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When do you know if it is time to start dialysis with CKD?
Caregivers | Last Active: Jul 8 11:24am | Replies (45)Comment receiving replies
@jprust I hate to just jump into the middle of your conversation with @gingerw , but I thought I would add some thoughts or two. Whether husband chooses standard dialysis or peritoneal dialysis, he will need someone who also knows safety and procedures. You can ask the nephrologist to suggest that your husband bring you to all meetings. I used to teach peritoneal dialysis to hospital-based nurses and it even took them some time and practice before they caught on. Once he learns the procedure, it’s relatively straightforward.
I just know that you two can learn this and be successful!
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I need all the information there is.
We both went to a two hour meeting with the information about dialysis and transplants about 2 years ago. I went to all the transplant team testing and meetings with him. I went to some nephrologist appointments with him. I asked one or two questions about what symptoms to look for and what she uses to decide starting dialysis.
This not wanting me to go is a new thing. Can’t know if he is feeling fearful about what will happen, or if he doesn’t want me to worry ahead of time. We have had many recent conversations about what going on dialysis means.
Thank you for your concern. I am taking it to heart.