There is an ancient story that says two men were in prison and though they were not in the most desirable place, instead of getting down in the dumps they started to sing. Soon after they started singing their feet were loosed in the stocks and not long after that they were released from theContinue reading “Singing on the Kidney Trail”
Author Archives: Anthony E Reed
Sign Me Up for a Kidney Transplant
Not long after being deemed officially ESRD, I started to consider what would be the best option for me and the answer came to me a kidney transplant. The reason I felt this was the best option was my age. I just could not see myself all through my 20s and beyond in the dialysisContinue reading “Sign Me Up for a Kidney Transplant”
The Battle Scar
This battle scar will be with me the rest of my life. It reminds me of the journey, the good times and bad times and from whence I came. Anthony E Reed Battle scars that is a strange title you may say. Why title? The next part of your story battle scars? After I wasContinue reading “The Battle Scar”
I Was Deemed Officially ESRD.
When I was diagnosed with Kidney Disease stage 5, I remember asking the nephrologist would my kidneys come back? Would dialysis forever be a forever thing? Was this my life? The answer that was given, gave me some hope that this thing called dialysis could possibly end very soon. He said that it looked asContinue reading “I Was Deemed Officially ESRD.”
Egg Muffin the healthy way
A great protein source that can be ready for you when you get home from dialysis. After dialysis most patients say they are fatigued with little energy to fix a meal.However, this is the most important time to replenish your body. Therefore, it isimportant to have a nourishing, balanced snack or meal ready when youContinue reading “Egg Muffin the healthy way”
Kidney Coaches and what they did for me.
Kidney Coach: One that educates, motivates, and inspires those that have kidney diesis. They share there experiences and lessons that they have learned along the way, so patients can not only live but to thrive another day. Anthony e reed In today world there are many coaches. We have sports coaches, business coaches, food coaches,Continue reading “Kidney Coaches and what they did for me.”
What I do may today may affect generations to come.
It was not long after I started that my family and I were having a difficult time with the new changes in our lives. You see not only did kidney disease effected me but it effected my family, friends, co-workers, and even those that I was around on a day to day basis. My momContinue reading “What I do may today may affect generations to come.”
Alex’s Story
Hey folks, My name is Alex Berrios. I was diagnosed with Kidney disease at the age of 26. I am a one-time kidney transplant recipient. It lasted for 13 years. When first diagnosed I did in-center hemodialysis for about 18 months. I crashed into the disease and had no idea what to expect. It was aContinue reading “Alex’s Story”
The view from the dialysis chair.
So what is it like to be a dialysis patient? There were many experiences that I had and I will share some of these with you in future but in this blog post I want to share with you what it was like to be in the chair. Last week I talked about learning theContinue reading “The view from the dialysis chair.”
Sea Shell Treasures
Sometimes your voyage may take you out of the mountains and into the “low country”. There is beauty in both. One of my favorite things to do is walk on the beach and look for seashells. I could do this for hours! One summer while walking on the beach, I started thinking about how ourContinue reading “Sea Shell Treasures”
