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« on: May 29, 2010, 06:47:07 PM »
Today my fistula was used for treatment, this was the third try. The first try it infiltrated, and the second it clotted right off the bat. It definitely wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be, I'm sure the emla cream played part in that though, lol.
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« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2010, 11:52:47 AM »
So glad it worked.  Third time's the charm I guess.  :flower;
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Pyelonephritis (began at 8 mos old)
Home haemo 1980-1985 (self-cannulated with 15 gauge sharps)
Cadaveric transplant 1985
New upper-arm fistula April 2008
Uldall-Cook catheter inserted May 2008
Haemo-dialysis, self care unit June 2008
(2 1/2 hours X 5 weekly)
Self-cannulated, 15 gauge blunts, buttonholes.
Living donor transplant (sister-in law Kathy) Feb. 2009
First failed kidney transplant removed Apr.  2009
Second trx doing great so far...all lab values in normal ranges
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« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2010, 11:23:16 PM »
Good for you, about time the durned thing worked.
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« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2010, 04:05:09 PM »
It still kind of freaks me out but this also means I'm closer to having my catheter removed and being able to shower.   :yahoo;
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« Reply #4 on: June 02, 2010, 04:54:11 PM »
Nothing like a nice hot soapy shower!

                         :yahoo;
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« Reply #5 on: June 02, 2010, 05:01:09 PM »
That is great!
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« Reply #6 on: June 08, 2010, 04:26:44 PM »
Getting another step closer to that shower, they used two needles today.  :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #7 on: June 08, 2010, 04:30:47 PM »
Quote from: FindingNeverland on June 08, 2010, 04:26:44 PM
Getting another step closer to that shower, they used two needles today.  :2thumbsup;

LOL!  I never thought that using TWO NEEDLES under any circumstances would be cause for celebration, but I guess what passes for good news is a bit warped for us kidney patients!

Let us know when you take that shower so that we can REALLY party!  I'm serious! :beer1; :bandance; :yahoo;
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« Reply #8 on: June 09, 2010, 08:05:34 AM »
I know, right. Never thought I would say, "Yay, two needles!"   :rofl;


I shall keep you informed, I'm really hoping it's soon, as long as it keeps going as well as it has been! 


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« Reply #9 on: June 09, 2010, 10:41:07 AM »
 :thumbup; Me big wimp with needles :(
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