|
MyssAnne
|
 |
« Reply #125 on: June 07, 2007, 04:29:11 AM » |
|
YAY!!!!   I am so glad all is well (more or less) with you and your dad!! I am sorry about the fluid build up, that's a pain! Just keep them up past your waist, as long as you can! |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
muddled
Newbie
 Offline
Posts: 11
|
|
« Reply #126 on: June 07, 2007, 12:12:43 PM » |
|
I am so pleased that everything went well,i have been checking everyday waiting for you to post some good news  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Wattle
|
|
« Reply #127 on: June 07, 2007, 05:50:37 PM » |
|
One complication I'm having at the moment is masses of fluid on my legs - both my legs, top to bottom, but particularly in the ankles and feet, look pretty much exactly like George Jung's avatar so I can't really do anything all day except sit with my feet up. The docs gave me some diuretics today which certainly had me frequenting the bathroom, but did not bring the swelling down at all. Not remotely.
Anyone have any tips? It makes it near impossible to get to my appointments all over the hospital that I still have to attend in the early mornings.
What did they say at Clinic? If they are happy with your progress, you can relax and keep your legs elevated. They will be keeping a close eye on you and if they think it is a problem you will be admitted again. Just take it slow and the fluid will come off eventually.  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
PKD
June 2005 Commenced PD Dialysis
July 13th 2009 Cadaveric 5/6 Antigen Match Transplant from my Special Angel
|
|
|
|
Falkenbach
|
|
« Reply #128 on: June 07, 2007, 11:01:39 PM » |
|
They've given me some more diuretics at this morning's clinic, but so far today I haven't needed them, which is a good sign. Having said that, I was extremely tired so have spent most of the day lying prostrate, therefore the legs haven't had a chance to fill with fluid!
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
goofynina
|
|
« Reply #129 on: June 08, 2007, 12:22:55 AM » |
|
Well, helloooooo Cyco (Louise)  So glad to hear that your transplant was a success, 2007 has been an amazing year for some of our members, i hope many many more are able to get their transplants as well. Sorry to hear that your legs are swelling and i hope they get the problem resolved quickly. Please keep us posted, we've missed ya girlfriend  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Falkenbach
|
|
« Reply #130 on: June 08, 2007, 07:53:21 PM » |
|
I'll be around in little bits and pieces!
Boy am I sore, around where they gave me the biopsy on my new kidney last Wednesday. Very sore site indeed.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Bajanne
|
|
« Reply #131 on: June 09, 2007, 12:48:25 PM » |
|
Thank you for keeping us posted on your progress. Our caring thoughts and prayers are with you always. Continue to do well. Let your father know that we consider him a great dad!!!
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
"To be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own ...but that which is based on faith"  I LOVE my IHD family! |
|
|
|
Falkenbach
|
|
« Reply #132 on: June 10, 2007, 01:53:21 AM » |
|
Awww you're all wonderful, and I know how fantastic my dad is.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
MyssAnne
|
|
« Reply #133 on: June 10, 2007, 05:43:41 AM » |
|
Louise, do you feel any better now? Is the swelling going down yet? I'm very happy it's going (relatively) well for you! Other than the swelling and the soreness....
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Falkenbach
|
|
« Reply #134 on: June 11, 2007, 12:53:05 AM » |
|
I feel good, but I think I'm stuck with the swelling for a week or two. Thanks for askiing.  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Lori1851
Full Member
Offline
Posts: 363
This is me Lori , Dustin's mom
|
|
« Reply #135 on: June 11, 2007, 07:04:02 AM » |
|
Cyco, Yippee!!! Praise the Lord sounds like your getting along pretty good. Hug your dad for me! Wish I could be a donor but cant due to having bp problems for like 15yrs. Keep us posted!  Lori/Indiana mom to Dustin 21 ESRD EDITED: Fixed icon - Goofynina/Admin
|
|
|
|
« Last Edit: June 11, 2007, 02:03:34 PM by goofynina »
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Jaybird
|
|
« Reply #136 on: June 15, 2007, 06:21:49 AM » |
|
I'm so happy for you. I am looking forward to having my transplant now, and I am scared shitless! But i am also looking forward to it. Congratulations again, and goodluck! Jaybird  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
paris
|
|
« Reply #137 on: June 15, 2007, 05:19:33 PM » |
|
Jaybird!! I have missed you! When is your transplant?
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived. |
|
|
|
Falkenbach
|
|
« Reply #138 on: June 16, 2007, 11:54:43 AM » |
|
I'm so happy for you. I am looking forward to having my transplant now, and I am scared shitless! But i am also looking forward to it. You will be so much happier after it! You will just be on top of the world. Despite being still a bit sore around the site, I couldn't be in a better frame of mind, and it's only been 2 weeks and a bit! It all just seems so - well, positive. I had a pretty rough few days there at the start, but I got through it and so will you. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
angela515
|
|
« Reply #139 on: June 17, 2007, 08:32:14 AM » |
|
So glad to hear everything is still goinng awesome! |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Live Donor Transplant From My Mom 12/14/1999
Perfect Match (6 of 6) Cadaver Transplant On 1/14/2007
|
|
|
|
Falkenbach
|
|
« Reply #140 on: June 17, 2007, 06:37:32 PM » |
|
The fluid retention is gone, and I am on top of the world. I still have one major hurdle to overcome - the removal of the stent - which is making me a bit nervous, though they (the hospital staff) insist the process doesn't hurt. They would say that though! lol. They told me it will be somewhat like an uncomfortable pap smear. I thought "hmmmm - I don't know of any OTHER kind of pap smear"  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Amanda From OZ
|
|
« Reply #141 on: June 17, 2007, 06:59:10 PM » |
|
Glad to hear the fluid retention is gone... and you are feeling so well! A friend of mine who has recently had a transplant got her stent removed on Friday, she was very nervous and anxious so they put her to sleep under sedation... maybe thats an option for you. Amanda xxoo |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
okarol
|
|
« Reply #142 on: June 17, 2007, 07:05:55 PM » |
|
Jenna's surgeon removed the stent in less than a minute using a catheter device. She wasn't sedated or uncomfortable (except for a little tug.)
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Roxy
|
|
« Reply #143 on: June 17, 2007, 10:38:15 PM » |
|
I had mine removed on Thursday. It was like an extremely uncomfortable pap smear. It took a little over five minutes. First, he inserted some jelly as a topical anesthetic. Then he inserted the catheter device. After this, he spent a few minutes checking the bladder and making sure everything looked okay before pulling out the stent. The worst part is the insertion of the catheter type device. Then, it's less uncomfortable when they observe and whatever. Finally, when they pull it out is the last bit of extra discomfort. Two main things that helped were a lot of deep breathing( especially a huge exhale when they take pull out the stent) and instead of stiffening up try to push down on the table and that will relieve some of the pressure on the ureter. Hopefully this helps a little!
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
RichardMEL
|
|
« Reply #144 on: June 17, 2007, 10:42:28 PM » |
|
cb - so glad the fluid retention is gone.. Have a few drinks for me!!!
I hope the stent removal is ok... so pleased things are going well for you!!
*hugs* xox
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
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!
|
|
|
|
Falkenbach
|
|
« Reply #145 on: June 18, 2007, 04:41:32 PM » |
|
Thanks for the replies re stent removal, it helps. I might take some relaxation medication first, I'll talk to the doctors about this beforehand.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
angela515
|
|
« Reply #146 on: June 18, 2007, 06:41:56 PM » |
|
Cycobully.. I am so glad to hear everything is going great for you hun. YAY! |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Live Donor Transplant From My Mom 12/14/1999
Perfect Match (6 of 6) Cadaver Transplant On 1/14/2007
|
|
|
|
Falkenbach
|
|
« Reply #147 on: June 21, 2007, 11:38:12 PM » |
|
Wow, after only a 3 weeks and a bit, my creatinine was 129 this morning (pre-transplant was 560).
This kidney was running at 126 when it was still in my dad! I am so happy.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
okarol
|
|
« Reply #148 on: June 22, 2007, 12:09:30 AM » |
|
Great! How's dad doing? |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Falkenbach
|
|
« Reply #149 on: June 22, 2007, 12:10:54 AM » |
|
Starting to get better now. He's just been so sore, with all that extra handling they had to do. He was really miserable for a while. He doesn't tell me that, when I ring and ask, but I get the truth out of mum *sneaky* But he has been doing some walking around and getting back to normal. Still has a few weeks off work (very little income, therefore, which is a bit of a worry for them). I think he'll be just fine in the long run. He comes from tough, farming stock my dad. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
I Hate Dialysis Message Board
Author
