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Parties, Holidays, and "Firsts"...

Bonsai wrote 3 months ago: So today is President’s Day, and it is one of the holidays that I must work, but Mark would ha … more →

Tags: Death be not proud, Love never dies!, life as a widow, New Journeys, Loss of a spouse, Bereavement and Grief, Widow, Presidents Day, it gets better

It's not the end... but a new beginning!6 comments

Bonsai wrote 3 months ago: It is with great sadness that I inform you that my husband, Mark Clark passed away on January 17, 20 … more →

Tags: Kidney Disease, Dialysis, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), Death be not proud, Love never dies!

Dialysis Company Accused Of Giant Medicare Fraud

roneam1490were wrote 5 months ago: via CNN It started with a chance conversation between a doctor and a nurse several years ago. But th … more →

Tags: National, fraud, Medicare, Medicine, waste

Instead of Fiscal Cliff Cuts, Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Should Be Priority

B T Hill wrote 5 months ago: Boss Tweed’s administration a century ago was rife with fraud. One of the reforms which need t … more →

Tags: Economy, Politics, Corporate America, Government Waste, News, fiscal cliff, Medicare fraud, fraud, Taxpayers Against Fraud

Graft Issues...not QUITE so scary anymore!

Bonsai wrote 11 months ago: Well, Mark had another appointment with Dr. DeLaura at Image Guided Surgery today to get his graft c … more →

Tags: Dialysis, AV Graft, graft, clotting, Image Guided Surgery, Angioplasty

The Three Year "Anniversary" is upon us...2 comments

Bonsai wrote 12 months ago: It’s hard to believe it’s been three years since Dr. Luca DeSimone told us that Mark nee … more →

Tags: Kidney Disease, Dialysis, Stress, Blood Pressure, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), Support, diabetes, anxiety, Worry

Nurse Convicted Of Bleach Killings Awaits Fate4 comments

KTVTPhil wrote 1 year ago: LUFKIN (AP) - A Texas nurse convicted of killing five kidney dialysis patients by injecting them wit … more →

Tags: News, Local, healthwatch, Bleach Injections, Dialysis, East Texas, Kidneys, Kimberly Saenz, lufkin

Jury Finds Texas Nurse Guilty In Bleach Deaths1 comment

KTVTPhil wrote 1 year ago: LUFKIN (AP) - A former Texas nurse accused of killing five of her patients and injuring five others … more →

Tags: News, Local, healthwatch, Dialysis, Kimberly Saenz, lufkin, Bleach Injections, Kidneys

Finally a REALLY good report card!

Bonsai wrote 1 year ago: Yep, it’s me. I’ve been absent again. I know, I always say I will do better, but it just … more →

Tags: Dialysis, Kidney Disease, Medicare, Sleep Apnea, Stress, BIPAP, bmi, copay, Exercise

Closing Arguments Set In Texas Bleach Injection Trial1 comment

KTVTPhil wrote 1 year ago: LUFKIN (AP) - The fate of a Texas nurse accused of killing five kidney dialysis patients by injectin … more →

Tags: News, Local, healthwatch, East Texas, Dialysis, Kimberly Saenz, lufkin, Bleach Injection

Closing Arguments Set In Texas Bleach Injection Trial1 comment

KTVTPhil wrote 1 year ago: LUFKIN (AP) - The fate of a Texas nurse accused of killing five kidney dialysis patients by injectin … more →

Tags: News, Local, healthwatch, East Texas, Dialysis, Kimberly Saenz, lufkin, Bleach Injection

Witness Backs Nurse In Texas Bleach Injection Trial1 comment

KTVTPhil wrote 1 year ago: LUFKIN (AP) - A former co-worker of an East Texas dialysis nurse on trial for killing five patients … more →

Tags: News, Local, healthwatch, East Texas, Dialysis, Kimberly Saenz, lufkin, Bleach Injection

Witnesses Recall Texas Bleach Injection Deaths2 comments

KTVTPhil wrote 1 year ago: LUFKIN (AP) - A former employee at the East Texas clinic where a nurse is charged with killing five … more →

Tags: News, Local, healthwatch, Dialysis, Nurse, Kimberly Saenz, lufkin, Bleach

Texas Nurse Accused Of Killing Patients With Bleach IVs289 comments

KTVTPhil wrote 1 year ago: LUFKIN (AP) - Paramedics were making so many trips to a dialysis clinic in the East Texas city of Lu … more →

Tags: News, Local, healthwatch, East Texas, Dialysis, Nurse, Kimberly Saenz, lufkin

And this too shall clot...and Good morning Officer!

Bonsai wrote 1 year ago: Mark with Dr. Eric DeLaura And so here we are at Image Guided Surgery on a Saturday morning. Why are … more →

Tags: Dialysis, graft, dr delaura, CLOT, state trooper, Speeding, balloon angioplasty

Hello Bon? You out there???!!!2 comments

Bonsai wrote 2 years ago: Things here are going along quietly, and while that is good, I am often afraid to hope. I did that b … more →

Tags: Kidney Disease, Dialysis, vascular surgeon, Stress, Gastroenterologist, Sepsis, insomnia, catheter, anxiety

Just when you think it's safe to relax....1 comment

Bonsai wrote 2 years ago: …reality knocks at your door!! It’s funny how life works! I don’t mean funny in a good way eit … more →

Tags: Dialysis, Kidney Disease, Stress, vascular surgeon, bayshore hospital, blood infection, Fever, Sepsis

The Report Card Cometh....

Bonsai wrote 2 years ago: The change of venue has proven to be a good one (so far!). Mark gets home earlier now, and I feel be … more →

Tags: Kidney Disease, Dialysis, DaVita, transplant, Phosphorus, parathyroid hormone, PTH, sensipar, Renvela

High BMI + Time (could) equal Transplant List Removal

Bonsai wrote 3 years ago: Things have been quiet here, which is always a good thing. Mark has been feeling pretty good these d … more →

Tags: Kidney Disease, Dialysis, transplant, bmi, RWJ, Weight, phosphorus binder, nephrologist


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