When it strikes, there really is nothing to prepare you for the actuality. I had been seeing a Nefrologist (internal specialist on kidney problems) for about 2 years One day, I decided to apply for disability from work, so I could put some more effort in getting healthy. I had been a diabetic for 35+ years and I was just getting weary of the whole process.
Within 2 days of filing for disability, I was down and out. I managed to get to a clinic and it was determined that my kidneys had failed and my lungs were filling with fluid. I got checked into the local hospital. Over the next few days, they administered a urinary catheter (ouch) and massive diuretics via IV. Then I got a hemo catheter inserted into a vein near my upper right collar bone.
That was almost a year ago. Since then, I've been visiting the local Dialysis Clinic, 3 times a week in the evenings for 4 hour sessions. My whole life no revolves around these sessions. I can no longer travel as I need these treatments, every other day.
There is nothing to be upset about, Its just another speed bump in life's highway. It is what it is.
The challenge now is how to proceed. I've developed an intense desire to adopt a healthy lifestyle. This involves getting the exercise I need, despite physical limitations, and trying to eat healthy. The eating part is the most fun.
As a diabetic, dietary focus should be on high fibre foods with low carb, low fat, and low sugar. As a CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) patient, the new focus is on low fibre, low sodium, low phosphorus, low potassium foods. A lot of times these are in conflict. On the one side, wild or brown rice is good and on the other, it is plain white rice. This is my journey, find the best recipes to balance both needs.
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