I have recently related my weight gain and my action to do something about it. In review, In a matter of days, my weight increased from 139.6 to 144.2 with no changes in ANYTHING – same diet, same exercise, same dialysis. I informed readers that I was going to start using 2.5% bags for my static afternoon fill which I did to no avail. My weight instead went up to 144.6. So, again as I previously suggested, I switched to a 2.5% static bag AND a 2.%5 6 L bag for my evening on the Liberty Cycler, along with an additional 1.5% 6 L bag. My weight with this in one evening dropped to 144.2 and the morning microfiltration was 907, up from the 28, 0, 73, and 71 on previous mornings.
I intend on continuing with the 1/5 and 2.5 % 6 L bags until my weight gets back down in the 140 +/- range, and then switch back to all 1.5% bags. I have zero confidence at this point that I won’t have to repeat the above sequence. History does have a way of repeating itself – reminds me of Churchill:
Winston Churchill famously emphasized the importance of learning from history to avoid repeating past mistakes. His well-known quote on this topic is:
“Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.”[1][4]
Churchill delivered this line in a 1948 speech to the British House of Commons, paraphrasing an earlier sentiment expressed by philosopher George Santayana[3][4]. The full context of Churchill’s statement emphasized the need to study and understand historical events to make better decisions in the present and future.
This perspective aligned with Churchill’s deep interest in history. He was known to be an avid reader of historical works, particularly Shakespeare, Gibbon, and Macaulay[4]. Churchill believed that studying history provided valuable lessons and insights that could be applied to contemporary challenges.
Churchill put this philosophy into practice during his leadership in World War II. He drew upon his knowledge of history, including Shakespeare’s works, to inspire and guide his actions during critical moments[4]. For example, he invoked Henry V’s speech before the Battle of Agincourt to rally British resolve during the London Blitz.
The enduring popularity of Churchill’s quote reflects a widespread belief in the value of historical knowledge for informed decision-making and avoiding past errors. It serves as a reminder of the importance of learning from previous experiences, both successes and failures, to shape a better future[1][5].
Citations:
[1] https://liberalarts.vt.edu/magazine/2017/history-repeating.html
[2] https://www.medicalconfidence.com/blog/those-that-fail-to-learn-from-history-are-doomed-to-repeat-it-winston-churchill/
[3] https://www.invasiveplantswesternusa.org/history-are-we-doomed-to-repeat-it.html
[4] https://winstonchurchill.org/resources/in-the-media/churchill-in-the-news/folger-library-churchills-shakespeare/
[5] https://www.nwfdailynews.com/story/opinion/2020/06/11/letter-dont-make-me-repeat-myself-history/41983691/
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