StudlyMadHatter

Have you considered doing home hemo and/or nocturnal hemo? You definitely should because of the improved outcomes, but if you're not considering it I'm curious as to why.

Definitely look into it. I think you're in Europe, so I don't know the laws, but there aren't any devices that are strictly approved for it...it's all "off label". Google it on some of the dialysis boards and you'll learn more. If you really want your life back, feel great, work a normal schedule, etc. then nocturnal is the only way to go. If your doctor doesn't like it because of the risk of needle dislodgment in the middle of the night you should push back. I once met a dialysis patient (who was also a dialysis nurse) that had been alive for 25+ years doing nocturnal. It's really, really awesome.

That's awesome to hear! What system will you be using at home? If they'll let you do it, you should push for nocturnal. Dialysis is like BBQ - long, low, and slow gives you the best results. As long as you secure your needles really well you won't have to worry about an accidental (and catastrophic) needle disconnection.

What would you tell an aspiring violinist they might hope to earn for a salary someday? I've heard it varies wildly depending on the quality of the orchestra you join vs just teaching lessons, but by how much and what are the odds of making it to a given level?