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« Reply #175 on: May 04, 2010, 08:40:54 PM »
Since it was in the dialysis graft and that was where the surgeon found pus.  I will say it started there.  They finally let me out of the hospital five days clear of MRSA turning up in the blood work.  Just one of those things that happens, I guess.  Today I felt like sleeping so I did.  Pain is less and less every day. The arm is looking better.  I have my moods.
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« Reply #176 on: May 04, 2010, 08:43:30 PM »
Less pain is always good!    :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #177 on: May 06, 2010, 03:30:41 AM »
Great that the pain is lessening...

That's probably why you want to sleep.... Lots to catch up on......

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« Reply #178 on: May 06, 2010, 09:14:28 PM »
I have had glucoma since I was 47.  I got a staff infection in my eye
and it nearly killed me.  At the time I was a hairdresser.  I asked the Dr. how I would get the infection in my eye.  He said most likely one of my patrons came in with it and because my eyes were the weakest part of my body, because of the glucoma, it went straight to the eye.
So you most likely came in contact with it and it went straight to your
graft.  So glad you are on the mend.  Take care of yourself now.

Love, Mimi
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« Reply #179 on: May 08, 2010, 09:34:51 PM »
I am feeling better. Pain last night at dialysis. Did not take the major pain killer beforehand.  Bad idea. No sleep last night from 12:30 to 3:30.  I came home and slept for hours this morning.  I have stayed home all day and just tried to relax.  My arm looks a lot better. It is healing.  The catheter in my chest only feels like one mail, instead of three pounded into it.
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« Reply #180 on: May 09, 2010, 12:03:31 AM »
So glad to hear you are feeling a little better Kit. If I were you I would not leap to go back to work either. Take your time and get really better.
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« Reply #181 on: May 13, 2010, 06:26:45 PM »
The pain is going away.  Instead of feeling like there are three nails jammed into my chest, I feel like maybe a stapler got me two times. 
My hubby has been a blessing.  He brought me breakfast in bed one day and dinner a few times too.  I am not lying in bed all day. Mostly on the computer doing things.  He changes my bandages for me and takes good care of me.  He has been really sweet.
My depression is lifting as the pain leaves, thank goodness. There was a few time I felt I was losing my mind.

Thanks for all the support from my IHD.com friends.
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« Reply #182 on: May 14, 2010, 06:22:35 AM »
THanks for a very reassuring update, Kitkatz!  We need our resident superwoman totally healed and back on task! :cuddle;
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« Reply #183 on: May 14, 2010, 09:36:13 AM »
good! glad to hear things are going better. you are a blessing to all of us kit. i find having you in my life is a great comfort.
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« Reply #184 on: May 14, 2010, 09:54:03 AM »

You always do so much to help and support others, Kitkatz. I know this must have been tough on you, missing work, being away from the little darlings, feeling like crap and adjusting to the new access. Thank God you've got Victor, I love that guy! I pray things get easier and you can do more of the things you enjoy. I'll bet the kids miss you too! Take care my friend!
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« Reply #185 on: May 14, 2010, 10:16:56 AM »
Good to hear that you're feling a bit better, Kitz...

Keep it up!...

Love...

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« Reply #186 on: May 14, 2010, 12:21:09 PM »
Thanks folks.  I always figure I am too dumb to know better. when it comes to moving on and getting recovered.


I visited school today. Saw my 5th period kids.  Did some things that had to be done on campus.  Spent about an hour  Came home weak as a kitten.

I am going to lunch later today and to the Goodwill. Maybe a nap in the afternoon. Maybe in chat 5 pm. The D at 8p.m.   Thank God for Tylenol with codeine through dialysis and the shot of Benadryl they give me to sleep there.  Hallelujah for Good DRUGS!
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« Reply #187 on: May 14, 2010, 05:19:42 PM »
You're sounding sparkier!
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« Reply #188 on: May 16, 2010, 10:58:48 PM »
Atta girl Kit, enjoy those drugs, they were made to help you thru this anyways. Glad to hear you are beginning to feel more like a human being now.
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« Reply #189 on: May 23, 2010, 04:58:17 PM »
Two days with little catheter/chest pain. I am not saying anything to not jinx it. It itches.  The arm is healing nicely.
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"If we don't find a way out of this soon, I'm gonna lose it. Lose it... It means go crazy, nuts, insane, bonzo, no longer in possession of ones faculties, three fries short of a Happy Meal, wacko!" Jack O'Neill - SG-1
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« Reply #190 on: May 23, 2010, 07:22:31 PM »
Such Very good news. I am not saying anything to jinx it either.
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« Reply #191 on: May 24, 2010, 05:06:07 PM »
Soldier on!
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« Reply #192 on: June 08, 2010, 11:32:35 AM »
UPDATE

I saw my surgeon today.  You know the guy that bit my left arm.  He is gong to bite it again for the fistula July 7.  He says I can go back to work on Friday. I guess he figured if I snuck out of town to Milwaukee I can go back to work.   :rofl;   He thought I looked good.  He said the fistula would be amde first then he would raise it to the top of the arm for better needling.  Oh what fun it will all be.  I am not looking forward to it, but am glad it will be all done soon.
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Remember your present situation is not your final destination.

Take it one day, one hour, one minute, one second at a time.

"If we don't find a way out of this soon, I'm gonna lose it. Lose it... It means go crazy, nuts, insane, bonzo, no longer in possession of ones faculties, three fries short of a Happy Meal, wacko!" Jack O'Neill - SG-1
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« Reply #193 on: June 08, 2010, 12:17:20 PM »
Best of luck, Kit! Will be thinking of you in July....  :bestwishes;
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« Reply #194 on: June 08, 2010, 12:41:20 PM »
Hope it all goes well, Kitz...

All the very best of luck...

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« Reply #195 on: June 08, 2010, 08:33:39 PM »
You look good and you sound good, and I am glad you are getting along so much better. I guess I must be inherently lazy. When the Dr. asked me if I wanted to go back to work, I said " Nope" Not now, not ever, so I drew my disability for a year and then totally gave up on the idea for life. However, I more than make up for that with all the volunteer work I do.
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« Reply #196 on: June 29, 2010, 08:06:09 PM »
UPDATE: I finished the last three days of school June 15th.

Now I have a preop  tomorrow morning at Kaiser for fistula. Surgery next Wednesday.
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Remember your present situation is not your final destination.

Take it one day, one hour, one minute, one second at a time.

"If we don't find a way out of this soon, I'm gonna lose it. Lose it... It means go crazy, nuts, insane, bonzo, no longer in possession of ones faculties, three fries short of a Happy Meal, wacko!" Jack O'Neill - SG-1
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« Reply #197 on: June 29, 2010, 11:01:30 PM »
Good luck with that, kitkatz.
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« Reply #198 on: June 29, 2010, 11:19:37 PM »
Hang  in there! I hope it all goes well and that you recover quickly without a fuss.

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« Reply #199 on: June 29, 2010, 11:47:11 PM »
Hope it all goes well for you Kit.
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