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« Reply #25 on: April 16, 2010, 03:37:02 PM »
Get well soon, Kitkatz

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« Reply #26 on: April 16, 2010, 04:09:56 PM »
I just spoke to Ktkatz and she's obviously not feeling well.  They have discovered that the source of the infection is MRSA in her graft, the same graft she's had for ten years and to which, in her words, she's "very attached".  They plan to pull the plug on that graft sometime this evening.  She doesn't know at this point what the next step will be in terms of her access and for now she just needs to get through the removal of the graft.  Very disheartening for her and all of our positive thoughts, prayers etc for her and her medical team are what we can do right now.
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« Reply #27 on: April 16, 2010, 04:33:47 PM »
Oh gosh...that's frightening news.  MRSA in her graft?  Does she do D in clinic and perhaps picked it up there?  This is really very worrying.  Thank you for letting us know this latest update, Monrein.  Please keep us posted.  I had wanted to call her, but I don't really know her and didn't want to disturb her, so I'm glad that the more "senior" members have spoken to her.  Oh dear...this is not good.
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« Reply #28 on: April 16, 2010, 06:18:05 PM »
I am so glad you had a chance to talk with her, Monrein.  I hate this has happened.  She is such a fighter and a wonderful role model to all of us.  10 years with this graft - I wish it had been 20.   Love you Kitkatz and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.   :cuddle;
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« Reply #29 on: April 16, 2010, 06:23:58 PM »
hang in there girlfriend :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug;
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« Reply #30 on: April 16, 2010, 07:34:33 PM »
My thoughts and prayers are with you. 10 years out of a graft is a lot. Wish I could of gotten that from my first one.
Keep us posted!
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« Reply #31 on: April 16, 2010, 07:45:56 PM »
Just found out about this in another thread.
Sorry to hear about this kitkatz and hope they can get the MRSA under control fast. I hope you get to feeling better soon, but know this can take sometime. Sorry to hear that they also have to  do something with your fistula.
 
Get well soon.
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« Reply #32 on: April 16, 2010, 07:52:15 PM »
Just got off the phone with KitKatz, about an hour I guess from Monreins call to her. Surgery is now scheduled for tomorrow at 9:30 A.M. In her own words, "they are going to rip my access out of my arm". Even as sick as she is, still cracking the jokes. They did not feed her all day today, until the Dr. came in and said the surgery will be tomorrow. She said to tell every one her spirits are up, and would love some calls, but not on Saturday as she is bound to be groggy most of the day.
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« Reply #33 on: April 17, 2010, 02:04:22 AM »
Oh poor KK!..... I hope they get on top of that infection very quickly....

Does anyone have mobile number for her???.... Could they PM it to me, please???.... I'd like to send a text.....

Get well KK.... That infection doesn't know what a woman it's picked on... I don't fancy it's chances!!!!!.....

Love...

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« Reply #34 on: April 17, 2010, 03:09:16 AM »
Good luck Kitkatz, hoping your better soon.
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« Reply #35 on: April 17, 2010, 10:29:16 AM »
oh kitkatz, i wish i could be there to sit with you. i think of you ofter and am rather upset that this has happened to you.
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« Reply #36 on: April 17, 2010, 10:46:03 AM »
Just found this thread.  Hang in their Kitkatz - get better soon.  You will have to get your big stick out to fight that infection.

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« Reply #37 on: April 17, 2010, 04:14:12 PM »
Hope they get that infection under control soon. Too bad you have to lose the graft KK.  Tell them to use the  :Kit n Stik; on the MRSA
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« Reply #38 on: April 17, 2010, 06:11:35 PM »
Auugh!  Darn it, kit, get better! 
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« Reply #39 on: April 17, 2010, 07:13:17 PM »
Hope you get better soon Catherine. Things have been too quiet too long hasn't it...   ::) Wish I could visit you.
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« Reply #40 on: April 17, 2010, 08:30:55 PM »
I wish I could visit you, too!   Thinking about you Katherine.  Miss your threads woman!  Get well soon!!!!    :cuddle;
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« Reply #41 on: April 18, 2010, 07:34:52 AM »
I need you back (with your stick)!  Be well.

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« Reply #42 on: April 18, 2010, 12:38:31 PM »
I'll try calling Monday. I don't want to bother her today so she can rest before she feels the need to  :Kit n Stik;  for possibly waking her due to the 2 hour time difference  ;D :sarcasm; :rofl; :rofl;
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   -glaucoma and surgery for that
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« Reply #43 on: April 18, 2010, 01:35:57 PM »
I spoke to Kit briefly today. They did pull the graft and she says the pain is moderate but not as bad as expected. Other than that she is doing ok.
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« Reply #44 on: April 18, 2010, 02:22:56 PM »
Thanks for the update, Sluff!....

Get well soon, KK..... :grouphug;

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« Reply #45 on: April 18, 2010, 02:55:32 PM »
Here is an update from my dad about Kitkatz!

Katherine developed fever and a sore left arm, so last Tuesday night we went to Kaiser ER, 22 hours later after doing dialysis, they placed her at the Valley Annex. They determined she was infected by the super bug MRSA. Doctors decided to operate and remove the plastic tube in her arm which has been her dialysis access for the past 8 years.

So she was not allowed to eat Friday, did dialysis and in the evening went for surgery......... needless to say from 2130 to 0250 we waited while emergency cases bumped her off, so back she went to the Annex and me tried to get some sleep. They took her into surgery at 9am today, I got there at 10 and I just got home.

Needless to say she is sore, pissed, angry, and stressed out. Yet there is nothing we can do as it is out of our hands. She is resting, her good right arm has been bruised by a dozen needle tries to find elusive veins, has IV needles in both feet and until 2 today had a catherer in her right groin.

She is resting and is recovering from the surgery and sleeping :)! She says hello to everyone and thank you for keeping her in your thoughts and prayers!!!

Here is her new her room number is Two West # 2119 and the phone is 909 - 427 - 6319.

Have a great day and thank you for keeping my mom in your thoughts!!!

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« Reply #46 on: April 18, 2010, 03:00:57 PM »
Thanks Maria for the update on your mom.I hope she gets her rest and the dr's can figure out what to do for her next.Give her a hug for us.Take Care
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« Reply #47 on: April 18, 2010, 03:07:09 PM »
Thank you for the update Maria -  I will keep your mom in my prayers. You know better than anyone what a strong person she is!
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« Reply #48 on: April 18, 2010, 03:23:33 PM »

 Stay Strong, Kitkatz, People are holding You, in Their, Thoughts and Prayers.
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« Reply #49 on: April 18, 2010, 03:35:02 PM »
Maria,
Thanks for letting us know. Please let her know we miss her and if she wanted time off, all she had to was tell us. Ha ha ha! Seriously though, I am thinking about her all the time and hope she shakes this bug and can get out of the hospital soon. Sending love to her and Victor too!
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