Monthly Archives: January 2022

Dialysis Update: Jan 18, 20, & 22, 2022

Posted on January 22, 2022 by ksmiley

Jan 18 – Dr. A talked to me about my low blood pressure, how Metoprolol works, and how it is taken. I learned that we could not stop the med cold turkey, or my blood pressure would go high. We … Continue reading →

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Dialysis Update: January 11, 13, and 15, 2022

Posted on January 15, 2022 by ksmiley

Jan 11 – Dialysis is going smoothly. Yet my BP still goes below 100/50 during treatment, making it difficult for the machine to pull fluid, waste, and impurities patients have accumulated in their bodies during non-dialysis days. The techs or … Continue reading →

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Having Time With God

Posted on January 12, 2022 by ksmiley

Time with God is essential.  For the first time in a while, I paused TV programming to read the Scriptures.  I did not want any interruptions this afternoon.  I have been doing a devotional with another friend on YouVersion, and a couple of devotionals on … Continue reading →

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Dialysis Update: January 4, 6, & 8, 2022

Posted on January 8, 2022 by ksmiley

4 – With the holiday over with now, I have to admit that I am glad that my treatment schedule is back on track on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings.  Treatment went well today.  Dr. A has okayed the idea of getting … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready For Tomorrow

Posted on January 3, 2022 by ksmiley

I am just taking it easy today.  I don’t have any plans for the day at all.  I am looking forward to getting back to treatment/dialysis in the morning because I didn’t go yesterday.  I do not feel yucky or … Continue reading →

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Family

Posted on January 2, 2022 by ksmiley

When it comes to family, I have prayed to have my brother in my life again.  I want a relationship with him and his wife again.  My health isn’t at its worst, but it’s time to reconnect.  I know God … Continue reading →

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Dialysis Update: January 2, 2022

Posted on January 2, 2022 by ksmiley

I will go to treatment Tuesday. My caregiver isn’t making it until later because she’s not feeling good. She must have partied a lot, LOL. I have called the clinic to let them know that I will not make it. … Continue reading →

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A Quiet Day

Posted on January 1, 2022 by ksmiley

The month of January has begun.  2022 has started today, leaving 2021 behind with memories intact—the good and bad.  Please remember that I left my bad memories behind at my old address, Burbank Plaza, the best I could.  I am … Continue reading →

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Part 2: The Last Day of 2021

Posted on January 1, 2022 by ksmiley

Garden Court I have been living at Garden Court since October 1, 2021.  Three months as of January 1, 2022.  I come and go from the building because of dialysis.  I have met some neighbors and remember some neighbors who … Continue reading →

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