My Typical Home Dialysis Day

Each time I do dialysis at home my two small dogs always are on the alert and tend to keep any intruders from getting near. If I fall asleep they'll bark in front my face!! Once I am just about to come off they get off and go ontop near a chair till am done. What can I say, I guess having such critters alongside really helps get through the day!

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[lilbuddygurl]

Well for me the kidney failure and dialysis was all to quick so i couldnt be nervous or anxious or any of that...my dialysis was done with a catheter on my chest so it was easier to do everyting but it did annoy me having them there!! and my diet i had well they restricted things for me to but i didnt listen i ate whatever i wanted to eat and im latina so i ate good food..lol...and all my labs and stuff came out normal...but then again it could possibly be because im young now have a transplant

[staraction]

thanks Gus. Sigh, i don't think i will be able to sleep tonight. My boyfriend says the same thing as you do that things will be alright and he is praying for me as well.

[Gustine]

It's normal to be feel anxious but try not to. Your in good hands and they will help as much as they can. Once you start dialysis you will start feeling much better again. Good luck on the procedure. We'll be praying for you...

[staraction]

i just got a called by comfirming the appointment. I am pretty scared. sigh. My sister and my boyfriend are coming with me. so, i have emotional support. by the way, it is not a chest cathetor. anyhow, wish me luck. I am gonna ask him when i will start dialysis..if i have to wait until the thing heals (which i am pretty sure it will)

[Gustine]

Oh no, there's different dialysis access types...I believe he meant a chest cathetor or the graft on your left wrist.... I will pose some educationl videos soon on my blog so you can learn more about it.

[staraction]

i thought it was the same thing. lol. either way i am pretty scared of this man. I remember my Nephrologist telling me that once the catheter is done, once dialysis starts then i won't be sting by needles at all.

[Gustine]

Yes, its hard with such a strict diet. I think if you switch to daily-short dialysis or Nocturnal your diet will be better. You say a cathetor on left wrist or you mean fistula?

[staraction]

i am going to be your age on the 17th of this month. This Sunday, lol.

[staraction]

I got the latest update, i still on the same diet but also i can't have anything that has phosphorous either. like biscuits, nuts, organ meats, no milk anymore. Which also sucks because i love my fruit loops in the mornings but the the that upsets me the most is Cheese...i love cheese! lol. Anyhow, the great part about this is that my disability came through. I got my medicaid card and on the 14th of Aug is gonna be my catheter on my left wirst. i am scared but looking forward to it.

[Gustine]

Ah okay, a fistula is the best choice and hope it turns out well for you.

I know what you mean about the tiredness, dizziness and loss of appetite. If you try to keep a low protein diet you may feel a bit better till you start dialysis. Try also keeping eating less high potassium foods. Hang in there!