Re: my kidney failure experience

[Guest guest]

That was poor doctoring not to explain things to you about your kidneys. I

have been diabetics for over 67 years and went on dialysis in Sept. of 2010.

Have to asked about a transplant. I am too old and have too many other

complications due to diabetes, but you might be okay with a transplant.

_____

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Lavanda

Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2011 12:18 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: my kidney failure experience

I have been diabetic for over 26 years.

Around five years ago I lost my sight after cataract surgery that didnt

work.

After that I began feeling soooo tired and spiritless

but didnt understand why.

My doctor had said my kidneys were weak and she sent me to a specialist

(nephrologist)

For abour rge past who confirmed I had weak KIDNEY FUNCTION but never told

me how weak, and I didnt know enough to ask how much or liettle

function I had....

Wach time I would go ee the nephrologist, he would ask if I had any pain and

I would answer no.

At times I would feel teeny little

twinges at my left waist area but didnt relate it to my kidneys.

Wach tiem I went in they would do blood work, which I now know was my

creatinine levels....

Then about 2 1/2 years ago they said my potassouin level was high and to

leave off drinking ornage juice especially, as well as other high potassium

foods like bananas and avocadoes ...and I LOVE avocadoes !

I had abandoned all sodas altogether except on very rate occaasions

Then this past february my sob brought home a stomach virus from work and it

hit me really hard !

It would not go away and I becam swelling up like a boiled sausage

I kept thinkinh it would go away but it didnt and onGood Friday my hubby

dragged me to the doctor and she ran test.

She (dr) called me on easter sunday morning and told me to get to the

emergency room.

we spend easter in ER

as they gave transfusions

and then admitted me.

I spent the next 2 1/2 weeks

in the hospital and my levels didnt inprove then they did a 24 hour urine

test and told me my kidneys had failed and I NEEDED DIALYSIS.

i BEGAN DIALYSIS IN MAY AND NOW GO SPEND THREE DAYS A WEEK LIKE CLOCKWORK

IN THE CENTER.

mY COMPLAINTS:

they did not proepraly educate me ahead of time by telling

me what percentage of kidney function I had

I IMAGINE IT WAS TO not

stress me out but I believe forwarned

is forearmed

and, in the past when discussing weak

kidneys, dialysis was spoken of as if

it was a shameful and dirty thing,

BUT IT IS NOTTTTT !!!!!

The good thing is....

I feel better than I had in over five or more years !

I dont like getting stuck but you get used to t and it is momentary and then

over with

[Guest guest]

Oh Lavanda

I hear you, and I am happy you are feeling much better, and that you are

handling Dialysis well.

I lost my best friend of some 17 years to Dialysis after his transplated Kidney

failed him; like he, and you, I was not " educated " on diabetes as a child, so

the hospital started me off the wrong type of insulin, cause it was cheaper....

the education on Diabetes now, is nothing like it was bak then, and if I would

of been told I could go go blind, have kidney problems, etc... maybe..who knows

still I am happy that you are well.

Sugar

" And the angel said unto them, " Fear not! For, behold, I bring you tidings of

great joy, Which shall be to all people. " For unto you is born this day in

the city of A Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign

unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, Lying in

a manger.

--St. Luke ii. 10-12 "

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

~Sugar

my kidney failure experience

I have been diabetic for over 26 years.

Around five years ago I lost my sight after cataract surgery that didnt work.

After that I began feeling soooo tired and spiritless

but didnt understand why.

My doctor had said my kidneys were weak and she sent me to a specialist

(nephrologist)

For abour rge past who confirmed I had weak KIDNEY FUNCTION but never told me

how weak, and I didnt know enough to ask how much or liettle

function I had....

Wach time I would go ee the nephrologist, he would ask if I had any pain and I

would answer no.

At times I would feel teeny little

twinges at my left waist area but didnt relate it to my kidneys.

Wach tiem I went in they would do blood work, which I now know was my

creatinine levels....

Then about 2 1/2 years ago they said my potassouin level was high and to leave

off drinking ornage juice especially, as well as other high potassium foods like

bananas and avocadoes ...and I LOVE avocadoes !

I had abandoned all sodas altogether except on very rate occaasions

Then this past february my sob brought home a stomach virus from work and it

hit me really hard !

It would not go away and I becam swelling up like a boiled sausage

I kept thinkinh it would go away but it didnt and onGood Friday my hubby

dragged me to the doctor and she ran test.

She (dr) called me on easter sunday morning and told me to get to the

emergency room.

we spend easter in ER

as they gave transfusions

and then admitted me.

I spent the next 2 1/2 weeks

in the hospital and my levels didnt inprove then they did a 24 hour urine test

and told me my kidneys had failed and I NEEDED DIALYSIS.

i BEGAN DIALYSIS IN MAY AND NOW GO SPEND THREE DAYS A WEEK LIKE CLOCKWORK IN

THE CENTER.

mY COMPLAINTS:

they did not proepraly educate me ahead of time by telling

me what percentage of kidney function I had

I IMAGINE IT WAS TO not

stress me out but I believe forwarned

is forearmed

and, in the past when discussing weak

kidneys, dialysis was spoken of as if

it was a shameful and dirty thing,

BUT IT IS NOTTTTT !!!!!

The good thing is....

I feel better than I had in over five or more years !

I dont like getting stuck but you get used to t and it is momentary and then

over with

[Guest guest]

Oh Lavanda

I hear you, and I am happy you are feeling much better, and that you are

handling Dialysis well.

I lost my best friend of some 17 years to Dialysis after his transplated Kidney

failed him; like he, and you, I was not " educated " on diabetes as a child, so

the hospital started me off the wrong type of insulin, cause it was cheaper....

the education on Diabetes now, is nothing like it was bak then, and if I would

of been told I could go go blind, have kidney problems, etc... maybe..who knows

still I am happy that you are well.

Sugar

" And the angel said unto them, " Fear not! For, behold, I bring you tidings of

great joy, Which shall be to all people. " For unto you is born this day in

the city of A Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign

unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, Lying in

a manger.

--St. Luke ii. 10-12 "

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

~Sugar

my kidney failure experience

I have been diabetic for over 26 years.

Around five years ago I lost my sight after cataract surgery that didnt work.

After that I began feeling soooo tired and spiritless

but didnt understand why.

My doctor had said my kidneys were weak and she sent me to a specialist

(nephrologist)

For abour rge past who confirmed I had weak KIDNEY FUNCTION but never told me

how weak, and I didnt know enough to ask how much or liettle

function I had....

Wach time I would go ee the nephrologist, he would ask if I had any pain and I

would answer no.

At times I would feel teeny little

twinges at my left waist area but didnt relate it to my kidneys.

Wach tiem I went in they would do blood work, which I now know was my

creatinine levels....

Then about 2 1/2 years ago they said my potassouin level was high and to leave

off drinking ornage juice especially, as well as other high potassium foods like

bananas and avocadoes ...and I LOVE avocadoes !

I had abandoned all sodas altogether except on very rate occaasions

Then this past february my sob brought home a stomach virus from work and it

hit me really hard !

It would not go away and I becam swelling up like a boiled sausage

I kept thinkinh it would go away but it didnt and onGood Friday my hubby

dragged me to the doctor and she ran test.

She (dr) called me on easter sunday morning and told me to get to the

emergency room.

we spend easter in ER

as they gave transfusions

and then admitted me.

I spent the next 2 1/2 weeks

in the hospital and my levels didnt inprove then they did a 24 hour urine test

and told me my kidneys had failed and I NEEDED DIALYSIS.

i BEGAN DIALYSIS IN MAY AND NOW GO SPEND THREE DAYS A WEEK LIKE CLOCKWORK IN

THE CENTER.

mY COMPLAINTS:

they did not proepraly educate me ahead of time by telling

me what percentage of kidney function I had

I IMAGINE IT WAS TO not

stress me out but I believe forwarned

is forearmed

and, in the past when discussing weak

kidneys, dialysis was spoken of as if

it was a shameful and dirty thing,

BUT IT IS NOTTTTT !!!!!

The good thing is....

I feel better than I had in over five or more years !

I dont like getting stuck but you get used to t and it is momentary and then

over with

[Guest guest]

Oh Lavanda

I hear you, and I am happy you are feeling much better, and that you are

handling Dialysis well.

I lost my best friend of some 17 years to Dialysis after his transplated Kidney

failed him; like he, and you, I was not " educated " on diabetes as a child, so

the hospital started me off the wrong type of insulin, cause it was cheaper....

the education on Diabetes now, is nothing like it was bak then, and if I would

of been told I could go go blind, have kidney problems, etc... maybe..who knows

still I am happy that you are well.

Sugar

" And the angel said unto them, " Fear not! For, behold, I bring you tidings of

great joy, Which shall be to all people. " For unto you is born this day in

the city of A Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign

unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, Lying in

a manger.

--St. Luke ii. 10-12 "

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

~Sugar

my kidney failure experience

I have been diabetic for over 26 years.

Around five years ago I lost my sight after cataract surgery that didnt work.

After that I began feeling soooo tired and spiritless

but didnt understand why.

My doctor had said my kidneys were weak and she sent me to a specialist

(nephrologist)

For abour rge past who confirmed I had weak KIDNEY FUNCTION but never told me

how weak, and I didnt know enough to ask how much or liettle

function I had....

Wach time I would go ee the nephrologist, he would ask if I had any pain and I

would answer no.

At times I would feel teeny little

twinges at my left waist area but didnt relate it to my kidneys.

Wach tiem I went in they would do blood work, which I now know was my

creatinine levels....

Then about 2 1/2 years ago they said my potassouin level was high and to leave

off drinking ornage juice especially, as well as other high potassium foods like

bananas and avocadoes ...and I LOVE avocadoes !

I had abandoned all sodas altogether except on very rate occaasions

Then this past february my sob brought home a stomach virus from work and it

hit me really hard !

It would not go away and I becam swelling up like a boiled sausage

I kept thinkinh it would go away but it didnt and onGood Friday my hubby

dragged me to the doctor and she ran test.

She (dr) called me on easter sunday morning and told me to get to the

emergency room.

we spend easter in ER

as they gave transfusions

and then admitted me.

I spent the next 2 1/2 weeks

in the hospital and my levels didnt inprove then they did a 24 hour urine test

and told me my kidneys had failed and I NEEDED DIALYSIS.

i BEGAN DIALYSIS IN MAY AND NOW GO SPEND THREE DAYS A WEEK LIKE CLOCKWORK IN

THE CENTER.

mY COMPLAINTS:

they did not proepraly educate me ahead of time by telling

me what percentage of kidney function I had

I IMAGINE IT WAS TO not

stress me out but I believe forwarned

is forearmed

and, in the past when discussing weak

kidneys, dialysis was spoken of as if

it was a shameful and dirty thing,

BUT IT IS NOTTTTT !!!!!

The good thing is....

I feel better than I had in over five or more years !

I dont like getting stuck but you get used to t and it is momentary and then

over with

[Guest guest]

Hi Lavanda,

Thank you for sharing your experiences with dialysis. I have never thought

of it as dirty. and I used to drive a man named Jake to and from

dialysis three days a week in the late 70s and that was on holidays and

everything. So I learned a little about it then and was happy we were

helping him. We were in our 20s and he was about the same age I am now. I

hope I never have it happen with my kidneys but understand it is a risk and

know I am not as disciplined with my diet as I should be.

I am glad to be a part of this group.

Lora

my kidney failure experience

I have been diabetic for over 26 years.

Around five years ago I lost my sight after cataract surgery that didnt

work.

After that I began feeling soooo tired and spiritless

but didnt understand why.

My doctor had said my kidneys were weak and she sent me to a specialist

(nephrologist)

For abour rge past who confirmed I had weak KIDNEY FUNCTION but never told

me how weak, and I didnt know enough to ask how much or liettle

function I had....

Wach time I would go ee the nephrologist, he would ask if I had any pain and

I would answer no.

At times I would feel teeny little

twinges at my left waist area but didnt relate it to my kidneys.

Wach tiem I went in they would do blood work, which I now know was my

creatinine levels....

Then about 2 1/2 years ago they said my potassouin level was high and to

leave off drinking ornage juice especially, as well as other high potassium

foods like bananas and avocadoes ...and I LOVE avocadoes !

I had abandoned all sodas altogether except on very rate occaasions

Then this past february my sob brought home a stomach virus from work and it

hit me really hard !

It would not go away and I becam swelling up like a boiled sausage

I kept thinkinh it would go away but it didnt and onGood Friday my hubby

dragged me to the doctor and she ran test.

She (dr) called me on easter sunday morning and told me to get to the

emergency room.

we spend easter in ER

as they gave transfusions

and then admitted me.

I spent the next 2 1/2 weeks

in the hospital and my levels didnt inprove then they did a 24 hour urine

test and told me my kidneys had failed and I NEEDED DIALYSIS.

i BEGAN DIALYSIS IN MAY AND NOW GO SPEND THREE DAYS A WEEK LIKE CLOCKWORK IN

THE CENTER.

mY COMPLAINTS:

they did not proepraly educate me ahead of time by telling

me what percentage of kidney function I had

I IMAGINE IT WAS TO not

stress me out but I believe forwarned

is forearmed

and, in the past when discussing weak

kidneys, dialysis was spoken of as if

it was a shameful and dirty thing,

BUT IT IS NOTTTTT !!!!!

The good thing is....

I feel better than I had in over five or more years !

I dont like getting stuck but you get used to t and it is momentary and then

over with

[Guest guest]

So am I glad we are both here and part of such

a sharing caring group

 

It gets lonely out there at times !

________________________________

To: blind-diabetics

Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 8:07 AM

Subject: Re: my kidney failure experience

Hi Lavanda,

Thank you for sharing your experiences with dialysis.  I have never thought

of it as dirty.  and I used to drive a man named Jake to and from

dialysis three days a week in the late 70s and that was on holidays and

everything.  So I learned a little about it then and was happy we were

helping him.  We were in our 20s and he was about the same age I am now.  I

hope I never have it happen with my kidneys but understand it is a risk and

know I am not as disciplined with my diet as I should be.

I am glad to be a part of this group.

Lora

my kidney failure experience

I have been diabetic for over 26 years.

Around five years ago I lost my sight after cataract surgery that didnt

work.

After that I began feeling soooo tired and spiritless

but didnt understand why.

My doctor had said my kidneys were weak and she sent me to a specialist

(nephrologist)

For abour rge past who confirmed I had weak KIDNEY FUNCTION but never told

me how weak, and I didnt know enough to ask how much or liettle

function I had....

Wach time I would go ee the nephrologist, he would ask if I had any pain and

I would answer no.

At times I would feel teeny little

twinges at my left waist area but didnt relate it to my kidneys.

Wach tiem I went in they would do blood work, which I now know was my

creatinine levels....

Then about 2 1/2 years ago they said my potassouin level was high and to

leave off drinking ornage juice especially, as well as other high potassium

foods like bananas and avocadoes ...and I LOVE avocadoes !

I had abandoned all sodas altogether except on very rate occaasions

Then this past february my sob brought home a stomach virus from work and it

hit me really hard !

It would not go away and I becam swelling up like a boiled sausage

I kept thinkinh it would go away but it didnt and onGood Friday my hubby

dragged me to the doctor and she ran test.

She (dr) called me on easter sunday morning and told me to get to the

emergency room.

we spend easter in ER

as they gave transfusions

and then admitted me.

I spent the next 2 1/2 weeks

in the hospital and my levels didnt inprove then they did a 24 hour urine

test and told me my kidneys had failed and I NEEDED DIALYSIS.

i BEGAN DIALYSIS IN MAY AND NOW GO SPEND THREE DAYS A WEEK LIKE CLOCKWORK IN

THE CENTER.

mY COMPLAINTS:

they did not proepraly educate me ahead of time by telling

me what percentage of kidney function I had

I IMAGINE IT WAS TO not

stress me out but I believe forwarned

is forearmed

and, in the past when discussing weak

kidneys, dialysis was spoken of as if

it was a shameful and dirty thing,

BUT IT IS NOTTTTT !!!!!

The good thing is....

I feel better than I had in over five or more years !

I dont like getting stuck but you get used to t and it is momentary and then

over with

[Guest guest]

This is a nice group.

I'll admit I'm not either.

I should do more exercise.

Mom told me I should join a gym.

Becky

my kidney failure experience

I have been diabetic for over 26 years.

Around five years ago I lost my sight after cataract surgery that didnt

work.

After that I began feeling soooo tired and spiritless

but didnt understand why.

My doctor had said my kidneys were weak and she sent me to a specialist

(nephrologist)

For abour rge past who confirmed I had weak KIDNEY FUNCTION but never told

me how weak, and I didnt know enough to ask how much or liettle

function I had....

Wach time I would go ee the nephrologist, he would ask if I had any pain and

I would answer no.

At times I would feel teeny little

twinges at my left waist area but didnt relate it to my kidneys.

Wach tiem I went in they would do blood work, which I now know was my

creatinine levels....

Then about 2 1/2 years ago they said my potassouin level was high and to

leave off drinking ornage juice especially, as well as other high potassium

foods like bananas and avocadoes ...and I LOVE avocadoes !

I had abandoned all sodas altogether except on very rate occaasions

Then this past february my sob brought home a stomach virus from work and it

hit me really hard !

It would not go away and I becam swelling up like a boiled sausage

I kept thinkinh it would go away but it didnt and onGood Friday my hubby

dragged me to the doctor and she ran test.

She (dr) called me on easter sunday morning and told me to get to the

emergency room.

we spend easter in ER

as they gave transfusions

and then admitted me.

I spent the next 2 1/2 weeks

in the hospital and my levels didnt inprove then they did a 24 hour urine

test and told me my kidneys had failed and I NEEDED DIALYSIS.

i BEGAN DIALYSIS IN MAY AND NOW GO SPEND THREE DAYS A WEEK LIKE CLOCKWORK IN

THE CENTER.

mY COMPLAINTS:

they did not proepraly educate me ahead of time by telling

me what percentage of kidney function I had

I IMAGINE IT WAS TO not

stress me out but I believe forwarned

is forearmed

and, in the past when discussing weak

kidneys, dialysis was spoken of as if

it was a shameful and dirty thing,

BUT IT IS NOTTTTT !!!!!

The good thing is....

I feel better than I had in over five or more years !

I dont like getting stuck but you get used to t and it is momentary and then

over with

[Guest guest]

i tried to join a gym in Oklahoma City and they had to let me in the door but

they did not have to let me use the equipment. Insurance issues

Betty Emmons

my kidney failure experience

I have been diabetic for over 26 years.

Around five years ago I lost my sight after cataract surgery that didnt

work.

After that I began feeling soooo tired and spiritless

but didnt understand why.

My doctor had said my kidneys were weak and she sent me to a specialist

(nephrologist)

For abour rge past who confirmed I had weak KIDNEY FUNCTION but never told

me how weak, and I didnt know enough to ask how much or liettle

function I had....

Wach time I would go ee the nephrologist, he would ask if I had any pain and

I would answer no.

At times I would feel teeny little

twinges at my left waist area but didnt relate it to my kidneys.

Wach tiem I went in they would do blood work, which I now know was my

creatinine levels....

Then about 2 1/2 years ago they said my potassouin level was high and to

leave off drinking ornage juice especially, as well as other high potassium

foods like bananas and avocadoes ...and I LOVE avocadoes !

I had abandoned all sodas altogether except on very rate occaasions

Then this past february my sob brought home a stomach virus from work and it

hit me really hard !

It would not go away and I becam swelling up like a boiled sausage

I kept thinkinh it would go away but it didnt and onGood Friday my hubby

dragged me to the doctor and she ran test.

She (dr) called me on easter sunday morning and told me to get to the

emergency room.

we spend easter in ER

as they gave transfusions

and then admitted me.

I spent the next 2 1/2 weeks

in the hospital and my levels didnt inprove then they did a 24 hour urine

test and told me my kidneys had failed and I NEEDED DIALYSIS.

i BEGAN DIALYSIS IN MAY AND NOW GO SPEND THREE DAYS A WEEK LIKE CLOCKWORK IN

THE CENTER.

mY COMPLAINTS:

they did not proepraly educate me ahead of time by telling

me what percentage of kidney function I had

I IMAGINE IT WAS TO not

stress me out but I believe forwarned

is forearmed

and, in the past when discussing weak

kidneys, dialysis was spoken of as if

it was a shameful and dirty thing,

BUT IT IS NOTTTTT !!!!!

The good thing is....

I feel better than I had in over five or more years !

I dont like getting stuck but you get used to t and it is momentary and then

over with

[Guest guest]

Betty,

That is illegal. They are not allowed to say that insurance is the reason

for not letting you use the equipment. That is discrimatory. I know many

blind people who use various exercise places . If you belong to either ACB

or NFB, you should contact your local chapter President.

_____

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Betty Emmons

Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 8:21 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: Re: my kidney failure experience

i tried to join a gym in Oklahoma City and they had to let me in the door

but they did not have to let me use the equipment. Insurance issues

Betty Emmons

my kidney failure experience

I have been diabetic for over 26 years.

Around five years ago I lost my sight after cataract surgery that didnt

work.

After that I began feeling soooo tired and spiritless

but didnt understand why.

My doctor had said my kidneys were weak and she sent me to a specialist

(nephrologist)

For abour rge past who confirmed I had weak KIDNEY FUNCTION but never told

me how weak, and I didnt know enough to ask how much or liettle

function I had....

Wach time I would go ee the nephrologist, he would ask if I had any pain and

I would answer no.

At times I would feel teeny little

twinges at my left waist area but didnt relate it to my kidneys.

Wach tiem I went in they would do blood work, which I now know was my

creatinine levels....

Then about 2 1/2 years ago they said my potassouin level was high and to

leave off drinking ornage juice especially, as well as other high potassium

foods like bananas and avocadoes ...and I LOVE avocadoes !

I had abandoned all sodas altogether except on very rate occaasions

Then this past february my sob brought home a stomach virus from work and it

hit me really hard !

It would not go away and I becam swelling up like a boiled sausage

I kept thinkinh it would go away but it didnt and onGood Friday my hubby

dragged me to the doctor and she ran test.

She (dr) called me on easter sunday morning and told me to get to the

emergency room.

we spend easter in ER

as they gave transfusions

and then admitted me.

I spent the next 2 1/2 weeks

in the hospital and my levels didnt inprove then they did a 24 hour urine

test and told me my kidneys had failed and I NEEDED DIALYSIS.

i BEGAN DIALYSIS IN MAY AND NOW GO SPEND THREE DAYS A WEEK LIKE CLOCKWORK IN

THE CENTER.

mY COMPLAINTS:

they did not proepraly educate me ahead of time by telling

me what percentage of kidney function I had

I IMAGINE IT WAS TO not

stress me out but I believe forwarned

is forearmed

and, in the past when discussing weak

kidneys, dialysis was spoken of as if

it was a shameful and dirty thing,

BUT IT IS NOTTTTT !!!!!

The good thing is....

I feel better than I had in over five or more years !

I dont like getting stuck but you get used to t and it is momentary and then

over with

[Guest guest]

The gym I was in when I was in Virginia, they had a waver for you to

sign,that said they can't be responsibble on what happens to you.

What's means you can't sue them I think.

I belonged there for a long time and they treated me nice.

Becky

my kidney failure experience

>

> I have been diabetic for over 26 years.

>

> Around five years ago I lost my sight after cataract surgery that didnt

> work.

>

> After that I began feeling soooo tired and spiritless

> but didnt understand why.

>

> My doctor had said my kidneys were weak and she sent me to a specialist

> (nephrologist)

>

> For abour rge past who confirmed I had weak KIDNEY FUNCTION but never told

> me how weak, and I didnt know enough to ask how much or liettle

> function I had....

> Wach time I would go ee the nephrologist, he would ask if I had any pain

> and

> I would answer no.

>

> At times I would feel teeny little

> twinges at my left waist area but didnt relate it to my kidneys.

>

> Wach tiem I went in they would do blood work, which I now know was my

> creatinine levels....

>

> Then about 2 1/2 years ago they said my potassouin level was high and to

> leave off drinking ornage juice especially, as well as other high

> potassium

> foods like bananas and avocadoes ...and I LOVE avocadoes !

>

> I had abandoned all sodas altogether except on very rate occaasions

>

> Then this past february my sob brought home a stomach virus from work and

> it

> hit me really hard !

>

> It would not go away and I becam swelling up like a boiled sausage

>

> I kept thinkinh it would go away but it didnt and onGood Friday my hubby

> dragged me to the doctor and she ran test.

>

> She (dr) called me on easter sunday morning and told me to get to the

> emergency room.

>

> we spend easter in ER

> as they gave transfusions

> and then admitted me.

>

> I spent the next 2 1/2 weeks

> in the hospital and my levels didnt inprove then they did a 24 hour urine

> test and told me my kidneys had failed and I NEEDED DIALYSIS.

>

> i BEGAN DIALYSIS IN MAY AND NOW GO SPEND THREE DAYS A WEEK LIKE CLOCKWORK

> IN

> THE CENTER.

>

> mY COMPLAINTS:

>

> they did not proepraly educate me ahead of time by telling

> me what percentage of kidney function I had

>

> I IMAGINE IT WAS TO not

> stress me out but I believe forwarned

> is forearmed

>

> and, in the past when discussing weak

> kidneys, dialysis was spoken of as if

> it was a shameful and dirty thing,

> BUT IT IS NOTTTTT !!!!!

>

> The good thing is....

>

> I feel better than I had in over five or more years !

>

> I dont like getting stuck but you get used to t and it is momentary and

> then

> over with

>

>

[Guest guest]

hmm that is sad i was in a gym in austin tx and they didnt mind at all helping

me and when i am ready there is a gym i can go to if i dont decide to get a

treadmill instead

amy

my kidney failure experience

I have been diabetic for over 26 years.

Around five years ago I lost my sight after cataract surgery that didnt

work.

After that I began feeling soooo tired and spiritless

but didnt understand why.

My doctor had said my kidneys were weak and she sent me to a specialist

(nephrologist)

For abour rge past who confirmed I had weak KIDNEY FUNCTION but never told

me how weak, and I didnt know enough to ask how much or liettle

function I had....

Wach time I would go ee the nephrologist, he would ask if I had any pain and

I would answer no.

At times I would feel teeny little

twinges at my left waist area but didnt relate it to my kidneys.

Wach tiem I went in they would do blood work, which I now know was my

creatinine levels....

Then about 2 1/2 years ago they said my potassouin level was high and to

leave off drinking ornage juice especially, as well as other high potassium

foods like bananas and avocadoes ...and I LOVE avocadoes !

I had abandoned all sodas altogether except on very rate occaasions

Then this past february my sob brought home a stomach virus from work and it

hit me really hard !

It would not go away and I becam swelling up like a boiled sausage

I kept thinkinh it would go away but it didnt and onGood Friday my hubby

dragged me to the doctor and she ran test.

She (dr) called me on easter sunday morning and told me to get to the

emergency room.

we spend easter in ER

as they gave transfusions

and then admitted me.

I spent the next 2 1/2 weeks

in the hospital and my levels didnt inprove then they did a 24 hour urine

test and told me my kidneys had failed and I NEEDED DIALYSIS.

i BEGAN DIALYSIS IN MAY AND NOW GO SPEND THREE DAYS A WEEK LIKE CLOCKWORK IN

THE CENTER.

mY COMPLAINTS:

they did not proepraly educate me ahead of time by telling

me what percentage of kidney function I had

I IMAGINE IT WAS TO not

stress me out but I believe forwarned

is forearmed

and, in the past when discussing weak

kidneys, dialysis was spoken of as if

it was a shameful and dirty thing,

BUT IT IS NOTTTTT !!!!!

The good thing is....

I feel better than I had in over five or more years !

I dont like getting stuck but you get used to t and it is momentary and then

over with