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?”
Category Archives: Anthonys Journey
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.”
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”
Traveling through COVID Valley
Through I walk through the valley of shadow and death I will fear no evil, for thou art with me. As I looked at the number on my phone I knew that it was the on call doctor calling me back. Hello Anthony, this is the on-call physician I wanted to let you know yourContinue reading “Traveling through COVID Valley”
I am a kidney transplant patient, and I had COVID.
This is a statement that never dreamed that I would say but yet I am saying it today as I write about my experience with COVID. This is part of the adventure and part of my journey along the Kidney Trails. I remember being at work one day and hearing COVID. It is a wordContinue reading “I am a kidney transplant patient, and I had COVID.”
Dialysis, Drawing and Motivational Talks….
Fall was here and I was still waiting, hoping that some miracle would happen. Maybe my kidneys would regain function and I would not have to do dialysis. I know what the doctor said that I was ESRD and my kidneys would not regain function but still was anything possibly or maybe I would getContinue reading “Dialysis, Drawing and Motivational Talks….”
The End of Summer…
To every thing there is a season. Once back from my vacation it was time to go back to work which I did and put all that I had into it. It did not take as long this time to get back to full strength, in fact, I believe I was able to work fullContinue reading “The End of Summer…”
Is it possible to travel on dialysis?
When can I go on vaction? That is a question that I am sure that many have that are on dialysis. Now I do want to say here that pre-covid days, this is a question that many of the medical staff would say, when do you want to travel and where do you want toContinue reading “Is it possible to travel on dialysis?”
Lets Get This Catheter Out!
What a journey it has been! Now this part of the story that I am about to tell was especially exciting for me. After a few weeks of my fistula running smoothly it was time to get the catheter out. Now this was a very important appointment for two reason. One I wanted this thingContinue reading “Lets Get This Catheter Out!”
