If you have a weak stomach, turn away now. You have been warned!
Sometimes I marvel at the interesting problems I have. Here we go... A normal person who has a stomach bug will get up to go to the bathroom when necessary. These things usually hit in the night. Well, I am attached to a machine each night. The cord that connects me and my cycler is about 10 feet long. The distance between my cycler and the toilet is about 25 feet*. So when you think of the logistics, you will notice a problem. I won't say any more, but little things like this make dialysis a huge pain in the butt! (Pun intended)
*Of course I am able to pause the cycler and disconnect myself. It must be a sterile exchange. (Mask on, ceiling fan off, pets out of the room, hands sanitized, etc.) So, it is possible to go potty, it just takes a little extra effort - and time.
Oh, and I have asked about extra long cords for the cycler, but my dialysis nurse said I didn't qualify for it. What!?!?
