YOU GET WELL SOON
Thank you so much for posting this! My Grandma just started her dialysis a couple weeks ago, and I was very curious about what she haves to go through, because I had heard it was bad. It is definately something I hope I will NEVER have to do!!! My heart goes out to all of you who have to do this. I don't think I could do this, but I guess in order to live, you have to :(
Thank you for making this educational video. I have an 8 year old son with kidney problems. He will eventually need to be put on dialysis but we are preparing for the process now. I'm 100% for organ donation and always have been. In 2003 I lost my oldest son who was 7 at the time. I made the decision to donate his kidneys, liver, heart valves and eyes as a result of him always saying that if his younger brother needed a kidney he wanted to give his.
@bxjam85 REALLY????? I hope you dont have to sit in a chair for a min of 3 hrs 3-4 times a week to live a semi-normal life. that you don't have to cramp so bad from the exchanges that you literally get sick. As she mentioned, this is allowing her to live just a bit longer..... that was such an insensitive comment. it is comments like that make me self conscious about my fistula. Considering she has had her access for 5+ years -- at least it is still a working access.
@druesqueen No offense, but it does look gross. Some look worse than others, though. I didn't know that people had to keep that access in their arms all of the time or that people were so sensitive about it. I know that it must be hard on an emotional and physical level to deal with this. I apologize if I offended you.
Hello, I would really like to talk to a Dialysis Technician. I am considering in becoming one and would like to talk to someone who is a DT. Please just leave a private message on here for me and then we can discuss more. Thank you!!!
Oh, man! I have an extremely mild onset of type 2 diabetes, and am working hard to reverse it. I hope I don't end up in that chair 20 years from now!!! Scary!!
@Lighthouse724 Thank you so much for your kind words. Yes, dealing with dialysis is tough; it gets a little easier, but you never just get used to it. I try to keep a positive attitude (my mom never complained) and it's the kind of person other people like to be around. I read a short book called ATTITUDES OF GRATITUDE and reread it now and then to "reground". Being positive helps so much. I constantly find things to appreciate. I feel very blessed.
Hi, I just want to say I wish you the very best in your treatment and I pray for you in receiving a good recovery. You video was very informative to me. God bless you!
Many thanks for uploading this video! I'm a medical student from London and found it very informative, as well as extremely touching. I hope and pray that your life is full of happiness, and your burdens are eased (with the help of the lovely people at the dialysis centre!). All the best!
some people last 20 years,i know an elderly man who would have been dead 8 years ago if it wasn't for dialysis.A person has to have God at all times to face this life.
Only 28% of hemodialysis patients live more than 5 years (unless they get a kidney transplant). You lose three years of your life for every year that you're on hemodialysis.
@USAon3 Reply: I have been doing dialysis for 5 yrs. My video DIALYSIS TREATMENT PROCEDURE does not include any "herb treatments for a serious disease". It is simply is a video of me going through dialysis from start to finish, collapsed into 10 mins. Thanks for getting back to me. Is there some way you got me confused with another video? I wish you well; it's a tough battle we fight. Kathleen
@USAon3 oops, my bad. I missed your posting that you had actually intended to send you comment to sinz52 instead of wallyrussell. I do apologize. Kathleen
this is a great video. i am a nursing student and my next exam will cover renal. this really helped me understand not just the procedure, but what it's like for you, the patient. you have a great attitude, and i hope you inspire others to be as brave and optimistic as you are. : )
FROM KATHLEEN THANK YOU ALL for taking time to post your kind comments, wishes & acknowledgments about my video. You bring me much joy.
My kidneys began their decline in 1996 & I began regular dialysis in 2005. I am grateful if this video has been helpful for patients & their families as well as being useful to nurses & technicians. You are my heroes!
A special thank you to my husband (Larry), Dr. Jung Joh & the Lake City Kidney Center.
Thank you so much for this video. I have a major decision to do for my father and this video helped me a lot. I hope that she's ok and God bless her. It's a jouney she has to take but we will be there with our prayers. Again, thank you so much.
Wow! thank you very much for posting this amazing video. I've learned so much from you. I honestly hope you get better and all my best wishes for you :]
Wow! thank you very much for posting this amazing video. I've learned so much from you. I honestly hope you get better and all my best wishes for you :]
i have an auntie that undergo dialysis too, i never knew what dialysis was until i saw your video, it gives me such pain in my heart knowing the difficulties kidney patients have to go through just to keep them alive... honestly, tears falls from my eyes, i feel terrible that i am not able to help her... God bless you ma'am... thanks so much for enlightening me, i will pray for you and for others that has the same burden...
Thank you very much for sharing your experience. I've worked in dialysis 5 years. I think you are doing a great service that will benefit other dialysis patients. Your video provides both informational and moral support. I will show this to new dialysis patients that want to see it so they can understand the process better. It is people like you, with a great attitude, that motivate me to go to work.
A fistula is created by connecting a vein to an artery for the 2 large needles used in dialysis. It often enlarges, disfigures and scars over time. IT IS PERMANENT. Even if a patient got a transplant or was able to switch to peritoneal dialysis, they should keep that fistula working in case of transplant failure or infection in peritoneal abdominal access. Cosmetic surgery might be an option, but there's a risk of losing the function of the fistula for future use. Kathleen
thank you.. I learned a lot from your video.. God bless you.
1990205tb 4 days ago
This is why they should continue stem cell research.
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BoogsterSU2 1 month ago
mrbeligos: Shame on You!!! How dare you!!! People here are using this video as
inspriation and you call it crap! Listen, if you never had renal failure, you better watch what
you say, if you have, lighten up! You are not helping, people hear are curious, some
are scared, if they are starting dialysis for the very first time. I can't believe you said that
stuff! You know what's crap? Your memo, if you don't like it, get out of the area and don't
return! Geeze, what a jerky attitude!
PrincessSpearmint 1 month ago
meecnator25:I'm sorry to hear about your problems. I hear you. I hate needles and IVs as
well, but you get used to the fact that 2 needle accesses into a fistula will happen. Eventually,
the entire skin area where the fistula is, becomes used to needles poking it, you won't
feel the needles at all, you may feel some pressure if the tech is rough, but I never had
problems, but take it from someone who gets it, that is better that a chest cath,
no infections.
PrincessSpearmint 1 month ago
Although it is inevitable, this will be my future. I have C.K.D. and just watching them do that made me nauseated.
Yet, I will be there in about 5 to 10.
meecenator25 1 month ago
My sister been on dialysis for 18yrs and shes doing good as long as you dont miss no treatments and take your meds you will live a long time i no a lady been on dialysis for 30yrs and doing good.
mzcitylove 1 month ago
Thanks! I'm gonna show this to my mom!
razzberry82 1 month ago
I think that treatments are very good, however we all hate to do this 3 times
a week for upto 3 hrs. However, it saves your life, without the treatment,
you'd be dead in a very short period of time. I admit, it sucks, sitting there
isn't fun, but it's either sit there or death.
I know it's hard, but to anyone facing future treatments, it will be fine.
I admit, it's hard at first and you get tired much easier and you want to
just do nothing. But in time, you can do more,
PrincessSpearmint 2 months ago
@PrincessSpearmint You have a lot of courage. I have had CKD for over a year and its progressing faster then expected(My stage may change from 1 to 2 next week). But, this is my future.
I guess this could be considered a living nightmare for a person like me who hates needles and IV's.
meecenator25 1 month ago
if you dont mind me asking, why do dialysis patients have those abnormal vasculatures under their skin? is that caused by the excess access of the artery/veins in that region?? all the best to you =)
waynewyatt 2 months ago
@waynewyatt A fistula is an enlarged vein (usually in your arm), created by connecting an artery directly to a vein. Connecting the artery to the vein creates much greater blood flow into the vein. As a result, the vein enlarges and strengthens, making inserting of needles for hemodialysis treatments easier. Kathleen
wallyrussell 2 months ago
Thanx so much!
waycooltoo 2 months ago
thank you! I am training to become a dialysis tec and your video was very informative :)
wilsonw02 3 months ago
I cannot believe some people and their negative comments.Kathleen,it's amazing to see you do this 3 times a week.My sister-in-law has one kidney,she was born that way, my husband will be the donor if it fails,he's the only match.May God bless you
amy85ify 3 months ago
Dialysis Sucks
JohnCook125 3 months ago
very sad disturbing barbaric procedure i feel for those who are victim to dialysis the lies that were told to those people in our capitalistic country that we live in people take care of your body
marvonn09 3 months ago
Thank you very much for this informative video. I am a student nurse who is about to start a placement in a renal unit. This video has really helped to give me an idea of what to expect with dialysis.
Genevieve8002 3 months ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video :-) I am a dialysis tech student and it really helps a lot to see what I will be doing, and I hope my patients will be as sweet as you :-)
luckychaparrita17 3 months ago
Nice video ma'am and wish you the best :)
flipkid777 3 months ago
does dialysis ruin ur life? how long does it take and is it really every other day? i have wat the drs think is IgA nephropathy and looking at the stats looks like i'll either end up on dialysis at some point in my life of end up with end stage kidney failure...im only 25 and freaking out right now!
gf4life 4 months ago
@gf4life Sorry to hear you are facing kidney failure. It is scary and no it doesn't have to ruin your life. Read:Coping with Kidney Disease: A 12-Step Treatment Program to Help You Avoid Dialysis. Watch your labs closely, cut back on protein, fruits and vegetables and dairy. Start to create a good attitude. Show courage and joy to those around you. I have chosen to only go 2 days a wk for 3 hrs (plus half hour getting on and off.) Reading ATTITUDES OF GRATITUDE helped me a lot. Love, Lady K
wallyrussell 4 months ago
@gf4life
im a dialysis nurse and it doesnt ruin your life. it makes it tougher. everything else is up to you. you must watch out what you eat and how much you drink. if you dont drink too much the dialysis will be easyer to bear. in my department we have some people that are on dialysis for over 30 years. they are very disciplined when it comes to eating properly and drinking as little water.
good luck..
xxSetter 4 months ago
@gf4life it depends... some take 3 hours some take 4 some take 5 hours......
My old man takes 4 hours.... TUES, THURS, SAT.......
CWM880 1 month ago
I have been on the machine.I hate that sound
Darthon62 4 months ago
@Darthon62 Yup! I'd rather listen to Maria Bamford too. Love, Lady K
wallyrussell 4 months ago
@Darthon62 What does that sound mean. They don't explain.
binturong1000 3 weeks ago
awesome video. I have been on dialysis for 18 years. my friends always wanted to see how things were. so i asked my clinic if i could film a procedure, but fresenius wouldnt let me. thanks for this video :)
CallousPenguins 4 months ago
Amazing video, Learned a lot about all of this including the "fist-to-la" part. Got amazing attitude towards this sort of thing. My mom's kidney (only one working, the other is a "trophy") is working just above failure rating, so she may have to start having this process done. I so dearly hope not, but i know if she does, i'm going to let her watch this video to help calm her nerves a bit. So much positive loving emotions. Thanks.
Dozzer 5 months ago
What a wonderful video!! I wish our incoming patients could see it before they start their first treatment....you provide confident and relaxing commentary in the middle of a difficult situation. I have been a dialysis technician for the last 15 years and am still learning. Thank you again!
midnightrider63 5 months ago
Wow this looks really painful. I had to do hemo for a month, but I did it through the artery in my neck. Im on pd, its so much better, and my transplant is in two days!
lolitsanthony 5 months ago
I just wanted to see how a dialysis looks and I regret that. I was about to pass out. I'd die if I had to do this, I feel so sorry for those who has to go through this. :(
sandrasandrasandraa 5 months ago
youtube search: dialysis solo nocturne
babeliow 6 months ago
my mom has been on this for about four years. its been hell, shes been on hemo and home twice each, i pray for her, and everybody else on it, it realyly sucks
monsterbucket97 6 months ago
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ThereminWeirdo 6 months ago
Very educational, im suprised that the veins can actually enlarge to that amount....
other than that , u really helped me on my A level project so thanx
and hope u get better soon!!!
supeerpooper2000 6 months ago
ive been on daiylsis for three years too. im 25 year old. and it get hard too. god bless u
Scilla209 7 months ago
What does your body feel like during the dialysis procedure?
joshster89 7 months ago
Is the needle insertion painful even though the vein is mostly scar tissue?
joshster89 7 months ago
What r the lumps on their arms?? I'm just curious... 0_o
Koolaidrocks7 7 months ago
besooo nyer fistula..sng eh cm nie hihihi
piamiaw 7 months ago
The guy that took the neds out,would've fil if I were a surveyer.
Passhun4Fasshun 8 months ago
Thanks for your video. I was on hemo for a month and then I was on peritoneal home dialysis for four months. last week my pd catheter leaked and I had to go back to hemo for a while until this is repaired. I must say that I so prefer pd than hemo. I was just wondering why you did not choose pd. I wish you all the best. I really can relate. I don't like hemo though it is keeping me alive so I must not complain!
mylulac 8 months ago 3
@mylulac I didn't choose peritineal dialysis because I have 3 cats, a hot tub and I enjoy being able to going into a pool or lake water all of which can contribute to infection around the PD tubing. Thank you for you post!
wallyrussell 8 months ago
I admire you for being optimistic and courageous. Keep it up. For sure you have inspired many. Tomorrow I'll be starting with my training as a dialysis nurse and I find this video very helpful. Thanks for sharing. :)
kraaae 8 months ago
Damn thats a nice Fistula, mines in the same spot. Not near as mature as yours
Owner0192837465 8 months ago
Thanks for your video. I am going to clinical tomorrow in Dialysis, the video helped me a lot. Thanks again
slainerf 8 months ago
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scotlandisme 9 months ago
This was a wonderful video. Thank you for making it. I like the idea of date night there to make the best of it.
nikkichikki0220 9 months ago
Thank you wallyrussell - there is not a textbook in the world that can replace what you are sharing.
tightKnit 9 months ago
Thank you for sharing this video. I am currently a dialysis tech student and my mother is on dialysis. I found this video to be very informative. My goal is to truly take care of my patients and make them as comfortable physically and emotionally as possible, since this is a life changing event.
WyseOne 9 months ago
Wow, what a great video, I recently started my treatment about 2 months ago, and still havent gotten used to the needles. I do my treatment at a Veterans hospital and they aren't as.. nice.. as your staff.. so, the bulging of the veins is something I get to look forward to in time eh? yeah, the stuff they DON'T tell ya when you start.. lol thanks for posting this.. I have a LOT more respect for ppl that go through this now.
Mike
Kazahmish 9 months ago
In the Netherlands we are experiencing with solo dialysis at home.
search: babeliow in youtube
babeliow 9 months ago
You said the heparin prevents blood clots. The machine plays music, doesn't it?
redbike2009 9 months ago
This video is very informative. It is an eye opener and I commend all who participated in this video for sharing a day in a life of dialysis. Thank you for being strong. My Grandmother was a dialysis patient.
MsEnise1 10 months ago
you're so cheerful despite your pain!!! i know a priest who is undergoing dialysis and who is truly an inspiration to me; just as you, he too is so cheerful and optimistic inspite of all his suffering. i admire your attitude towards life, and i ask God to bless you abundantly with grace and endurance.
sevillecap 10 months ago
my dad goes through this procedure every 3 days, its sad how there is a long list to get a kidney transplant my mom cant donate because of her different type of blood n my sis cant donate blood at all n im the only one althought he doesnt want me to but i love him therefore i am willing to give him one of my kidneys. I am planning to b a dialysis nurse while studying for a master degree in cardiology bcuz i figure thats wat caused my dads kidney failure n i would like 2 help him n those in need
dubbyyay 10 months ago 8
@dubbyyay Thank you for your thoughtful post. I wish your dad well. And how amazing you are to have chosen to be a dialysis nurse as you study cardiology. Another way to speed up the transplant process to participate in a chain donation.....look up Dr. Robert Montgomery to get an idea of how it works. Love, Kathleen
wallyrussell 10 months ago
@wallyrussell Hi, just wanted to say that I'm a medical student and I found this video really informative. Thanks!
999liverpool999 9 months ago
please can you tell me why your vein on your left hand look for inflated. Is that a side effect or a sign of infection. Please advise. God bless you
Edisana 10 months ago
@Edisana The veins and arterties on my left arm HAVE enlarged over time. NOT an infection. YES, a common side effect from dialysis.
wallyrussell 10 months ago
@wallyrussell you're so cheerful despite your pain!!! i know a priest who is undergoing dialysis and who is truly an inspiration to me; just as you, he too is so cheerful and optimistic inspite of all his suffering. i admire your attitude towards life, and i ask God to bless you abundantly with grace and endurance
sevillecap 10 months ago
@Edisana Looks inflated? That's not a vein even, although it does circulate blood its more like an artery at the surface of your arm, Infection? Theres no redness or any other signs of inection, I hope your not a medical student
Owner0192837465 8 months ago
Thank you for sharing! Hope all is well.
Nataliaa13B 10 months ago
Dear Kathleen and Husband,
Thank you so much for sharing this with us. You are an inspiration to all of us. I am a former Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse, but now am doing most of my care taking care of people who are either facing dialysis or are in dialysis now. You have given me a birds eye view of what goes on during dialysis so that makes me a more "powerful person," meaning knowledge is power. I can now really identify more with my patients..... I sincerely thank you for that.
pakaza 10 months ago
This is an excellent informational video and a gift to potential dialysis patients. I worked as a dialysis tech in my youth and this dialysis is not a joke. If you have diabetes or high blood pressure, TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!
artdekokcj 10 months ago
aneurysm anyone?
cholaichika 10 months ago
NEW TITLE "THE JOYS OF DIALYSIS....EVERYONE SHOULD TRY IT!"
FOBmzunguREPTILICUS 10 months ago
Madam wallyrussell
thanks so so sooooooo much for your useful great video
u have an awesome personality
strike742 10 months ago
Thanks for the video. My mother in law lives with us and has just started dialysis. My 4 year old son had lots of questions and it was helpful for him to see the video. Thank you again.
saholmes12 10 months ago
I want to donate a kidney but is it only for family and friends or can you donate to anyone? I tried searching this but I got a load of mixed answers so I'm not sure.
IndieB3 11 months ago
@IndieB3 There are thousands of people waiting for a donor. unos.org is a foundation that helps match donors to patients waiting on the list. (No, it does not have to be for someone you know.) There are a series of tests you go through to make sure you are healthy and to ensure the success of the transplant. Thank you kindly for considering this gift of life for someone.
Love, Kathleen
wallyrussell 11 months ago
thank you...
leodelfin1 11 months ago
Thanks so much for posting this. My 49 year old brother was just diagnosed with end stage renal failure. He has a temporary access in his neck because his veins in his arm were too small to start it there. i am so overwhelmed with this whole thing, he has a host of other problems, diabetes, heart etc...this does help at least i know what to expect with the dialysis .. thanks.
star67329 11 months ago
Thanks Now I know what my mom goes through
lexiplex989 1 year ago
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8:19 PLEASE FIND IT IN YOUR HEART!!!
TheBigJuarez 1 year ago
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TheBigJuarez 1 year ago
why is skin like that?
nifidi77 1 year ago
@nifidi77 Because there are tubes underneath the skin so they can put the needles in and clean the blood and stuff.
TheBigJuarez 1 year ago
Your fistula doesn't roll as much as mine. Do you ever have trouble with it? I tried to develop button holes but failed at that. Thought it would be easier for them to cannulate it. I was doing Hemo after I could do Peritoneal anymore.
Thank you for uploading this and thank you to your staff for letting you do this as many dialysis staff do not want to be on camera or let video be taken of the procedure! Thank you so much! Can I share this video on my site?
angieskidney 1 year ago
thanks for this video.. im a nurse from the philippines and now a PCT here in texas. this has been very helpful.. keep your faith.. many people are there to support you. godbless you and your family..
kristinegracecortero 1 year ago
Thanks for posting this, your helping alot of people out! I have been working in dialysis for more than 10 years. Seriously, you need to post more videos!
gumvas 1 year ago
Thank you for making this video. I am a recent lvn grad who wants to become a pct. This video has very helpful....
TheJugiebug 1 year ago
beautiful video my grandmother was on dialysis for 10 plus years until her death in 2008. I don't know how she did 3 days a week I cried when I watch this video. I hope that kidney comes available for you soon!!!
jmccall1 1 year ago
Beautiful Video,Your access is excellent,5:41 is very scary.im a dialysis patient as well i wish everyone that's going through difficult situations the very best.God Bless All.
nycrtst33 1 year ago
Thank you for making this video. My grandmother just started her treatment yesterday :( I love your spirit and smiles. Ok tears a flowing now - god bless you.
01scobby 1 year ago
HOW LONG A PERSON WITH STAGE 1 or 2 CAN LAST TO THE NEXT STAGE IF HE IS NOT DIABETIC AND TAKE CARE OF HIMSELF AS FAR AS DIET, AND DOING EXERCISE ?
Any personal experience would be appreciated.
capsula2007 1 year ago
thats a massive fistula!
are they normally that large
spegg89 1 year ago
Thats a very healthy fiscula, my grandfather used to do hemo dialysis, now he does paritoneal dialysis at home. He had both of his kidneys fail do to calcium build up in the arteries caused by smoking. He would spend about 4 hours every other day on hemo dialysis.
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xXBallistic82Xx 1 year ago
wow...this is nice...i'm a nurse and im currently a hemodialysis trainee...we also use the dialog machine by b.braun and their newest..the dialog +.....i love watching the videos...but I have a question...is that the right way to insert the needle?
jeahneehlopez 1 year ago
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS POST VERY HELPFUL
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LatestUFOSightings 1 year ago
I think it woman is very nice pacient ! I am dialysis nurse from Latvia.And alway I wonder about its peoples who nead dialysis,about how much strong nead to be...
sarman1962 1 year ago
You are so amazing. I don't think I could handle this...
mikezimmer999 1 year ago
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leahmariac 1 year ago
@ wallyrussel- i think the reason you would have the cramping is because too much sodium is being removed from the body, which would cause the blood pressure to drop (hypotension) and in this case the Technician should be able to adjust the sodium levels (sodium modelling) to stop or ease that effect (cramping)
leahmariac 1 year ago
Lady K you are a true inspiration!!!! Having you in our House of MODS is indeed a real blessing.
LoveYourDNA 1 year ago
thank you that was very informative I am starting a new carear in ems and my first job is transporting dialisys patients,
ICWWEVERYDAY 1 year ago
Thank you
mosle123 1 year ago
its not good
manu7049 1 year ago
Thank you for sharing this video. I am making a dvd for my brother in law of similar YouTube videos of hemodialysis to expose him to the process and hopefully reduce his anxiety levels.
JackANDJude 1 year ago
Great video. You are so positive. I did four hour sessions three times a week until 3 1/2 months ago when I received a transplant. I found the nurses helped me through my sessions along with the fellow patients. I miss them in a slightly weird way. EPO is the greatest drug ever created in terms of dialysis patients. My haemoglobin dropped to 5 at one point. Great message at the end, more transplant donors are needed.
Birdman283 1 year ago
Hi Kathleen. I just want to thank you for providing this video. I have clinical rounds tomorrow in the hemodialysis department and now I know what to expect.
wendycorona84 1 year ago
I wish My nurse could alway poke me at the same spot over and over again because when ever they go to a new spot they alway Miss or infertrated and it hurt like holy sh*t. The first 2 hours i sleep the last 2 hour i massage my legs from preventing cramp. I hate my Blood presure it alway over 160+ I hate cramp as well it hurt like hell. worst the being in labor, I guess um My dried weight is 82 kilo now my weight is 86 kilo i'm gonna get yell at tomarrow by my nurse for drinking to much.
MTT209s 1 year ago
@MTT209s I work as Renal Tech in WI. We do a process called buttonholing the fistula. We insert a blunt needle in the same spot after we have developed what we call a track. It is the same concept as when you get your ear pierced. You can't do this process on a graft and your fistula has to have a straight segment. We find there a much less infiltrations,you can use a large needle. We have had some patients use as lg as a 14 ga. Talk to your unit to see if this is a possibility.
dudeboy288 1 year ago
So inspirational!! I'm a nursing student and this video was extremely helpful.
Thanks so much!! God bless. :)
camny07 1 year ago
One question... How do you know how much fluid they need to take out of you... the nurse asked you about it and you mention 1.5 back including rinse back... is this permanent or you calculate it and it changes everyday.... sori this might be a stupid question but I trying to learn more about it... thank you
pesater 1 year ago
@pesater Removing excess fluid does fluctuate with diet and kidney function. Patients weigh themselves when they arrive at the Dialysis Center and determine how much fluid needs to be removed. My body doesn't tolerate more than a 1.5 kg max or I will likely go into very painful leg and feet cramps. I watch my diet and weigh myself daily to avoid gaining a lot of fluid which is hard on the heart.
wallyrussell 1 year ago
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@wallyrussell- i think the reason you would have the cramping is because too much sodium is being removed from the body, which would cause the blood pressure to drop (hypotension) and in this case the Technician should be able to adjust the sodium levels (sodium modelling) to stop or ease that effect (cramping)
leahmariac 1 year ago
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@wallyrussell @ wallyrussel- i think the reason you would have the cramping is because too much sodium is being removed from the body, which would cause the blood pressure to drop (hypotension) and in this case the Technician should be able to adjust the sodium levels (sodium modelling) to stop or ease that effect (cramping)
leahmariac 1 year ago
@pesater hi im indonesian people, im sorry if my english not good but i tried mybest to explained. every dialysis patients they have Own Dry Weight (condition in which patients under normal circumstances without any complaints such as cramps hypertension,hypotension,ect after dialysis). for example Dry weight 45 kg, when she came to dialysis center they measure they weight if 46 kg so excess fluid must removed 1 kg + 0.5 kg extra weight we given, maybe during dialysis she eat or drink something
daku845 1 year ago
I am a nursing student, and we are studying dialysis right now.. I am very thankful for letting me see the process you undergo ... Reading the books and trying to comprehend what the literature says is so different when you actually see it.... You are a brave woman... and for that I admired you... Thank you again
pesater 1 year ago
I am a dialysis patient, and to see this on here is good,cause now I can share this and show my friends what I go thru.
sillypants02891 1 year ago
@sillypants02891 bet its not as this depicts. this person is a exception. its not like this(or what I have seen) crap like and you tube is FULL of it. DO yoy really believe this will happen to all patients??
mrbeligos 1 year ago
@mrbeligos I don't claim that my video depicts every patient's experience. You are right; some patients have a more difficult time and may not have the support system I am blessed with. I DO watch my diet carefully and focus on having a good attitude. My heart goes out to those who have worse conditions and other health problems. Still, if we can embrace gratitude and be friendly and understanding with the staff and other patients, we can improve everyone's experience. Kathleen
wallyrussell 1 year ago 2
Thanks for posting this video, I learned a lot.
Boygenius777 1 year ago
Hi i am khaliq from pakistan and i am kidney patiant too and on diaylsis since last oct.2009..and i can feel the pain but i not tk all that stuff on heart just be go on my life nd im ok......
Khaliq282 1 year ago
Hi I am Khaliq From Pakistan and i am also a kidney pataint and on hemodialysis since oct,2009 ...i have a computer hardware sale and service shop wich i am attending aftar i got kidney faliur...i want to knw abt more there dialysis.........
Khaliq282 1 year ago
I'm sorry for you, BUT posting this kinda stuff is pure CRAP...its more detrimental to the person facing dialysis than you think. yours is a special problem not many people face. I showed this to my contact at my hospital and they just shook there head.
mrbeligos 1 year ago
Thx for sharing. My mom just started dialysis. I wanted to understand what she is going through. You are So very brave.
dgpowell 1 year ago
i was wandering, what happond to your arm? is that an enlarged vein/arteri?
SharpShooterElite 1 year ago
oh boy this makes me SO THRILLED to see what awaits me in the near future.at this point in time I have a REAL HARD thing of trying to accept the fact that dialysis is staring me in the face. I know the deformity is the hurtle. congrats for your attitude, mine needs MAJOR adjustment if I will ever succeed at this.
mrbeligos 1 year ago
Thank you very much for sharing....You are extremely brave. I wish you a long life.
Knighter2 1 year ago
i was wondering if a patient on dialysis is allowed to go to the gym and weight train?
reddfoxsanford 1 year ago
@reddfoxsanford I have known patients who have weight trained at the gym. Check with your doctor first. Kathleen
wallyrussell 1 year ago
the bones into jelly part scared me because as a dialysis patient you always expect the worse.
nycrtst33 1 year ago
You are really brave. My mom is on hemodyalisis. She's been on it for about 2 months now. She is very brave too. God Bless You, have a wonderful life ahead! <3
MissPurtyinpink 1 year ago
Thank you for making this video.
Hairlesstuna 1 year ago
THANX FOR POSTING THIS ALL THOUGH I'M NOT A DIALYSIS PATIENT.... I USED TO WORK FOR AN AMBULATORY TRANSPORTATION CO. TRANSPORDING DIALYSIS PATIENT AND I LEARNED ALOT ABOUT DIALYSIS AND IT'S VERY SAD... BUT IN A WAY IT'S GOOD IT GIVES THE OPPURTUNITY TO LIVE LONGER... I MET MY EX-WIFE TAKING ONE OF THE PATIENTS TO DIALYSIS HER MOTHER WAS ON IT AND SHE PASSED AWAY AFTER 7 YEARS IN DIALYSIS AND SHE WENT BLIND DO TO THE DIABETES... WELL I JUST WANTED TO SHARE THIS AND HOPE YOU GET WELL SOON
elotello 1 year ago
Thank you so much for posting this! My Grandma just started her dialysis a couple weeks ago, and I was very curious about what she haves to go through, because I had heard it was bad. It is definately something I hope I will NEVER have to do!!! My heart goes out to all of you who have to do this. I don't think I could do this, but I guess in order to live, you have to :(
scumber84 1 year ago
Thank you for making this educational video. I have an 8 year old son with kidney problems. He will eventually need to be put on dialysis but we are preparing for the process now. I'm 100% for organ donation and always have been. In 2003 I lost my oldest son who was 7 at the time. I made the decision to donate his kidneys, liver, heart valves and eyes as a result of him always saying that if his younger brother needed a kidney he wanted to give his.
Thank you again. God bless and good luck
taraneil77 1 year ago
That access looks gross!
bxjam85 1 year ago
@bxjam85 REALLY????? I hope you dont have to sit in a chair for a min of 3 hrs 3-4 times a week to live a semi-normal life. that you don't have to cramp so bad from the exchanges that you literally get sick. As she mentioned, this is allowing her to live just a bit longer..... that was such an insensitive comment. it is comments like that make me self conscious about my fistula. Considering she has had her access for 5+ years -- at least it is still a working access.
druesqueen 1 year ago
@druesqueen No offense, but it does look gross. Some look worse than others, though. I didn't know that people had to keep that access in their arms all of the time or that people were so sensitive about it. I know that it must be hard on an emotional and physical level to deal with this. I apologize if I offended you.
bxjam85 1 year ago
Hello, I would really like to talk to a Dialysis Technician. I am considering in becoming one and would like to talk to someone who is a DT. Please just leave a private message on here for me and then we can discuss more. Thank you!!!
MzSelfDestructz 1 year ago
Hello! I find your video so informative because I'm a renal nurse trainee here in Philippines.
caLLiope 1 year ago
You have such a great attitude given the situation. You've for sure inspired a lot of people including me! Good luck and god bless.
ostrich0404 1 year ago
Oh, man! I have an extremely mild onset of type 2 diabetes, and am working hard to reverse it. I hope I don't end up in that chair 20 years from now!!! Scary!!
hyancinth70 1 year ago
@Lighthouse724 Thank you so much for your kind words. Yes, dealing with dialysis is tough; it gets a little easier, but you never just get used to it. I try to keep a positive attitude (my mom never complained) and it's the kind of person other people like to be around. I read a short book called ATTITUDES OF GRATITUDE and reread it now and then to "reground". Being positive helps so much. I constantly find things to appreciate. I feel very blessed.
Good luck with your journey, Kathleen
wallyrussell 1 year ago
oh BABY! now THAT'S a VEIN! :)
USAon3 1 year ago
Hi, I just want to say I wish you the very best in your treatment and I pray for you in receiving a good recovery. You video was very informative to me. God bless you!
XxgoetfacexX 1 year ago
Many thanks for uploading this video! I'm a medical student from London and found it very informative, as well as extremely touching. I hope and pray that your life is full of happiness, and your burdens are eased (with the help of the lovely people at the dialysis centre!). All the best!
muj86 1 year ago
aww i knw how u feel i stated daiylsis when i was 22 yrs old and knw im 24 yrs old.
Scilla209 1 year ago
god bless you and thank you for posting this video
chillywilly209 1 year ago
some people last 20 years,i know an elderly man who would have been dead 8 years ago if it wasn't for dialysis.A person has to have God at all times to face this life.
nycrtst33 1 year ago
The statistics are:
Only 28% of hemodialysis patients live more than 5 years (unless they get a kidney transplant). You lose three years of your life for every year that you're on hemodialysis.
sinz52 1 year ago
@sinz52
Nice lie.
USAon3 1 year ago
@USAon3 Would you care to explain "the lie" so that you give your statement some meaning and at least allow me to consider your position???
Thank you, Kathleen
wallyrussell 1 year ago
@wallyrussell - my "position" is that I just started my fourth week of dialysis treatments.
Been through it? Then you can't tell me ANYthing about dialysis. Don't even try.
Stop misleading people with your snake oil herb treatments for a serious disease.
USAon3 1 year ago
@USAon3 Reply: I have been doing dialysis for 5 yrs. My video DIALYSIS TREATMENT PROCEDURE does not include any "herb treatments for a serious disease". It is simply is a video of me going through dialysis from start to finish, collapsed into 10 mins. Thanks for getting back to me. Is there some way you got me confused with another video? I wish you well; it's a tough battle we fight. Kathleen
wallyrussell 1 year ago
@wallyrussell - that post was actually for sinz52.
USAon3 1 year ago
@USAon3 oops, my bad. I missed your posting that you had actually intended to send you comment to sinz52 instead of wallyrussell. I do apologize. Kathleen
wallyrussell 1 year ago
Kathleen, thank you for posting. Best wishes for your health.
mattjmeltzer 1 year ago
God Bless you i know what you are going through i started when i was 23.
nycrtst33 1 year ago
why are your veins so huge looking?
FaArT666 1 year ago
why are your veins so huge looking?
FaArT666 1 year ago
Thanks you so much for your video! I'm a dialysis tech of 8 years. Its patients like you that make my job so worthwhile!
Rccarroll1 1 year ago
how long can a person last in dialysis??
562betoo 1 year ago
Thank you so much for posting this video and allowing me to learn this process. May God bless you.
holyhost 1 year ago
this is a great video. i am a nursing student and my next exam will cover renal. this really helped me understand not just the procedure, but what it's like for you, the patient. you have a great attitude, and i hope you inspire others to be as brave and optimistic as you are. : )
australialove 1 year ago
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australialove 1 year ago
FROM KATHLEEN THANK YOU ALL for taking time to post your kind comments, wishes & acknowledgments about my video. You bring me much joy.
My kidneys began their decline in 1996 & I began regular dialysis in 2005. I am grateful if this video has been helpful for patients & their families as well as being useful to nurses & technicians. You are my heroes!
A special thank you to my husband (Larry), Dr. Jung Joh & the Lake City Kidney Center.
LOL (lot's of love) Kathleen April 25, 2010
wallyrussell 1 year ago
Thank you so much for this video. I have a major decision to do for my father and this video helped me a lot. I hope that she's ok and God bless her. It's a jouney she has to take but we will be there with our prayers. Again, thank you so much.
gerrialca 1 year ago
just want to say thank you for sharing, and God Bless you.
pauline14344ful 1 year ago
Wow! thank you very much for posting this amazing video. I've learned so much from you. I honestly hope you get better and all my best wishes for you :]
crazyjonathan 1 year ago
Wow! thank you very much for posting this amazing video. I've learned so much from you. I honestly hope you get better and all my best wishes for you :]
crazyjonathan 1 year ago
omg looks depressing jesus my frend gose thorugh this 3 times a weke god thnk god i dnt have dyalysis
Gamezonemachinima 1 year ago
i have an auntie that undergo dialysis too, i never knew what dialysis was until i saw your video, it gives me such pain in my heart knowing the difficulties kidney patients have to go through just to keep them alive... honestly, tears falls from my eyes, i feel terrible that i am not able to help her... God bless you ma'am... thanks so much for enlightening me, i will pray for you and for others that has the same burden...
mdecastrofq 1 year ago
Thank you very much for sharing your experience!! I think this is a great service to other dialysis patients.
jbcoggs 1 year ago
Thank you very much for sharing your experience. I've worked in dialysis 5 years. I think you are doing a great service that will benefit other dialysis patients. Your video provides both informational and moral support. I will show this to new dialysis patients that want to see it so they can understand the process better. It is people like you, with a great attitude, that motivate me to go to work.
jbcoggs 1 year ago
God bless.
stay strong and positive!
love and peace! (^_^)
reneelillian 1 year ago
Hi. Being a Dyalysis patient this video has been very useful to show my family and friends how the start procedure works.
I wish you well and I hope you will be lucky enough to get a transplant.
fnordinn 1 year ago
why do all the dialysis patients arms look so disfigured? is that like that only during dialysis or is it permanent?
jcreamx23 1 year ago
A fistula is created by connecting a vein to an artery for the 2 large needles used in dialysis. It often enlarges, disfigures and scars over time. IT IS PERMANENT. Even if a patient got a transplant or was able to switch to peritoneal dialysis, they should keep that fistula working in case of transplant failure or infection in peritoneal abdominal access. Cosmetic surgery might be an option, but there's a risk of losing the function of the fistula for future use. Kathleen
wallyrussell 1 year ago