As My Day Continues
I am at dialysis, safe and sound, hooked up to a machine and dialyzing for my 2 hours and 45 minutes at Chair #17 this morning and while my friend and neighbor (at dialysis) R (male) was in Chair #18 today. While watching the Disney channel on 44.1 at the clinic, I am hoping we don’t run into snags of any sort that’ll hinder the treatment, my blood pressure went low a couple of times and pulling fluid had to be stopped for the rest of the treatment in order to get my BP back above 100 on top and above 45 on the bottom. My BP has been bottoming out last week and today. It has been frustrating for me as the holidays is not over yet. The holidays aren’t over until January 2, 2024. “Wow, only six more days of 2023?” Yes, only six more days. Where did 2023 go? Ahead like it should slowly at times and fast at other times—maybe?? No.
I will be done dialyzing around 2:30 PM and out the door shortly after getting weighed out. We weigh in and out each treatment session. Ahhh, a two-day break is coming. Woohoo! I am looking forward to my two days off from dialysis and after the first of the year, my chaotic schedule can finally get back to normal whatever normal is to each and everyone in this huge world. What is normal for you?
Once I get out of here at 2:30 PM or thereafter, I will be driving home and going right to bed for the rest of the day and night. I am tuckered out and dealing with the machine saying my BP is low and I feel fine and a little cramped but will survive this low. I always do, wait until my blood is returned with some necessary fluid. My BP will be back to normal around 120/80 or a little lower but normal.
It is a little before 2:30 PM and I am getting ready to leave for the day and holiday weekend until Wednesday now. Going to weigh out and head out to find JP who is waiting to drive home with me for safety’s sake.
