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Partial nephrectomy in October 2021

Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Aug 5, 2023 | Replies (6)

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@gingerw

@kidney777 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Kidney disease and dialysis is often different for each person. We share many similarities, but there are variables. I'm truly sorry your Dad suffered so much.

What are the doctors saying about your kidneys that is concerning to you? And to answer your question, every patient has the right to decline treatment of any condition, whether it be for kidney disease or something else. We cannot be forced.
Ginger

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Apparently, doctors think I'm bordering on kidney disease. Nothing has been said about treatment yet. They're doing labs on a regular basis to see if they're getting worse. As of today, they have not said anything about dialysis. But I've got a personality that makes me find out everything I can before I get slapped with a diagnosis. I'm praying my situation won't get worse. But I'm trying to prepare myself in case it does get worse. I've correctly diagnosed several medical problems I have where the doctors said "everything's fine." So I research all I can. You sound very nice and it was so very nice of you to write me.
Jo