Category Archives: dry weight

Dialysis and Cramping updated

Posted on June 26, 2016 by DevonTexas

Cramping isn’t good!  CRAMPING IS BAD! (update 6/26/16: See the comments for more thoughts about cramping) Aside from the fact that it is excruciatingly painful, it is an indication that something is wrong during dialysis.  Too much fluid is being … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Weight Loss – Part Three

Posted on March 30, 2016 by DevonTexas

Update 5/4/16: I reached the 100 pound achievement!  Now, for 50 more.  Wish me luck and it looks like I might make it there.  I’m optimistic t this point.  When I get a chance, I’ll post before and after photos. … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Weight Loss – Part One

Posted on January 6, 2016 by DevonTexas

Okay, it’s it a new year and time for the resolutions and followup.   Many of us will resolve to reduce our weight.   In September of 2014, I did.  As of 1 January 2016, I’m 92.5 pounds reduced (not … Continue reading →

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Dialysis – Great resources for information

Posted on September 19, 2014 by DevonTexas

Update 9/18/14:  Sorry I haven’t updated this in a while.  However, I wanted you to know about the Dialysis Patient Citizens (DPC) Education Center website.  Lots of great information.  And use the search button on this website.  I’ve probably written … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Disaster Planning (2013-2014)

Posted on December 8, 2013 by DevonTexas

Update 12/08/13:  It’s winter and there are several events that may impact on your ability to get to a center.  For us, in Texas, it’s ice.  We had an ice storm this week and fortunately I was able to get … Continue reading →

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What Was I Drinking…er…Thinking

Posted on October 5, 2013 by DevonTexas

Originally posted on Bob Northam:
Bob Here. So this dialysis patient goes into a bar and orders a beer, right? The bartender says, “That’ll be eight dollars. You know,” he continues, “we don’t get many dialysis patients in here.” The…

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Dialysis and Adjustment

Posted on July 23, 2013 by DevonTexas

I found a great article at Davita.com that talks about “Adjusting to Life on Dialysis” It gets right to the point and gives some very practical things you should do.  Even for patients who’ve been on dialysis for a while, … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and HealthPortal

Posted on June 20, 2013 by DevonTexas

It’s really important  that you take a part in your health information tracking.  Don’t just take the lab results you’re getting from the provider and toss them aside.  Keeping track of the data will help you maintain control of the … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and The Doctor Says

Posted on June 17, 2013 by DevonTexas

I found a great blog written by a nephrologist in Bradenton, Florida.  He’s got some very good information for kidney patients.  Take a look at his blog by CLICKING HERE. DevonTexas © 2013

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Dialysis and a New Year

Posted on January 2, 2013 by DevonTexas

It’s a New Year so it’s a good time to make some changes.  I don’t mean some resolutions to make changes.  I mean actual changes. I began with a new promise to do my best to control my fluids and … Continue reading →

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