patient stories

Alex

Alex

Although he is just 21, Alex is an old hand at home hemodialysis. "Dialyzing at home is really convenient for me," he reports. More »

Amy

Amy

"For me, home dialysis has been a great choice," says Amy. She likes the fact that she has more freedom in her treatments and more control, especially if the weather gets bad! More »

Angel

Angel

Angel and his wife Rose believe that home dialysis makes good sense, especially for young people and people who work. "If you can do it, give it a try!" More »

Anndrea

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For Anndrea, in-center nocturnal is a great option. "I would definitely suggest to anyone that they try it," she said, "it works for me!" More »

Bill D.

Bill D.

Bill and Nancy have been very happy with the freedom they've gained with home hemodialysis. Bill says, "I am glad that I can take advantage of it. Thanks to the NxStage, Nancy and I can do what we want to do." More »

Bill P.

Bill P.

"People shouldn't live to dialyze but to have a life and do the things they were meant to do," says Bill. More »

Bob

Bob

Bob is glad that it is possible for him to do his own dialysis at home. "I try to work dialysis into my life, not the other way around," he says. More »

Carol

Carol

Carol chose home hemodialysis. "It's a totally different experience than in-center dialysis," says Carol. "I would recommend it to anyone!" More »

Connie

Connie

Connie is busy, but manages to fit in daily PD treatments. "PD is the way to go if you want to be working and involved in life," she says. "Life doesn't stop because you have kidney failure." More »

David & Paz

David & Paz

The benefits of home dialysis have been life changing for Paz and David. "We have fallen in love with this home dialysis," says David. "We haven't run across anything we dislike and would recommend home dialysis for anybody who is physically able to do it!" More »

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