Anyone on Dialysis and still go hunting?
12-03-2008, 06:10 PM
#1
Fork Horn
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Stafford, VA
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Anyone on Dialysis and still go hunting?
I went into the hospital on monday, didn't get out til this evening. Two sessions of dialysis later...and i'm feeling pretty good. I was trying to hold out til my transplant in january, no deal!
I'm just worried about being tired and not able to hunt. Anyone else on dialysis 3 days a week and still have the energy to hunt?
I'm just worried about being tired and not able to hunt. Anyone else on dialysis 3 days a week and still have the energy to hunt?
12-03-2008, 07:14 PM
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Minnesota
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RE: Anyone on Dialysis and still go hunting?
Sorry to hear that.
If you do so, be careful. Let family and friends know where you are going, and when you plan to return (as one should anyway). Best of luck in everything.
If you do so, be careful. Let family and friends know where you are going, and when you plan to return (as one should anyway). Best of luck in everything.
12-03-2008, 08:03 PM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Winnipeg MB Canada
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RE: Anyone on Dialysis and still go hunting?
Best wishes to you. I hope you stay safe AND kill the buck of your dreams this yr.
Don't push your luck though...... here in MB they just found a guy dead in the bush from medical reasons.
Stay safe
Don't push your luck though...... here in MB they just found a guy dead in the bush from medical reasons.
Stay safe
12-03-2008, 09:37 PM
#7
Fork Horn
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RE: Anyone on Dialysis and still go hunting?
hey bud, im a critical care RN, There is no reason you cant hunt and have HD. Fact is you will be beat after a treatment, BUT that feeling wont last forever, the days between treatments you would be able to hunt. You just really need to NOT hunt on days you dont feel well, or if you notice and swelling of your extremities. Goodluck and if you have any other questions on this feel free to PM me, my mother has been a HD nurse for over 20 years, and I deal with HD alot in the ICU I work in.
12-04-2008, 04:16 AM
#8
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manassas, VA
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RE: Anyone on Dialysis and still go hunting?
Good luck Hoyt. We had a guy working with us that was on dialysis waiting for a kidney transplant. A couple of days a week the guy would have real good energy after a session. I know you can hunt at least 2 times a week but just like everyone else said, on the days you feel iffy or bad, stay home and do not push it. We need you on the lease for next year! 
12-04-2008, 07:06 AM
#9
Fork Horn
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Stafford, VA
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RE: Anyone on Dialysis and still go hunting?
Thanks fellas, I was just curious if anyone else was experiencing it...since this was my first round of dialysis. I plan on trying to hunt, the days i feel up to it, but i've killed two nice 8 ptrs this year, so i can't complain. After my transplant, i should be good to go for next year! Just gotta get through this month of dialysis. Don't worry Shadow, I plan on being on the lease for next year!
It really sucks being on dialysis, I dunno how anyone does it for years on end.
It really sucks being on dialysis, I dunno how anyone does it for years on end.
12-04-2008, 10:06 AM
#10
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 7,208
RE: Anyone on Dialysis and still go hunting?
Good luck with the transplant, you must already have a donor lined up.
My Mom went thru dialysis but fortunately only for a few months before a donor was found for her. She's about 15 months since her transplant and doing well. I wish you the best.
My Mom went thru dialysis but fortunately only for a few months before a donor was found for her. She's about 15 months since her transplant and doing well. I wish you the best.