Nishiguchi Dialysis Clinic

Satya and I arrived at Tsurumi, Yokohama on 4th of January 2010 and the first place we visited was Nishiguchi Dialysis Clinic. I was greeted by a very kind lady named, Kamba-san. She ushered me to a nearby bed and they started my dialysis right away.

I was terrified in the beginning as I don't speak Japanese and I feared that I would not be able to express myself better. But my fear was wiped away immediately. All the nurses are very kind, and I felt so comfortable and welcomed. My first dialysis at Japan went well and there were no side-effects after.

Nishiguchi dialysis clinic is located within ten minutes walking distance from our apartment. Initially, I only needed twice dialysis sessions per week. But it seemed inadequate as my blood pressure increased and I felt sick. Then, I started having three times dialysis sessions per week and it improved my condition a lot. My blood pressure was controlled and my pulse rate became normal. I couldn't feel happier.

The nurses are all very friendly and they kept a translated medical book (Japanese to English) to ask me bout my medical conditions. Kamba-san usually recommends interesting places to visit in Japan and we managed to visit many beautiful places because of her.

The patients don't converse during dialysis sessions. However we greet each other at the beginning or end of our dialysis sessions. I specifically like the patients at my left and opposite bed. They always greet me kindly and wish me well. The oba-san opposite my bed greets me in English while I reply her in Japanese language. She is a very cool lady. I like her a lot! If only my Japanese language was better, I would have made tremendous effort to get to know her better.

My dialysis sessions are on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. I usually watch TV during my dialysis sessions and I specifically got interested in Korean dramas; which are aired every morning on weekdays. Spring Waltz was my favourite! Kamba-san and another wonderful nurse, named Chie Ito-san loved it too. Chie-san is a very kind, humble and dedicated nurse. She speaks good English and communicating with her is fun. I really can't thank her enough and she taught me a lot about Japanese culture/celebration.

Yesterday was my last dialysis session in Nishiguchi Dialysis Clinic. I was admitted in Toho University Hospital yesterday afternoon and I will continue a few more dialysis sessions here before my transplant. I am not sure if I would be able to meet the wonderful staff and the patients again but I would like to dedicate this post to them and I would like to thank them for their kindness and hospitality.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH NISHIGUCHI STAFF. LOVE YOU ALL :)