FROM BONNIE SCOTLAND

[gallagherrose]

HI my name`s Roseann,diagnosed with kidney failure in 1990, was very lucky got a transplant nine and a half weeks later it lasted 15 years have been back on dialysis for 5 years now things went along nicely for the fist three years but all hell broke loose at the beginning of last year when my fistula blew open lost 3 liters of blood on my bedroom floor before ambulance arrived if not for my brother i wouldn't be here to moan about things. had 16 admissions into Glasgow Royal infirmary  and iam on number four  this year they have been unable to great a new working fistula so far there will be the sixth attempt in the fowllowing month,  using a permcath at present  a bit peeved with it all at present depression has set in  nothing seams to help .

[Rerun]

Hi Roseann, and welcome to IHD.  I'm so glad you found us.  I'm part Scot and live in the USA.  Your story sounds a lot like mine.  Have they tried placing a fistula or graft in your upper leg?  That is what they say they will have to try next on me.  But, right now my fistula in my upper arm is behaving itself.

Hang in there.  Come here for support and vent if you wish.

Rerun, Moderator       

[willowtreewren]

Oh, goodness, Roseann! What a frightening story! I am sorry you are having such a time with it, but this is a great place for support!

 

Aleta

[peleroja]

Welcome to the group, Roseann.  Sounds like you've been to hell and back a couple of times!  So glad you found us.

[rsudock]

Welcome! Thank goodness for your bro!! I know I love my bro! He is my partner in crime with this kidney disease thing!! (We both suffer with the same disease!!) Hang tough cookie!!!

xo,
R

[Poppylicious]

  Roseann.  Sounds like you've been through the mill.  Glad to have you with us.

[galvo]

G'day, Roseann, and . 

[aharris2]

Bloody hell, gallagherrose! That threat of death by exsanguination always lurks in the background, happily you and your brother fought it off.

16 admissions in (2 years?), 4 already this year! I have to say it's not a surprise that you are depressed. You need a break, a rest for your body and mind to heal. I know there's heavy pressure to have a fistula or graft, but if your permacath is working well with no infections, tell 'em all to "bugger off" and grab yourself a breather. I hope your 6th attempt goes well and puts an end to this string of hospitalizations.

Greetings Roseann and  to the neighborhood. There's lots of good people and good information here (and some odd types who would try to welcome you by attempting to use your own slang, was it properly used?) I am looking forward to seeing your posts. 

[RichardMEL]

G'day Roseann, welcome to IHD!

I shuddered at the image of your burst fistula and all that blood!! yikes! I have never heard of that happening before. I am so glad you rbrother was able to save you and that you're still around to tell the tale!!! I'm just sorry you've had so many follow up problems in that dept. Do they even know what caused it to happen in the first place? That would have been just a wee bit scary (that's a true understatement - you know we scots are frugal by nature ).

It's great to have you wish us. I always like a nice scottish lass (though Glasgow is a bit grey and drab for me and my family's from up north in Aberdeenshire anyway   ). I understand how down you must be at this point with your trials and tribulations. Hoping things settle down and we can help you through this tough time, and you can add to our community through your many experiences of both transplant life and dialysis.

Again, welcome!

RichardMEL, Moderator