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« on: July 17, 2007, 12:55:57 PM »
I'm trying to figure out what to expect  - Wade should be home in a few hours from getting his fistula. How did you all feel? I assume he's going to be tired and hungry, but what else should I be prepared for?
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« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2007, 01:39:58 PM »
Well, he just walked in the door - I guess the medicine has made him loopy, because the first thing he did when he got here was cop a feel ... Typical Wade!
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« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2007, 02:50:10 PM »
Expect him to be in alot of pain.  Let him sit and relax.  Also, have ice packs for him, it will reduce the swelling and help with pain.

Good luck.  Hope he feels good soon. 
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« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2007, 03:49:32 PM »
Mine did not hurt much at all. Don't forget to exercise the hand once you get the OK from the doctor, it makes the fistula nice and big.
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« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2007, 03:51:21 PM »
Quote from: poohkari on July 17, 2007, 01:39:58 PM
Well, he just walked in the door - I guess the medicine has made him loopy, because the first thing he did when he got here was cop a feel ... Typical Wade!

Woohoo  :yahoo;, lol, glad he is doing good, keep us posted OK  :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2007, 04:20:49 PM »
Quote from: poohkari on July 17, 2007, 01:39:58 PM
Well, he just walked in the door - I guess the medicine has made him loopy, because the first thing he did when he got here was cop a feel ... Typical Wade!

Sounds perfectly normal to me and considering his conduct I'm wondering if he and I could be related.  Best of luck to both of you!
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« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2007, 06:38:01 PM »
read the posts above this one "bad fistula what next" it will tell you about mine and others....Boxman
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« Reply #7 on: July 17, 2007, 11:21:08 PM »
Elevate the arm to reduce swelling and ice it.  Tylenol or whatever the doctor gave as pain pills when he needs it.  An occasional cup of tea and some loving works too.
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« Reply #8 on: July 18, 2007, 04:24:38 PM »
He'll feel worse in a bit when the drugs start to wear off.  Don't let him "be brave" and try to hold off the meds.  He needs to stay ahead of the pain.  Remind him that the pain will take energy that he needs to use to heal.

Keep plenty of pillows around to prop up his arm, remember that the drugs will make him groggy and possibly cranky, and make sure you both get some rest!
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« Reply #9 on: July 18, 2007, 07:50:07 PM »
I had three fistulas. Two that didn't take and one that i use now. After each surgery i was in allot of pain. After the pain pills ran out my arm felt better. The first couple of times i used the rubber ball they gave me it hurt but i kept doing it and it started to work. You should feel the "thrill" right away. Mine took around 3 months to mature.
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« Reply #10 on: July 20, 2007, 11:49:23 AM »
He's, as always, suprising me! He's feeling great, not complaining at all, and doing wonderfully. He's not even icing it or elevating it, he said it just feels annoying, but nothing major.  Last night we took the bandage off and were amazed at the stitch job and how small the incision was. He's not bothered by the "thrill" anymore, and we're both thinking its pretty cool! The ony time he's looked uncomfortable was after dialysis on Wednesday - his pain meds got dialyzed out so he wasn't lookin so hot!
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« Reply #11 on: July 20, 2007, 02:17:46 PM »
That's great news Kari, just make sure he remembers to exercise his hand on his ball  :o  (let me rephrase that)  on his RUBBER ball that is  ;D ;)
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« Reply #12 on: July 20, 2007, 03:23:47 PM »
Quote from: goofynina on July 20, 2007, 02:17:46 PM
That's great news Kari, just make sure he remembers to exercise his hand on his ball  :o  (let me rephrase that)  on his RUBBER ball that is  ;D ;)

Figuring Wade, he's getting PLENTY of hand-on-ball exercise!  :o
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« Reply #13 on: July 20, 2007, 05:27:40 PM »
Quote from: poohkari on July 20, 2007, 03:23:47 PM
Quote from: goofynina on July 20, 2007, 02:17:46 PM
That's great news Kari, just make sure he remembers to exercise his hand on his ball  :o  (let me rephrase that)  on his RUBBER ball that is  ;D ;)

Figuring Wade, he's getting PLENTY of hand-on-ball exercise!  :o

 :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; Glad to hear it (i think)  :P
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« Reply #14 on: July 20, 2007, 05:33:10 PM »
Quote from: poohkari on July 17, 2007, 01:39:58 PM
Well, he just walked in the door - I guess the medicine has made him loopy, because the first thing he did when he got here was cop a feel ... Typical Wade!

Right, typical guy.  Now he's going to say its part of his exercise routine !!!
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« Reply #15 on: July 20, 2007, 07:18:56 PM »
Ugh, I don't even want to know/think about it!
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