What were some of the biggest adjustments to make to your lifestyle when starting dialysis?
I have several family members on dialysis, so I got many different answers. The number one thing that stuck in my mind is the number of medications you have to take daily. I believe my son takes 20 or more a day. The next thing would be the fact that you have to change your diet so drastically.
What lifestyle changes have you made that have changed your life?
DIET IS paramount. I couldn’t eat and drink certain things with potassium or sodium or even salty foods for high blood pressure, but another thing I think is important is having a routine, depending on what treatment you do; I did hemodialysis three times a week for 4 hours. I think had the weekend free so I made sure that I tried my best when I had the energy to do something even socialise with friends or start a new show. Having a normal routine within your dialysis to feel like I had something else outside just treatment.
Thanks Sabad
(team member)
