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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
Now working on new dialysis diet, which is higher protein and lower potassium than a reg renal diet.
Neph came to see me at the clinic yesterday, answered all my questions and offered some much-needed reassurance. Also upped dialysis rate a little to shorten the time and I tolerated that just fine. She increased my Lasix and is giving me erythropoietin stim IV with dialysis so I can start making more red blood cells.
I already had talked to surgeon's nurse about post-op transfers and neph bore out the info, said after 24 hrs I could use my arms to push up and meanwhile this was one reason she was admitting me to the hospital post-op and putting me on bedrest, so I wouldn't have to try to transfer to access the bathroom, for one thing.
The only negatives to yesterday were that the treatment recliners start to hurt my back by hour 3 and I was so tired by the time I got home. Otherwise it actually was a fairly pleasant experience, no other uncomfortable side effects and lots of laughter and socialization, both with other patients and with nurses and techs.
Busy day today - nurse for bath & personal care at 8 then PT/OT for transfer strategies. Then lunch & nap, then some me time and quiet time.
Sending everyone wishes for a nice day. Love and hope live here.
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@kamama94 I just love to read your posts! You make me feel that I can handle even the most difficult of health problems by acknowledging the difficulties but lifting up the positive experiences along the way!
You posted that you will be having PT/OT for transfer strategies. Will this provide you help in transferring from the wheelchair to other chairs, etc.?
@kamama94 It sounds as if things are going well, that's great. You have such a wonderful attitude that you could make them sound that way even if they weren't though! I am sure you bring joy to the other patients and the nurses.
Enjoy your "me time", we all need that.
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@kamama94 And this is one reason you are so valued here. You are thinking about your situation, striving to make it work for you, and thinking about all of us here in the stands cheering you on! Wonder woman ;))
Would having a pillow or some padding help you in the recliner? Maybe an eggshell type pad, I wonder? Really glad to hear your nephrologist came to see you and answered questions/concerns. It helps bolster your spirit and shows the center that you have your doctor on your side.
Ginger