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Has anyone considered not doing dialysis and dying naturally?

Posted by jchirurg @jchirurg, 2 days ago

I am 80, have had a great life. I asked doctors what would dying be like from CKD so I can make an informed decision. AI was a help too.
I have been enjoying friends, museums, travel and feel like I have been freed from having my life being filled with my disease 24/7. I am curious to find out if anyone else has considered this and what have they learned about it.

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talltxlady | @talltxlady | 18 hours ago
In reply to @jchirurg "Thank you so much for that. I was told it could be a few weeks. It..." + (show)
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Thank you so much for that. I was told it could be a few weeks. It sounds like your experience was longer. If you are comfortable I would like to know more about the process. Thanks. She was fortunate to have a loving family with her.

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@jchirurg, she was put on Hospice at home in February 2025. Her eGRF was 13 to 15. She was selfless until the end. Giving us all 1 more of everything 🙌 her birthday 07/28 she turned 88, she and my Dad had 59 years married 07/29 and she passed that next day 07/30.
If you and your doctor decide against dialysis, please definitely get Hospice. They're the most loving, caring people you will ever meet. Definitely not in it for the $$. They all deserve so much more!
Hope this helps you.
I miss her more than anything 😪 every day. I pray for her soul every day. I know she's with Jesus 😇

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