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« on: May 03, 2007, 07:39:03 PM »
I am one with you now my arm is in pain. Two needles they stick right into my vein. The cream helps a little numbs the giant spot. The last ones the worst. Does it work or not?  My arm goes limp, the thrill is on fire. The blood is being sucked, big machine will never tire. I start to ache from my arm sitting still. Can't help but wonder, "Why isn't there a pill?"  If only we could sleep through the entire thing. How nice it would be to nap like a king. Awoke after four hours having to hold the site. Just a dull thump now, can't give up the fight. I stare out the window and wonder how long. It's been over a year i am not that Strong. Many have left never to return. I can sense their spirit as i sit and burn.  Maybe it's a blessing no more beep of the machine. For where you are now your blood is all clean. A new face appears in your empty chair. He complains of cramps and the chill in the air. The new person sits, a tear runs down his cheek. His face says it all week after week. He stares at his tubes and the blood that flows. Looks at the others, in his heart he knows.  They tell him that soon they must work on his arm. "Why he asks, won't that do me more harm?" He stares at the ceiling and says, "How can this be?" I'm sorry my friend now your just like me.    Keith
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i am a 51 year old male on dialysis for 3 years now. This is my second time. My brother donated a kidney to me about 13 years ago. I found this site on another site. I had to laugh when i saw what it was called. I hope to meet people from all over to talk about dialysis.
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« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2007, 08:07:57 PM »
Nice poem Keefer51.  :thumbup;
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« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2007, 08:23:00 PM »
wow!
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« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2007, 08:42:16 PM »
Thank you my friends. I have wrote several poems about dialysis. The first two years were really bleak for me. I live by myself and enjoy this site. Please be patient with me for i am not computer savvy. i learn as i go. thanks again. Keith
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i am a 51 year old male on dialysis for 3 years now. This is my second time. My brother donated a kidney to me about 13 years ago. I found this site on another site. I had to laugh when i saw what it was called. I hope to meet people from all over to talk about dialysis.
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« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2007, 08:42:42 PM »
Very nice! I sure can relate to that.

Adam
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-Diagnosed with ESRD (born with one kidney, hypertension killed it) Jan 21st, 2007
-Started dialysis four days later in hospital (Baxter 1550-I think, then Gambro Phoenix)
-Started in-centre dialysis Feb 6th 2007 (Fres. 2008H)
-Started home hemo June 5th 2007 (NxStage/Pureflow)
-PD catheter placed June 6th 2008 (Bye bye NxStage, at least for now)
-Started CAPD July 4th, 2008
-PD catheter removed Dec 2, 2008-PD just wouldn't work, so I'm back on NxStage
-Kidney function improved enough to go off dialysis, Feb. 2011!!!!!
-Back on dialysis (still NxStage) July 2011 :(
-In-centre self-care dialysis March 2012 (Fresenius 2008K)
-Not on transplant list yet.


"Don't live for dialysis, use dialysis to LIVE"
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« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2007, 03:16:42 AM »
Keith there is so much truth to your poem.  Some would call it negative or not the best attitude.  I call it real.  Keep them coming.

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« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2007, 07:31:32 AM »
That was a great poem.  Thanks for sharing.
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« Reply #7 on: May 04, 2007, 09:38:13 AM »
Great poem.   :clap;   Please share your other poems with us.
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« Reply #8 on: May 04, 2007, 08:19:34 PM »
That's a great poem Keith. Very real. :clap;
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« Reply #9 on: May 04, 2007, 08:56:10 PM »
Keith what a great poem... :clap; :clap;
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« Reply #10 on: May 07, 2007, 12:51:07 AM »
I really felt that poem.  So real!
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« Reply #11 on: May 10, 2007, 04:46:49 PM »
Damn Keith, you say it like you feel it, keep on writing my friend,  you Rock, so   Rock On!!!  :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #12 on: May 12, 2007, 01:43:08 PM »
I totally agree with everyone!  You are very real and honest in your feelings and you definitely ROCK!!

 :cuddle; Earlinda




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