1st HD session..

[Phil]

So here we goooo....today my neph at my dialysis center told me that wednesday I will start.....I feel strangely relieved......didnt expect relief!!

[MooseMom]

Oh, please do tell us how it goes, OK?  Starting D is such a life-changing event, and there are plenty of us here who are about to experience the same new beginning, so any words from you would be much appreciated.  I hope everything goes well!

[Tracy]

I just started HD about a month ago.  It has been interesting and a learning curve for sure.  Each time I go, I learn something new.  It really is life changing, but for the most part, I feel so much better.  My BUN was at 116, so I was pretty toxic.  It is neat to have energy again.  Good Luck!!

[Dianejt]

Hope all goes well Phil, Frank just started last Friday. 

[RichardMEL]

I can sort of relate to the relief thing. I knew for 13 years my time was coming, and in a way when they called me and said "you're starting on..." it WAS a relief, because there had been such a build up of maybe's and so on, that yeah, to have a date and to have that uncertainty taken away it was somewhat of a relief. A scary relief to be sure, but a relief. Sort of like "the decision has been made now and the time is set."

I hope it goes smoothly!

[Stoday]

Keep us posted Phil. So that those of us about to about to tread your path know what to expect.

[Rerun]

Hope all went well.

         

[wrenchturningredneck10]

Hope your first went well, too!      I know my first was kind of scary, in the hospital and all...

Hope all went well.

         

[Jean]

Hope it all goes well for you. Best of luck.

[looneytunes]

Hoping it's a smooth run for you.   

[Bajanne]

My caring thoughts are with you. Please post soon and let us know how it went.  I am remembering nearly 5 years ago when after being well prepared by my new IHD family I embarked on this challenging journey.