Category Archives: exercise

Ya’ll gotta see this…

Posted on May 18, 2018 by DevonTexas

Here are two photos.  One, taken in 2013 when I was in a wheelchair being pushed around the US Capitol, obese, ready to get off the exit on the Highway of Life. The other is 2016, lost 100lbs, able to … 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 kidney Diet Updated 6/2015

Posted on June 13, 2015 by DevonTexas

6-20-15: Revised to delete the link to a site no longer available. Don’t worry.  I’ll find more!  LOL Okay, I’ve written about “Dialysis and Phosphorus” and, eventually, “Dialysis and Potassium”  (Sorry, I haven’t written it yet.  I didn’t realize that until … Continue reading →

Posted in apps, computing, cooking. cookbook, dialysis, diet, ESRD, exercise, fluid control, phosphorus, potassium, recipes | 3 Comments

Dialysis and Rebirth

Posted on April 14, 2015 by DevonTexas

I recently made some profound changes in my life.  I didn’t mention anything previously because I didn’t want to jinx it.  But, now that I am a bit down the road, I’m comfortable to write about it. Confession time.  I’ve not … Continue reading →

Posted in bones, calcium, constipation, cooking. cookbook, dialysis, Dialysis Center, diarrhea, diet, dietary restictions, ESRD, exercise, kidney, layoff, personal, phosphorus, potassium, recipes | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

Dialysis Insomnia

Posted on February 11, 2015 by DevonTexas

Hey all! Good News!  I posted an update to my previous article about “Dialysis and Insomnia”.  I want to get this message out to everyone because a large percentage of dialysis patients also have insomnia.  (If there are some researchers … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Exercise

Posted on July 17, 2014 by DevonTexas

Originally posted on Bob Northam:
Bob Here Some things in life are just not meant to co-exist. A plaid jacket and striped dress shirt. (Okay, who’s been peeking in my wardrobe??) Twinkies and mustard. Democrats and Republicans in Congress. Exercise…

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Dialysis and Stages of Kidney Disease

Posted on May 30, 2014 by DevonTexas

Update  05-30-14:   I found this graphic at “KidneyBuzz”.  Very well done.  CLICK HERE to see it.  I came across this great graphic illustrating the stages of kidney disease.  Unfortunately I can’t tell who created and published it so I can … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Information

Posted on December 17, 2013 by DevonTexas

This page was sent to me by the American Kidney Fund.  I though it was a very good resource and wanted to pass it along to you.  CLICK HERE to read it.

Posted in AKF, cramping, dialysis, diet, dietary restictions, exercise, fluid control, kidney, New Patient | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Dialysis and Kidney Disease

Posted on August 5, 2013 by DevonTexas

Great article about kidney disease and the many factors that cause it. It makes a very good point about checking protein output in patients with hypertension and diabetes. This would pick up kidney disease in its early stages and allow … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Health Scare

Posted on July 31, 2013 by DevonTexas

OMG!  I usually check and double-check my links in anything I post.  This one time, I didn’t and, it didn’t work.  My sincere apologies! BTW… Y’all need to tell me if a link doesn’t work! Please! Here’s a fascinating video … Continue reading →

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