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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: happyonhemo on July 04, 2011, 05:05:32 PM

Title: graft healing time
Post by: happyonhemo on July 04, 2011, 05:05:32 PM

I'm getting a graft tomorrow morning to replace my clotted fistula.Does anyone know how long til I can use it? Or will they pull my catheter out right there?Thanx for any help.

Title: Re: graft healing time
Post by: lmunchkin on July 04, 2011, 07:11:17 PM

Now Im not familiar as others in regards to the graph, but when husband was getting his fistula ready to use, they kept his perm. cath. in his neck till they were sure fistula was ready to use.  I would think it would be the same way for a graph!  But others will know for sure!

Sorry, Wish I could help you there!

lmunchkin      :flower;

Title: Re: graft healing time
Post by: sullidog on July 06, 2011, 06:51:31 PM

I have a graft. It's 2 to 4 weeks, mine was ready in about 4, a graft doesn't need to mature but does need to heal so you will still have to have your catheter until then.