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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: big777bill on February 01, 2012, 01:43:32 PM
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I've been under my nephrologists care for just about 3 years now and she called to inform me we'll be starting the big D on Tuesday. I have to go to the hospital and have a cannula put in and then go to her office to begin dialysis. I've been working on a fistula since Nov. 17 and need one more surgery on Feb. 17 to move it closer to the surface. We were hoping that we could wait for the fistula but I've been getting very sick lately. My creatinine is 4.2 and my GFR is at 15 which puts me at stage 5 but the nausea has been awful as of late. I will be starting NxStage training with my wife and son on Feb. 13 so we won't have to do in center for too long. Wish me luck and keep me in your prayers. I feel like a cat on a hot tin roof, extremely nervous.
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Hello!
Sorry to hear that you have to start dialysis but you are in a good spot. My creatnine was over 8 when I started, it was pretty dire. I was in-center for 10 months before I started NxStage training. If I would have know that I was declining so fast, I would have gotten the ball rolling sooner but my creatnine went from 1.2 to 9 in the course of two months.
I am glad to hear that you have your training date for NxStage right away. You will definitely see the difference when you start. I feel almost totally normal and actually look forward to the treatments. I work full time and it is the best thing for my life and schedule. I have my life back compared to in-center.
If you have any issues, questions or problems when you start training, please feel free to post here or PM me and I'll help the best I can.
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Awe, Bill, sorry to hear you have to start D. But its not as bad as it sounds once you get use to it. It will just seem like a ton of bricks falling on you, but once you get smoothed out and really learn what works best for you, it will become a part of your lifestyle. Is it perfect? No, but it is what you will have to do in order to live.
Are you eligible for a transplant? That would be the ultimate.
I wish when J was diagnosed in 2004 they had offered NxStage. But we started out with PD, then years later switched to NxStage! Bill, I admire the fact that you are gonna take control of your health. While in-center, learn all you can from them, but your training is only a couple weeks away, so don't know how much you can learn in such short time.
I, like Cattlekid, am so thankful for this little machine. We do seem to have our lives back in some normalcy mode. We have been lacking that for few years, but since Nxstage, all is good!!
You did all you could to keep from doing it, but you know you need to to feel better. Give it time to work through this stuff and come ask us anything you like!
I will pray for you as you asked!
God Bless,
lmunchkin
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Such a scary time. :cuddle; This period of transition must be so hard. But knowing that you will soon be trained to dialyze yourself must be a good feeling. At least I hope so because that's the path I tend to take myself! LOL! If you wouldn't mind, I'd really like to hear more from you as you actually start and as you begin your training. There are plenty of us in exactly your position, so you could teach us a lot. Just knowing what to expect would help...but only if that wouldn't be an imposition.
I'm wishing you the very best of luck!
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There will be so much coming at you that a catheter gives you a break from the needles. No needles the first few times. Really, that is a blessing. You will do fine. Take a nice blanket and wear a shirt that buttons down so they can get to the catheter.
Best of luck. :thumbup;
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Hi, Bill.
It is never good to hear of someone needing to start D. :grouphug;
The NxStage learning curve is steep at the beginning, but trust me, you DO get the hang of it. :bow;
Best wishes. :cuddle;
Aleta
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And NxStage is a Good Modality Choice. Hope it works for you as it has others on this site!
lmunchkin
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"Are you eligible for a transplant? That would be the ultimate."
Unfortunately I'm not eligible due to liver damage done to me post liver transplant by hep-c. Hep-c is a very awful disease and the base cause for the majority of my health problems. I am really fortunate because my wife is a nurse and she will be my NxStage partner. I was so proud when my 27 y/o son offered to be a backup for her and go through the training with us. He will be a big help and the fact that my wife will know that it's not all on her shoulders is a good thing. I haven't been posting on here much but have been reading of others experiences with the different modalities available and it's been a big help. So much knowledge and experience on here! This is far and away the best site for anyone involved with dialysis. My nephrologist is real big on the NxStage, many on here are too, so I think that is the best way to go. I will be posting much more now I'm sure as the questions will be flying through my head with all this going on. Everyone has been very kind and encouraging. I would like to thank each and every one of you. Moosemom I would be glad to do anything I can. Hopefully you won't have to start this for quite some time yet. God bless you all!
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Starting dialysis is scary! For me when I walked in the first day...it was surreal. All the sounds and people in various stages of health. Everyone connected to a lifesaving machine. It took my breath away.
I found that it is important to wear very comfortable clothing. It is not a beauty contest..Be comfortable! If the center allows you to eat, bring some snacks. It helps the time pass. Bring several things to do. I brought crossword puzzles, book, note pad (in case I wanted to write down something I might forget), soft blanket, hard candies (if you can eat them), good headphones, a portable DVD player. I get bored easily!!
How wonderful that you have your wife and son by your side. I feel so sorry for the people in dialysis that are dropped off by taxis or medical transport and they are coming from a nursing home alone. They seem so sad.
I am sure you will find the staff to be very helpful and kind. If you have questions, ask. Get involved in your care.
Good luck!
Janet
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Moosemom I would be glad to do anything I can.
This is so generous of you. I know that starting dialysis represents a big change in your life. How could it not? While it is an enormous challenge, the alternative is horrible illness and then death. NxStage gives you a real chance to remain healthy and happy, in charge of your own health. If, on top of all of that, you take the opportunity to "teach" others' who will be following in your footsteps, you will be such a help so an awful lot of people, so thank you so very much. :cuddle;
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I started January 13, and so far I'm surviving. It is boring. So bring eading materials, CD player, DVD player, etc. Unless you are really into watching junk afternoon tv. Me? Not a fan of Judge Judy, Maury Povich, or Dr. Oz.
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big777bill;
It’s all over for ya. Vampires run those dialysis places. Just lift your chin up and let ‘em bite. It only hurts for four hours, then they kick you out on the street and . . . . . .
Listen Dude, I did it and it ain’t no big thing. I wear sweats, read a book and tell lies to the staff there. Lay back and go to sleep, I do it.
gerald
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Looks like you got a fantastic support system too! AWESOME! How wonderful your son has stepped up to help too. More back up the merrier. You are right, if he wants to back up the wife is a huge help. Its good that you recognize the toll this disease not only takes on you, but your family too! So giving your wife and son a break every now and then will definately help.
What a wonderful family!
lmunchkin
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I started a month ago. It not that bad truth be told I feel 100 percent better and am 20 lbs lighter. I can breath and walk without struggle and my energy level has finally returned. The four hours sucks but I found a thing called iTunes university. I am taking college classes for free. Get an Piad. It is the ultimate. You deserve it!
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It looks like the next month is going to be totally CRAZY. Monday we go to Thomas Jefferson Hospital for pre-surgery testing. Tuesday we go to an outpatient center to have the catheter "installed". Then we go straight to the dialysis center which is next door to my nephs office to get my dialysis cherry broken. The dialysis/Drs. office are 50 miles from my house. Back up there on Thursday and Saturday to end the week. Monday Feb.13 we start NxStage training at the center and that's M-F. Excepting Wednesday Feb 15 when we have to go to Jefferson to have surgery to move my fistula. They told me the NxStage training normally takes one month but they think that it shouldn't take us quite as long due to the fact that my wife is a nurse. I hope she is a real quick study! I think I may be seeing GL's vampires coming at me before this is all over. I probably will need to do a lot of sleeping in center just to get by. :rofl;
Thanks for all the advice and well wishes :thx;
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You guys will get through all these loops together. It is very overwhelming starting out, but after a couple months, you will be pro's. Please post your experiences as you go along. It will help so many who will have to face this that are not quite there yet.
It would be nice if your wife could come on this site for the caregivers. I believe there are a couple caregivers (I Think) that are nurses on here too. Besides, this site is excellent in support!
Good luck to you, Bill and please let us know how it is coming,
lmunchkin
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Imunchkin I think I'll take your advice and do a weekly update on how things are going, more often if needed. I've been trying to get my wife to come on here and check things out. I think that the caregivers thread would be good for her. So far I've felt nothing but love on here and there is a tremendous amount of experience to learn from. I'll be getting back to you all after a day or two with an update. God Bless!!
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I was in your shoes about three months ago. Here are some tips from someone who just walked down that trail. #1 Measure every ounce of liquid you put into your body. #2 Avoid salt like the plague. Sodium will make you thirsty. And the thirst is a very powerful drive. #3. Eat a lot of egg whites and whey protein. #4 Watch your potassium and phosphorus intake. Phos will make you itch like crazy. High potassium puts a lot of dialysis patients in the hospital. It can kill you. #5 Walk 30 minutes a day (except of course, when you feel dead).
If you don't watch your liquids you will bloat between sessions, and they have to take more blood out of you. This is hard on your system, and it will kick your rear end.
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:) :) :thx;
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Well here i go! I'm about to get in the shower and get all cleaned up to go do this :( . I gotta suck it up put on my fightin' face and go do this :boxing; Wish me luck and pray for me that all goes good. Thank you to everyone in advance. Bill
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My thoughts and prayers are with you, big777bill. Let us know how it goes...
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Keep posting everyone. This thread is really helping me with my fears since I'm going to be starting anytime now and I'm alone.
My heart is with you Big777Bill, please keep posting your experience and others please keep posting especially if it's been not a doom and gloom experience to be on dialysis in center. My fear is so great right now I'm falling apart emotionally.
I have so much fear I feel like I'm on the edge.
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Good Luck!! I hope your day goes smoothly and you dialyze well.
Yes, make sure you post your experiences with NxStage. I am so interested and scared by that modality.
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Sending prayers and best wishes... Hoping to hear some good news from you in the next few hours ;) :flower;
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:grouphug; :grouphug;
thinking of ya!
Aleta
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I just got back and all went well :yahoo;. The Dr who did the catheter was really good. He kept me laughing throughout the procedure by telling me corny jokes. I'm a big fan of corny or stupid jokes. Oh yeah, there was barely any pain at all. I'm not a big fan of pain. When the catheter was installed we went to the dialysis center and started filling out a small mountain of paperwork. They hooked me up to the machine while I was reading and signing the papers. I looked to my right and they had the machine was pumping blood :o I was losing my dialysis virginity! :embarassed: :shy; :'( I didn't even know it was running! The staff were all very polite and professional. All in all a good day :waving;
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Great report! :2thumbsup;
I'm so glad it went smoothly! Yeah, they have you sign your life away with that mountain of paperwork. And then they don't give YOU a copy!!! Ack!
I hope things keep on going well for you, Bill! :clap;
Aleta
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:yahoo; Beautiful start :cheer: My hubby, Bo, had a great start and it continued that way. Hoping this for you as well.. Im so happy that that the staff was good to ya (so was bo's :) ) as this will be a part of your new family for a while and boyyyyyyyyy oh boy does it make a difference in your feelings about going there. (now doing home hemo w/nxstage but not because we didnt like the center) Bless you and thanks for checking in with us ;) Super good to know the 'first' is behind ya :flower;
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Oh, that is just outstanding news, it really is! I know a lot of us fear dialysis so much, as Riverwhispering has noted, and it comes as such a relief to hear good news such as this. Thanks so much for reporting back.
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Congatulations, bill. Welcome to the club.
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Bill thank you so much for sharing your first time. You cracked me up with your "no longer a virgin" stuff :rofl;
Best of luck and my heart is with you
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Congatulations, bill. Welcome to the club.
And just exactly what are the perks to this "club"? (And DON'T say "staying alive".)
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Wonderful to hear Bill! Keep posting!
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lmunchkin
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I will indeed say 'staying alive'. Add to that the wonderful feeling of waking-up on a non dialysis day; the joy of a successful needling; the splendour of a limp hospital sandwich; the excitement of seeing a fellow sufferer crashing; seeing the terror in a newbie's eyes; the wonderment of fluctuating blood pressure.
I could go on but I might be late for D. And we can't let that happen.
Hoo-Roo
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Nope...don't wanna be a member of THAT club. >:(
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I'm green with envy. My wife is a nurse supervisor, but she wants no part of being my care-giver. She leaves it all in the big hospital where she's the Queen Bee. I'd love to do "D" at home instead of the kidney center, but at least at the center you get professional help every time. I've grown quite fond of all the nephro staff at my center. They're really good people.
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You could have a go at trying to educate her about the short-comings of in-unit D. On long term health effects and life expectancy compared to home HD. Maybe she doesn't know that there is a difference. A care partner can be what they want to be, completely hands-on, or completely hands-off to the point where they are a care partner in name only, for fulfilling the requirements ofthe dialysis unit for you to have a care partner. I expect that many care partners fall between the two. I've been on NxStage since Thankgiving, and I have been gradually doing more for myself as time has gone on, just asking for help if I run into a problem, or there is something that I haven't worked out how to do myself yet. Time consuming and onerous, yes, because I do short daily, and not nocturnal (although I hope that this will happen in the not too-distant future). Buti wouldn't choose any other dialysis modality because I feel so well since switching.
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Congratulations, big777bill! I'm so glad things went well for you. Hope you'll keep us posted on your continuing experiences. All the best to you.
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I am new here but would just like to say that this post is really helping me too. :) My last labs were Creatnine 4.4 and gfr 10.85 so I will be joining you shortly too. I am scared to death, but I know I gotta do it. I am looking forward to reading more. Thanks!
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wvgirl, you stick with us. We'll help you through the minefield!
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Bill, you made me :rofl; with the 'losing your dialysis virginity'! That kind of attitide will be a great help.
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Good morning, last night my wife was admitted to the hospital with VERY high blood pressure(218/128). I'm off to D this morning by myself and I'm worried to death about her. I really need extra strength right now. Patty is my rock! I don't know what I would do if anything happened to her. Please keep her in your prayers today. I better start getting ready to go it's 6:10 and I've got a 50 mile ride one way to get to the center. God Bless Bill
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Sorry to hear anout your wife's problems. I hope that they sort it all out. Thimking of you.
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hope all is well with your wife Bill. Keep us posted
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Big bill, I hope your wife is OK, please let us know. Our thoughts are with you.
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Oh Bill, i wish i had seen this earlier.. I would have prayed all day.. Dear God please be with these dear ones. Is there any news for us? Please be ok.. :pray;
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So sorry to hear about your wife. I'm really hoping they've stablized her BP. Is this a new development for her ? It must be very scary. I've been in that boat once. When I went to see my nephro one time (he's a nice guy, but i get REALLY anxious when I see him) .... he took my blood pressure and it was like 205/100 ..........and he said he had to send me to the emergency room. Switched up my meds a bit and ws out of the hospital pretty quickly. I saw him today and took a Xanax a half hour before the appointment. BP was 130/70. HA !! My best to your wife.
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Crazy day yesterday. Went to D, it's 47 miles from home. The traffic in South New Jersey around Cherry Hill is totally insane :stressed;. It took me 1 hour 15 min. to get to clinic.This time I was scheduled for a 4 hour session. The first 2 hours went by quick. I slept. The 2nd 2 hours was a form of torture new to me. I thought I was gonna lose it. The clock began to run very slowly. My butt went totally numb. They had TV but there are only maybe 12 channels on them, all bad. Gonna have to take the laptop next time. The good news is they took off about a kilo of weight off. When I got home and was able to reach my wife her blood pressure was under control :bandance; They are going to keep her at least 1 more day. They have her on a halter monitor and are doing a stress test. The stress test is a two day thing I never heard of one like that before. When I called her this morning she was acting like herself again. Worried about how I'm going to get to clinic(I had driven myself that day). Swearing she would be home to take me on Saturday. I told her to think about herself for now and get back on track. It's not easy but we'll make it one way or another. You guys are great! Thanks for your thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Bill
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Big bill, I am glad your wife is feeling a lot better. Your right about how time goes slow on hemo.Take your laptop or a book.
My husband had a 2 day stress test last year. Here,s what happened : First day, they do what they call a slow test, they injected dye in his arm, he had to wait for 30min and then they connected him up to pads, similar to an ECG. The next day, same again , but they get the heart going faster.
She will be fine, so don't worry.
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Billybags thanks for the info on the stress test. She did say they injected dye yesterday. I asked her about how fast they got her heart going and she said it wasn't too fast. I know when I had one done(mine was 1 day) they got my heart going so fast I thought it would jump right out of my chest. On the dialysis yesterday the only thing I noticed was that it made me really tired for the rest of the day. I got a great night of sleep for a change. God Bless, Bill
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So glad and relieved your wife is doing better. Terrable frightning huh... And so sorry for your four hour sit :thumbdown; You'll be so much happier at home. It was real hard for me at first cause im a scardie cat, but once it set in, it was a breeze. I will say that we still go for longer than 'suggested' as hubby has heart issues so we go s l o w... He still is sitting 4 hours, and 5 days a week, (we go 3 on one off so its really 5 1/2 days a week but we REALLY like that schedule) but its in our home, our tv, getting foot massages and all the best care i can offer ;) Wishing you the best in all.
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My husband was on hemo for about 5 months, he had a bad bout of peritonitis and they had to pull his catheter. He said that sitting for 4 hours was a nightmare. He also was tired when he came home, had a bit of lunch and went to bed. Next day he was fine and then it starts all over again, ask any one on here and they will say the same. it is normal to feel whacked out after. Thank goodness they gave him another catheter and he is back on to PD. Have you gave that a thought, changing to PD?
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billybags My neph says because of my diabetes and the abdominal surgeries I've had PD is not an option. I've a gall bladder surgery, the old style where they gave you a scar about 12 inches long, and a liver transplant. I hope I can avoid infection.
Boswife, I can't wait to start home hemo it will make things so much nicer. It sounds like you take care of your husband well. I'm sure he appreciates those foot massages. That sounds good! I would much rather do 5 or 6 days at home as opposed to 3 in clinic. God Bless you both, Bill
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I would much rather do 5 or 6 days at home as opposed to 3 in clinic. God Bless you both, Bill
Bill, you think like I do. It is much better at home and you will get better dialysis!
lmunch
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So glad to hear that your wife is doing better! Having a hubby on dialysis is the ultimate stress test for her and having Patty in the hospital is the same for you, I'd say. The clock can, indeed, move slowly in the dialysis chair. I bring my iPod for music, my Kindle for reading matter and my iPad for everything else and even so, the time drags by. I try to talk to people--patients and staff--as they come and go, and that helps the time pass pleasantly. Keeping both of you in my thoughts and prayers.
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It's been rough the past couple of days. Friday night I got a fever it went up to 101.9 then I got it down to 100. I called my neph and she said as long as I didn't have chills or vomiting just come to center the next morning and I'd get antibiotics while on dialysis. It was the worst session yet. I got chills in the dialysis chair and shivered for 2 1/2 hours. My temp stayed at 99 the whole time in center. When I got home the fever spiked to 102.6. I took some tylenol and it dropped down to 100.5 then I felt it break and it went down to 97.9. I must have an infection somewhere and my guess is the catheter. At least I have 2 days off now and go to D again on Tuesday. It's been like a whirlwind around here lately. Patty is still in the hospital and probably will be until at least Monday. They want to do an upper and lower scope Monday morning. Maybe :pray; she'll be able to come home Monday afternoon. I miss her so bad. God Bless. Bill
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Oh bill, Im sorry about Patty. I must have missed it when you mentioned she had problems. I think the best thing you can do for her is to take care of yourself. I don't understand the up & down temps you've been having. Sounds definately an infection, but more viral than bacterial. Get that under control,cause that can really put a damper on things.
I will have you both in my prayers. How is your son doing? Sometimes we get so caught up in the drama, that we leave them out. Im sure he is fine cause he has great parents.
God Bless you Bill & Patty,
lmunchkin
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I got Patty home all safe and sound. I was feelin' good about that when I got hit with another bad case of the chills. When the chills where gone I was looking at a 102.6 fever and a headache.I called the neph and she suggested I go to the local ER. Patty, my son and Mother all told me to go to the local ER would be a mistake. They wanted me to go to Jefferson, where I was transplanted. Good advice. We just got home this afternoon at about 3pm. The chills. fever et al continued until Wednesday. I guess the antibiotics finally started doing their job. Never did find out what the cause of the fevers was. They tested everything imaginable. I did end up getting a fistulagram while there. The Dr said he had to expand it in one spot but overall it looked very good. He is going to move it closer to the surface in 2-3 weeks. They want to get rid of this catheter ASAP and so do I.
Patty is looking and sounding 100% better. They got her BP meds under control. They also found she had a hiatal hernia which was the cause of her left side pain. 5 days of rest did wonders for her.
We should be starting our NxStage training the 1st or 2nd week of March. What a welcome relief it will be to get that behind us. I'm actually looking forward to getting this fistula going full speed. God Bless, Bill
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whew!! So glad that part is done... Out with the bad in with the better ;D Im soooooo very glad Patty is home safe and sound and that your doing better and well, take a nice break and get your strength and then..... welcome to NxStage :flower;
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After 2 full weeks of D I can say that it is starting to work pretty good. I feel much better, not 100% but better than 3 weeks back. I also know that in center will never be the thing for me. It's too hospitally if you know what I mean. Some of the techs and nurses are very nice and others I could do without but it's like that everywhere. I have to call the vascular surgeon's office tomorrow and schedule the fistula transposition. I'll be glad when the fistula is working and this catheter can be pulled. The catheter scares me because of the risk of infection involved with one. Plus I love to get a nice long, hot shower and with the catheter that's a no-no. Come on NxStage! Life will be different from here on out but sometimes different can be good. I have a lot of life to live yet. Patty and I still have to travel cross country and see America the way we've always wanted too. Go to Cali and put some flowers on her Dad's grave. See the redwood trees and go to Yosemite. Go up Pike's Peak and see what's up there. I want to see were Custer had his last stand. Yellowstone looks like it would be really cool. If any of you have any more ideas of great places to see in America let me know. I don't bite. God Bless Bill
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Oh Bill, I know you are eager as all get out to travel, but hold on there partner, your time will come! Just get a few months under your belt of NxStage and get comfy with it. Plus, you may have to have your fistula revised a couple times (maybe not) before you can use it! Not all fistulas start off great. They have to mature & thicken over time!
You'll get there soon enough. You & Patty will settle into a routine and then,hopefully, things will smooth out and you & her can make for a fantastic get away!
Best of luck to you both! Tell Patty, Im glad she is better and I really wish she would let us know how she is coming along too!
God Bless,
lmunchkin
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Imunchkin I just went off on a day dream there for a minute. I agree with you I've still got a long way to go before we're going anywhere. I do have months of fistula work yet even if everything goes right. This has been a dream of mine since I had my liver tx 7 years ago. I was telling the IC nurses the same story. I need something to look forward to or life gets bland for me. I need to dream to survive. I really do appreciate your concern and your advice. If we're extremely lucky we might get to take this fantasy vacation in a year or two at the earliest. This weekend is the best I've felt in a while. The past 6 months or so I was thinking that this dream of ours was dead and now I realize that it's not. :yahoo; I will rely your message to Patty and try to get her posting on here. I have to break her free from FB first, lol. God Bless, Bill
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If you're going to California in the summer you might consider a visit to Lake Tahoe. It's the most beautiful spot in the state. Yosemite is very cool, too. Take some time to visit the redwoods. Those trees are 8,000 years old! Imagine, they were 6,000 years old at the time of Christ, and they're still alive.
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Whamo seeing those redwoods has been a dream of mine since I was a kid. We were out to Cali a couple of times to see Patty's Dad. They had been estranged for over 40 years. He lived in Riverside and we wanted to spend as much time as we could with him so we never went north to see the redwoods. I don't think they're going anywhere soon so they should still be there when we're ready, lol. I'll have to add Lake Tahoe to the list. God Bless, Bill
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Man, I would love to go out west period. Ive been to Texas and that is it. Would love to ride my Motorcycle to Sturgis, but that may not be a good idea cause of the distance. Maybe I can trailer it. You see Bill, I have dreams too, so I hear you there!
God Bless,
lmunchkin
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Oh boy bill. Any chance you visited Idyllwild while in riverside? Beautiful mt town I grew up in. And Imunch. My daughters fil rides the sturges ride lots. He's got craZY harley s.
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Awesome stuff, Bo's wife. I don't want to ride when they have the big get togethers out there, too many bikes & "BEADS" for me! But I would love to just ride the west and see the sites. I would have to have a month off to do that like I want!!!!
lmunchkin
P.S. How is Bo doing? No problems, I take it?
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Ha. No problems you say. We are in hospital as I type getting yet another transfusion. Lots of good people testing the heck out of him though. Soooooo dreams on hold. Lol. I will be sticking him for dialysis in a bit :)Oh sorry bill, guess saying 'sticking him' is kinda insensitive?
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Ha. No problems you say. We are in hospital as I type getting yet another transfusion. Lots of good people testing the heck out of him though. Soooooo dreams on hold. Lol. I will be sticking him for dialysis in a bit :)Oh sorry bill, guess saying 'sticking him' is kinda insensitive?
Hate to hear that! Guess it can't all be "BLISSFUL" all the time, huh? Sorry Boswife.
Bill, looks like dreams are on hold here too. J finally got Senspar for High PTH, so we shall see!
Otherwise, all is good in NxStage Land!
lmunch
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Boswife, You're right about Idlylewild. That's a nice mountain town. It reminds me of the way Mt. Baldy and Big Bear used to be in the sixties. I went there for a weekend a few years ago for a screenwriting camp. I truly envy the teenagers that go to that private school there for rich kids.
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My FIL never took us to Idyllwild. I'll have to google it and check it out. He did show us Mt. Baldy but from a distance. We looked at it from his backyard. Boswife hope hubby is feeling better and you don't have to worry I'm not that sensitive, lol. :guitar: Seems as if we've all got some wanderlust left in us. Maybe one day we'll be able to see those dreams through to fruition.
Started D at the new center today. They took off 4.7 liters and I handled it pretty well. Everyone there was nice but the center was more crowded than the one in Marlton. D is definitely getting easier. I'm not as nauseous as before and the headaches are gone. I still hate dialysis but it does serve its purpose. God Bless, Bill