first of i been on dialysis for 4 months now strong. i feel 90% better. when your kidneys start failing you cant filter toxins and certain things. i was holding water weight, and toxins in my face, hands, stomach, etc. i didnt no this was happening my creatinine levels spiked and that how i found out in the hospital. i just assumed i was gaining weight. after i started dializing it started to get better ,and diminish. the benefits of it is your monitored every week. they actually prescribe. EPO, protein etc because when you dialize you loose certain things so they are monitoing, and putting it back in during dialysis. yes i cant stay on dialyisis forever cause i have a history of bad blood pressure. they said it would be more benifical to get a transplant. so i am being lined up ,and no im not taking ANYTHING only what the doctors give me. i am at a happy place it is what it is. i played with fire least i can admit it. but im doing the right thing and trying to spread the word about kidney disease.thats why i have my radio show.www.thederekanthony show.com feeling good, strong, working,and training. thanks for all the support to even some of the people here i get a lot of private messages,emails and facebook messages. peace and have a safe 4th of july....