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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: MattyBoy100 on December 02, 2006, 03:42:50 PM

Title: Catheter removed.
Post by: MattyBoy100 on December 02, 2006, 03:42:50 PM

I had my chest catheter removed last night.  I kind of miss it now it's gone cos after 4 months we became kind of ... ATTACHED!

Title: Re: Catheter removed.
Post by: Black on December 02, 2006, 06:49:03 PM

Quote from: MattyBoy100 on December 02, 2006, 03:42:50 PM

I had my chest catheter removed last night.  I kind of miss it now it's gone cos after 4 months we became kind of ... ATTACHED!

That sounds painful -- hope it wasn't.

Title: Re: Catheter removed.
Post by: Zach on December 02, 2006, 09:56:02 PM

Very good move!  Much less chance of infection.
 :beer1;

Title: Re: Catheter removed.
Post by: Joe Paul on December 02, 2006, 11:46:26 PM

Sounds great Mattyboy!

Title: Re: Catheter removed.
Post by: Rerun on December 03, 2006, 12:35:24 AM

I had mine removed Thursday the 30th.  I have stitches.  Do you Matt?

Title: Re: Catheter removed.
Post by: MattyBoy100 on December 03, 2006, 10:06:14 AM

Yes, I am all stitched, can't shower for a week either cos not allowed to get chest area wet.

Title: Re: Catheter removed.
Post by: Joe Paul on December 03, 2006, 11:00:38 AM

Quote from: Rerun on December 03, 2006, 12:35:24 AM

I had mine removed Thursday the 30th.  I have stitches.  Do you Matt?

Missed that Rerun, congratulations to you too.