Graft Problems - AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bajanne]

Now my new graft bypass has started to have an aneurysm.  For those who don't know about my graft story, check these links - http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=10763.msg184484#msg184484
http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=11010.0
This time they got me to see the vascular surgeon at the correct time.  He is not going to operate right away, but says he will have to do another by-pass, maybe next month.  He was pleased with the job the other surgeon did.
This is what I want to let all you know.  He asked me how soon I take of the pressure bandage after my dialysis.  I told him I take it off as soon as i get home.  He told me not to do that.  I must leave it until the next morning.  He has told the nurses to tell the other patients that, as well.
He says that though the bleeding has stopped outside the skin, the graft would not have closed up as yet and when you take of the bandage it means that blood would still be seeping through the graft under the skin.  And that is what can cause an aneurysm.  The more you live, the more you learn!
I remember that in the old days we had a thread about how soon you take of the sure-seal, etc., but I didn't think it had any important significance.  Now we know!
One of my nurses was always trying to tell me that I get aneurysms because I don't keep my hand still during the session. Well...........
So I am going under the knife again.  The last time was in November.  I only just got the bill for that!! $987.00.  Oh well!!

[Dan.Larrabee]

I am so sorry, that sucks. 

I have a graft as well and I just know its going to have problems. I have never been able to find a how to on taking care of and what to watch for when it comes to grafts. Everyone has such a different opinion and you don't know who to trust. When mine was finally ready to use, they tried to access it for several days. They finally told me to have it looked at because something must be wrong. After a fistulagram and a $7,500 bill, the doc said nothing is wrong. Turns out, they were accessing it wrong. Now my nurse wife is the only one to touch it and we are very careful - No Clamps, ladder technique, watch pressure, don't lay on it, no lifting, no tight shirts etc.

Good luck to you, we are all praying for you.

[paddbear0000]

  Oh bajanne, I'm so sorry! I don't have any advice for you considering I just had my graft put in 2 weeks ago. I'm still a newbie! I can offer lots of hugs and prayers though. 

[monrein]

What a huge annoyance Bajanne.   

[Joe Paul]

I will keep you in my prayers Bajanne 

[charee]

Hoping it all  goes well Bajanne

[pelagia]

sorry to hear that you are having problems. 

[2_DallasCowboys]

So, so sorry to see you are having
access issues, Bajanne

Will keep you in my prayers and thoughts,
I hope you will be thru with these issues right
away


Anne

[okarol]

  Sorry you're having to go thru this again and again, I wish there was some magic to make it better!

[nkviking75]

Bajanne, if it helps, you're not the only one.  I'm having my third graft surgery since October on Thursday.  My first graft worked beautifully for 2 1/2 years.  It was in my left forearm.  The surgeon made two attempts to place new grafts in the same general area.  Both failed before they ever saw a needle.  This time we're going for the right forearm.

So I completely sympathize.  It's a real pain in the hind end.