the best you can do start with this
http://www.kidney.org/

and then further your searches on specific points you want to know more about.

e.g. diet, choices of dialysis techniques, fistula, graft, permacath, dialysis etc.

Tracy

sorry I forgot to address how will it affect your life?

this is a hard one to answer as everyone responds differently to dialysis and this also depends upon what kind of dialysis, frequency and time on and off of dialysis..how you adapt to fluid and diet restrictions etc.

THE BIGGEST thing I can tell you is keep moving!!! though you might be tired after dialysis MOVE and LIVE on non dialysis days!

Find and continue to do things you love! This is so very important. I mean it!
Tracy

Thank you for your help. My life has kinda stopped over the past week or so, dealing with news like this is not my strong point, but I will make an effort and live my life thank you

Chele x

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smile there is life after you get the new that it may be time too start a treatment there are many options too think about and this is important because the treatment you choose may be the way you will live for months or even years. i have lived through 10 years of in center dialysis and 6 years of kidney transplant oh and capd or peritoneal dialysis. currently i am back in center going on my fourth year my access is a left upper graf it w orks very well but you have some differance. well i hope i helped a little i would be happy too chatt with any patients that are got along this path in your life. you can do this hugggs to everyone.

your life will go one, that is a promise.
dialysis is rough to get adjusted to at first from what i can tell. my father had heart and kidney failure at the same time and i take complete care of him. you will have good and bad days, but you will adjust. one important thing to do is never give up on getting better. eventually it will be like second nature to you.
if you have anything specific you have questions on i would be more than glad to help.

Educate yourself and become your own best, well informed advocate!

Hi..if they offer classes for people going on dialysis enroll in them as soon as you can..research dialysis..coming here is a good start also.I am diabetic and have heart disease.my kidneys failed In july of this year and i was put on dialysis immediately.I go to the dialysis center 3x a week 4 hours a day.It is tiring and yes you have to work things around your dialysis treatments.Luckily there are resources available to help you deal with this financially,physically and mentally.Involve your family and friends in this..their love ans support will help as well.I have never been more proud of my close friends and family than I have at this time in my life.They are there for me when I need them and when I don't they give me my space.I feel blessed even during this tough time.It's a daily struggle.I have a reality bites moment at least once a day..I get through it.Everyone is different on how dalysis affects them.but know you are not alone and that whatever you feel is not just how you feel.keep in touch..god bless