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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: GoingThere on August 02, 2010, 11:19:10 AM

Title: My report
Post by: GoingThere on August 02, 2010, 11:19:10 AM
Hi all!

It's been almost 3 weeks since I joined the D club. Apparently I cope with D very good as I'm not tired at all.
Here you can see pictures prior joining the D club and post.

Notes:
1. Picture taken 6 days prior D. Me riding bike at the coast. At the back you can see fields of salt :)
2. Picture of me and my ex in the mountains 3 days prior D.
3. My very first session.
4. Me and my niece at the sea side. She holds Lollipop (my gift to her:)). Picture was taken 3 days ago.
5. Me with my bike in the mountains. My very first ike ride since D. Picture was taken today.


Yes, I can tell you, I am good person and my ex has a big loss.
Another question: why are so many D patients yellow?

GT
Title: Re: My report
Post by: MooseMom on August 02, 2010, 11:38:00 AM
Outstanding!!!  I love to see people on D being able to just get on with life.  Well done!

Listen, try not to expend any more energy thinking about your ex.  D has given you a new lease on life, so from now on, don't look back, only look forward.
Title: Re: My report
Post by: cariad on August 02, 2010, 12:28:41 PM
Long may it continue, Uros! I am so happy for you, and I love your high self-esteem. :2thumbsup;

Sounds like both your physical and mental health are in superb condition! :yahoo; Great pics, too!
Title: Re: My report
Post by: Zach on August 02, 2010, 12:51:39 PM

Another question: why are so many D patients yellow?

GT


In many cases, the yellow or sometimes grayish look is from being underdialyized.

8)
Title: Re: My report
Post by: natnnnat on August 02, 2010, 08:27:28 PM
I love these pictures GT and I am absolutely delighted to see you back on your bike, literally as well as metaphorically.
 :thumbup; :thumbup; :thumbup; :thumbup;
Title: Re: My report
Post by: galvo on August 02, 2010, 09:26:24 PM
Looking and sounding good, Uros!
Title: Re: My report
Post by: Jean on August 03, 2010, 01:17:49 AM
Good for you guy, getting on with it already. Keep it up.
Title: Re: My report
Post by: GoingThere on August 18, 2010, 11:59:23 AM
Hi all!

Today my fistula lost virginity.    :shy;  No pain at all.  :rofl; Though, only one needle was used. Tomorrow 2 needles will be put in my arm.
I enclose 2 photos.

Bye....
Title: Re: My report
Post by: okarol on August 18, 2010, 12:01:56 PM
 :2thumbsup; Good to hear!
Did you use the Emla cream, lidocanie or no numbing at all?
Title: Re: My report
Post by: GoingThere on August 18, 2010, 12:17:08 PM
Okarol, no numbing at all  :thumbup;
Title: Re: My report
Post by: Jean on August 18, 2010, 04:31:06 PM
WOW!!!! Or, as they say in Australia, Good on ya!!!
Title: Re: My report
Post by: Riki on August 18, 2010, 04:58:32 PM
you're a stronger man that I'd be.. *LOL*

No numbing?  I swear by emla cream.  it makes it easier for the nurses to find the vessel, because you're not flinching with the needle going in.  They wouldn't put two needles in so early with me.  They put one needle in, used at the artery, and this was done twice, then the one needle was used as the vein.  Then the 2 needles were tried, after it had been used 6 times.  From there it was smooth sailing for me.  I've been using my fistula since March, and it's still developing.  I expect that soon, I'll have more than just the 2 needling sites.
Title: Re: My report
Post by: LoneHighway on August 18, 2010, 05:04:47 PM
Yes, your ex is foolish. I wouldn't doubt she may change her mind when she sees you getting on normally, especially now that you are off the cath.
Title: Re: My report
Post by: monrein on August 18, 2010, 08:43:30 PM
Glad to see your attitude so positive and strong.  I never used numbing either and you look like an excellent candidate for doing your own needles...no going back if you can get your head around this possibility. 
I loved seeing all your pics and although I'm sorry that your ex wasn't able to stay the course, I hope that you'll get past that and continue to live your life as interestingly as possible.
Title: Re: My report
Post by: galvo on August 19, 2010, 12:11:42 AM
Good to hear.
Title: Re: My report
Post by: jbrock on August 19, 2010, 06:54:38 PM
GT,

You give me so much hope and comfort seeing your pics and hearing how well you are doing!!!

Keep it up!! Thanks for sharing with us!!

Joy :)
Title: Re: My report
Post by: RichardMEL on August 19, 2010, 08:03:47 PM
dude! you got a 500B! *envy* and I spot that bottle of Renagel. Very good! Can't forget those darn binders!  :rofl;

So glad you lost your virginity without pain! I don't use any numbing stuff either. First time a local, nothing since then. It's really not that bad.

 :2thumbsup; :yahoo; :clap;
Title: Re: My report
Post by: Zach on August 20, 2010, 09:52:06 AM
 :beer1;
Title: Re: My report
Post by: Zog on August 20, 2010, 10:54:49 AM
Good luck with the two needles today.
Title: Re: My report
Post by: Hubbs on August 22, 2010, 06:44:17 PM
I live in Central FL.  i keep my house at 76° .  Anyways,  since i been on the D thing for almost a yr,  I've lost alot of motivation to do things around my house. mostly cuz i'm too damn tired. and the heat is over whelming.  i'm thinking of getting a housekeeper too. if i can find it in my budget.  so I ivy you dude. way to go.. keep it up!  :2thumbsup;