Can people travel on dialysis? Chris Greene’s Thrive On Story

- Meet Chris Greene, a retired resident of Sedona, AZ with a positive outlook on life. Like many chronic kidney disease patients, when first diagnosed, Chris was in shock and in denial. Her doctor told Chris that she needed to start dialysis. Lucky for Chris, her doctor recommended at-home peritoneal dialysis (PD) to fit her active lifestyle of camping and hiking. Chris’s Fresenius Kidney Care nurse came to her trailer to train her on PD and showed her exactly what to do.

Choosing PD not only made travel possible for Chris, but it also allowed her to take a dream 5,500-mile camping trip across the U.S. "I don’t know if there’s any limit to what I can do,” said Chris after her 2-month trip.

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[tampajohn]

You made my day. Thought I was going to have to give up rving, but you provided help for an old 75 year old man. We have traveled a lot in an Aliner. Now were in a 30 ftr. and just got back on a 6000 mile trip. Thanks for the video.

[eughuong]

Many important things abt the negative sides of pd not mentioned, falsely giving hope tt pd is wonderful

[patriciapeterson]

Loved the story❣️. I do PD also, at home but want to do some camping etc, Loved to see more❣️

[gamersal]

Im on pd for 5 yrs until now im too worried to travel .. oh Godhelp me ..give me more strenght ..

[lucygray]

You were lucky they made you aware of PD. Many kidney patients are put on hemo in a clinic, become too depressed and exhausted to think straight, and never know they have options. They end their days in a clinic waiting on a transplant. For people who qualify, have a good attitude and interest in their own care, PD is definitely the better option.
You may have to do all the research yourself, as my sister did, but she got her life back. It takes a brave person to take the leap, but three years wasting her life in a clinic convinced Sis time was running out and she had better things to do. Best wishes to all.

[barbbarbie]

At home, you have a machine and the exchanges are done while you sleep. The toxins removed go down the toilet. In the woods or when electric is out, you do it manually like she did. Fill, let dwell for 60-90 mins, then drain toxins into the bag. Which can get heavy and has to be drained somewhere or tossed full of discharge. She didn't mention how she disposed of it. Also, hand washing is extremely important, sanitary condition also very important. She kinda brushed over all that. Depending on how large the solution bag is, it can get heavy. You sure don't want peritonitus, which could happen if everything wasn't properly sterilized prior to starting. But it surely is much better and easier than hemo dialysis. That's done 3 times a week. Peritoneal is done every day, or night.

[gamersal]

Thanks make feel good give me hope too ...

[Fatmah-kceu]

Hi mam could u explain how to do travel while on going on pd method pls mam now i am doing hd... N need to change due. To my fistula prob n doc advise me to take pd options pls do advise tq