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 »
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 »
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 »
Donald was diagnosed with kidney failure 4 years ago, but, determined to keep his retirement dreams alive, he chose PD to make his travel plans possible. More »
"Peritoneal dialysis is more than just a treatment," he says. "It is a way of life, a way to live as normal as possible, and get your dialysis in the comfort of your own home." More »
According to Gloria, PD is great choice for people who want to take care of themselves. More »
"When you have a problem like this, you are your own solution—you have to wrestle it to the ground and get a grip on it." More »
For John, PD has been a good choice. "Everyone has different demands on their time, "but from the perspective of lifestyle, PD does not disrupt what you normally do." More »
PD is gentle and easier to live with. "It's 7 days a week just like your own kidneys," says Kelly. Best of all, his days are free for work, community events, church, and family. More »
Kelvin says, "If you're active, PD would help you. You've got your freedom. It's not too hard to do, and it's not the end of the world. You can still have a life, and be here to see your babies grow up." More »
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