The Pain of Kidney Dialysis and Transplant
Fifteen years ago, I developed kidney failure due to gout. Since then my kidney function continued to worsen, forcing me to undergo dialysis. Every morning, I had to manually operate the dialysis machine for two hours, and ten hours while sleeping. During the tedious process, I often experienced dizziness, and the fear of a slight mistake that could result in bacterial infections. Because of the daily dialysis, my business trips were limited to day trips, and I couldn’t go to distant places for vacation unless I shipped a box of medication and the dialysis machine to the destination in advance.
However, dialysis did not bring significant improvement to my kidneys, and eventually, the doctor suggested a kidney transplant. After enduring five years of dialysis, on December 17, 2006, I finally received a new kidney, and the surgery was successful. But a week later, the doctor’s report gave me a heavy blow, indicating that my blood creatinine level was 2.46 mg/dl (the normal creatinine level for men is 0.8 to 1.2 mg/dl, and when the kidney is severely damaged, creatinine excretion is blocked, which results in an increase of creatinine in the blood). Therefore, the doctor conducted further tests and found signs of kidney failure, saying that this kidney could only last for a maximum of two years.
At that time, I was extremely nervous and searched everywhere for any possible effective methods to extend the lifespan of my kidney. The nutritionist advised me to control my diet, maintain a good lifestyle, and exercise regularly, and also gave me some dietary advice. I followed the doctor’s advice rigorously, I even weighed my food and checked the nutritional content of everything I ate, and sometimes I endured hunger because I didn’t eat enough.
After persisting for a year, I achieved some positive results with my kidney index dropping to 2.0, so I continued my diet and exercise. In the past 10 years, my kidney index has remained between 1.42 to 1.56. Although it has stabilized somewhat, I still always worry that my kidney index will rise again.
At that time, because of my kidney transplant, my body became weak and sensitive to cold. I was always tired and in a bad mood.
After Eight Months of Meditation, My Kidney Index Returned to Normal
At the end of March, a friend introduced me to Bodhi meditation. I heard that many people had benefited from it, so I decided to give it a try. Since April I’ve been practicing Energy Bagua every day. After three months of practicing Energy Bagua, The Meditation of Greater Illumination and prostration, I went for a blood test and the report showed that my kidney index had dropped to 1.37. This was incredible! In just three months, there was such a significant change. This was what I had been dreaming of every day for the past ten years!
With such exciting results, I gained even greater confidence and worked harder in meditation, practicing for about five hours every day. I persisted for several months without missing a day. At the beginning of the second year, I went for another blood test and found out that my kidney index was 1.26, within the normal range! It was truly miraculous! In just eight months of Bodhi meditation, my kidney returned to normal, which was more significant than the result of dieting and exercising for ten years! Even the doctor found it incredible. I couldn’t help but wonder if I had known Bodhi meditation 20 years ago, I might not have had to go through the painful process of dialysis and kidney transplant, and the vigorous dietary control!
Now, my body is no longer weak, and I am not sensitive to cold anymore. I am energetic throughout the day. I no longer need to deliberately control my diet. As long as I maintain a normal diet and regular daily routine, my kidneys are completely problem-free. I am truly grateful for the wonderful practice of Bodhi meditation, which has given me long-awaited health!
~ The intent of the testimonial is to offer wellness information of a general nature. Individual results of practice may vary.