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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: TwistedKitten on November 28, 2008, 07:02:29 PM

Title: 2nd try at a fistuala
Post by: TwistedKitten on November 28, 2008, 07:02:29 PM

So yesterday morning (Nov. 27) I had surgery to create a fistula. This time in my right arm. So because of my clotting issues I've been put on blood thinners. 3 for now. Dalteparin, Warafrin and well Aspirin as well to help, but I should be coming off the Dalteparin soon. 
So I went into this hopeful but cautious because the first fistula created clotted off  by the time I got up to recovery :'. But I am happy to say that it worked this time.  :cheer:  :bandance; I got a nice bruit. So now I'm hoping my line will work until the fistula is mature enough to use, and when it is to get the button holes established. I can't stand being poked with needles going into my veins, so the button hole technique is perfect for me. Providing they can use it on my fistula *crosses fingers*. So I guess I'll have to wait for the new year to find out.

A quick question before I go, Is it normal to be able to hear my fistula at times without the use of a stethescope?

 :yahoo;

Title: Re: 2nd try at a fistuala
Post by: Rerun on November 28, 2008, 07:13:05 PM

Let's hope this one lasts for a long long time.  I think you could probably hear a really good fistula.  I can hear mine when I put my head on my shoulder.  You have been through a lot so I hope things go great for you from now on.

                                                             :waving;

Title: Re: 2nd try at a fistuala
Post by: Jess21 on November 28, 2008, 07:14:54 PM

Quote from: TwistedKitten on November 28, 2008, 07:02:29 PM

A quick question before I go, Is it normal to be able to hear my fistula at times without the use of a stethescope?

Yes!  When mine is going full blast (sadly, it hasn't been @ all times since wednesday  :'( ), I can hear it thru pillows!  Mine is very superficial though. Crazy feeling I know, but weird when it's not there (which I also know...  :'( )

Title: Re: 2nd try at a fistuala
Post by: G-Ma on November 28, 2008, 07:19:33 PM

Yes, I can hear mine but the weird thing is I can feel it without touching my skin   ???

Title: Re: 2nd try at a fistuala
Post by: Jess21 on November 28, 2008, 07:30:28 PM

yea g-ma you mean the vibrations?  i feel it in hand.  and see it.  and also calm dogs/cats with it. hehe. I'm just that good.

Title: Re: 2nd try at a fistuala
Post by: G-Ma on November 28, 2008, 07:32:35 PM

wow Jess...I AM impressed.   :bow;

Title: Re: 2nd try at a fistuala
Post by: monrein on November 30, 2008, 02:38:03 PM

All I need to hear mine is an ear.  No steth required at all. 

Hope yours matures well and lasts as long as you need it.   :cuddle;

Title: Re: 2nd try at a fistuala
Post by: Ang on November 30, 2008, 02:43:39 PM

when  mine  was  working  properly,


the  thrill  used  to  put  me  asleep

Title: Re: 2nd try at a fistuala
Post by: TwistedKitten on December 08, 2008, 06:13:50 PM

i can understand about the thrill putting you to sleep. i heard mine last night (through my pillow) and it's oddly a very calming kinda tranquil sound. helped put me to sleep to. which is a little weird.  :rofl;