Chair Time: Dealing with Dialysis

William Davenport draws on his personal journey with dialysis to provide fellow kidney patients an insightful guide to navigating life on this challenging therapy.

In a conversational tone, Davenport walks readers through the typical dialysis treatment from start to finish - explaining the purpose of each step and equipment used, like the dialysis chair. He stresses the importance of understanding your blood pressure and fluid status as an empowered patient. Davenport gets real about the physical and emotional symptoms kidney disease can cause, offering tips on coping. He also provides sage advice for handling hospital visits, emergencies, doctor interactions, and how to be your own best advocate. While not shying away from the difficulties dialysis entails, the book ultimately aims to educate and equip new patients to take charge of their health within the confines of dialysis treatment. Davenport mixes practical medical advice with philosophical wisdom gleaned from his own journey, making the book both informative and inspiring.