Jason made the switch to in-center hemodialysis last Wednesday. They wanted him to start with treatments during the daytime, when there were more nurses available in case issues arose. He saw the kidney doctor today, who felt he could go ahead and move to nocturnal treatments, possibly as soon as this Friday. The nocturnal treatments will likely be from 9pm-4am, although a nurse today indicated that he may stay up to eight hours. Since these treatments are longer and slower, they are more gentle on his body. He will sleep at the center three nights per week. It is our hope that he will continue to feel as well as he has the past two years on home peritoneal dialysis.
Even though he's been more than ready to escape the chair at the end of his treatments, Jason has done well so far. We've made adjustments to his diet and fluid intake, which are both more restrictive than before. Our ultimate goal is still transplant, so we feel as though this change is a step in that direction. We are optimistic that he will be able to lose weight more easily. We are praying for an easy transition, and for his contentment in the days ahead.
