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« Reply #125 on: April 25, 2010, 12:19:03 AM »
Ahhhhh Kit, I am so sorry to hear this. You know you are crying because you are so weak, not because you are a wimp. If you want me to I will give you my daughters phone number, she is a hairstylist and works in Redlands. I sure hope you feel a lot better and soon. Is the nexck catheter just until they can build a new acces or what? Get some sleep.
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« Reply #126 on: April 25, 2010, 01:02:03 AM »
Quote from: kitkatz on April 24, 2010, 09:54:51 PM
Having a tunnel catheter put into your chest is like having a nail gun blow nails directly into your chest!  I cried through the entire procedure. I am pretty sure the doc thinks I am a wimp, but it hurt like hell!

You weren't sedated? They gave Jenna that stuff that makes you forget.
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« Reply #127 on: April 25, 2010, 04:48:08 AM »
Sorry for all the pain kitkatz, hope things soon get on an even keel.
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« Reply #128 on: April 25, 2010, 10:34:07 AM »
sorry to hear you're in pain. but very glad to hear you're home. be sure victor takes good care of you.
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« Reply #129 on: April 25, 2010, 12:39:06 PM »
Quote from: okarol on April 25, 2010, 01:02:03 AM
Quote from: kitkatz on April 24, 2010, 09:54:51 PM
Having a tunnel catheter put into your chest is like having a nail gun blow nails directly into your chest!  I cried through the entire procedure. I am pretty sure the doc thinks I am a wimp, but it hurt like hell!

You weren't sedated? They gave Jenna that stuff that makes you forget.
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The first time I started screaming on the operating table as he was doing it it hurt so bad.  The second time the surgeon slapped me in the face before the operation and told me not to scream.  I told him that the anesthesiologist better put me out more. 
I am so sorry you had to go through that.  I am glad you are home.
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« Reply #130 on: April 25, 2010, 05:04:55 PM »
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Here is my shark bite wound the surgeon gave me on my left arm. 
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« Reply #131 on: April 25, 2010, 05:09:27 PM »
 :(  Ouch!

When can they use it?
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« Reply #132 on: April 25, 2010, 05:12:22 PM »
Use it? These are the scars from taking the graft out of the arm.  No site yet determined for a new fistula.
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« Reply #133 on: April 25, 2010, 05:30:10 PM »
Bloody big shark!
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« Reply #134 on: April 25, 2010, 05:32:22 PM »
Ah Kit, I can't imagine how much pain you were in.  If you were crying, well, the rest of us would have been screaming bloody murder!   I don't think Tylenol would make me feel better----how about tequila?  That is what Susie would have suggested!     :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #135 on: April 25, 2010, 06:40:36 PM »
Oh, geeze Kitkatz. So sorry for everything you've gone through. I've been gone for quite awhile and the first thing I saw when I logged back on was this thread. I also just went through an infection in my graft after it was revised. I'm sorry they couldn't save yours. I couldn't even imagine having a chest catheter placed with no sedative. I would have screamed so loud the cops would be barging in thinking someone's being murdered. I hope you feel better soon.

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« Reply #136 on: April 25, 2010, 07:04:12 PM »
YOUCH!! Kitkatz
Definitely different than how they go in.
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« Reply #137 on: April 25, 2010, 10:38:38 PM »
Damn!!!!!!!
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« Reply #138 on: April 25, 2010, 10:45:23 PM »

I hope you really gave it to the shark!  :Kit n Stik; :Kit n Stik; :Kit n Stik;
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« Reply #139 on: April 26, 2010, 10:11:12 AM »
Quote from: kitkatz on April 25, 2010, 05:12:22 PM
Use it? These are the scars from taking the graft out of the arm.  No site yet determined for a new fistula.

   >:(  Oh crap!
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« Reply #140 on: April 26, 2010, 06:42:28 PM »
Glad you are home!
Here when they put those things in they relax you and num the heck out of it! Does  your doctor believe in litocane?
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« Reply #141 on: April 26, 2010, 06:44:07 PM »
I just can't imagine....just can't imagine. :cuddle;
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« Reply #142 on: April 26, 2010, 07:55:44 PM »
Kit this makes me angry that you were not sedated or anything. They treat P.O.W. better than that. You don't deserve that kind of treatment! Is there anything you can do to change this? It is just ridiculous. I could almost cry just knowing what you are going through. Is there anything anyone can do to ease your pain or the way you have to endure the procedures you have to go through?   :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug;
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« Reply #143 on: April 27, 2010, 04:32:58 PM »
The doctor told me he ould not promise it would not hurt and that it probably would. AFTER I burst into tears he tried to give me drugs to calm me down. A**hol*!
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« Reply #144 on: April 27, 2010, 07:19:52 PM »
Oh, My, what a wonderful and kind man!!!! :sarcasm;
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« Reply #145 on: April 27, 2010, 09:12:52 PM »
Oh Kit, I'm so sorry. I hope you're feeling better. 
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« Reply #146 on: April 27, 2010, 11:42:54 PM »
Can I whine a little bit here?  I have not been at my work since April 13.  They know I have been out.  I had to tell them via email to get anyone to say anything to me about being sick or out. I had two teachers who I work with daily who had no idea I was out of school for 2 weeks.  What the he** is going on?  Even staff club has done nothing, no card. nothing.  I have been at this school for almost twelve years. 

I am feeling sorry for my self, I know, but sometimes the pit of despair comes visiting. especially when I am hurting. 

While I was in the hospital:
Lucky that my Mom called daily to check up on me.
My sister came by the hospital and brought me magazines to read.
My friend Jennifer brought me a book, tea, and some puzzle books.
My friend Marilyn called me regularly to see how I was doing.
My daughter Maria called me daily.
My Mom and sister's church sent people to see me.
I had several IHD people call me, Okarol, Chris, Jean, Rerun, maybe others but I am fuzzy on a couple of days there.

Thank God for IHD.com if it were not for your support I would have shut down cawled under a rock and never come out again.  Please keep pulling me out from under my rock.


Yes, it is time for a pain ill. 11:30 pm.  2 Vicodin and maybesom sleep tonight that is not so interrupted.
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« Reply #147 on: April 27, 2010, 11:58:18 PM »
Kitkatz, I'll leave a trail of dark chocolate M&M's so you will come out in to  the light  :waving; ;D
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Neuropathy in legs age 10

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   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
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« Reply #148 on: April 28, 2010, 12:02:31 AM »
Quote from: Chris on April 27, 2010, 11:58:18 PM
Kitkatz, I'll leave a trail of dark chocolate M&'s so you will come out in to  the light  :waving; ;D


Someone better do something soon. I would follow a trail of dark chocolate M and Ms. Thanks Chris.
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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 #149 on: April 28, 2010, 12:26:29 AM »
 :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug; Love you Kitkatz!
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New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
Living Donors Rock! http://www.livingdonorsonline.org -
News video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-7KvgQDWpU
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