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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: dkerr on January 03, 2009, 01:08:32 PM

Title: Started dialysis
Post by: dkerr on January 03, 2009, 01:08:32 PM

I started dialysis this week.  Was in the hospital for 3 days and did outpatient on Friday.  Did ok.   Blood pressure dropped  in the hospital once.  It has been low without meds since I've been home.

Title: Re: Started dialysis
Post by: Sluff on January 03, 2009, 01:13:10 PM

Sorry you had to start but glad you are doing ok. We are here for you.  :grouphug;

Title: Re: Started dialysis
Post by: monrein on January 03, 2009, 02:05:19 PM

Takes some adjusting but I'm so glad that it's not been too awful so far.   :cuddle;

Title: Re: Started dialysis
Post by: boxman55 on January 03, 2009, 03:03:15 PM

You will be Ok. Takes a little getting used to all the bumps and ups and downs but slowly you will adjust. Hang in there...Boxman

Title: Re: Started dialysis
Post by: kitkatz on January 03, 2009, 03:59:18 PM

Dialysis is not the end of your life, but the beginning of a new way to live.  Follow your do's and don'ts and diet.

Title: Re: Started dialysis
Post by: paddbear0000 on January 03, 2009, 05:08:48 PM

Sorry to hear. I'll probably be joining you soon!

Title: Re: Started dialysis
Post by: dkerr on January 04, 2009, 01:46:26 PM

Thanks everyone. I haven't met with dietician yet.  Supposedly next week.  I met a very nice man visiting from Oklahoma at dialysis on Firiday and was impressed with his courage.

Title: Re: Started dialysis
Post by: Slywalker on January 04, 2009, 01:58:48 PM

Good luck with everything.  I'm sure you will do fine after all the necessary adjustments have been made.

Take Care

Sandyb

 :bunny:

Title: Re: Started dialysis
Post by: Lucinda on January 04, 2009, 02:49:42 PM

I'm not too far behind you....I hope it all settles for you quickly and you can get all your numbers looking good.  Much love to you and all the support in the world is here for you. xx