Last week, just before Christmas, I requested a change in my dialysis shift to help me to get back to work. Having three days out of five of the working week on dialysis only meant I had the opportunity to … Continue reading New Year: new days for dialysis – from next week
So today is the first anniversary of a few that are coming up. A year ago today, I went to Port Laoise Accident and Emergency Department believing myself to be dehydrated. For the week before, I had been unable to … Continue reading A bear prepares for anniversaries
Today, I heard some news that is really good. The referral to have the permacath in my arm has been made. This is now possible because the fistula in my left arm is working well, and there are now two … Continue reading Dialysis progress
You can imagine my surprise when I learned that Tullamore Hospital does not have a social worker anywhere in the building. Having benefited from one in Tallaght, I am concerned that there is not one here. Continue reading Social worker needed in Tullamore hospital
It’s now a full week since the fistula was used for the first time. I can say with confidence that I am very happy that I am making the transition from hæmodialysis via permacath in my chest to hæmodialysis via … Continue reading A week in to the fistula
Stephanie the #fistulasupportbear is in attendance as fistula use begins for #dialysis Continue reading Fistula use begins
So, after nearly four months of waiting, the fistula in my left upper arm may be needled for the first time today. Nothing is ever certain about dialysis but the nurses think it will be started today. As with any … Continue reading Feeling nervous
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday I receive dialysis in the Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore. As I have some other health issues, in addition to the kidney failure, I am in an isolation room for my treatment. This room overlooks … Continue reading Hospitals are meant to be smoke-free
So today I had my first dialysis session in The Midland Regional Hospital in Tullamore. Amongst the many things that happened, I was given a cook book called Truly Tasty. Andrew and I had been meaning to buy a copy, … Continue reading Beef fillet and ratatouille
Today is the last Sunday that I will be on dialysis in Tallaght University Hospital. No, I haven’t got a transplant. No, I don’t not need dialysis. Why, then? It is because my care is being transferred to the Midlands … Continue reading Start of the end of an era
