The cost of dialysis

I was out of the hospital with the shiny new catheter installed on my chest. Dialysis in the hospital has been smooth with no hiccups. I felt okay. It was not a process as bad as I had imagined it to be. Of course, there is always a reminder at the back of my head, …

The thigh catheter for dialysis

Well having a tube up my groin was not a pleasant experience. I had to keep my thigh straight to avoid bending the tube that connects my artery to the catheter. I was told to lie down and not get out of bed at all. The nurses afforded me the best care they could. I …

The troubles do not seem to end

The thing about problems, they do not seem to stop once they come. I had cataracts on both eyes because of diabetes and the retina detachment. Yes, cataracts at 30. Imagine going to the waiting room to be surrounded by 50 year olds or older. I stuck out like a sore thumb. I had a …