patient stories

Debbie

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Can a single mom of a 5-year-old do daily home hemo? You bet! Debbie wouldn't have it any other way. "Dialysis used to run my life, now I run my life!" More »

Donald

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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 »

Dwain

Dwain

"If you're going to dialyze," advises Dwain, "home is the way to go." Dwain believes that attitude and self-discipline are the keys to success with home dialysis. More »

Edward

Edward

"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 »

Eric

Eric

"For anyone who is active or doesn't want to quit their job, home dialysis is great," says Eric. "You can live life like a normal, healthy person." More »

Erich

Erich

After choosing daily home hemo, Erich says, "I couldn't be happier than when I'm spending time with my wife and children, and NxStage certainly allows for that!" More »

Everette

Everette

Everette does his own hemodialysis at home six times a week, and he chooses a time each day that fits his schedule. "Having this freedom is the best," he notes. More »

Gloria

Gloria

According to Gloria, PD is great choice for people who want to take care of themselves. More »

Harvey

Harvey

Harvey is living life on home hemodialysis to the fullest and hopes others will embrace it, too. "I think home hemodialysis is the best thing since sliced bread!" More »

Jake

Jake

Jake is happy with daily home hemo: "It has changed my quality of life so dramatically, beyond what I ever imagined. I'm back to the life I had before my kidneys failed." More »

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