Dialysis sucks....

[spankyfrank]

So as of August 8th 2008, it will be two years since I had a failed kidney transplant. It failed because of a blood condition and there was nothing anyone could do about it. As a result I eventually had to go dialysis and now I sit here and wait. I've been on dialysis about a year and a half. It's actually odd because a nurse that just joined the staff is my age. And he's takin care of me.

Today I got a call from the hospital saying they might have a kidney for me which sends everyone into a frenzy because my nurses want to see my 22yr old ass out of dialysis . After waiting some 7 hours they got back to me saying it went to someone else.

I'm sick of this endless dance I'm in. I've already wasted enough of my life doing nothing.

[Friday]

this does suck, Spankee.
big time.

i wish i could give you my own kidney ... maybe i will amend my drivers license so if i ever get into an accident or anything you get first dibs.

at least the Mets won one for ya tonight, budday.
hang in there.... i will keep my fingers crossed for a kidney surplus in the coming weeks.
:wink:

[TheGameHHH]

my hat is off to your brother, you've certainly been dealt a difficult hand. i can not imagine going through what you've already gone through. remember to try and remain positive, your resolve thus far has been an inspiration.

[razorboy]

That sucks, buddy. It truly does. Stay strong.

[bobrobot]

Sorry to hear it, Budday! Remember, you're taking care of yourself & thats NOT doing nothing!!! Where there's LIFE, there's HOPE. Your luck will turn around!!!

[Knowledged_one]

So as of August 8th 2008, it will be two years since I had a failed kidney transplant. It failed because of a blood condition and there was nothing anyone could do about it. As a result I eventually had to go dialysis and now I sit here and wait. I've been on dialysis about a year and a half. It's actually odd because a nurse that just joined the staff is my age. And he's takin care of me.

Today I got a call from the hospital saying they might have a kidney for me which sends everyone into a frenzy because my nurses want to see my 22yr old ass out of dialysis . After waiting some 7 hours they got back to me saying it went to someone else.

I'm sick of this endless dance I'm in. I've already wasted enough of my life doing nothing.

Dude life may suck but the alternative is unacceptable

My sister was on dialysis for diabetes and passed away before she could even get the transplant be thankful you are still up for one

[Chigworthy]

Wha actually happens with dialysis? Is it painful?

[spankyfrank]

Basically they hook you up to a machine an filter the toxins out of the blood. And it isn't painful, its just that its like having a part time job because it takes roughly 3 and a half hours to do.

[bobsnin]

Keep your head up man. Good things will come. I send one up for ya.