Progress Note from Bubba
To clear up any confusion I am writing this from home. I was discharged from the Toledo Hospital today. A new challenge has been given to me.
This began last week when blood tests revealed my kidneys have begun to fail. They have given it the name "End Stage Renal Failure." I was at the Weds AA meeting and when walking back to my seat from the Men's room became so winded I felt I was having a cardiac incident. Fortunately I was not, I was just full of fluid.
Thursday I was admitted to Toledo Hospital and began daily dialysis. They have removed over 120 Kilograms of fluid in the last 8 days....this amounts to between 20-30 pounds actual weight loss. I begin outpatient dialysis on Saturday. I know to begin the every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday for 4-6 hours I will be filtering the crap from my system. I've been told I need to do something for myself...does this qualify?
Tuesday I return to the Toledo Hospital for a fistula. His is an outpatient procedure. This is a better port for the dialysis but will take 5-6 weeks before I can use it.
There are many questions... here are a few answers. I don't qualify for a kidney transplant because of my other health issues. If I follow my new lifestyle I could live for many years. Yes I am finally quiting smoking...Drs weren't impressed with my 3-4 smokes per day. My biggest challenge of this transition is the limiting of liquid intake... I miss my Columbian coffee, ice water, and Diet Coke !!
I am weak but happy to celebrate being @ home. I thank you all for your continued prayers... I pray for the courage and strength to know God's will (ie: face this challenge), do God's will, and to find the blessings in all of this.
PS Cuz Chris always grumbles about all the e-mails in his Inbox... after 8 days of being shut off my Inbox has 2487 of stuff to be read, answered and deleted.
Be thankful for what you have. Be creative. Be innovative. Think differently and positively. When life gives you a 100 reasons to cry, show life that you have 1000 reasons to smile Face your past without regret. Handle your present with confidence. Prepare for the future without fear. Keep the faith and drop the fear... Mizpah ;-]]>
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24 Comments
Post a CommentSending positive vibes. You have been through so much. Am pulling for you.
Thanks to Donald Pennington for sharing your story with us. Keep the faith, Bubba.
Hang in there man!
My prayers go out to you! Hopefully you will get a chance to update us on your progress. Your attitude is inspiring to us all.
Prayers and big hug to you.
Thinking of you! Thanks Donald for bringing this to our awareness.
I saw this from Donald as well and it is my first time reading your work. My prayers will be offered up for you. Bless you.
My prayers are with you! I too saw this posted by Donald :)
Alban, you know I love you dear friend. I knew something was up when you were not writing. I'll continue my prayers and thoughts of you. You always inspire me to be better than I am, especially when it comes to letting my health problems get me down. I think of you and I know I can prevail because you do. You are always in my heart. Remember that!
Donald Pennington posted this article and I had to read. This is the first I've read of your work but I just wanted to say, hang in there and I'll be praying.