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What's your experience with dialysis? Give & get support here
Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Apr 24, 2023 | Replies (345)Comment receiving replies
I was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney failure in 2015 Things slowly progressed with a decrease in kidney function. I was having Gall bladder issues and opted for a Laprascopic procedure. Big mistake, Surgeon stapled off my Bile Duct and after 10 days in ICU my kidneys were no longer doing their job.
So I survived and have been on Dialysis 4 yrs on Thanksgiving. I do Dialysis very well, I am compliant but mostly try and READ everything and manage myself cant imagine doing this for the rest of my life. Hopefully transplant soon
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@wickenburger I can’t imagine how you find it within your would to forgive that doctor. You seem to be making the best of a truly terrible situation
@wickenburger Welcome to Mayo Connect. Your story is sad to read, that you had medical malpractice issues. Hearing of your triumph in spite of that, and successful dialysis, shows your strength of character.
Where are you listed? Have you looked for a living donor?
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@wickenburger, wishing you well and hope you get the transplant soon. Glad to hear you are managing dialysis without problems. Unlike you, I can imagine doing dialysis the rest of my life since I can't do a transplant. So far it's been fairly easy but I've only had 4 sessions so far. I appreciate your post, it gives me a positive feeling I'll be able to deal with dialysis ok.