Bad to worse, just found out SO needs new kidney

[whitewave]

Thinking of you guys and hope you have a peaceful weekend.

 

[qubitasaurus]

I hope things get a little easier, as you settle into the new routine. Sending you dust and hugs.

 

[Calliecake]

Kenny, I hope things are getting easier for you and your SO.

 

[kenny]

Thanks again all.

Yesterday we passed their strict inspection of the bedroom we cleaned out so the daily in-home peritoneal dialysis can happen.
It took 3 weeks for SO to clean out all his junk.
His dad stayed with us and helped force him to throw away tons of stuff.
I tried, but we got into fights.

Next we both have to attend 40 hours of training on in-home dia.
If we don't pass the tests they won't authorize the in-home dia, and he'll have to go to a center for hemodialysis, blood cleaning. sad
Again, daily in-home dia is vastly superior because your toxins are removed daily instead of only 3 times a week at a center.

This all sucks bigly.
Take care of your kidneys, folks.
Please get yourself, and anyone you love, to a doctor for annual physical exams.
By never going to a doctor SO destroyed his kidneys, one of his eyes (he'll probably never drive again) damaged his heart, and damaged nerves in his extremities by (likely decades of) uncontrolled diabetes.

 

[BlingDreams]

Thanks again all.

Yesterday we passed their strict inspection of the bedroom we cleaned out so the daily in-home peritoneal dialysis can happen.
It took 3 weeks for SO to clean out all his junk.
His dad stayed with us and helped force him to throw away tons of stuff.
I tried, but we got into fights.

Next we both have to attend 40 hours of training on in-home dia.
If we don't pass the tests they won't authorize the in-home dia, and he'll have to go to a center for hemodialysis, blood cleaning. sad
Again, daily in-home dia is vastly superior because your toxins are removed daily instead of only 3 times a week at a center.

This all sucks bigly.
Take care of your kidneys, folks.
Please get yourself, and anyone you love, to a doctor for annual physical exams.
By never going to a doctor SO destroyed his kidneys, one of his eyes (he'll probably never drive again) damaged his heart, and damaged nerves in his extremities by uncontrolled diabetes.

Ah Kenny, I'm sorry that it continues being a struggle with SO. I'm of course glad you're clearing hurdles to the best treatment possible, but it sounds like a continued uphill battle.

I hope you're taking care of yourself too. Sending you well wishes and hopes of some stress-free days SOON!

 

[lyra]

I'm glad to hear that his dad was able to get him to purge some belongings. That's good. I hope the training isn't too bad. I hope it goes well for both of you. Take care.

 

[Jambalaya]

Kenny, I haven't been around much lately, but I just want to reach out to you and say how sorry I am that you and your SO are going through this. Serious illness turns your life upside down, whether you're the patient or the spouse, and I'm not sure which is worse. Sending you both lots and lots of hugs and good wishes. xxxxxx