ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted July 14, 2018 hi BP dudes/dudettes I went to the hospital June 27th to start dialysis. i had surgery "PDK" catheter inserted in my tummy. (Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter) Primary causes for dialysis are high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. I have unwillingly been a member to both clubs these past 20+ years. , i have been off my meds, feeling great 6+ years GOAL sleeve- Unfortunately too much damage had been done to the kidneys I will have daily home treatments 8 hrs a night - getting a new kidney would be terrific welcome to my new life- I'm usually upbeat - today feeling sorry for myself, life can be a bummer kathy 1 1 FluffyChix and Creekimp13 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orchids&Dragons 9,047 Posted July 14, 2018 I'm sorry to hear that, Kathy. From what I've heard, this will make you feel loads better, though. (hugs) 2 ProudGrammy and Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creekimp13 5,840 Posted July 14, 2018 The heart isn't cause I particularly "like" your post, Kathy. Just sending some love. Will cross my fingers for a new kidney. PS...I'm good for a low Protein recipe or two:) 2 Frustr8 and ProudGrammy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TakingABreak 2,733 Posted July 14, 2018 Sending positive thoughts your way for a kidney! 1 ProudGrammy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frustr8 7,886 Posted July 14, 2018 Keep us updated Proud Grammy, we need you, your balanced postings balance out the rambling scared posts many of us have. We can't last a day without you(thank you to the late Karen carpenter for those lyrics!). 2 Orchids&Dragons and ProudGrammy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted July 14, 2018 @Orchids&Dragons still waiting, but dialysis is supposed to make you feel better @Creekimp13 thanx for your love and crossed fingers for a new kidney @AshAsh1 positive thoughts are always welcome @Frustr8 "less" and "less" of me will always be around thanx ladies you are all aces with your nice thoughts and warm wishes kathy 3 Uterno, Orchids&Dragons and TakingABreak reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sosewsue61 3,185 Posted July 14, 2018 Oh Kathy, (((hugs))) so sorry this has happened!!! I hope you feel better with treatment and also that you can get a transplant at some future date. Not much consolation but home treatments sound better than many trips to a dialysis center weekly.... Best wishes.....💖 1 ProudGrammy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uterno 41 Posted July 14, 2018 @proudgrammy, I'm just adding my well wishes and positive vibes. I agree with Sosewsue61, home treatment is better than going to a treatment center for sure. My brother was on dialysis for many years, and would often battle infections at his port site. Once he switched to peritoneal and began doing dialysis at home, infection was no longer an issue. I'll keep you (and a new kidney) in my prayers! 1 ProudGrammy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted July 14, 2018 @Sosewsue61 your good thoughts are always appreciated. when i dialysis at home, i have more freedom/independence. in the day/night - i can go to events/travel - its all good /available. @Uterno thanx for your nice wishes. i do worry about possible infection. Can you explain more why i shouldn't be "concerned" you and brothers thoughts/information are appreciated. hope your brother is doing well. transplant in his future too! kathy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FluffyChix 17,418 Posted July 15, 2018 So so sorry to hear this Kathy! ((gentle hugs)) I'm adding you to my prayers for healing (and a new kidney asap)!!! Hope the dialysis starts to make you feel better soon and you remain strong in thoughts, spirit and body!!! 2 ProudGrammy and Orchids&Dragons reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uterno 41 Posted July 15, 2018 16 hours ago, proudgrammy said: @Sosewsue61 your good thoughts are always appreciated. when i dialysis at home, i have more freedom/independence. in the day/night - i can go to events/travel - its all good /available. @Uterno thanx for your nice wishes. i do worry about possible infection. Can you explain more why i shouldn't be "concerned" you and brothers thoughts/information are appreciated. hope your brother is doing well. transplant in his future too! kathy Kathy, I believe that the exposure to others (staff and patients) at the treatment center probably exposed him to more than he had to deal with in his own home. Since his home was more contained, he seemed to be less susceptible to bugs. While he managed pretty well for most of the 15 years (!!) he was on dialysis, his underlying health issues were too much and eventually overcame him. He had a multitude of health issues. But he rocked it for 15 years, until election day morning in 2016. I like to think that he checked out because he knew the election result ahead of time. (sorry to get political, hee!). 1 ProudGrammy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted July 15, 2018 3 hours ago, FluffyChix said: adding you to my prayers for healing (and a new kidney asap)!!! @FluffyChix thanx for you thoughts/prayers/good wishes - hugggggs are always welcomed too hopefully dialysis will make me feel better sooner than later, side bar - your WL journey has been amazing - watching you from a wee bitty chic newbie to being down 117.6 lbs! close to GOAL!! cluck, cluck!! nice to see you, and hear your nice words hugggggs kathy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
