Hiya Orb ;)
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2004 12:38 pm
Hello Orb have just seen u post. Good luck 2 u my daughter has been on peritoneal dialysis 17mnths now she is 16. She had to giv up a part-time job prior to starting dialyis and was sad about this but knew she couldn't cope at the time and her employers have been very understanding. They have even kept her job open if when shes able to restart 1 day It has affected her school work quite dramatically having repeated first yr GCSE exams etc too. But has part -time tutoring and part time school to compensate as and when she is able to.
Suppose evey1 affected differently by dialyis some people manage work part-time others' full or not at all. Until u start dialyis u don't really know how it will affect u. But most people usually feel better once started on dialyis to reduce toxins etc. Maybe u employers will be understanding and not want to lose an employee so part-time might be a good option until u can reassess your situation etc.
Good luck and best wishes to you im sure you will have plenty questions etc whizzin round u head. This board has lots info u may find useful also National Kidney Association.
Elaine UK
Suppose evey1 affected differently by dialyis some people manage work part-time others' full or not at all. Until u start dialyis u don't really know how it will affect u. But most people usually feel better once started on dialyis to reduce toxins etc. Maybe u employers will be understanding and not want to lose an employee so part-time might be a good option until u can reassess your situation etc.
Good luck and best wishes to you im sure you will have plenty questions etc whizzin round u head. This board has lots info u may find useful also National Kidney Association.
Elaine UK