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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: angellady07 on April 19, 2009, 12:42:49 AM

Title: I'm back
Post by: angellady07 on April 19, 2009, 12:42:49 AM

Wow, it's great to be back. Much has happened since I last posted. I tried PD unsuccessfully. I had two cath placements , an omentum wrap which obstructed my cath, a partial omentumectomy, a cath revision caused from another obstruction and a  serious bout with peritonitis. Ultimately both catheters were removed.I have a consultation with another surgeon on the 29th. Hopefully, I will try again soon. I'm also on my second graft first one failed during one of my hospitalizations. I'm happy to back among my IHD friends.  :waving;

Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: kristina on April 19, 2009, 01:25:33 AM

Welcome back and good luck on the 29th! Kind regards from Kristina.

Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: thegrammalady on April 19, 2009, 12:41:44 PM

welcome back, always glad to hear from you. sorry to hear you had such problems, no wonder you didn't have time for posting.

Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: Sluff on April 19, 2009, 05:36:27 PM

Glad to see you posting again. You sure have been busy, I hope things start to settle down a little for you soon. Don't be a stranger AngelLady.   :grouphug;

Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: Ken Shelmerdine on April 19, 2009, 06:25:28 PM

Welcome back you sure have been through  the mill. All that catheter surgery and then getting the dreaded peritonitus. Getting back to a decent quality of life is well overdue and I do hope you arrive at it as soon as possible. :grouphug;

Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: angellady07 on April 20, 2009, 08:06:37 PM

Thanks for the well wishes. I'm glad to be back.

Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: G-Ma on April 20, 2009, 08:07:45 PM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: paddbear0000 on April 21, 2009, 03:45:49 PM

Glad to have you back.  :grouphug; What's a omentumectomy though?

Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: angellady07 on April 21, 2009, 06:27:48 PM

Thanks for your question paddbear. An omentumectomy is the removal of the tissue lining the abdominal wall. A portion of my omentum was wrapped around my pd cath. One side was removed and the other tied back.

Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: glitter on April 21, 2009, 08:04:58 PM

good to see you again, sounds like you've had a tough time  :grouphug;

Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: paddbear0000 on April 22, 2009, 04:47:23 PM

Wow angellady! I'm sorry you had to deal with all that! And thanks for the explanation.  :grouphug;

Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: angellady07 on May 03, 2009, 12:05:38 AM

My appointment with the surgeon went well. He believes he can help me. I'm waiting for my surgery date. I'm kepping my fingers crossed. Thanks again for the replies.  :waving;

Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: monrein on May 03, 2009, 05:59:07 AM

So sorry about all you've been going through and I really hope the surgery goes well for you.

Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: Ken Shelmerdine on May 03, 2009, 10:31:32 AM

You are very brave in still persuing  PD after all you've been through. One bout of peritonitis did it for me. I went straight on to haemo after that.
Good Luck

Title: Re: I'm back
Post by: angellady07 on May 06, 2009, 11:54:44 AM

Update: My cath surgery is scheduled for the 14th. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.