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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Pre-Dialysis => Topic started by: natnnnat on July 09, 2012, 03:31:05 AM
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Fistulaed folk: How fast did your fistula heal, and how sore was it after the surgery? Reason I ask is that we want to travel soon after Gregory's fistula surgery.
We wanted to go overseas in September, and its a sad probability that he might not make it. Nephrologists have expressly said "do not go overseas". But they don't mind if we travel on this continent.
Gregory is getting his next fistula on July 16th, in his right wrist (he's right handed). So he has to have three weeks off work. So we may as well go traveling to make sure he has many good memories and some satisfaction before he's attached to a machine.
His last fistula surgery was so long ago that he doesn't remember much about the recovery. 26 years ago?
We figure, it will be like he has a really big cut on his arm. So if he rests and sits about, and me and his father do all the luggage and I do all the driving, surely he can
1. get on a plane
2. sit in a taxi
3. rest in a nice holiday house for several days; go on occasional drives (looking out the window)
4. get on a train.
wadderyer reckon?
He is sitting at eGFR 10 creatnine 550.
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I should also say:
fistula surgery is 16th July. We hope to get on the first plane on 20th July, four days later.
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my fistula surgeries where done on a Friday mornings. Home mid afternoon. Took the weekend just laying about and coming off the pain meds and such. I was back to work on the next Monday. I would say that traveling on the 20th is no issue. You would know between the 16th and the 20th if there was any infection building and could take care of it. Just make sure you protect it from dirty, water, and germs as much as possible. Don't lift anything - more to do with pulling stitches out than anything else. Grumpy
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Yup I would think that too. Sounds like a lovely idea. Just don't go swimming, or deepsea fishing I think. And Gregory will not be able to all the carrying of heavy, middle heavy, and light suitcases with his fistula-arm.
All the best with the surgery.
good luck, and love Cas
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My fistula surgery was no big deal. The only restriction I had was not to lift anything and to generally protect that arm, but that's just common sense stuff. Make sure he has adequate pain killers for the trip. I never took any narcotic painkillers after surgery, but the occasional Tylenol was helpful.
Have a wonderful time!
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The surgeon damaged a nerve with one of mine, and I was miserable. The ones after that, it didn't bother me much at all. If surgery goes as normal and expected, there's no reason he can't take a leisurely trip.
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I was out of work for a week with mine since i had to keep it elevated to reduce swelling.
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Yes, bring lots of small pillows for propping!