Tooting Our Own Horn

[PrimeTimer]

I use to keep family updated but since they don't care, never ask, never seem to give two hoots (on either side) I decided to come here to toot our horn. Not looking for any applause, just simply wanted to be able to tell someone that we had a good day. My husband and I have gotten pretty good at detecting problems with his fistula and sure enough, he needed another angioplasty or what I call a "balloon job". Vascular surgeon also replaced the small stent above his venous and removed a small aneurysm that he felt was starting to grow. They also gave him a couple of strong one-time doses of antibiotics to ward off infection too. They said that was because of the stent replacement. Guess there is always a risk of infection but even more so when someone is having something implanted into them. Love this surgeon! It helps immensely to know that someone cares and that my husband is in good hands whenever he needs some work done. Our families have no idea what he goes through to stay alive. No matter how we explain it or how many times we explain it. Anyways, he was tired the rest of the day but thinks it's because of the antibiotics. He was up and running today. And so is his fistula! I decided to come here and toot our own horn...just because. 

[Xplantdad]

Awesome! Good to hear that you have found someone that you can trust. That helps a lot, too! 

[Blake nighsonger]

Hey thanks, I can appreciate a good day..your hubby is a lucky man.Thank you for the up beat..... Sincerely Blake............

[Jean]

Good job!!!! Come on in and toot whenever you feel the need.     

[cassandra]

Well done girl!!

   


Lots of love, Cas

[kristina]

Well done PrimeTimer!
It is so inspiring to read when a couple work and "click" in complete unison!
Thanks for letting us know and take care & best wishes from Kristina.

[Charlie B53]

Wife and I used to have a Primary Care Dr that we loved.  He always took the time too explain anything we didn't fully understand.  Sadly, he retired.  Not liking his replacement and going to have to go 'shopping', interviewing, for a better replacement.

It is ESSENTIAL to find a Dr that you feel comfortable with.   You are very fortunate to have been Graced with such a Dr.

They are out there.  Just not always so easy to find.

[DayaraLee]

Good news is always something to celebrate and share! And it's excellent news that you have a good and caring surgeon who inspires trust. Definitely a great day!
 

[PrimeTimer]

I want to thank all of you for the support. Feels grrrreat! Was hard knowing that my husband had to go thru all that the other day but we are relieved to still have his fistula working. We are learning to take the good days and really make them count. The relief we both felt is almost indescribable, as we all know the sick feeling from anxiety and the worry that washes over us like tidal waves of despair. So when you finally have something go right and the path is clear to move forward it is such a huge relief. And it feels so good to be able to share these days. Not just the bad days but those moments of relief and happiness, a sort of elation that things are alright even when they are not perfectly alright. Thanks so much for being here!