FIRST 30: Advice When Starting Dialysis

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Starting dialysis often means creating a new normal for yourself and your family. There’s a lot to think about, from choosing a treatment option, to finding new ways to enjoy your favorite activities, to managing a new diet. The FIRST30 program is all about helping you through this period of adjustment.

[DeeJayRoyalT]

This is an excellent video. When I was diagnosed with end stage kidney failure it was a shock. I was active, a cyclist, it just hit me out of the blue. My first day of dialysis was a complete mind blower. Why was I here? These people all look sick I don't belong here. I had to adjust and soon came to realize everything was fine. I am still active and live my life normally. My spirits are high and I have a great team of technicians, doctors and nutritionists monitoring me and encouraging me. Life is FAR from over!!!

[matthewcorley]

I am on Dialysis it will be 5 years in February I didn't get depressed I didn't do a thing I just Dealt with it & that what I have been do Since then I naver got down in the Dumps I feel the Stress of it but I don't get down it is a blessing that I don't an I don't think I am Special

[rturri]

I’m 31 yrs old and I was diagnosed with CKD a year ago. My kidneys have taken a turn for the worse over the past couple of months. I’m starting my third round of medications and praying things start improving. I didn’t realize how scared I was about this disease until I was told that we may need to start talking about next steps and preparing for dialysis. Watching this video made me cry, not only because I’m just starting this journey but seeing the strength and positivity of these fighters. I’m thankful for a community that creates content like this and shows support on not just the physical aspect but the emotional side too.

[EkteMajor]

20 Year old with Castleman disease with kidney failure here. I was scared for the treatment. I saw this video before i started my dialysis and it helped me calm down. When i started the treatment it went somewhat wrong and i was feeling sick and vomiting every time they started the machine within 10 minutes. So i was hooked up to an ICU dialysis machine which took over double the time 8-10 hours. But eventually it got better and i managed the normal machine.

Now a year later, my kidnes started to work again and my values are almost back to normal. Free healthcare in my country aswell was fantastic.

Thank you for producing this video for me and for everyone.

[catherinedrew]

I just found out I have to start dialysis in January. My doctor called me this evening with my lab results and told me it’s soon time..we will meet on the 9th for the last lab before I get set up for my first session and I’m scared…I’ve not cried til now.

[jazzi]

I just found out a few days ago being in the hospital about my kidneys I felt like I was in a dream, tomorrow they start the procedure for my first time I've been praying all.night I'm scared but my family is by my side it was a relief watching this video thank you prayers Up 🙏 to everyone. 😢

[dhangxchannel]

it is hard seeing our love ones having this kind of situation like my mom.. seeing her in pain so much it makes our heart ache too... we are hoping that mom will be cured and become healthy again

[josephinegrech]

Im on my 2 months....on dialysis..GOD BLESS US ALL

[pinayladyoz]

Look after your kidneys people

Functions of Kidneys:
1. To excrete fluid out of our body
2. To remove the toxins of our body'
3. To produce hormones erythropoietin which is essential in production of red blood cells


Some ways how to care your Kidneys:
1. Be careful with your blood pressure
2. Avoid Diabetes
3. Be careful of all chemicals like legal and illegal drugs you take
4. Live healthy lifestyle

[Confused_Philosopher]

I am 64 year old. I always knew the function kidneys performed and I was well aware that kidney function got slowly worse as you age along with everything else. When I was told that my kidney function had dropped to 10% I wasn't scared because that doesn't help a thing. I am researching Hemodialysis and Peritoneal dialysis to see which is best for me. I decided on the Hemo because there is less chance of infection and you can bathe np because there is nothing external. Also it can be done at home with minimal fuss. If I choose to have it done in the hospital I will take up learning the guitar during those 4-5 hrs, if you are capable of doing that.

[teoshacampbell]

my mom have stage 4 kidney disease an she's going on dyalasis tomorrow and i'm worry because i really loved my mom with all my heart an i don't want to lose her i just hope she pulls through this 😢😢😢😢 can someone please pray for my mom Jennifer Kennedy please 😢

[truthbetold]

My kidney function is now at 11, dropped 4 more points in under 2 months. They are now talking starting dialaysis. My whole world has been turned upside down. All i want to do is sleep. Im so mortified. Anxiety through the roif, obsessivley thinking of dying every second im awake. Dobt want to eat..stressed right out.😢

[katijahrulia]

Sya berdoa dan bermohon agar pesakit2 ginjal yang menjalani dialysis agar sehat dan jangan menyesal ape yang telah kamu hadapi seban kamu kamu semua adalah pejuang . Marilah sama masa kita berjuang untok teruskan kehidupan ini . Semuga pesakit pesakit semua dipanjangkan umur dan dipermudahkan segala urusan AMEN 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🌷🌷

[nickyseccia]

It's to drink things at room temperature or warm drinks to create the body temperature regulation of normal balance slower .because the cold drinking will speed your metabolism to get sick more

[geraldgreen]

This should also be shown to people NOT on dialysis JUST TO HELP THEM STAY THE HELL OFF

[sarahmansoor]

I'm probably gonna need dialysis at some point in my life, I'm only 19 right now but a patient of an ultra rare kidney disease which has no cause or cure and I was diagnosed at age 9 so I've been dealing with this for a while now. Ive had 3 renal kidney biopsy procedures, been on everything from steriods, immunosuppressive drugs, ACE inhibitors, SGLT2 Inhibitors and so much more.
The doctors say im bouncing around between stage 2 and 3 right now but have moderate to severe risk of kidney disease progression.

[renelyncalago]

Iam 28, when my first day in dialysis, i cry too much,
I cannot accept everything.
Iam so depress.
Nurses are trying to calm me down.

[cretivity]

My dad has to go 3 times a week and every visit he cramps up really bad and many times he has to go to the ER because the pain is unbearable. He seems to think they are taking too much out of him at one time. Is there any advice or suggestions I could pass along to him. He says it’s never a good experience when he goes to dialysis and I feel so hopeless. 😢

[tomgreaney]

So, I am on dialysis here in Ireland for the past 8 years, QUESTION EVERYTHING… that’s my advice…. It’s a friggin nightmare

[Debra-xo]

I'm going on dialysis soon can you please give me some input on it