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« on: February 20, 2008, 09:28:56 PM »
I stuck my self tonight with one needle.  I was kidding with the tech and asked if I could do the second needle.  She handed it to me, gloved my hand and I did it! Not very well, but got it into the graft and then had her help me! Not as scary as I thought it would be.  Going to try again next time.
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« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2008, 09:55:41 PM »


 :yahoo; :yahoo;  Wow Kit thats fantastic!!!!     :cuddle;

I know it may seem small but it is a great achievement. Every little step gets you closer to home haemo.  Well done   :-*
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« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2008, 10:35:40 PM »
Well done you  :clap; very brave.  Hope now you've taken that first step you won't look back.
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« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2008, 01:01:05 AM »
Thats great Kitkatz  :thumbup;
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« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2008, 01:23:46 AM »
:thumbup; Good for you kitkatz. The first time is the scariest, now it should get easier everytime. Congratulations.  :clap;
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« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2008, 03:04:53 AM »
Yep it's easier than you think, it's a lot of mind over matter, I was scared shitless at the start. But I knew that If i did it myself i would be more in control and I think it actually easier and less painful when you do it yourself.
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« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2008, 03:48:59 AM »
Go, Kitkatz, Go!   :yahoo;
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« Reply #7 on: February 21, 2008, 07:46:21 AM »
Woo-hoo!!! :clap;
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« Reply #8 on: February 21, 2008, 07:56:30 AM »
Yea!!!  You are way braver than I!  Way to go!!   :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #9 on: February 21, 2008, 08:43:00 AM »
Yay for you!!!!!

That's a HUGE accomplishlment!!!!  Can't wait to hear how the next time goes, bet it goes
iin perfectly!!!

 :clap; :clap; :clap; :clap; :2thumbsup; :2thumbsup; :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #10 on: February 21, 2008, 09:02:21 AM »
That is great Kitkatz!!
You are so brave.
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« Reply #11 on: February 21, 2008, 09:32:59 AM »
congrats, i guess. you certainly are made of stronger stuff than i.
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« Reply #12 on: February 21, 2008, 09:36:22 AM »
Wow that is so brave of you ! :2thumbsup; I wouldnt have the guts to do that !
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« Reply #13 on: February 21, 2008, 11:20:18 AM »
Go, kit, go!   :yahoo;
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« Reply #14 on: February 21, 2008, 12:33:57 PM »
Wow kit! Good for you!  :2thumbsup;

 :secret; I almost fainted reading the title of this thread... I am a real needle wimp!  ::)
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« Reply #15 on: February 21, 2008, 02:00:04 PM »
Wow!  You really are brave aren't you??

(I have to look away right before they stick the needle in or I would faint!)
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« Reply #16 on: February 21, 2008, 02:16:34 PM »
kk


 it's  very  empowering  is'nt  it, more  power  to  those  who  can  do  it,  i  only  did  it  once,  then  got  very  lazy,  but  my excuse  is  that  the  fistula  zig  zags  all  the  way  up  to  the  shoulder  blade.
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« Reply #17 on: February 22, 2008, 09:10:03 PM »
And tonight they tell me I can't stick myself.  If I am willing to learn why the hell not?
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« Reply #18 on: February 22, 2008, 10:36:56 PM »
Quote from: kitkatz on February 22, 2008, 09:10:03 PM
And tonight they tell me I can't stick myself.  If I am willing to learn why the hell not?

What? I don't get it! They let you one day but not the next. Crazy   :boxing;
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« Reply #19 on: February 23, 2008, 06:11:23 AM »
Quote from: kitkatz on February 22, 2008, 09:10:03 PM
And tonight they tell me I can't stick myself.  If I am willing to learn why the hell not?

Strange! I was told that they would teach me to do it all, if I wanted, including setting up the machine, etc.  If, I asked the doctor, he would order it. I'm proud of you for trying. I'm not quite ready for that yet. I used to give my own epo shots, and I've stopped using the numbing shots, but not yet ready to stick my own needles. I'm sure it would be just like when I first started giving my epo shots. After the first few times, it was a piece of cake.
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« Reply #20 on: February 23, 2008, 07:42:21 AM »
Quote from: kitkatz on February 22, 2008, 09:10:03 PM
And tonight they tell me I can't stick myself. If I am willing to learn why the hell not?

Hold to your guns, Kit!  If you want to do this (and I think it's wonderful that you do), push them.  Insist.  Demand.  Threaten.  Show them the big stick, girl!
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« Reply #21 on: February 23, 2008, 09:26:53 AM »
Absolutely, Kit!!! Show them who is the boss here, and it ain't them!!!!

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« Reply #22 on: February 23, 2008, 01:00:51 PM »
Here's a video about the benefit of self-cannulation from Fistula First: Cannulation of the Arteriovenous Fistula http://www.fistulafirst.org/videos/cannulation_chapter7.php
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« Reply #23 on: February 24, 2008, 05:02:28 PM »
Fantastic Kit! I am inspired!
Did you use a tourniquet?
What did they cite as the reason for not permitting you to stick yourself? policy, your ability to do it or what?

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« Reply #24 on: February 24, 2008, 06:15:59 PM »
 :clap; for you kit.

This I could NEVER do . Had to have fistula in RIGHT arm and I am so right handed that I wonder if the right side of brain even functions. :lol;
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