That sounds like a tough situation, I hope that you can find a better facility to keep the treatment going. After reading some of the replies, I see that you have a grandson, and just wanted to say this. I am 17 and I enjoy spending time with my grandpa just as much, if not more, than I love hunting and fishing. Like Jack said, you have many more memories to be made with your grandson so don't give up too early.

 

Sorry to hear that Buck but I don't believe for a second you are ready to give up. You had an exceptionally bad few days and it can be hard to see the good things in your life when that happens. I have not been in your situation health wise but I know what being down feels like. My dad passed away with cancer. He was 59. It was hard to watch but I learned that life is short and you should enjoy every second you have. It made me really appreciate what I had and the people in my life. It pushed me to do stuff I had been putting off. Things are bad for you now but they can change. Find the things you enjoy and can do. Don't put yourself in situations that will make you feel like you're missing out. Hang in there. I am crossing my fingers your situation improves soon.

 

Well after a short stay in the hospital and some real family time, lots of yelling and scolding i am back in dialysis, i missed 3 sessions and became very ill. I had a bad week and after them sticking me 8 times in one day i just lost it for a while. Well now I'm back and i am stronger than ever. Thanks to you all for the words of encouragement.. sometimes life is tough and i learned i have to be tougher. I am now training to stick myself and so far so good.

 

I had a friend that was on home self-dialysis for 8 years. Get the machine and do it till you can get a transplant.

 

Stay strong, Buck. You'll have good days and bad, but just remember that goals worth reaching are never the easy ones.

We were never promised an easy life, but it is your choice as to how fulfilling a life you live. I don't think your story is over yet, so enjoy many more chapters, and make them happy ones

 

Buck Im glad to hear things are looking brighter. Glad to have you back on the boards.

 

My dad was on home dialysis for 8 years. His life revolved around his treatment and he was only getting worse. Earlier this year he stopped treatment, 13 days later he died in his bed of renal failure.
He knew he wasn't living, just staying alive and he wanted my mom to live her life.

When and if the time comes, only you can make that decision and whatever it is, I hope you are fully supported with it.

God bless the home hospice help, our family couldn't of gone through this without their help.

 

Great to hear you're back in the game Buck, Hang in there and keep us all posted.

 

another bad day for this man.

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