- Jun 12, 2014
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Need a little first or second hand info on dialysis, what to expect, how it affects work and leisure activities, diet, etc. I've gotten the clinical stuff from the doctor and will take a CKD course, but figured if any of the members have had experience with it personally or with a family member, friend, it would be beneficial.
Most know my story with the Multiple Myeloma, but my particular strand carried kidney damage with it and I've operated with a little better than 20% function for the past 8+ years. My last couple of visits have shown a downward trend and my last reading was 19% with 15% being the time to start dialysis, so it's on the horizon. Feeling a lot more like John Bernard Books these days than Rooster Cogburn ;)! I still enjoy my job as an assistant principal and athletic director, plus I've got two in college, so I have a lot of inspiration to keep plugging (also looking forward to continuing the Gator football piece!). Anyhow, I'd appreciate anything you all can share on the subject.
Most know my story with the Multiple Myeloma, but my particular strand carried kidney damage with it and I've operated with a little better than 20% function for the past 8+ years. My last couple of visits have shown a downward trend and my last reading was 19% with 15% being the time to start dialysis, so it's on the horizon. Feeling a lot more like John Bernard Books these days than Rooster Cogburn ;)! I still enjoy my job as an assistant principal and athletic director, plus I've got two in college, so I have a lot of inspiration to keep plugging (also looking forward to continuing the Gator football piece!). Anyhow, I'd appreciate anything you all can share on the subject.