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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: graciekycats on May 01, 2015, 02:39:15 AM

Title: Doin' good!
Post by: graciekycats on May 01, 2015, 02:39:15 AM
So far my experience with dialysis has been good 13th treatment completed.  I'm up to 15 gauge needles (never thought I'd do it) and next day usually have more energy- appetite good - labs good (dietician even said I can add peanuts back in to get protein up and have some OJ or a banana! Couldn't believe my ears!  I only gain 2lbs of fluid between treatments and maintain a conservative fluid intake.  Maybe giving my kidney a break with the dialysis is making it work better or it's the prayers or both.  When I feel sad -  I look outside and see God's creations and smile and appreciate it more - it could be worse.  Getting used to my routine and few restrictions. Now don't get me wrong - dialysis itself is the pits.  I see others who have a hard time with it and my heart aches for them.  Life does go on and what you do with it is up to you - when its your time then its your time.  I know there will be bad days to come and I'll deal with it when they do - but not today. :)