Almost everyone that went to dialysis most had a bag. Backpacks, duffle bags, tote bags, suitcases, yes I said suitcases you would be surprised what one would bring. When I started dialysis I received the same care package as everyone else: A medium tote bag, a blanket and a set of headphones. After a fewContinue reading “What was in my dialysis bag?”
Author Archives: Anthony E Reed
To be a Kidney Donor
It was 1986, when my sister started dating her future husband, Rob, nobody would ever have imagined that in 22 years. Me, the “little sister” of his girlfriend, a 10 year old, fairly obnoxious child would have the opportunity to change his life. Their story is the classic high school sweetheart. Having 2 younger siblingsContinue reading “To be a Kidney Donor”
Good times in dialysis
Part 1 Good times in dialysis is that even possible? As I was thinking about a title for this blog I had to laugh a little because this was a question that someone asked, and I thought to myself If they only knew I mean you have heard the saying “What goes on at dialysisContinue reading “Good times in dialysis”
The Second Covid Vaccine and Beyond.
COVID-19 has had such a negative impact in the world but as with my last post about COVID-19 I still believe that there is light at the end of the tunnel and at the end of each day that light shines brighter and brighter. After the first shot I felt much better after the secondContinue reading “The Second Covid Vaccine and Beyond.”
What’s New with the Renal Diet?
In 2020, the National Kidney Foundation Quality Guidelines for Nutrition were updated to recommend a healthier plant based, whole foods diet for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) with or without dialysis. With this in mind, renal diet recommendations encompass more heart healthy guidelines. This will allow for a greater variety of food offerings for theContinue reading “What’s New with the Renal Diet?”
My First Year
Ashley “Smash” McGinnis Dialysis Patient Technician Fresenius Medical Care, North America
Are you a fan!
Are you ready for some football? The Super Bowl will be happening soon in 2021. Perhaps this year you are watching the Super Bowl at home with your family due to the pandemic. You can still enjoy appetizer type foods and not feel guilty about “cheating” on your renal diet. Even if you areContinue reading “Are you a fan!”
The Kidney Disease Rollercoaster
From a 20 year old Sports & Fitness Studies student, to kidney Failure, to becoming the “Fastest Sick Person in Europe”. Or, I could start with; healthy student, to dialysis patient, to transplant recipient, back to dialysis patient, to transplant recipient again, to husband and father, to… I love the KidneyTrails.com goal of “…bringing real life experienceContinue reading “The Kidney Disease Rollercoaster”
Light at the End of COVID Valley
So I beat COVID right? To think about beating COVID to some may be unthinkable and unattainable but to me it was attainable and very possible and now it is a story that I will share with my future grandchildren. I can see it now sitting in my easy chair and my future grandchildren sittingContinue reading “Light at the End of COVID Valley”
Kitchen Creations
I like to be creative in the kitchen. Most nights I assess what is available in the refrigerator and cupboard, then go straight to work, making what I call “a concoction”. My family has learned to approach with caution, but they end up enjoying most dishes. They have started rating me on the dishes asContinue reading “Kitchen Creations”
