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Title: Hello from Texas
Post by: Tenorman on August 20, 2009, 09:02:36 PM: I am scheduled to get my fistula tomorrow morning. Doctor says I'll start dialysis in two to six months. GFR is 12.

I'm 73, overweight, with coronary heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.

My main concern is trying to stay in the dietary guidelines when I start dialysis.

Thanks for being here. I discovered the website while looking for dialysis jokes...
Title: Re: Hello from Texas
Post by: marti824 on August 20, 2009, 09:11:02 PM: the dietary guidelines re hard, no doubt about that. the diabetic diet and the renal diet contradict each other, what you can have on one, you can't have on the other. it stinks. but, it's do-able. work with your dietician if you can, he or she may be a help. and keep coming back here, there are recipe threads and a wealth of information. welcome.
Title: Re: Hello from Texas
Post by: Rerun on August 20, 2009, 09:12:44 PM: Welcome to IHD and best of luck tomorrow. Come back and read up on Fistula care.

:welcomesign;
Title: Re: Hello from Texas
Post by: tyefly on August 20, 2009, 09:39:48 PM: Yes Welcome........ I just had my fistula placed 5 weeks ago....... This is the place to learn all about dialysis and everything else that comes with CKD....... Enjoy
Title: Re: Hello from Texas
Post by: Romona on August 21, 2009, 04:06:04 AM: :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Hello from Texas
Post by: willieandwinnie on August 21, 2009, 06:07:25 AM: :welcomesign; Tenorman. Good luck today and let us know how you are doing. You found the perfect place for information and support and we hope to hear more from you. :cuddle;
Title: Re: Hello from Texas
Post by: monrein on August 21, 2009, 07:07:52 AM: :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Hello from Texas
Post by: jessup on August 21, 2009, 06:21:12 PM: G'day and :welcomesign; mate
Title: Re: Hello from Texas
Post by: dwcrawford on August 21, 2009, 06:27:07 PM: You'll find lots of us Texans in here too. Some are truly obnoxious but I want say which ones.
Title: Re: Hello from Texas
Post by: kellyt on August 21, 2009, 06:32:18 PM: Good to meet you. I'm in San Antonio.
I guess you got your fistula this morning. I hope it went well. You'll find lots of support and information here. Welcome!
Title: Re: Hello from Texas
Post by: willowtreewren on August 21, 2009, 06:35:32 PM: Hi, Tenorman!

:welcomesign;

You found a great place to learn more about dialysis AND get support. This is a wonderful family!

Aleta
Title: Re: Hello from Texas
Post by: Jean on August 21, 2009, 11:35:04 PM: :welcomesign; and good luck to you, I am sure you will learn a whole lot from everyone here.
Title: Re: Hello from Texas
Post by: twirl on August 22, 2009, 04:58:06 AM: :flower;
and we understand
and we are here for you
twirl
Title: Re: Hello from Texas
Post by: Bajanne on August 22, 2009, 07:35:39 AM: Welcome to our community. So glad that you found us, and at just the right time - just before you start dialysis. There is much information and support here, as well as lots of fun (dialysis jokes included!). You will soon find out that this is not just a website, but a caring and sharing genuine family :grouphug; What you must do is let us know how you are doing. How did the fistula surgery work out? We are still waiting to hear.
Do you really sing tenor??

Bajanne, Moderator
Title: Re: Hello from Texas
Post by: Tenorman on August 22, 2009, 07:02:59 PM: Surgery Went well. I was surprised at how small the incision is!

I don't sing, I toot the tenor sax and the clarinet.

Thanks for all the greetings.

Tomorrow I'll change the dressing and get to see what it looks like. Also going to buy a ball to sqeeze.
Title: Re: Hello from Texas
Post by: dwcrawford on August 22, 2009, 07:09:54 PM: When do you start squeezing? Just looked at my follow up instruction sheet last night (though its been nearly 4 months) and it said wait two week to exercise it. My disclaimer is always the same though. "I don't know nothing bout fistulas."
Title: Re: Hello from Texas
Post by: marti824 on August 23, 2009, 08:04:15 AM: glad the surgery went well. wait as long as you can to use it, the longer you wait the better the results. (or so I was told)
Title: Re: Hello from Texas
Post by: Tenorman on August 25, 2009, 10:50:05 AM: I have already started sqeezing the ball. Surgeon didn't say anything about waiting.
Title: Re: Hello from Texas
Post by: kellyt on August 25, 2009, 06:14:47 PM: I was told to start squeezing my exercise ball as soon as I could do it comfortably (pain wise).

Congratulations! Here's to a strong, healthy fistula!
Title: Re: Hello from Texas
Post by: Maxridex on August 28, 2009, 04:04:50 AM: :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Hello from Texas
Post by: Hanify on August 29, 2009, 07:06:30 PM: Welcome.
Title: Re: Hello from Texas
Post by: Nobbzee on August 29, 2009, 11:50:10 PM: Hi there. :)
Title: Re: Hello from Texas
Post by: nursewratchet on September 10, 2009, 12:36:03 PM: Start sqeezing as soon as comfortable. Report any swelling, heat or redness to the Dr. It will be swollen, and red at first, but anything more than initially seen needs to be reported. Good Luck... Fistulas are fabulous. :flower;