Key points
- Plan big excursions on the day after a session
- Keep the long gap (often the weekend) quiet
- Morning sessions free your afternoons
Three sessions a week still leave plenty of time to visit. The trick is to plan your days around how you feel after and between sessions.
A typical dialysis week on holiday
- Dialysis session + light afternoon
- Best day for excursions
- Long gap: keep it quiet
The best day for an excursion
The day after a session is usually the best: you are close to your dry weight, potassium is low and you have had time to recover from the session fatigue.
The day of a session
Plan something light: a walk, the pool, a café. Many patients feel tired for a few hours after dialysis (see dialysis fatigue).
The long gap
The longest gap between two sessions, often the weekend, is when fluid and potassium are highest. Avoid long day trips in the heat at the end of that gap and keep an eye on what you drink.
Morning or afternoon sessions?
Morning sessions free your afternoons for the beach or a visit. In an Italian survey, about a quarter of patients said they preferred morning-only sessions on holiday. Tell us your preference when you book.
Planning a trip on dialysis?
Tell us your dates: we book your sessions near your hotel and reply within 12 hours.
Useful resources
This article is general information and does not replace the advice of your nephrologist or renal team.