LIFE ON DIALYSIS
"I advise everyone to pay attention to their health"Interviewee#1 is a Single African American gentleman who preferred to remain anonymous. He is an African American from the Baltimore, Maryland area.
AKBF: Thank you so much for allowing me to ask a few questions about your health today. How old are you? Interviewee #1: I am 33 years old. AKBF: Why did you start dialysis? Interviewee #1: I started dialysis because of hypertension. AKBF: Who else in your family has hypertension? Interviewee #1: I am not sure. AKBF: How did you find out you had hypertension? Interviewee #1: I had high blood pressure in my early 20's. When I went to my doctor's appointment, the doctor told me I could either take the medication or not. AKBF: Are you saying that your doctor told you medication was optional? Interviewee #1: I did not think the blood pressure was anything to worry myself over. A few years later, my blood pressure went up high, and my doctor told me I had to start dialysis immediately. AKBF: Did your doctor tell you how to prepare for a kidney transplant after you started dialysis? Interviewee #1: No, I learned about getting on the Transplant List while being here at the dialysis center. AKBF: What is your suggestion to our Readers? Interviewee #1: I recommend getting a second medical opinion when you receive a diagnosis and not given a course of action. Or if the doctor is nonchalant about a plan of care. AKBF: Thanks so much for your time. I wish you Blessings & Health. |
upcoming interviewOctober 17, 2020
Interviewee#2 is a Married African American gentleman who preferred to remain anonymous. He is in his 50's and from the Baltimore, Maryland area. AKBF: Thank you for taking the time to speak with me. I know we both just finished our dialysis treatment. What do you usually do after treatment? Interviewee #1: I usually go home and go to sleep. AKBF: Why are you on dialysis? Do you have kidney disease? Interviewee #2: No, I do not have kidney disease. I started dialysis because of hypertension. AKBF: Are you on the Transplant List? Interviewee #2: Yes, I am on the National List through Maryland. AKFB: Have you considered a living donor? Because in some cases, spouses are perfect donors. Interviewee #2: I come from a large family, and several people have offered. But, I don't want to ask my family to take on the task. My wife is out of the question because she has hypertension. AKBF: That is an understandable stance. But I will tell you from experience. It is always best to allow people to get tested while they are interested. Have a sense of urgency because people change their minds. AKBF: How has dialysis changed your life? Interviewee #2: I am not used to sleeping so much and not being able to work. AKBF: What word of advice would you give to our Readers? Interviewee #2: I would strongly recommend, pay attention to your health. AKBF: Thanks so much for your time. I wish you Blessings & Health. |
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