Hve you seen dialysis....
By Beertjie
@Beertjie (976)
South Africa
May 6, 2009 4:04am CST
This is me on dialysis. I have kidbey failure and have to sit like this three time a week for four hours. Have you ever seen someone on dialysis or know of people who is recieving this treatment.
I realy do hate dialysis but I appreciate it. Because i have the priveledge of recieving treatment, I can live longer, an almost normal life.
Look at the lines going into my arms where the blood comes through. They have to insert 2mm thick needles into my arm first before the line can be connected.
Click on the picture and have a better look. Then look after your health, it is worth the effort to stay healthy
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7 responses
@MsGeyen (27)
• United States
20 May 09
I have been on dialysis since May 2005, not becuase I did not take care of my self and not because I did not try to stay healthy, I don't smoke and I don't drink and did a little exercise and I watched what I ate, I was not diabetic. My kidney's failed because of Lupus, something I had no control over. My doctor tried what he could to prevent it from happening, but their was nothing that could be done, so I go to dialysis 3 times a week for 3 1/2 hours, I am so tired when I get home. I am on the transplant list, please everyone become a tissue/organ donor if you can, it is very important, it can save lives.
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
6 May 09
I feel so sorry for you too. I try to stay busy and try to stay healthy but there is only so much we can do without insurance right now. Best of luck to you in the future.
@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
6 May 09
i never see people on dialysis before... but i had heard about it before... i am so sorry to hear about your health condition... hopefully you will be cured soon and don't have to go through this painful treatment anymore... i agree with you that health is number one above everything... that's why i try to stay healthy as well... take care and have a nice day...
@scarletwitch12 (562)
• Philippines
6 May 09
I haven't seen someone go through that treatment, but I know that it has saved millions of lives.
I wish you all the best in your treatment. Here's hoping you never need more treatment in the future!
@renukachohan (187)
• India
6 May 09
My sisters daughter just 14 years old is on dialysis. Due you anything on plastic kidneys or alternate treatment. I wish you and my neice luck that they should get some treatment which can ease them of the pain of dialysis.get well soon.
@aikhong (661)
• Malaysia
6 May 09
I've a relative who's also undergoing this kidney dialysis treatment. I can understand and imagine the pain although i can't really feel it. I know the pain and inconvenience doing this treatment where you have to do it 2-3 times per week, or even more if it's serious. Moreover, it costs a lot too. We'll have to really take care of our health before it's too late. Thanks for sharing, and wish you in good health always!
@jewl1126 (102)
• United States
6 May 09
My mother who has congestive heart failure found out three weeks ago that she was had renal failure...too much fluid was building up in her body...her heart wasn't strong enough to push the urea out of her body through her kidneys. She now has been on dialysis for these past three weeks, and says she feels so much better. However, the treatment is rough for her. She too, has to go 3 times a week for 4 hours each...completely tiring her out. But, she says it beats the alternative. My prayers to you and your family...this is a hell of a fight for you...keep your mind strong. It already sounds like you have the attitude for dealing with your treatment.
