kidney/dialysis

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

hi BP dudes/dudettes

I went to the hospital June 27th to start dialysis. i had surgery "PDK" catheter inserted in my tummy. (Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter)

Primary causes for dialysis are high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. I have unwillingly been a member to both clubs these past

20+ years. , i have been off my meds, feeling great 6+ years GOAL sleeve- Unfortunately too much damage had been done to the kidneys

I will have daily home treatments 8 hrs a night - getting a new kidney would be terrific

welcome to my new life- I'm usually upbeat - today feeling sorry for myself, life can be a bummer

kathy

[Orchids&Dragons 9,046]

I'm sorry to hear that, Kathy. From what I've heard, this will make you feel loads better, though. (hugs)

[Creekimp13 5,837]

The heart isn't cause I particularly "like" your post, Kathy. Just sending some love. Will cross my fingers for a new kidney.

PS...I'm good for a low Protein recipe or two:)

[TakingABreak 2,733]

Sending positive thoughts your way for a kidney!

[Frustr8 7,886]

Keep us updated Proud Grammy, we need you, your balanced postings balance out the rambling scared posts many of us have. We can't last a day without you(thank you to the late Karen carpenter for those lyrics!).

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

@Orchids&Dragons still waiting, but dialysis is supposed to make you feel better

@Creekimp13 thanx for your love and crossed fingers for a new kidney

@AshAsh1 positive thoughts are always welcome

@Frustr8 "less" and "less" of me will always be around

thanx ladies

you are all aces with your nice thoughts and warm wishes

kathy

[Sosewsue61 3,185]

Oh Kathy, (((hugs))) so sorry this has happened!!! I hope you feel better with treatment and also that you can get a transplant at some future date. Not much consolation but home treatments sound better than many trips to a dialysis center weekly....

Best wishes.....💖

[Uterno 41]

@proudgrammy, I'm just adding my well wishes and positive vibes. I agree with Sosewsue61, home treatment is better than going to a treatment center for sure. My brother was on dialysis for many years, and would often battle infections at his port site. Once he switched to peritoneal and began doing dialysis at home, infection was no longer an issue.

I'll keep you (and a new kidney) in my prayers!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

@Sosewsue61 your good thoughts are always appreciated. when i dialysis at home, i have more freedom/independence. in the day/night - i can go to events/travel - its all good /available.

@Uterno thanx for your nice wishes. i do worry about possible infection. Can you explain more why i shouldn't be "concerned" you and brothers thoughts/information are appreciated.

hope your brother is doing well. transplant in his future too!

kathy

[FluffyChix 17,409]

So so sorry to hear this Kathy! ((gentle hugs)) I'm adding you to my prayers for healing (and a new kidney asap)!!! Hope the dialysis starts to make you feel better soon and you remain strong in thoughts, spirit and body!!!

[Uterno 41]

16 hours ago, proudgrammy said:

@Sosewsue61 your good thoughts are always appreciated. when i dialysis at home, i have more freedom/independence. in the day/night - i can go to events/travel - its all good /available.

@Uterno thanx for your nice wishes. i do worry about possible infection. Can you explain more why i shouldn't be "concerned" you and brothers thoughts/information are appreciated.

hope your brother is doing well. transplant in his future too!

kathy

Kathy, I believe that the exposure to others (staff and patients) at the treatment center probably exposed him to more than he had to deal with in his own home. Since his home was more contained, he seemed to be less susceptible to bugs.

While he managed pretty well for most of the 15 years (!!) he was on dialysis, his underlying health issues were too much and eventually overcame him. He had a multitude of health issues. But he rocked it for 15 years, until election day morning in 2016. I like to think that he checked out because he knew the election result ahead of time. (sorry to get political, hee!).

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

3 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

adding you to my prayers for healing (and a new kidney asap)!!!

@FluffyChix

thanx for you thoughts/prayers/good wishes - hugggggs are always welcomed too

hopefully dialysis will make me feel better sooner than later,

side bar - your WL journey has been amazing - watching you from a wee bitty chic newbie

to being down 117.6 lbs! close to GOAL!! cluck, cluck!! nice to see you, and hear your nice words

hugggggs

kathy