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« Reply #25 on: October 19, 2010, 07:11:31 AM » |
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I'll be doing that in a few hours.
He called me yesterday afternoon to confirm he would show up at 0730 (ugh) and he assures me there will be no problem it will get done now.
We'll see!!! The things we go through to GO GREEN!!
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« Reply #26 on: October 19, 2010, 03:40:34 PM » |
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He's here!! Well has been here for two hours. Has donw one toilet and I think is nearly finished the second. WOO HOO! Fingers crossed!!!! Hopefully soon I will be a happy blokey too!  |
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3/1993: Diagnosed with Kidney Failure (FSGS) 25/7/2006: Started hemo 3x/week 5 hour sessions 27/11/2010: Cadaveric kidney transplant from my wonderful donor!!! "Danny" currently settling in and working better every day!!! BE POSITIVE * BE INFORMED * BE PROACTIVE * BE IN CONTROL * LIVE LIFE!
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« Reply #27 on: October 19, 2010, 07:39:23 PM » |
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Well I am flushed with success - finally!! They are in and apparently working (I'm not to try them for eight hours though)... so... fingers crossed this particular saga is over and I can move on to the next one. For now *I* am a happy bloke - on the other side of the world from the real Blokey   |
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« Reply #28 on: October 20, 2010, 12:38:24 AM » |
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Thank goodness for that the toilets are sorted, I hope you kept your legs crossed as well as your fingers, not using them for 8 hours  |
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2007- since January 2007 carer to my husband John who has the following, allways been a very fit man up till then.
2007 - January Renal failure
2007 - March Diagnosed with a Horseshoe kidney and bladder cancer.
2007 - June One kidney, Prostrate and Bladder removed with stage 4 cancer. Urostomy
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« Reply #29 on: October 20, 2010, 07:30:43 AM » |
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Yay! But eight hours? Yikes! Is that because they've done the job wrong and want to be as far away as possible before you realise?  |
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« Reply #30 on: October 20, 2010, 08:23:14 AM » |
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LOL LOL LOL. Well the irony of course is being a kidney patient my actual need to use them is much reduced, but anyway I went to work and used theirs. The reason to wait was that there was a sealant around the base he wanted to dry a bit that's all. He flushed 'em a few times and there was no mess of water or stuff, so fairly confident it will be OK when I take the plunge, but yeah it will be a bit weird to finally use it!! I will soon though as it's 2am and I need to pee before bed sooooo....... if it blows up and I get blown through the roof by the great exploding loo - well it's been nice knowing you all - and... up yours Dialysis!!! |
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« Reply #31 on: October 20, 2010, 05:19:57 PM » |
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Well nothing exploded and all worked as expected - yipee!!!  |
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« Reply #32 on: October 20, 2010, 06:40:12 PM » |
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It is great when the simple pleasure of a working Loo is cause for such pleasure........
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« Reply #33 on: October 20, 2010, 11:19:11 PM » |
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I presume Richard will be having dinner on his new throne to-night!
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« Reply #34 on: October 21, 2010, 05:54:38 PM » |
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I presume Richard will be having dinner on his new throne to-night!
eww.. that's a bit wrong that is!!! |
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« Reply #35 on: October 25, 2010, 05:05:14 PM » |
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Awww Poppy that was a GREAT post! Wow, it relally does seem like right now things are good. We get so caught up in the down side but that's normal. What do they think is causing the potassium issues if it's not the diet?
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« Reply #36 on: October 26, 2010, 01:46:27 AM » |
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What do they think is causing the potassium issues if it's not the diet?
He had his PD catheter removed at the same time he had his fistula created; a day later he'd developed what he calls his Blood Baby on his belly where the tube had been. It's basically a haemotoma, and they couldn't drain the blood because of risk of infection. It's very gradually going down as the blood disperses back into his body, but it's a slow process. They think that's what's causing the high potassium. |
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« Reply #37 on: October 26, 2010, 07:48:47 AM » |
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« Last Edit: October 26, 2010, 07:51:02 AM by ChickenLittle56 »
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As I was coming out the Nephrologist office, I thought the sky was falling.
Knew I was going on dialysis since November 1999.
Had a fistula put in January 2000.
Been on 4-1/2 hour dialysis since August 28, 2001. (They took out 35Kg that single week)
Maria hasbeen on hemodualysis since January, 2005
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« Reply #38 on: October 30, 2010, 08:44:56 PM » |
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And how is blokey today?  |
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« Reply #39 on: November 29, 2010, 10:43:09 AM » |
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Sorry Karol, I missed your question. Blokey was quite happy on the 31st October - we went to the cinema to escape the Trick or Treaters! Blokey actually seems a lot happier since he started using his fistula. He's getting clearance of 63% which is supposedly good. Is it good? Thought I should give a bathroom update ... I currently have no sink, no bathroom door and a toilet that I'm scared to sit on because it's been tentatively put back in place temporarily! It's very exciting. Oh, and isn't it fabulous that Richard's toilet is going to see plenty of action!  |
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« Reply #40 on: November 29, 2010, 03:05:56 PM » |
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Yes, I agree Poppy. That's one thing I thought of too....here he was moaning a bit about having a new toilet that really didn't get a lot of use...well...all that's going to change! As far as your temporary loo...just sit very gingerly and get up slowly. It would be a real mess (pun intended) if you wiggle the wrong way and that seal breaks loose.  |
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