Ercon vaz Part I
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Transcript of Ercon vaz Part I
ANOTHER CHAPTER
DIARY OF ERCON VAZ
CONTENTSCHAPTER ONEANOTHER CHAPTERCHAPTER TWOTHE NEXT CHAPTER
ANOTHER CHAPTERBY ERCON FRANCIS VAZA Dialysis PatientVikram Hospital, Bangalore
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Come September every year I am given marching orders by my wife for blood test. Obediently the poor man goes for it.
Your creatine level is 3 and you must be under the care of a Nephrologist for the rest of your lifeAll new vocabulary. And now a Doctor, besides my wifes care. Oh God Help me!
To my shock in 2010, I was asked to report to the Lab again and informed about something as protein loss and advised to meet the Family Doctor immediately.
Unless you do a biopsy I cannot tell you anything or start treatment
Oh God, Something seriousDisappointed, we decided to leave our fate in Gods loving hands.Fortis Doctor
Go and see Vikram. You will surely like itVikram Hospital
Dr. Abraham:a place where fear does not exist
Mr. Filter has some problem but we will deal with it the traditional way.
I like this Doctor, and he has no objection to my drinking a little!Dr. Satish so pleasant, friendly , no fear of asking questions
Ercon, your creatine is high, I will not get sleep, so you better do AV FistulaI thought you were a good Doc, ok I will do it on Good Friday
Now I think Ercon you have to start with the Dialysis otherwise I will not get sleep
What about my sleep
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The word dialysis sends shivers down my spine
On July 2nd 2012, there seemed no escape for me. Dejected and taken to the Dialysis Centre to register and start my first dialysis. Met the smiley Technician who quickly made me comfortable.
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Doc said three times a week, 4 hours
Life during dialysis days
diet
An important routine is taking your weights before and after dialysis. This really bugs me.
Angry Doctor
My advice to people about dialysis is...
Medicines before food , with food and after food
Drink and be merryFollow Doctors AdviceObey your wife
Going for Dialysis
Friendly atmosphere fellow patients, attenders and staff.I consider them my extended family.
Spread the laughterShare the cheerLet'sbe happyWhile we're here.PPT by B.C. Vaz