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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: Adam_W on January 09, 2008, 01:23:52 PM

Title: Yet another attempt at getting a good access.
Post by: Adam_W on January 09, 2008, 01:23:52 PM

I finally got the results of the vein mapping that was done on my right arm, and my vascular surgeon thought it was really good, and he's going to attempt a fistula in my right upper arm. I had a failed fistula attempt in my left forearm, but this time we're going straight for the upper arm. The surgery is scheduled for Monday morning if there is no delay (my vascular surgeon is also the main transplant surgeon and the last time I was in for a fistula attempt it was delayed two days because he had three kidney transplants to do). I really hope this is a good one, because I'm getting sick of access problems. I also hope I can get a good fistula so I can do buttonholes, and it wouldn't be as hard for other people to learn how to stick me if I'm unable. I try to give an update on how it goes.

Adam

Title: Re: Yet another attempt at getting a good access.
Post by: Joe Paul on January 09, 2008, 01:34:05 PM

Good luck Adam, hope they get you a good one this time  :thumbup;

Title: Re: Yet another attempt at getting a good access.
Post by: 2_DallasCowboys on January 09, 2008, 01:38:43 PM

Good luck to you, Adam!  My husband also had
access problems, he had two fistula attempts, one
on his wrist, the other on his forearm- finally got
one put in the upper arm- and the thrill is very,
very strong, so far the Dr says it is doing very well!
I hope this goes easy for you, and you have no
further problems, access issues are terribly worrying.

Anne :thumbup; :2thumbsup; :thumbup;

Title: Re: Yet another attempt at getting a good access.
Post by: donnia on January 09, 2008, 01:43:23 PM

Good luck Adam!  I had one fail in the left arm.... then I went to Dallas to have a specialist do the one in my right arm.  It works great!

Title: Re: Yet another attempt at getting a good access.
Post by: Deanne on January 09, 2008, 02:04:57 PM

Good luck Adam!

Title: Re: Yet another attempt at getting a good access.
Post by: bolta72 on January 09, 2008, 02:10:43 PM

Best of luck to you.

Title: Re: Yet another attempt at getting a good access.
Post by: willieandwinnie on January 09, 2008, 02:44:47 PM

Good Luck Adam_W,

Hopefully this will be the end of your access problems. I'll be thinking of you on Monday. Try to enjoy this weekend.  :grouphug;

Title: Re: Yet another attempt at getting a good access.
Post by: angellady07 on January 09, 2008, 03:31:15 PM

Good luck, Adam. Keep us posted.

Title: Re: Yet another attempt at getting a good access.
Post by: orphans_mom on January 09, 2008, 05:39:26 PM

 :bandance; :bandance;   :bandance;
Wishing you the best of luck Adam.
Let us know how everything turns out.






Edited: Fixed smiley error - paris, Moderator

Title: Re: Yet another attempt at getting a good access.
Post by: charee on January 09, 2008, 06:04:00 PM

Good Luck Adam . I also had a failed one in the lower arm , got one in the upper arm and its going ok, its small but i do  buttonhole and it seems to be handling that pretty good. :2thumbsup;

Title: Re: Yet another attempt at getting a good access.
Post by: Ang on January 09, 2008, 06:42:25 PM

good  luck  with  it  all,  hope  it  works  out  for  you :2thumbsup;

Title: Re: Yet another attempt at getting a good access.
Post by: Adam_W on January 14, 2008, 04:38:30 PM

Well, I just had the surgery today and it went fairly well. I can't feel the thrill or hear the bruit yet, but I know with some people it takes time for those to be noticeable. My arm hurts like hell, and I'm still kind of woozy, so I'll go into more details when I feel better.

Adam

Title: Re: Yet another attempt at getting a good access.
Post by: jbeany on January 14, 2008, 04:47:09 PM

 :grouphug;

Get on your NxStage asap - the drugs won't clear until you've had a couple of runs!

Title: Re: Yet another attempt at getting a good access.
Post by: del on January 14, 2008, 05:56:54 PM

Hope your arm heals quickly and works