Situation of patients and their experiences in chronic dialysis program are described from the perspective of sociology. Chronic dialysis brings some new matters into the life of patients. Experiencing of body is changing - formerly trouble-free body is lost, many new complaints appear and it is necessary to accept several restrictions. Dialysis provided for many hours in the hospital reshapes time and space in a new way. Regularly visited department becomes an important part of life of patients.

        Key words: qualitative research - chronic dialysis - adaptation to a serious illness - experiencing illness.