Download or read book Dialysis written by Lisa Frieden and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-31 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lisa Frieden was a young professional with a bright future ahead of her in high tech public relations, when tragedy struck. Dialysis: a Memoir describes the year she spent on dialysis, from her initial hospitalization with kidney failure, through the months on hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, to her successful transplant operation. Her experience of illness was at odds with the wildly buoyant atmosphere of the San Francisco Bay Area where she lived and worked during the dotcom bubble of the late 1990's. The memoir explores how she learned to make sense of what happened and how she ultimately overcame the physical and emotional challenges of kidney failure to thrive in her new life.
Download or read book Dialysis a Memoir written by Lisa Frieden and published by Frieden Press. This book was released on 2020-05-30 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A compelling story about coping with a serious illness, offering lessons in the value of slowing down and appreciating life in the moment." -- Kirkus Reviews Dialysis: a Memoir portrays how a young woman’s life is changed forever when her kidneys fail. From hospitalization through hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis and finally to transplant, the memoir explores how her experience of illness is at odds with the world around her: the buoyant and youthful atmosphere of the San Francisco Bay Area during the dotcom bubble of the 1990's. The memoir describes how she learns to make sense of what happened and how she ultimately overcomes the physical and emotional challenges of kidney failure to thrive in her new life. Dialysis, Second Edition, includes a new Introduction and an updated Afterword, twenty years later.
Download or read book Daring to Believe written by Amy Gray-Cunningham and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-03-09 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One night, through Facebook, Amy's husband, Chuck, learned that the brother of a high school friend had polycystic kidney disease and would soon die without a kidney transplant. Married to his high school sweetheart, this man had two beautiful daughters, and with an organ transplant, he could still have a full life ahead of him. After hearing his story, Amy Gray-Cunningham prayed that someone would step up and offer him a kidney. Then the impossible happened! She heard God's Voice tell her that she would be the someone to save this complete stranger's life by donating her kidney. And, she dared to believe! Guided by faith, Amy, Chuck, and other members of her family navigated their fear and trepidation to proceed with the donation. Amy's faith and trust in God saw her through the surgery to not only save a man's life but also to find a renewed purpose in her own life and all of its infinite possibilities. What might you be called to do if you dared to believe?
Download or read book Hundreds of Interlaced Fingers written by Vanessa Grubbs and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-06-13 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A doctor shares her unforgettable love story & informative journey into the world of medicine in this “thoughtful and endearing” memoir (Washington Post). When Vanessa met Robert, she had no idea that their relationship would thoroughly transform her life. Robert was suffering from end-stage kidney disease, which required him to endure years of debilitating dialysis in order to stay alive, at least until his failed organ could be replaced by a kidney transplant. Although Vanessa was a primary care doctor, she developed a deeper understanding of the difficulties Robert faced, including dialysis and finding a donor. So, even though they were still in the early stages of their relationship, she volunteered one of her own kidneys for testing and discovered that she was a match. This life-affirming donation forged a bond that would become a pillar of Vanessa and Robert’s marriage—and the beginning of a new career. Motivated by Robert’s experience and her newfound knowledge, Vanessa became a nephrologist—a kidney doctor—and discovered far more about the realities of the specialty. Shaped by Vanessa’s remarkable expertise as a doctor, a woman of color, a mother, and a kidney donor, Hundreds of Interlaced Fingers is a love story as well as an informative guide to kidney disease. Praise for Hundreds of Interlaced Fingers “A story told beautifully, courageously, and honestly. You’ll never forget Vanessa and Robert, and you’ll never view medicine quite the same way again.” —Robert Winchester, MD, author of the New York Times–bestseller The Digital Doctor “Intense, ambitious, and fascinating.” —Victoria Sweet, MD, award–winning author of God’s Hotel
Download or read book Larry s Kidney LP written by Daniel Asa Rose and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-06-02 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wild-and-crazy memoir about the author's trip to Beijing to help his black-sheep cousin receive an illegal kidney transplant, collect a mail-order bride, and restore East-West relations while they're at it.
Download or read book Peritoneal Dialysis a Medical Memoir written by Reyna Ober and published by . This book was released on 2018-08-16 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My quality of life improved dramatically. For some people, this is an alternative to hemodialysis. It may not be suitable for everyone. And not everyone can have this treatment. I plan to talk about who can have this treatment, my fistula, my pets, the tests, going through peritoneal dialysis, and everything else. I'm hoping to share useful tidbits that I learned. I'm positive that there'll be something in this book that you didn't know before about peritoneal dialysis treatment (AKA Dialysis PD).Buy your copy now.The proceeds from this sale will help with medical expenses. But when the goal is met; this book will no longer be available.
Download or read book Handbook of Dialysis written by John T. Daugirdas and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2012-02-20 with total page 806 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The revised, updated Fourth Edition of this popular handbook provides practical, accessible information on all aspects of dialysis, with emphasis on day-to-day management of patients. Chapters provide complete coverage of hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, special problems in dialysis patients, and problems pertaining to various organ systems. This edition reflects the latest guidelines of the National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (KDOQI) on hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis adequacy and on nutrition. New chapters cover chronic kidney disease management in predialysis patients, frequent daily or nocturnal hemodialysis, and hemodiafiltration. Chapters on venous and arteriovenous access have been completely revised. Each chapter provides references to relevant Web sites.
Download or read book Antidote written by Hiral Patel and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you suffered from a long-term illness but do not know "how-to" thrive in your new circumstance?Are you looking to mend parts of yourself that feel broken due to trauma, loss, or having to radically accept a lifelong illness? How often do you do things that make you happy? Do you even know what makes you happy? Can you share with others your hopes and dreams for the future? In her memoir, a work of deep reflection and captivating storytelling, Hiral Patel invites readers into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her from her diagnosis with kidney disease. This book is a guide for anyone looking to:- Discover their identity through the power of healing- Become empowered and effectively advocate for themselves- Gain tools to thrive in their new circumstance- Embrace uncertainty through the power of acceptanceHaving transcended the challenges she once felt were insurmountable, Hiral now runs an online platform called Antidote, a vibrant community of people living with kidney disease whose sole purpose is to empower each other. This online sanctuary offers a comprehensive approach to well-being, teaching people to truly thrive-in all areas of their lives.
Download or read book The Miracle Kidney Cleanse written by Lauren Felts and published by Ulysses Press. This book was released on 2014-01-14 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIY Detox Kidneys filter the blood to keep you healthy. With this book you can keep your kidneys healthy.The Miracle Kidney Cleanse shows how to flush out toxins and maximize the benefits of the body’s natural cleansing system, including: • Preventing painful kidney stones • Boosting immune function • Increasing energy • Helping ensure fertility • Improving mood • Curing low-back kidney pain The Miracle Kidney Cleanse is the safest and gentlest way to dissolve kidney-congesting salts, minerals, uric acid and proteins. This straightforward plan also details the daily supplements and foods to eat, as well as the foods to avoid, to keep the kidneys functioning smoothly.
Download or read book DASH Diet for Renal Health written by Sara Monk Rivera and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow the DASH Diet To Help Control Your Kidney DiseaseIf you have kidney disease, you’ve learned to live with a restricted diet in order to stay healthy. With this book, you can unleash the power of the scientifically proven DASH diet to improve renal function while enjoying a wide variety of delicious foods. The easy-to-follow meal plans, shopping tips and healthy swaps outlined in DASH Diet for Renal Health will help you create a bounty of tasty low-potassium and low-phosphorus recipes, including: • Beef Barley Soup • Lemon Rosemary Chicken Skillet • Vegetable Green Curry • Spicy Baked Fish • Pasta Primavera
Download or read book Confessions of a Kidney Transplant Recipient written by Mary H. Wu and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-03-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "'Confessions of a Kidney Transplant Recipient' chronicles the raw emotions of each major medical experience that was dealt with and overcome, including dialysis, two kidney transplants, and the lifetime effects of immunosuppressant medications. Mary Wu's life experiences and the people along the way who guided her throughout her health journey are told with candid information and inspiration to enlighten and engage readers for years to come."--Back of book
Download or read book Love Brought Me Back written by Natalie Cole and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-11-09 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IN THIS LUMINOUS MEMOIR, LEGENDARY SINGER AND ACTRESS NATALIE COLE TELLS A REMARKABLE STORY OF LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS AND RECOVERY, AND THE STORY OF A DEATH THAT BROUGHT NEW LIFE. In 2009 Natalie Cole was on dialysis, her kidneys failing. Without a kidney transplant, her future was uncertain. Throughout Natalie’s illness one of her biggest supporters was her beloved sister Cooke. But then Cooke herself became ill, with cancer. Astonishingly, as Cooke lay dying in a hospital, Natalie received a call that a kidney was available, but the surgery had to be performed immediately. Natalie couldn’t leave her sister’s side—but neither could she refuse the kidney that would save her own life. This is a story of sisters, Natalie and Cooke, but also of the sisters who made the transplant possible, Patty and Jessica. It was Jessica’s death that gave new life to Natalie, even as Natalie experienced the devastating loss of Cooke. Patty, too, suffered her own terrible loss, but when she met Natalie, she found that her sister’s spirit still lived. Through the gift of life, Natalie and Patty became sisters in spirit. Love Brought Me Back is a story of loss and recovery, sorrow and joy, success and despair—and, finally, success again. It will touch you as few memoirs ever have.
Download or read book Coping with Kidney Disease written by Mackenzie Walser and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-12-22 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revolutionary program that can indefinitely postpone the need for dialysis If you've been diagnosed with kidney failure, this book could save your life. If you suffer from diabetes, hypertension, obesity, or any of a host of conditions that put you at risk for kidney disease, you owe it to yourself to read what is in this book. If you are among the 60,000 North Americans who go on dialysis each year, the information in this book could substantially improve your quality of life. In Coping with Kidney Disease, a leading expert tells you, in plain English, what you need to know to: * Understand kidney failure * Recognize early warning signs of kidney failure * Get a proper diagnosis * Talk with your doctors about it * Confidently evaluate treatment options * Take charge of your treatment * Delay dialysis or even avoid the need for it altogether The centerpiece of Coping with Kidney Disease is Dr. Walser's revolutionary 12-step program for avoiding dialysis. Based on treatments he has pioneered with his own patients at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the program calls for a supplemented low-protein diet supported by treatments to control blood pressure and correct high cholesterol. So effective has this breakthrough strategy proven to be that in many patients it actually worked to slow or arrest the progression of kidney failure to the end stage. Knowledge is power. Coping with Kidney Disease empowers you with what you need to take charge of kidney disease.
Download or read book A View from the Chair written by Thomas V. Carr and published by Createspace Indie Pub Platform. This book was released on 2011-12-02 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An educational tool for new dialysis patients as written by an actual dialysis patient. How to live a happy and productive life with kidney failure. You can do it. This book is specifically written for new End Stage Renal Disease patients and their loved ones. Keep smiling!
Download or read book Introduction to Dialysis written by Martin G. Cogan and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to understanding the principles and practice of dialysis which considers the theoretical and practical aspects of haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis therapy and takes into account the surge in implementation of high-flux dialysis.
Download or read book Too Soon to Say Goodbye written by Art Buchwald and published by Random House. This book was released on 2006-11-07 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “[Art Buchwald] has given his friends, their families, and his audiences so many laughs and so much joy through the years that that alone would be an enduring legacy. But Art has never been just about the quick laugh. His humor is a road map to essential truths and insights that might otherwise have eluded us.”—Tom Brokaw When doctors told Art Buchwald that his kidneys were kaput, the renowned humorist declined dialysis and checked into a Washington, D.C., hospice to live out his final days. Months later, “The Man Who Wouldn’t Die” was still there, feeling good, holding court in a nonstop “salon” for his family and dozens of famous friends, and confronting things you usually don’t talk about before you die; he even jokes about them. Here Buchwald shares not only his remarkable experience—as dozens of old pals from Ethel Kennedy to John Glenn to the Queen of Swaziland join the party—but also his whole wonderful life: his first love, an early brush with death in a foxhole on Eniwetok Atoll, his fourteen champagne years in Paris, fame as a columnist syndicated in hundreds of newspapers, and his incarnation as hospice superstar. Buchwald also shares his sorrows: coping with an absent mother, childhood in a foster home, and separation from his wife, Ann. He plans his funeral (with a priest, a rabbi, and Billy Graham, to cover all the bases) and strategizes how to land a big obituary in The New York Times (“Make sure no head of state or Nobel Prize winner dies on the same day”). He describes how he and a few of his famous friends finagled cut-rate burial plots on Martha’s Vineyard and how he acquired a Picasso drawing without really trying. What we have here is a national treasure, the complete Buchwald, uncertain of where the next days or weeks may take him but unfazed by the inevitable, living life to the fullest, with frankness, dignity, and humor.
Download or read book Turn Around Time written by Dre' Roundtree and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2019-11-21 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an inspirational to inspire patients living on dialysis or waiting for a transplant. Encouraging to patients to have patience and not become discourage.
