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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: pagandialysis on August 16, 2011, 08:39:12 AM

Title: Birthday at the clinic
Post by: pagandialysis on August 16, 2011, 08:39:12 AM

I am unhappy to report that I am spending my birthday in dialysis and they are taking 4.5 off of me today so there will undoubtedly be cramping at the end and I shall undoubtedly feel like crap all day.

Just being pessimistic.

Title: Re: Birthday at the clinic
Post by: jeannea on August 16, 2011, 09:25:37 AM

Oh good. Another pessimist. If they take off too much you deserve 2 pieces of cake.

Title: Re: Birthday at the clinic
Post by: pagandialysis on August 16, 2011, 09:28:20 AM

lol, thanks for the smile. I'm usually not a downer but I just feel depressed today. I already feel isolated and lonely most of the time and somehow today being my birthday just makes me feel worse.

Title: Re: Birthday at the clinic
Post by: jbeany on August 16, 2011, 02:07:13 PM

But you got safely to the clinic, in spite of the crappy transport?  That's an improvement at least!

Title: Re: Birthday at the clinic
Post by: MooseMom on August 16, 2011, 02:25:52 PM

Better than a birthday in the ER or in the funeral home.

Seriously, though, maybe you can treat yourself to something nice for your special day.

Title: Re: Birthday at the clinic
Post by: jeannea on August 16, 2011, 02:33:27 PM

I forgot  :birthday; :birthday;

Title: Re: Birthday at the clinic
Post by: daveosaurus on August 16, 2011, 03:49:44 PM

Hopefully it's over by now and you're back home and resting. Or better yet enjoying some cake.  :birthday;

Title: Re: Birthday at the clinic
Post by: boswife on August 16, 2011, 04:45:36 PM

 :birthday;  :grouphug;  :birthday;  Sorry the morn sucked but hopfully yur aft was a bit better..  Wishing you a healthy year to come with no cramping, no water gains, and some get up and go  :2thumbsup;    :birthday;

Title: Re: Birthday at the clinic
Post by: lmunchkin on August 16, 2011, 05:24:28 PM

I second what Boswife said!!!!!   :birthday;  :cheer:  :birthday;  :cheer:

lmunchkin

 :kickstart;

Title: Re: Birthday at the clinic
Post by: pagandialysis on August 17, 2011, 12:59:00 PM

Whoot, I got loot!

Stage One (the Family):

• A bread maker, surprisingly not used.
• A Mandolin (yes the kitchen kind) with different blades.
• A set of collapsible measuring cups.
• A collapsible colander/strainer.
• A double spoon (one end for stirring one for tasting).
• A set of funnels with removable strainers.
• A sandwich knife.
• A big fruit juicer with a pouring cup bottom.
• and finally a vegetable peeler that slides on to your finger.

The family all got me kitchen things because not only do I love to cook and I'm a mini-foodie but thanks to the renal diet I am always in the kitchen coming up with things I can eat. That's why next month is canning month!

Stage Two will be on Sunday with my friends. I doubt I will get anything kitchen related because my wife told them not to get me any kitchen gadgets as the family had that part covered.

Title: Re: Birthday at the clinic
Post by: MooseMom on August 17, 2011, 03:02:11 PM

Since you like cooking so much, I sure hope you are sharing your recipes over at the Recipe forum!  I could use some ideas!

Title: Re: Birthday at the clinic
Post by: pagandialysis on August 17, 2011, 07:22:50 PM

I'm working on a renal diet food blog but haven't gotten it up and going yet. I will share the recipes here as well when I get them to my liking.  ;D

Title: Re: Birthday at the clinic
Post by: MooseMom on August 17, 2011, 10:17:46 PM

That would be brilliant!  Thanks!

Title: Re: Birthday at the clinic
Post by: pagandialysis on August 17, 2011, 10:50:21 PM

I want to take pictures of the finished food for the posts. That's why I have not done anything yet.