Yeah, you heard it right. You’re probably wondering why AW made such an outburst when apparently her treatment is over. Well, when removing a dialysis needle from any patient’s arm access, on occasions it tends to sting a bit. What happens is that just right when a staff member is about to remove a needleContinue reading ““ I Don’t Know About This?”( A Patient’s Initial Dialysis Treatment)….Pt.35 Can I Go Now?”
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“ I Don’t Know About This?”( A Patient’s Initial Dialysis Treatment) Pt.34…..Just My Perspective
As the ongoing beeping of the dialysis machine goes off. In which I must say is the relief to every dialysis patient. It’s the sound of freedom. The chains of the bloodlines are cut free. The three to four hours from sitting in the most uncomfortable, cold , hard chair known to man for soContinue reading ““ I Don’t Know About This?”( A Patient’s Initial Dialysis Treatment) Pt.34…..Just My Perspective”
“ I Don’t Know About This?”( A Patient’s Initial Dialysis Treatment) Pt. 33…And.Just.Like.That
AW, is still chuckling as Ms.Elayne is wheeled off by Dicyn. AW, says to me,” Dwelyn I must say that this first day of dialysis has been quite interesting. I’ve met a lot of people and have seen so much. It’s actually kinda fun here. Just wish it wasn’t so long here. “…….Well AW, ifContinue reading ““ I Don’t Know About This?”( A Patient’s Initial Dialysis Treatment) Pt. 33…And.Just.Like.That”
“ I Don’t Know About This ?”( A Patient’s Initial Dialysis Treatment) Pt.32 … Cowboy and Yogurt
Cadence goes to her chair and gets comfortable by fluffing her pillows, setting up her chair side table, unpacking some of her belongings of a few books, her laptop, and some fabric for knitting. Meanwhile , Ms.Elayne says to Dicyn,” Who’s the newbie Cadence was talking too?”…” Dicyn replies.,” That’s AW. Today is her firstContinue reading ““ I Don’t Know About This ?”( A Patient’s Initial Dialysis Treatment) Pt.32 … Cowboy and Yogurt”
” I Don’t Know About This?”( A Patient’s Initial Dialysis Treatment) Pt.31 ….I Decided, to LIVE
Before Cadence decided to speak, AW saw a vision of Cadence before that shined a pink silhouette of her body. Glowing like a radiant celestial being. It appeared mystic to say the least. As if the clinic became quiet around her. Silence grew so quiet and peacefully AW could only hear her heartbeat. Rapidly IContinue reading “” I Don’t Know About This?”( A Patient’s Initial Dialysis Treatment) Pt.31 ….I Decided, to LIVE”
” I Don’t Know About This?”( A Patient’s Initial Dialysis Treatment) Pt.30……I Decided, Ep.1
AW, has the look of disbelief when she not only hears that Cadence is a Breast Cancer Warrior, but she visualizes this pink glow about her as if she’s a mystic goddess. AW, is baffled by what she is seeing. A 27-year-old African American female , pushing a wheelchair with an oxygen tank attached toContinue reading “” I Don’t Know About This?”( A Patient’s Initial Dialysis Treatment) Pt.30……I Decided, Ep.1″
” I Don’t Know About This?”( A Patient’s Initial Dialysis Treatment) Pt.29….Patience Sustained
As Mr. Wilson walks off and onto the exit of the treatment floor…. AW, looks to see him out of her peripheral vision……” OOO wee Dwelyn, I don’t want my arm to get that big.” “ Is there a way you cannot get those big Ol thingy things , I mean Aneurysms on your armContinue reading “” I Don’t Know About This?”( A Patient’s Initial Dialysis Treatment) Pt.29….Patience Sustained”
” I Don’t Know About This?”( A Patient’s Initial Dialysis Treatment) Pt.28 …Aneurysm
.“ Well AW , those jumping mountains as you would call on his arm is what we call an Aneurysm!”…. AW replies ,” Anna who?””…. “ Sheesh Der Boy there you go with those words Mon!”,… “ Me can’t take it anymore!”… “ Where did they come from?”, “ Do they be hurting him inContinue reading “” I Don’t Know About This?”( A Patient’s Initial Dialysis Treatment) Pt.28 …Aneurysm”
” I Don’t Know About This?”( A Patient’s Initial Dialysis Treatment) Pt.26….Things Fall Apart
So Naomi, I’m sure Oscar told you all about how we met. We only talked briefly that day at the gas station. However he didn’t have time to mention much about you. Naomi replies,” ……”Well the last 2 years have been rough for us. From the time we moved here 6 years ago things wereContinue reading “” I Don’t Know About This?”( A Patient’s Initial Dialysis Treatment) Pt.26….Things Fall Apart”
” I Don’t Know About This?”( A Patient’s Initial Dialysis Treatment) Pt. 27…Caught Up In The Moment
As I walked back into the clinic from wheeling out Mrs. Halona, I approached the lobby from walking up the sidewalk ramp , through the sliding glass door. Walking to the treatment floor door . As I push my key code into the keypad , I hear laughter and people singing…. I’m like okay asContinue reading “” I Don’t Know About This?”( A Patient’s Initial Dialysis Treatment) Pt. 27…Caught Up In The Moment”
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