Tag Archives: transplant

Dialysis and Medications

Posted on March 6, 2019 by DevonTexas

Hey y’all… I came across this article from the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and thought it might be helpful to those wondering about the effect of medications on your kidneys. Some can be harmful to your kidneys. Caution, however. If … Continue reading →

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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 Kidney Transplant II

Posted on June 29, 2016 by DevonTexas

Here’s a YUGE development in organ transplant! NEW LIVING ORGAN DONATION COLLABORATION ANNOUNCED AT WHITE HOUSE ORGAN SUMMIT From the National Kidney Foundation website… “The White House annouced a new collaboration with Johns Hopkins University and Novartis to nationally launch the … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Kidney Transplant

Posted on June 26, 2016 by DevonTexas

Okay ya’ll.  I’m going for the transplant. I signed up for the Transplant list with Harris Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas.  So, if you readers with two kidneys happen to be there….  LOL I’ll keep you informed as I venture … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Treatment Options

Posted on May 24, 2015 by DevonTexas

Recently a fellow patient asked me what treatment options were available to dialysis patients.  I stuttered a bit and named the ones that came to mind: In-center dialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Home Hemodialysis, and NxStage.  These may be correct but that’s about … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Football

Posted on April 16, 2015 by DevonTexas

Green Bay Packer’s Football Player Goes the Extra Yard to Live‏ The Renal Support Network has a new podcast that’s all about kidney issues.  I posted about it previously in “Dialysis and Kidney Talk” Today RSN has a great interview with … Continue reading →

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Dialysis or Transplant – Which is the lessor evil/better salvation?

Posted on September 1, 2013 by DevonTexas

Originally posted on eleisawifelife:
I have been inspired to write about this difficult topic by Big D and Me’s blog post Dialysis or Transplant:  The Big Decision.  He shared his experience and really voiced our experience also. In our early…

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Dialysis or Transplant – Guest Blog

Posted on October 17, 2012 by DevonTexas

I came across a wonderful blog the other day where a dialysis patient with a foot in both both worlds offers his experience and perspective on Dialysis and Kidney Transplant. This is a particularly poignant tale because it involves a … Continue reading →

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