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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Pre-Dialysis => Topic started by: thomaslea1 on August 28, 2012, 06:50:51 PM

Title: Fistula and golf
Post by: thomaslea1 on August 28, 2012, 06:50:51 PM

Going to see the Vascular guy tomorrow and the fistula subject will come up.  Is there anyone out there with one that plays golf?  Nephro says I can, but he's not a golfer.

Title: Re: Fistula and golf
Post by: Rain on August 29, 2012, 03:59:24 AM

I am not a golfer but i play many sports and I have fistula.  I don't see why not.

Title: Re: Fistula and golf
Post by: M3Riddler on August 29, 2012, 06:13:08 PM

Quote from: thomaslea1 on August 28, 2012, 06:50:51 PM

Going to see the Vascular guy tomorrow and the fistula subject will come up.  Is there anyone out there with one that plays golf?  Nephro says I can, but he's not a golfer.

This is defintely something you want to ask. Streching the arm may be something to be careful about, especially while your fistula is maturing.

I would also ask the vascular surgeon to let you know the size of your vein/artery if they have measured. Different surgeons have different comfort levels on what size they work with before they recommend a synthetic graft.  Your own veins are always better.  It wouldnt hurt to get a second opinion if they recommend a graft.  Just my opinion.

///M3Riddler

Title: Re: Fistula and golf
Post by: Southpaw on August 29, 2012, 09:28:55 PM

I fish twice a week and probably cast a fishing rod 200 times a week and I have a fistula.  No problem