My Arm Is Swollen

[paddbear0000]

I'm sorry about this set back! I hope things are better today. 

[kitkatz]

Are you better now? I hope so.

[Black]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHh   

I went to dialysis and by this morning my whole neck and shoulder were swollen and red.  They wouldn't dialyze me.  My Neph came to examine it (If you can believe it) and she sent me to the hospital for a chest cat scan and a veinogram.  They found 3 blocked veins in my neck that they ballooned.  I feel much better and I'm able to move my neck. 

I don't know why this had to happen at ALL, but thank God that it didn't happen until I got home from Vegas!

Wow!  What an experience!  Hope you're OK now.

[Rerun]

Yes, I'm better today except having to dialyze two days in a row.  I'm just glad yesterday is over and I don't ever want that to happen again.

[okarol]

  Glad you're better. When you said swollen and red I freaked.

[Chris]

Wow, what a shitty thing to happen. Glad your alright now

[Amanda From OZ]

Hey rerun, glad to hear your arm is better now. What a horrible experience.

Take care

Amanda
xxoo

[goofynina]

Whew, glad your doing better Rerun, no more hitching rides with men on bikes gosh darnit    

[Sluff]

You are one tough little Lady Rerun, glad you are doing better. 

[paddbear0000]

Glad to hear the news!   

[Joe Paul]

Glad you are feeling better 

[MyssAnne]

Whew! Glad you're feelin better! Now you know. NEXT time you hitch a ride with a strange guy....bring a bungee cord. That'll relieve the pressure on your arms!!    Seriously, I am so glad it worked out for you! 

[Rerun]

My arm is starting to swell again and my neck.  I went to the access specialist and he will try and get me in.  I was planning on leaving Sunday for Oregon to stay with my niece for a few days and then on to Spokane for Christmas.  I may not go at all now.  I don't want to be stuck in Oregon in the sticks trying to find an access surgeon.

                   

[okarol]

  Aww that sucks Rerun. I hope you get some help quickly! 

[Wattle]

I hope it can be sorted out quickly Rerun and you can continue with your Christmas plans.     

[thegrammalady]

boo, hissssssssssss.  hopefully they can fix this and you can still make your trip.

[charee]

bugger rerun hope they fix it quick so you can enjoy your trip

[Deanne]

Is it better yet? Where in Oregon will you be if you can go?

[paddbear0000]

 

[thegrammalady]

Is it better yet? Where in Oregon will you be if you can go?

yes, cause i'll be in oregon too, from the 21st thru the 5th

[cambonesegirl]

Uggg I know the feeling Rerun. I literally go in every two to three months to get an angiogram done on my arm since I got my new access in 2005. Oh the feeling you get when they blow up that balloon, indescribable and not a good feeling.

I hope they get you in asap so you can well be on your way and so you'll be better before the holidays.

[Rerun]

They fixed it yesterday.  Yeah!!

The last two times I've had this done they asked if I had someone to drive me home and I said "yes" and I walked out the door, got in my car and drove home.  This time I had to drive 30 miles to a new place and the receptionist was smarter than the usual.  She wanted the name of the person and phone number.  I gave her my dog's name (Adrianne) and my home phone number.  She could tell I was lying and so I caved and told her that I could drive myself home and that I'd done it the last two times.  Well that didn't work.  She was very nice about it which made me cry.  Go a head and be a bitch and yell at me but don't feel sorry for me or I crumble into a puddle.  How humiliating!  Everyone there had spouses or parents with them.  I finally called a friend from work and she took time OFF WORK to come get me.  We went around the corner and had lunch and then I went back to  my car and drove home.  SO THERE!

I am the FIRST one to admit when I can't drive.  But, I feel fine after one of these procedures.  AND if for some reason I didn't feel fine I would call someone.  But, I don't really have anyone I can call.  You know?

Anyway, he opened up two places and the swelling went away.  I should be good to go.  I'm leaving tomorrow and I'll be back around January 7, 2008.

See you next year!   

[charee]

thats great rerun have a great time away and merry christmas

[goofynina]

So glad they fixed it Rerun,    and dont feel bad, i cry when ever anyone is nice to me too, so your not alone my friend    You take care and have a safe trip.  Don't be a stranger  

[okarol]

I am glad they could patch you up. I would drive you if I lived closer. I am sure other people would too, but you hate to ask. Hope your holidays are lots of fun Rerun!