I Hate Dialysis Message Board

Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: Bajanne on July 28, 2009, 01:08:58 PM

Title: Various Challenges
Post by: Bajanne on July 28, 2009, 01:08:58 PM

I have not been on much recently.  Like many of you, I am facing multiple challenges.
First of all, our trusted laptop has conked out.  I only just was able to take it to the shop today.  Hopefully, it will soon be fixed.
Then, my graft has been giving me lots of trouble.  I had the last operation done.  Since then, whenever I am cannulated, I had a great deal of pain, and not just the first stick.  It would pain severely until the end of the session!  I started getting lidocaine again.  That would stop the first sticks from hurting, but when it wore off.......!!!
The vascular surgeon has lined me up for surgery to correct the problem.  I will be going in on Thursday morning.
Also, I am just about recovering from 'flu-like symptoms' (as the doctor in Emergency called it).
Last Wednesday at dialysis, I was shivering like anything.  Then, just as soon as I ate dinner Wed night, it all came back up.  Same thing Thu morning at breakfast.  Thursday night, my daughter forced me to the ER.  I didn't even know that I had a fever.  I spent about 7 hours there.  Just given medication.
Along with all of this, I have been coordinating a language stay for 11 Guadeloupan students (French Caribbean) along with two adults!!  And two of them stayed at my home (families get $900 for keeping two students for two weeks!)
That is why you have not been 'seeing' me.
I am hoping that next week will be brighter all around!!

Title: Re: Various Challenges
Post by: willowtreewren on July 28, 2009, 01:19:32 PM

I hope all the weeks ahead are easier! It definitely sounds like "when it rains, it pours" for you.

 :grouphug; :grouphug;

Title: Re: Various Challenges
Post by: cariad on July 28, 2009, 01:53:29 PM

So sorry to hear about the difficulties. I am glad to hear you are getting the graft fixed, and I hope things calm down for you soon.

Good luck with surgery! I'll be thinking of you Thursday morning!

:cuddle;

Title: Re: Various Challenges
Post by: KICKSTART on July 28, 2009, 02:15:38 PM

Nice to hear from you again , you've got some gossip to catch up on !!!

Title: Re: Various Challenges
Post by: monrein on July 28, 2009, 03:26:29 PM

Hope things settle soon Bajanne.

Title: Re: Various Challenges
Post by: David13 on July 28, 2009, 03:47:46 PM

I am very sorry to hear about your challenges, Bajanne.  I am hoping both your computer and your graft are soon "fixed".  Sending you a hug.   :cuddle;

Title: Re: Various Challenges
Post by: jbeany on July 28, 2009, 05:42:00 PM

 :grouphug;

Title: Re: Various Challenges
Post by: kitkatz on July 28, 2009, 09:42:20 PM

Oh sweetie I hope things get going better really soon!  :grouphug;

Title: Re: Various Challenges
Post by: Jean on July 28, 2009, 11:32:49 PM

Well, that is just the pits!!!!!! :grouphug;

Title: Re: Various Challenges
Post by: rose1999 on July 29, 2009, 12:21:08 AM

Good to hear from you but sorry to hear all the problems you've had. I had been wondering where you were. I hope the surgery goes well and that things turn around for you now. Thinking of you  :cuddle;

Title: Re: Various Challenges
Post by: peleroja on July 29, 2009, 09:37:22 AM

I've come to the conclusion that we as ESRD patients just fall victim to more "stuff."  My pneumonia vaccination had just expired and, you guessed it, I got a "patch" of pneumonia.  I guess all we can do is just "attempt" to stay healthy.  I'm sending you warm fuzzies and good thoughts for quick healing.