Richard Gere and Julia Roberts had obvious chemistry upon their first meeting. However, Richard was not planning on taking the role. He was on the phone ready to turn down the part when Julia slid him a post-it note with the words please say yes written on it.
Without life-sustaining dialysis or a kidney transplant, once a person with kidney disease reaches Stage 5 (end stage renal disease (ESRD)), toxins build up in the body and death usually comes within a few weeks. The decision to stop treatment should be an informed and voluntary choice.
People with kidney failure can live for decades with dialysis and/or a kidney transplant. Learning what you can do to avoid common complications can help you stay healthier in the long run. Topics covered in this module include: 1  Choosing the life you want. 2  Heart disease.