Hi Rhonda,
I am glad Ben went to the doctor too.  I am sorry to hear of his kidney 
problems and the need for diallysis.  I will continue to pray for both of 
you and for healing for him.  Huggs and blessings.
Virgie and Hoshi
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From: "Rhonda Partain" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, May 26, 2006 5:03 PM
Subject: Ben and the doctor


> We saw the doctor today.  Ben has 13 percent kidney function...he will 
> need
> to go on dialysis.  They increased the  water pill he is taking along with 
> a
> different blood pressure medication.
> He will be approved for Medicare now since his kidney function is so  low
> that he needs dialysis.  I am glad he went...13 percent is not good at 
> all!
> It was 40 percent around 8 months ago.
> We appreciate your continued prayers, I am sure this will be a lot to get
> used to, they say there is some sort of dialysis that one can be trained 
> how
> to do at home.
> wWe are to get a call from a nurse Monday to set up some time to discuss
> all of this.
>
> Rhonda
>