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« on: November 06, 2009, 10:58:02 AM »

I can indeed control my fluid intake if I try. My Thursday dialysis session I had an 8 kilo load, but had actually only gained 2 kilos since Tuesday.  The rest is just me trying to dig myself out of this hole I have dug for myself.  My next session is Saturday and I should be my dry weight for the first time in several weeks!

My session Thursday was actually horrible and I plan to rant about it another  time, but for now I am just happy to be headed back in the right direction.   I am feeling much better both physically and emotionally.  As long as I can keep it 2 or 3 kilo's between sessions, I will be fine.
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« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2009, 11:06:08 AM »

Good Job Bub  :cheer:

Proud of you and exited to hear how much better you start feeling  :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2009, 11:11:35 AM »

Well done Bub!  Feeling better both emotionally and physically should be a great motivating factor ...  ;D
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« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2009, 03:03:26 PM »

Its bloody hard work and one of the hardest things , but then again feeling like crap is hard work as well ! Its just not natural not to drink is it ! Hope it does get easier for you  :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2009, 04:25:13 PM »

Way to go!
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« Reply #5 on: November 06, 2009, 05:03:00 PM »

Good job.  Did you try the tonic water for cramps.  I just take a couple of swigs before I hit dialysis.

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« Reply #6 on: November 06, 2009, 07:10:04 PM »

YAY Bub!!!!! We knew you could do it. Good job!!!! :bandance;
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« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2009, 06:24:56 AM »

great news Bub!!! I think having a lot of that extra fluid off you will really help you to feel a bit better.

2-3kilos between sessions is the recommended amount.. if you can keep that up it's great... and you know how horrible it can be for you when you get well over so hopefully that will be good incentive to keep up the good work.

Really pleased to hear this!! Keep the fight going. I know how horrible it is!!!! I'm thirsty right now in fact, but I need will power to do the right thing by my body. You've won half the battle by understanding the need and doing what you can to improve things for yourself.

WELL DONE!!!  :yahoo; :2thumbsup; :yahoo;
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« Reply #8 on: November 07, 2009, 07:26:52 AM »

Bub, What can I say, I am proud of you for making a big effort. Keep it up, well you now what I mean. I didn't mean keep it up, I meant keep it going.
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« Reply #9 on: November 07, 2009, 12:03:49 PM »

 :bandance;   Your treatments should be much better with less fluid to remove.
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« Reply #10 on: November 07, 2009, 01:05:18 PM »

You're doing great BUB!  Baby steps until your strong enough for the bigger ones.
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« Reply #11 on: November 07, 2009, 01:52:39 PM »

I don't know you Bub, but I gotta tell you....good job.  :)
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« Reply #12 on: November 07, 2009, 08:20:27 PM »

knowing what a struggle it is (because of watching my hubbys struggle and fussing at my hubby,,,,,ok nagging at my hubby to NOT drink ) so i commend you for your efforts and getting to your dry weight... Dang it's hard to keep at it!!  Your doing great!!
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