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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: JScott1753 on June 24, 2009, 04:48:31 PM

Title: One More Graft Try
Post by: JScott1753 on June 24, 2009, 04:48:31 PM

  Well, since the clinic and my surgeon are getting anxious about my cath. still being in(3 months next Tues.), on Monday I am going back to the O.R. and getting a graft in my upper left arm. I'm going with the graft because of the time factor. The graft will heal in about 2-3 weeks, but a fistula will take 4-5 weeks. Again, it's not my happiest choice, but again, the surgeon says it's the best choice.
  My colonoscopy was Monday. The doctor says since my colon is "tortuous"(extra turns or whatever) I will need to go through a barium xray procedure, which is scheduled for July 6.
  And finally, the local transplant center I am signed up with has just let me know that I need to update my lab(blood) tests, so in the next week or so , I will go give them another 12-15 tubes of blood(that's how many I gave them at the first evaluation).
  And then, I just might, finally be done with my physical tests!
  Jon

Title: Re: One More Graft Try
Post by: Hanify on June 24, 2009, 04:54:55 PM

aaaarrrrggghhh.  Thinking of you.

Title: Re: One More Graft Try
Post by: willowtreewren on June 24, 2009, 05:15:54 PM

I hope all goes well with the tests and surgery.  :flower;

Title: Re: One More Graft Try
Post by: RightSide on June 25, 2009, 08:35:01 PM

I'm glad you're getting a graft.

But you and your surgeon are anxious about your having a cath for 3 months?  I've had a cath now for 8 months, since the first two attempts to get me a different access (one fistula, one graft) both failed.  Next Thursday, I'm going to have another fistula operation, this time for my upper arm.

Title: Re: One More Graft Try
Post by: angellady07 on July 03, 2009, 08:03:37 PM

Jon. hope all goes well with your upcoming procedures. Take care.  :waving;