Because of the organ donation rules, Kathryn can’t make a personal ‘ask’ for a living kidney donation. However, as most of us may not know what life on dialysis is like, we’ve asked Kathryn to share some of her thoughts and emotions as she adapts to dialysis.
Yes, there are bad days, good days, and all the shades of grey that now colour her life. But Kathryn’s indomitable spirit is her constant companion.
March 2023
Went with Mom and (sister) Karen to Mexico. Not only did we go south, so did my health.... Read More
April 2023
My kidney function had been stable for so long that I just presumed that it could stay that way. I was so wrong. Kidney function started to drop dramatically.
May 2023
Despite worsening kidney function, determined to go to France in June to visit good friends and then travel to Greece for a yoga retreat. I was in denial.
June 2023
Cancelled my trip to France and Greece... Read More
July 2023
Since I was a kid, I’ve spent time at a cottage on Lake Huron. Its my happy place... Read More
Aug 2023
Barely functional. There’s no avoiding the inevitable. I must start dialysis.
Sept 2023
My life on dialysis begins. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For roughly five hours. Each day... Read More
Oct 2023
I’d hoped that once my body got used to dialysis, the exhaustion and headaches on treatment days would gradually lessen. That hasn’t been the case. Read More
Nov 2023
I’m still not tolerating the dialysis, and the exhaustion and headaches on treatment days continue... Read More
Dec 2023
I wanted to explore the possibility of having a fistula inserted in my arm... Read More
Jan 2024
Christmas was quiet as I was recovering from the procedure to insert the fistula ... Read More
Feb 2024
Had my check-up after the insertion of the fistula in my arm. I was told it wasn’t viable .... Read More
Mar 2024
March was a frustrating month. I’ve come to accept that... Read More