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From the lens Kidney Dialysis - Finding Support. Dedicated to my sister, AnnaRuth.

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  • prosepine Dec 16, 2011 @ 9:11 am | delete
    Having undergone gone through the renal failure process myself I really appreciated your lense....it must have felt good to be able to share all that knowledge that you had gained.
    Blessings for your sister and all those who are undergoing treatment and for those who have passed......actually, blessings for all of us hey?
    All the est, Prosepine
  • favored1 Nov 27, 2011 @ 9:18 pm | delete
    Your tribute to your sister is lovely. She would be proud of this lens. It helps us to become more aware of the issues one faces in facing dialysis.
  • Tederra Coleman Oct 4, 2011 @ 6:45 pm | delete
    Hello it gives ne Great peasure to share my story wiht others who know what its ike to be on dialysis my name is tederra Coleman and I was diagnosed with kidney deise at thr age of 23 and have recently celebrated 1 year as a kidney transplant receipant. I did in center diaysis for sevral years unti I decided to do Home Hemo Dialysis were my 16 year old daughter was trainrd to be my partner during this time I myself became a diaysis tech and am in the process of starting a fondation for all patienys and yransplant recepianys Chronic Beauty and Healt is dedicatied to the 3 E's ENCOURAGEMENT EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT.thamk You for the oppertunity to share with you all again my name is tederra Coleman google my name and see more stories about me and my daughter as we faced the world of Kidney Desie
  • bechand Jul 8, 2011 @ 7:31 am | delete
    My mom is also on dialysis - She has been for some time. Was thinking of making a page for her too - If I do end up doing that, I will surely link yours :O) - This was a very nice page - God Bless -
  • Recession-Proof May 28, 2011 @ 8:58 pm | delete
    Thank you for this great lens.
  • KokoTravel Feb 15, 2011 @ 11:50 pm | delete
    Very nice job... I know your sister would be proud of your for this. I am sorry that you have lost your dear sister to renal failure.

    Keep educating people!
  • resabi Sep 8, 2010 @ 2:00 am | delete
    A very loving tribute to your sister. I was on dialysis for 3 years before being fortunate enough to receive a transplant. It's true -- dialysis is definitely a major life change, even if you do relatively well on it. I tried peritoneal but it didn't remove enough toxins and I ended up hospitalized. I did ok on hemo but I live in an area where winter weather can be an issue and I always worried that there would be a storm and I wouldn't be able to get to the center. It is very stressful on family members (as Barb knows!). Maybe more so than on the patient, because everyone worries so much. Thank you for doing this much needed lens.
  • Cindy Bates Oct 1, 2009 @ 10:08 pm | delete
    My father is now on peritoneal, he was on hemo for 4 mths & on peritoneal for 9 mths. He trained on the night cycler & had major panic attacks & could not do it. Just the thought of being confined (tied down as he called it) for 9 hrs., was not a good thing. I watched my mother deal with lung cancer for 13 mths, with chemo & radiation & it is not much worse if any than watching him deal with this. He was such an independent man, had his own business, rental property etc., then his world got turned upside down. Closed business, sold property, got depressed. He was hospitalized in Feb of 2008 with digoxin poisioning (thanks to digitalis heart medicine) & by Aug. all this happened. Guess I just needed to vent. Thanks for creating this site for us.
  • Marina May 26, 2010 @ 2:10 pm | delete
    Hi Cindy,
    has your dad thought about doing CAPD (manual peritoneal exchanges throughout the day? I've been doing CAPD for 6 yrs and it's great. I'm not tied down to a machine, although I do have to make time for 4 exchanges during the day. It's worth a shot!!!
  • HorseFan Jul 19, 2009 @ 9:21 pm | delete
    Inspiring for sure. Thanks for making this lens on an important subject.
  • mulberry Jun 22, 2009 @ 1:12 pm | delete
    Wow, you've developed a fantastic resource here. I'm glad you could be there for her when she needed you. I love the picture of the two of you in 1994!
  • molly6342 Jun 19, 2009 @ 10:43 pm | delete
    What a wonderful lens and I hope it helps someone thru a difficult time. My mother was on Peritoneal dialysis for years. My heart goes out to anyone who has to go thru this.
  • KimGiancaterino Jun 18, 2009 @ 1:31 am | delete
    This lens was featured on A Day of 100 Squid Angel Blessings.
  • Wbisbill Jun 8, 2009 @ 7:54 am | delete
    5* from a fan and a kidney transplant patient. I am using your lens in mine. I hope you don't mind!

    Dialysis -My Story & How Does Dialysis Work
    http://www.squidoo.com/dialysis--my-story--what-to-expect
  • Aquavel Mar 16, 2009 @ 2:11 pm | delete
    My mother was diagnosed with with renal failure 6 months ago and it's been a difficult time. Thank you for making this lens and sharing your sister's struggle with all of us and for putting together such wonderful resources.
  • capriliz Dec 19, 2008 @ 11:02 am | delete
    Your lens is an inspiration to all of us who have lost someone we love to one of the many senseless diseases.
  • EverythingMouse Dec 9, 2008 @ 7:14 am | delete
    What a wonderful tribute to your sister.

    You have been Blessed by a Squid Angel
  • marsha32 Dec 8, 2008 @ 9:20 pm | delete
    Great tribute to your sister as well as important information.
  • Joan4 Dec 8, 2008 @ 11:46 am | delete
    Beautiful tribute to your sister -- and the work of your tribute continues and continues as people read and learn about kidney dialysis. What a beautiful gift to give to the world. Thank you.
  • rms Dec 8, 2008 @ 10:04 am | delete
    Blessings
  • Susan Savlato Sep 16, 2008 @ 11:40 am | delete
    My mother has just been diagnosed with renal failure, and needless to say is feeling completely frightened. I am glad you have come up with this webpage to offer your ideas and links and support - so that we family members might gain knowledge on how to ease the suffering of those close to us with this issue. God Bless you and your sister.
  • Dr_Joe Jul 14, 2008 @ 7:55 pm | delete
    Very informative.
    Great lens. Rated it 5 stars.
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  • cynthia Feb 27, 2008 @ 7:56 am | delete
    i would like to know how to get financial support for the father of my friend. i want to help her by means of these. i hope yu would help me to help her. thanx and god bless!
  • Home-healthcare Jan 22, 2008 @ 9:48 am | delete
    Oh Barb, what a wonderful tribute to your sister! It brought tears to my eyes. Yet it's also encouraging to others who may face this, a great resources repository, and a warning about fad diets and vital water consumption. You constantly help people with your lenses, Barb. Thank you!
  • corebizstyle Nov 13, 2007 @ 1:11 pm | delete
    Denver Colorado
    I thought this was a great tribute to your sister! 5*
  • dhooey Sep 27, 2007 @ 7:52 pm | delete
    Great lense. I had an older brother who had to go through the trials of dialysis. He's been the motivation to improve the lives of my family (and anyone who will listen) through diet and exercise.

    My first attempt is here.
  • webseitler Sep 14, 2007 @ 11:03 am | delete
    Have you seen Travis' lens on our son? http://www.squidoo.com/alport_syndrome/

    My father was on both hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis. I probably won't even have to be on dialysis, but our son may. I am praying that when the time comes, he will be able to receive a transplant.
  • bebop4bo Aug 11, 2007 @ 6:14 pm | delete
    Very informative lens with lovely ideas for gifts (for those you never know what they can use) and some hard questions to answer. 5 stars.

    And welcome to the How-To-Cope group!

    Bo
  • ConnieW Aug 6, 2007 @ 10:02 pm | delete
    Great site, very informative. Please check out mine on www.squidoo.com/organdonor

    Thanks!
    Connie
  • Nicegoogoo Jul 29, 2007 @ 5:32 am | delete
    Interesting lens on kidney dialysis.5 stars for this informative lens.
    Visit my lens on depression treatment .
  • jeffryv Jun 6, 2007 @ 8:04 pm | delete
    Thank You For Making This Lens
  • Acne_Medicine May 3, 2007 @ 8:20 pm | delete
    very touching story. best regards. From acne treatment guy.
  • Angie Nov 3, 2006 @ 12:55 am | delete
    Nice :) I found this through Kidney_Friends. Can you add my site to the list of links? http://angieskidney.com

    Up to you. I am adding this to my links. First in my forums and later on when I have more time, on the site itself.

    Nice site! Nice layout! Informative! :) Will you be updating more?

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