Update 9/6/17

We went to the kidney specialist this morning. Bill’s kidney function still remains at 16% which is blessing since it has not decreased. The doctor said we could wait on dialysis. But, Bill has decided to move forward. So, the next steps are the following:

1. Bill will need to get surgery on his left arm where the surgeon will need to do a fistula which is fusing one of his veins and artery together to prepare for home dialysis. That area is where the tube will be inserted and the blood filtering will happen through the machine  2 to 3 hours/3 to 4 times a week. Dialysis will happen after work and on weekends. After surgery, Bill will need to wait 2 months to make sure the fistula is working properly. If everything is okay, then dialysis will start. While we are waiting, Bill and I will get trained on how to do the home dialysis.
2. During this dialysis prep time, we will meet the transplant team to discuss what family members and friend need to do to get tested. Prayers that we find an exact blood-match living donor. Bill’s body will respond better which this option and he would get off of dialysis permanently after transplant. Bill would stay on dialysis until he got a match.