What to do during hemodialysis sessions?

[Snowcountry]

What do people do during HD session? I try to sleep at least an hour, resulting in 2 or 3 more remaining hours. Is there anything I can do besides watching movies? I suppose I could bring books if I don't mind the weight.

[Bassetmommer]

I play cards.... and I meditate. I cannot really sleep since I have to watch monitors and do my BP

[Dialysis_Saves]

yes, books and movies are great for passing time during the session. I carry my ipad and binge watch on movies. I also listen to music on it if sometime I like to close my eyes and dream a bit.

[PeaB4YouGo]

The nurses at my dialysis center hated it when people fell asleep. It put them on edge thinking a patient had passed out for reasons other than a need for a few more winks first thing in the morning.

My tablet was a constant companion during my time on the machines. And, too many Tom Clancy / John Grisham novels.

[Beachgirl32]

I listen to audio books I have a chest port not a fistula or graft yet so I have crochet also

[Kellygirluga12 in reply to Beachgirl32]

I think I might relearn to crochet! Great idea!

[PuggyWuggy]

I used to watch TV, listen to music with headphones, or sleep. Those nurses need to chill!

[Snowcountry in reply to PuggyWuggy]

Thanks everyone. I too binge watch movies/dramas loaded on my pad. Sometimes I fall asleep but get woken up by a nurse to take my BP. Good idea to listen to music, I'll have to load some up.

[LeesKees_NJ]

I try and sleep, I go in at 5:30 am so it is easy to do for the first hour or 2. I have also brought adult coloring books and colored pencils. It may sound weird to some but I find coloring very relaxing. I also bring my iPad and play games on it. That helps pass the time pretty well too, if you can find a few that you like. Search around the App Store you maybe surprised. All the ones I downloaded were free. I m only on for 3 hours and usually the last half hour or so I am too antsy to do anything but fold my blanket, stuff everything in my bag and stare at the clock on my machine, lol!