if she goes on dialysis, she will probably have a schedule of going three days a week. MWF....it can take from approximately 3-6 hours. she is just sitting in a recliner and the dialysis machine is filtering her blood.

it is NOT painful. inserting the needle is the only thing that happens that is invasive.

she will be given strict instructions about her diet and please, please, please help her follow the doctor's instructions to the T. limit the fluids as they tell her to and make sure she gets plenty of rest.

dialysis can prolong her life. be meticulous with her hygiene and do common sense things, just as you would be doing if she weren't on dialysis.
and love her............xoxoxopat