[Lions-l] Dialysis

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Mike, 
 
I am sorry to hear they had to endure Dialysis.  Thank goodness the  
procedure was available. 
I had a 4 hour session this morning and I had no problem.  I feel  slightly 
tired but otherwise I 
feel good.  I had 2 blood transfusions since Feb 9th.  So i know  how 
important blood platelets 
are needed.
 
You and others that do this are special angels in my book.
 
Prayers to all.
 
Betty
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In a message dated /30/2008 7:29:07 A.M. Central Daylight Time,  
momelanuk at aol.com writes:

Betty -

I've had a close  friend and my father go through dialysis.  

I started donating  platelets shortly after I retired. Including the 
paperwork time, it takes  about 2 1/2 to 3 hours. For most people it is shorter, but I 
use the one arm  process and have a high enough count that I can donate 
triple the usual amount  each time.  I take a book and my mp3 player and pretty 
much zone out for  the whole time, so the longer time really doesn't bother me. 
Lots of folks  watch a movie. But, I will admit that the hardest part is ke
eping that arm  still for the whole time.

I would encourage anyone who can to donate  plateletes. They are much needed.

Mike Omelanuk  '64




>>>Thanks Mike, I was really scared at first and had decided not  to do it. 
But my family talked me into it.  They couldn't stand the  thought of letting 
me go quite yet. I am doing better than I thought I  would. I will be on the 
machine for 4 to 6 hrs, 3 times a week.  I  also chose  the dialysis center at 
Sacred Heart Medical center  in Miramar Beach, Fl, I have been in the hospital 
there 3 times since Feb, 9,  2008 and everyone has been great.  
 
>>>I didn't even know you could donate platelets.  I think  that is a 
thoughtful thing for someone to do.  I am continually amazed at  the things you can 
do to help others.  
 
>>>Betty
 
 



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