Christmas Is Now Over

[Marilyn]

Originally Posted by Janet

It really won't be a problem Marilyn (but she is stubborn..lol). It has come such a long way. In her case, she would only have to have it done a few times a week and it would take about 3 hours each time. She is still free to do whatever she wants. That's why I don't understand why she doesn't want to go ahead with the treatment. Everyday you and I are probably seeing SO many people on dialysis and we don't even realize it. I just want her to start it so all the toxins will be out of her body.

A few times a week, and 3 hours each time is quite a committment. It's hard to get around to making an appointment to get a hair cut, let alone something that takes 3 hours and must be done several times a week. I have a friend who was on dialysis for quite some time prior to her kidney transplant, and each treatment made her feel really bad. It's something your mom needs, desperately, and she very definitely should begin as soon as possible, but you should also realize that from her standpoint, this is does represent a loss of independence.

So hope that she makes the right decisions & that she begins the treatments so that she can be healthier for all of you.

[Janet]

Thanks...I hope she makes the right decision too, but she's headed to Florida tomorrow. My SIL drives her down and then flies back. Hopefully while she's there she can help get Mom's appointments set up.

[Marilyn]

I'll be praying for their safe travels, and that your mom does what she needs to do to get good medical care while she is there!!!

[Janet]

Thanks Marilyn....I love my Mom so much...guess I know where I get my stubborness...lol

[Gina]

Janet I am sorry to hear that your mom's condition is getting worse and that she needs dialysis. She is one stubborn lady but I have to hand it to her, she wants to live life to the fullest and seems that she will not let this condition stop her. God bless her!

I know that dialysis has changed in the last thirty years since my brother was on it.. but it does drain a person after each treatment. I hope that she realizes all this if she needs to go on sooner than April... Janet your mom is in my prayers as you and your family...

It is good to know that your SIL will be driving her down and setting up appts. that is nice of her..

[DianaB]

I hope that your Mom has a good trip to Florida and is able to find a doctor and a friend that will take her under their wing and care for her. She's a very special lady.

[Janet]

Thank you all. She'll be leaving about 5:30 in the morning.