[Marilyn]

Originally Posted by Janet

It really won't be a problem Marilyn (but she is stubborn..lol). It has come such a long way. In her case, she would only have to have it done a few times a week and it would take about 3 hours each time. She is still free to do whatever she wants. That's why I don't understand why she doesn't want to go ahead with the treatment. Everyday you and I are probably seeing SO many people on dialysis and we don't even realize it. I just want her to start it so all the toxins will be out of her body.

A few times a week, and 3 hours each time is quite a committment. It's hard to get around to making an appointment to get a hair cut, let alone something that takes 3 hours and must be done several times a week. I have a friend who was on dialysis for quite some time prior to her kidney transplant, and each treatment made her feel really bad. It's something your mom needs, desperately, and she very definitely should begin as soon as possible, but you should also realize that from her standpoint, this is does represent a loss of independence.

So hope that she makes the right decisions & that she begins the treatments so that she can be healthier for all of you.