Ready or Not...
Medically speaking, things have escalated with my situation pretty recently, so I figured it was time for another update. There are three main areas of "focus" right now. It seems like just as I get one thing under control, another issue pops up demanding my attention. I feel like I'm playing that game at Putt-Putt where you bash the plastic alligators on the head. No matter how many times I bop them with the big paddle, they just keep coming back! So alligator one is still my kidneys... On Thursday of last week, I had a training session at the DaVita dialysis clinic for UT Southwestern. The session was very informative. I met with a nurse who explained the whole peritoneal dialysis process to me - including the placement of the catheter, training, and cleaning. I also met with a social worker about the financial and emotional aspects of dialysis. I was so grateful to be able to tell her about my amazing support system of friends and family. Then, this past Mo...