The Queen has Landed

[HipHopQueen]

I was at a conference out of my home state this earlier this week and it hit me differently than any other flight I’ve taken. I had several emotions. Will this be my last trip before I start dialysis? What would travel be like with dialysis? And in truth. I was wondering how will I handle the loss of the life I know.

My fistula surgery is scheduled for in about a month and now I’m worrying about that and watching over my arm from the point after the surgery on. I’ve landed at the decision that others have done this and I can too. It’s a thought I’ve had about other journeys and haven’t been proven wrong. I just have to prepare as best I can and also allow myself to feel the feelings that come along with such a life changing survival necessary life change.

I’ve also landed at hope. I’m simply going to have faith and hope that my landing goes okay there are a lot of wild turns on my journey through life. As I’m sure others can say as well. I’m just leaning on my strength in those time to help me with this. I’ve experienced turbulence before and I came out ok. I am praying that I can grapple with this in my mind and come to a place of acceptance. So now that I’ve drilled the landing into the ground in this post. I’ll takeoff for now.

[drmind]

Hi. Sounds as if you have some good coping skills. Sometimes, new situations are worrisome or scary, but it looks as if you got that conquered. Lots of people on this forum talk about traveling while on dialysis and Im sure you will, too. I try to view dialysis as a life saver and glad that we have it when its needed. Yes, it will be a different life, but a good one. So many people have adjusted for years while on dialysis

BTW good luck with your studies. Keep us posted about your life. Best always...

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[cs65 NKF Ambassador]

As far as traveling goes, pre-pandemic it used to be possible. You would have to give plenty of notice to your dialysis center (at least a month) and have them arrange where you would get your treatments while away. Check with your center for current information because COVID isn't really completely gone and some areas of the country may be safer than others. I don't know about international travel, but would probably avoid it.

[HipHopQueen in reply to cs65]

Thanks CS. I’m not on dialysis just yet but I’ll keep it in mind.

[lovemesomeflowers]

You can do it ! More later heading out for dialysis in a few.

[horsie63]

Hi Queen. I'm at 22% and considering all my options, just in case. I'm an internal auditor and sometimes have to travel to one of our Casinos and I worry about how I'll go about that. I love my job and want to continue working as long as possible. I'm wanting to get a transplant as my first choice and then PD as I've read that it's better if you travel. I also live in a rural area and it's not very convenient to go to the closest dialysis center and getting a nurse out here might be very difficult.

[HipHopQueen in reply to horsie63]

Is the only way you can travel PD? Would you be able to get to a center near the casino maybe? I'm hopeful that you find a plan that works. I'm sure you will. I don't want to give up my work either. We'll see what happens.