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Hi everyone. Thought I would check in. I am feeling a lot better after my "detox" or "flushing". When I was in the hospital I did Hemodialysis which was able to really clean out my blood and get my body back in better shape.

Today, the 19th I went to Clinic and had a blood draw. What this blood draw was for is to see if my BUN (a level I can't really explain) is too high or not. IF it is too high, I have agreed to get a "tunnel port" which means I will again go to clinic three days a week to have dialysis. I am hoping and praying and hoping that my levels are ok, and I can continue doing dialysis from home. It is just a lot easier and I love having some freedom.

I am about 8lbs away from my "goal" weight. The "goal" I have is to be able to be on the Kidney and Pancreas Transplant list so that my wait would be years shorter. I swim and/or do aerobics in the Schrack pool which I think is helping, but the scale is lying. Well, my eating habits aren't the best right now either.

I feel optimistic and don't seem so bitchy to people. My mom wonders how long that will last. One day at a time... I feel like that big black cloud over my shoulder might be heading south and some good news will be headed my way... god damn it, i deserve it.

So when I get down to my "goal" I will be calling the clinic and add my name to the KP list... chew gum and eat Popsicles!! Swim and park far away. Baby steps.

Oh, again, don't forget the KC Klassic!! I had another hospital stay last weekend... we will need some golfers! ha ha!!

Thanks everyone!! M