Kidney failure

Hemodialysis vs Peritoneal Dialysis — What I Learned Too Late as a Kidney Failure Patient

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Kidney disease patient comparing hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment options

Table of Contents The Decision That Changes Life Very Quickly Understanding Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis What Is Hemodialysis? What Is Peritoneal Dialysis? Why I Entered Hemodialysis Without Fully Understanding My Options The AV Fistula Decision That Affected Me Long After Transplant What Hemodialysis Really Felt Like The Physical Burden The Psychological Burden The Loss of … Read more

Kidney Transplant Recovery: The First Weeks After Surgery

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Kidney transplant recipient recovering in hospital during the first week after successful transplant surgery.

Table of Contents Introduction What to Expect During the First Weeks After Kidney Transplant The First 72 Hours After Kidney Transplant Surgery Waking Up in the ICU Pain, Sleep, and Constant Monitoring Why Breathing Exercises Matter The First Walk The New Rules: Life on Immunosuppressants After Transplant The Emotional Rollercoaster No One Prepares You For … Read more

My Kidney Transplant Journey: From Diagnosis to Transplant and Life After

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Symbolic kidney transplant journey showing a path from kidney failure and dialysis toward recovery, hope, and life after transplant.

Table of Contents Introduction — The Shock Kidney Transplant Journey in Brief The Kidney Transplant Journey — A Clear Overview My ESRD Diagnosis: Facing Kidney Failure The Dialysis Chapter: Living Between Survival and Limitation The Reality of the AV Fistula The Physical and Mental Burden The Turning Point: Choosing Transplant The Night Before Transplant The … Read more