| Tom Gower 2005-06-04, 5:56 pm |
| Larry, perhaps I gave you the wrong impression. I wasn't
complaining, as much as I was at describing what things were like at my
unit. I fully realize that there are steps that I can take, such as
wearing masks and ear plugs, however the people who run these units
should make patient care, safety and comfort their primary concern. I
very simply asked if it were possible to turn some of the lights off. I
think you would agree that was a simple request. If all those lights
being turned on was necessary for the care of the patients, then that's
the end of the story. However, if they are on simply because they were
there, then my request should have been considered. I am happy to say
that as of yesterday, they did turn some of the lights off, and no one
seemed to mind;......
I am well aware of the alternatives to dialysis. I also know
that as you said, that it wasn't too many years ago that if you were 50
years or older, you wouldn't even be considered for dialysis. Thank God
for the advances in kidney disease treatments. I know we all share the
same ups and downs of kidney disease, and sometimes it helps to discuss
it with others who are in the same boat........
It's not how many times we have tried and failed that matter, but
whether we tried at all.
TOM G
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