I Hate Dialysis Message Board
Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: kitkatz on November 03, 2014, 07:14:06 PM
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1998 November 2, I was introduced to my first in center dialysis treatment.
16 years later, last nigh,t I had my 2496th dialysis treatment (give or take a few hospital stays).
Surprises me when I think about all of these years.
It is still not easy. Last night my pressure was high, tummy was acting up, one needle hit a bad spot and hit a nerve.
I ended up in tears.
What a way to celebrate 16 years of doing in center hemodialysis.
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Happy Sweet 16!! You've been on active combat duty for a lot of years battling this thing called dialysis so you certainly deserve to celebrate! And with two daughters both married, who knows, maybe there will be little ones coming along that can spoil you...with foot rubs, back rubs, fetching this, fetching that for gramma...heh heh..the possibilities are endless! And oh! There's no retirement allowed but you'll serve honorably for a lifetime with a lot more dignity than most. Oh, wait a minute...what did you say??? Oh. Well yeah, I know what I can do with all this bs but I just really wanted to say congrats on your 16th!
ta-ta now.. :beer1;
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Congratulations!
It’s by reading stories like yours that I feel good about the whole dialysis situation. I look forward to a transplant that will last a long time. But if for whatever reason the transplant is not a long term solution it’s great to know that dialysis is THE long term kidney replacement. I’m sure it’s tough to settle down to live on dialysis for the rest of your life but it beats the alternative…
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Dialysis is a long, hard journey that has no sick days or vacations from it allowed. Your life is probably a little bit less stressful since you retired (I will not say dialysis is less stressful because it never is) . Even though dialysis is very difficult I bet you are still happy to be able to spend time with your hubby and your family. Believe me I know because my hubby is working on 18 years of D and he has not had any other health issues. Everyday on dialysis seems to be a struggle because you never know what to expect. Sites like this are so helpful to patients and caregivers. :cuddle; to you for doing all those treatments. I hope you next treatment is better than this one. :cuddle;
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Congratulations!
It’s by reading stories like yours that I feel good about the whole dialysis situation. I look forward to a transplant that will last a long time. But if for whatever reason the transplant is not a long term solution it’s great to know that dialysis is THE long term kidney replacement. I’m sure it’s tough to settle down to live on dialysis for the rest of your life but it beats the alternative…
It sure does beat the alternative!!!
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It is stories like yours of 16 years of struggle with this curse/blessing that show me that this is a doable course. After 16 years you remain a positive influence on the people who read your posts. This site and its people are what gives me hope for my future. You shine a beacon of hope that the dialysis sessions are not all that life can be. Thank you from Michael Murphy
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Kitkatz, you know what really inspires me about your posts? You don't sugarcoat anything. You don't write about false bravery and imaginary strength. You don't hesitate to tell us that sometimes you still, even after 16 years, cry and rage and yell at the world. I admire your honesty.
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Its really helpful and its give us strength to fight for live....Thank you and may God give u strength...and we all with u till end... :beer1;
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You're impressive. I don't know if I could make it that long.
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Thank you al for your kind responses.
I don't know if it is so much bravery or chutzpah, most days I think I am just to stupid to know any better, so I just keep putting one foot in front of the other.
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Putting one foot in front of the other on a difficult path is my definition of Courage.
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Yes it is difficult..but some one has to do it in the right way so the followers can believe him and take his path.....So i think kitkatz show us the right way..
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:cuddle; And :beer1;
Lots of love, Cas
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:2thumbsup; You're amazing, strong, resilient.
I know it hasn't been easy but the one thing I love is your sense of humor!
I wish you many more years of good health!
:-* :-* :-*
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Stay strong Kitkatz as you continue to inspire me! :yahoo;
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You are an inspiration to us ALL!
:waving;
Aleta
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kk, it takes toughness and determination to be on the Big D for that long.
Keep on truckin'. You are truly an inspiration.
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My career has only been for 10 years to your 16 but I do believe a bit of bloody mindedness keeps us going 8)
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:bow; We have a fellow in our Center who has been on for 37 (yep 37) years. Simply amazing. And he leaves his treatment and goes to work. So, don't get depressed life goes on. . .