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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: Phil on June 16, 2010, 11:49:59 AM

Title: 1st HD session..
Post by: Phil on June 16, 2010, 11:49:59 AM
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!! :D
Title: Re: 1st HD session..
Post by: MooseMom on June 16, 2010, 11:58:18 AM
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!
Title: Re: 1st HD session..
Post by: Tracy on June 16, 2010, 01:11:00 PM
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!! :waving;
Title: Re: 1st HD session..
Post by: Dianejt on June 16, 2010, 04:54:25 PM
Hope all goes well Phil, Frank just started last Friday.  :cuddle;
Title: Re: 1st HD session..
Post by: RichardMEL on June 16, 2010, 05:22:09 PM
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!
Title: Re: 1st HD session..
Post by: Stoday on June 16, 2010, 06:15:08 PM
Keep us posted Phil. So that those of us about to about to tread your path know what to expect.
Title: Re: 1st HD session..
Post by: Rerun on June 16, 2010, 07:41:36 PM
Hope all went well.

          :yahoo;
Title: Re: 1st HD session..
Post by: wrenchturningredneck10 on June 16, 2010, 11:07:23 PM
Hope your first went well, too!   :2thumbsup;   I know my first was kind of scary, in the hospital and all...


Hope all went well.

          :yahoo;
Title: Re: 1st HD session..
Post by: Jean on June 17, 2010, 12:22:28 AM
Hope it all goes well for you. Best of luck.
Title: Re: 1st HD session..
Post by: looneytunes on June 17, 2010, 09:01:20 PM
Hoping it's a smooth run for you.    :thumbup;
Title: Re: 1st HD session..
Post by: Bajanne on June 18, 2010, 12:53:17 AM
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.