Tonight I want to talk a little about how important it is to have a good clinical team. The folks at Davita have been wonderful! There is one particular person though who is the best - Jody.
Jody is my PD nurse. She has been with me since the beginning of all this. She trained me how to do dialysis and has been there for me no matter what I needed. She's there to constantly remind me (always in a nice way) that I need to take my meds correctly, use aseptic techniques, etc., etc. She's listened to me moan and complain, but I can't ever remember hearing her complain about anything.
She's not one of those in-your-face "way too happy" people, but she's always pleasant and somehow always makes me feel better. She's very supporting, knowledgeable and patient. And if she's been patient with me for 6+ years - she is a saint in my book! She sees me twice a month, every month and yet she's never been mean or short with me. She has always taken her time, answered my calls, and been there for me.
Jody swears that I won't come see her anymore once I have the transplant, but I'm going to prove her wrong. As soon as I'm able, I'm going to pop in on clinic day and let her use me as a "before and after" example. Watch out Jody - you know know when I'll show up!
Until tomorrow.....
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