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Title: My Turn to go under the knife
Post by: paul.karen on July 13, 2009, 05:56:58 AM: On Tuesday the 14th i will be getting my PD access put in.

I am doing this a little early due to the fact that during my stress test for a TX a blockage was found.
I learned from this site (thx) that the dye they will be using to find the blockage may kill off my remaining kidney function. So i felt it best to have the PD access before having the operation for the stent to open my artery. My thoughts are i will be prepared if i do have total kidney failure.

So a new phase of my life is beginning........
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Post by: Sluff on July 13, 2009, 06:46:56 AM: Good Luck I will be thinking of you. :grouphug;
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Post by: monrein on July 13, 2009, 06:48:10 AM: Best of luck with the cath surgery Paul.
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Post by: rose1999 on July 13, 2009, 07:19:45 AM: Best wishes, thinking of you and hoping all goes well.
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Post by: Rerun on July 13, 2009, 07:52:53 AM: You are educated and prepaired. You will do beautifully.

:cuddle;
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Post by: joyfulmother on July 13, 2009, 07:54:10 AM: Praying for you!

I have a heart cath on Wed - I'm a bit nervous.
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Post by: KICKSTART on July 13, 2009, 08:00:37 AM: Thinking of you ..when all is done and you need to know anything just ask. :thumbup;
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Post by: cariad on July 13, 2009, 08:45:16 AM: Best of luck to you, Paul. I am keeping a good thought for you.
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Post by: willieandwinnie on July 13, 2009, 08:59:16 AM: :cuddle; Paul, I'll be thinking of you. Keep us updated. :cuddle;
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Post by: swramsay on July 13, 2009, 09:15:09 AM: Good thoughts your way to both Paul and joyfulmother!!!
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Post by: Darthvadar on July 13, 2009, 09:19:24 AM: Wishing you all the very best...

Thinking of, and praying for you...

May God bless and protect you... :grouphug;

Darth...
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Post by: okarol on July 13, 2009, 09:29:05 AM: :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle;
Good to be prepared Paul - best wishes to you!
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Post by: David13 on July 13, 2009, 09:31:10 AM: Best of luck with the surgery, Paul.
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Post by: twirl on July 13, 2009, 10:29:18 AM: a new phase of your life with IHD along side of you

:thumbup; you will do fine and what a wonderful attitude you have

TX blockage -- (TEXAS) what does the TX mean

and good luck to you and I may have to borrow you for awhile to stalk -- usually it is Sluff but he will be gone for months
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Post by: paul.karen on July 13, 2009, 11:32:51 AM: Joyfulmother you will do fine on Wednesday, You will have many good thoughts and prayers going with you :-)

:thx; you all for the nice words. It is good to have IHD as a place to come in times like this.

And twirl you can stalk me anytime :2thumbsup;

TX i think that is short for transplant ??
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Post by: Hanify on July 13, 2009, 04:12:03 PM: Thinking of you on the 14th. Hopefully you'll get a tx so soon you won't need it!
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Post by: willowtreewren on July 13, 2009, 04:46:18 PM: :grouphug; :grouphug;

To both of you, Paul and Joyfulmother.

Healing thoughts coming your way.

Aleta
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Post by: Jean on July 13, 2009, 11:50:27 PM: Best of luck to both of you. God Bless and remember, we will be thinking of you.
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Post by: Ken Shelmerdine on July 14, 2009, 05:09:02 AM: Best of luck Paul.
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Post by: Dave86 on July 14, 2009, 10:08:04 AM: Hoping everything is going well.
Good thoughts -------------------------->Paul
:)
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Post by: george40 on July 14, 2009, 10:16:21 AM: PK, were pulling for you. I pray all went well today.
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Post by: cherpep on July 14, 2009, 10:45:57 AM: Hope all is well for you, Paul.
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Post by: circleNthedrain on July 14, 2009, 10:50:57 AM: Thinking about you today...hope it goes easily. PD worked really well for me, I did it for 10 years. Best of luck!
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Post by: paris on July 14, 2009, 02:59:36 PM: Hope you are doing good, Paul :2thumbsup;
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Post by: okarol on July 14, 2009, 03:27:14 PM: :waving; Hey Paul,
Thinking of you - hope you're ok! :cuddle;
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Post by: Chris on July 14, 2009, 10:24:24 PM: Good Luck Paul

In medical terminology, tx is the shorthand for two different things TX can mean either treatment or transplant. There might be another shorthand medical term that has two meanings, but this one I remember from class.
Title: Re: My Turn to go under the knife
Post by: paul.karen on July 15, 2009, 05:20:58 AM: Thx again everyone.

All seems to have went well.
Only problem was in the preop room where i had to sign what i was having surgery for. One line said placement of PD access under that line was a line stating they were going to be taking out a cardiovascular something or other. I told everyone who would listen that there was nothing in me to be taken out. They say it was a mistake/maybe it was meant for another patient DUHH.
The last thing the anestigiologist(not in spell check? must have spelt it right) said before putting me under was. Dont worry Mr. Coupe' we will find the item that needs to come out.
It was good for a laugh.

I am feeling good as can be expected. Took the rest of the week off and other then being sore i am feeling confident.
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Post by: rose1999 on July 15, 2009, 05:34:13 AM: Glad it's over for you, take care :cuddle;
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Post by: David13 on July 15, 2009, 05:56:57 AM: Glad to hear things went well, Paul! :2thumbsup;
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Post by: MandaMe1986 on July 15, 2009, 10:28:06 AM: Well I am late as always reading this. *smile* But I am gald that it all seems so far so good. Keep us updated.
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Post by: breezysummerday on July 15, 2009, 12:59:01 PM: And so begins another
chapter in your PD journey...

Hope you are not in alot of pain.
Please keep the site clean,
you could wear your slacks like
the hip-hop doods, down around
your behind, hey! Does it hurt to
laugh? Miss Karen is probably the best
nurse!
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Post by: circleNthedrain on July 16, 2009, 09:52:50 AM: Funny Paul...and a bit scarey. When I went in for tx surgery they asked "do you know what operation you are having today"? I said "sure, penis enlargement".
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Post by: paris on July 16, 2009, 01:36:49 PM: :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
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Post by: Jean on July 16, 2009, 11:35:17 PM: Happy to hear you are done with that Paul. Another day, another 50 cents, huh?
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Post by: Rerun on July 17, 2009, 08:04:54 AM: Glad you are doing well Paul, keep us posted. When are they going to start you on PD?

:waving; :cuddle;
Title: Re: My Turn to go under the knife
Post by: paul.karen on July 20, 2009, 11:36:14 AM: Well tomorrow will be one week since the operation.
I have been pretty sore since Tuesday night. The weekend the pain was much more tolerable. I had to come back to work today. OUCH i think sitting upright (miss my recliner) and bending lifting (not much) has brought back much of the pain. I would have stayed out of work but my owners/bosses are away this week so i need to be here.
I was gonna take some pain pills but i dint want to mask the pain to much and in the end do sever damage.
Not sure when i will actually start dialysis Rerun. Not for a month or so i am thinking.
I got the PD done so when i go to get a heart Cath if the dye takes out my remaining kidney function i would be able to do dialysis through pd rather then a neck cath.

I have no idea what the site looks like. Am getting the bandages changed & a flush tomorrow and will get my first look at the new addition to my body.

Thx again to IHD and ALL THE MEMBERS
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Post by: okarol on July 20, 2009, 12:21:24 PM: :cuddle; Hey Paul, take it easy - I hope you heal quickly!
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Post by: Chalice on July 20, 2009, 12:29:07 PM: Hope you get to feeling better......
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Post by: Hanify on July 20, 2009, 04:27:13 PM: Thinkng of you. It doesn't take too long to heal. Then all us pd'ers can stand in a line and do a can can like dance swinging our catheters....