A renal patient from Anglesey is about to head on holiday for the first time in 15 years, thanks to a new machine.
Ceri Ann Granton, 39, has been receiving dialysis treatment since she was 18 due to being diagnosed with focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS).
Regrettably, she has had two unsuccessful kidney transplant attempts and is now permanently on dialysis.
Up until now, she needed to visit the Renal Unit at Ysbyty Gwynedd hospital four times a week for many years.
The Renal Unit team has now provided Ms Granton with a Physidia S3 Mobile Dialysis Unit.
The machine can easily been transported in the back of her car.
Ceri Granton dialysising at home after receiving a mobile dialysis unit that she can also take away on holiday with her. (Image: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board) It's not just meant for home dialysis, but she can take it with her during travels.
The machine’s monitor stores dialysis parameters on a tablet, which it transmits to the dialysis unit after each session.
With these details, the home therapy team can track Ms Granton's dialysis and assist her as required.
Ms Granton, who is the first person in Wales to use this type of machine, said: "For around 20 years I have been receiving my dialysis, the first 16 years I had home hemo dialysis but sadly I couldn’t carry on with this as I became too unwell so since then I’ve needed to go into the unit at Ysbyty Gwynedd.
"This has taken over a huge part of my life and prevented me from living a normal life."
She also added: "I haven’t been on holiday anywhere for 15 years, this is due to having periods of time when I have been too unwell and also I find it sometimes quite stressful to go to another hospital while away for my dialysis.
“This machine will provide me with so much flexibility, as I can choose the time of day I wish to have my dialysis and also take it away with me."
Home Therapy Nurses have supported Ms Granton using the equipment so she is now fully confident to use the equipment independently.
The interim home dialysis manager, Sara Baker said: "I’ve known Ceri for around 22 years now and she feels more like a friend than a patient to me.
"It’s wonderful to see her at home having her dialysis, and hopefully trips away this year – it will be great to see her getting her independence back.”
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