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@gingerw

@kamama94 Have you let your neph know how you are feeling? I am part of a kidney support group found at rsnhope.org. What we have discussed is those who are able to do peritoneal dialysis, which is done daily, seem to have a better quality of life, as their blood is cleaned everyday. Hemodialysis, which is done two or three days a week, based on the patient's needs, means the toxins in your system have a chance to build up between sessions. And if you dialyze on a Mon-Wed-Fri schedule, you go three days between Fri to Mon, so you can get to feeling pretty punky.

Here is me raising a glass of beverage of your choice, to feeling better soon. And feel the arm around your shoulder.
Ginger

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@gingerw, thanks! You can bet I let neph and primary know by email last Fri, awaiting their replies. Due to my living quarters, limited space, presence of other medical equipment, and shipping unreliability to my secure bldg, to name but a few, PD not feasible. I live alone so have no one to help except neighbor/friend and he's already swamped. So HD at a cliniic it is.
The arm around my shoulder is much needed, thanks again!