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Title: having surgery 4/8
Post by: sullidog on March 30, 2010, 04:26:50 PM

All,
I'm having surgery for my new access next Thursday, 4/8. They are going to use the extrimities of my upper arm. The interesting thing about this surgery is they said I have to have a physical, which I'm not sure why but I'm guessing it's because they have to do one every so often. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I go through this and that this access will surve me well.
Troy

Title: Re: having surgery 4/8
Post by: monrein on March 30, 2010, 04:43:48 PM

You will definitely be in my thoughts Troy and I hope it all goes super smoothly.  My first fistula from many years ago was in my left forearm, and my more recent one was done in my upper left arm.  Worked really well for the year I was back on D and it's still going strong now, a year after transplant.
Hang tough and let us know how things go.

Title: Re: having surgery 4/8
Post by: galvo on March 30, 2010, 06:32:28 PM

Troy, best wishes!

Title: Re: having surgery 4/8
Post by: RightSide on March 30, 2010, 06:34:16 PM

Troy,

You will certainly be in my thoughts.
I'll try to send some positive mojo your way--but I'm so nearsighted, please forgive me if the mojo misses you and hits the wall.    ;D

Title: Re: having surgery 4/8
Post by: MooseMom on March 30, 2010, 10:06:12 PM

Oh Troy, best wishes for next week!  I hope your fistula will have much fabulousness and will be the talk of the town...or at least of the OR!  We expect a full report asap, and we expect good news!

Title: Re: having surgery 4/8
Post by: sullidog on April 01, 2010, 05:55:31 PM

Thanks all I'll update when I can!
Troy

Title: Re: having surgery 4/8
Post by: Sunny on April 01, 2010, 06:27:12 PM

I hope everything goes well for you on your surgery date. Good luck.