I Hate Dialysis Message Board
Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: julies1963 on June 10, 2014, 12:14:04 PM
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Just wanted to introduce myself and tell you a little about me. I am a fifty years old, married, and have stage 5 chronic kidney failure. This really sucks. I have been on dialysis for 6 months. After being in denial and depression now is the time to face this and do what has to be done!!
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Hello Julies.... :welcomesign; to IHD...
Believe me, depression and desperation are common themes when discussing this disease....
Visit us often, post whenever you wish... Rant away... That's why we're here!....
Look forward to hearing more about you...
Darth, Moderator...
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After being in denial and depression now is the time to face this and do what has to be done!!
Have you considered home dialysis? For some of us, it represents getting a major chunk of our life back. It's not for everyone but if you are motivated, you could find it a life changing experience.
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Hi and welcome to the site! :)
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:welcomesign;
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Welcome, julies! :welcomesign; Anger, denial and depression are specialties here...as are solutions, support and smiles. I think for me it's about letting myself feel my own emotions and make decisions that I think I can best or easier accept and be comfortable with. It's my husband who is the dialysis patient, I am the care-partner. We do home hemodialysis 5 nights a week. I have not only had to learn how to setup and run the machine (NxStage Cycler with the Pureflow machine) but how to arrange our little apartment and schedule in such a way that treatment can be done while at the same time keeping a sense of normalcy about the place. Not easy! But we've been doing this for several months now and I just keep trying out new ideas until we feel more comfortable with our setup here at home and making our routine easier. Takes time so take a deep breath and don't be afraid to ask questions or to keep trying to find new ways that are best suited for YOU to accept your new lifestyle. Good luck to ya! :thumbup;
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Thank you so much for the words of encouragement. I agree, this is just as hard on our loved ones as it is on us. It really helps now that I found people who truly understand. Thanks for welcoming me.