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« on: September 16, 2009, 12:40:15 PM »

I am really curious as to what my arm is going to look like after fistula placement.  I gather they all look different.  I have found a few photo's here and there on the net,  but if anyone would care to post a picture of their fistula or provide a link of fistula's and fistula scars, I would appreciate it.

Just disregard and forgive me if you find my request too personal or in bad taste.

The only surgeries I have ever had are my kidney biopsy and I had my tonsils take out as a child.  The only scars I have are a few small cuts and scrapes in life.  I am 47 and in good shape for my age and maybe I am making too much of it.  Anyways,  I just thought I would ask.

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Membranous Glomerulonephritis confirmed by biopsy in  April 1989
currently Stage IV CRF
GFR 18
Creatinine 3.9
AV fistula (radiocephalic) placed September 24, 2009
Began transplant evaluation November 11, 2009
Completed transplant eval and approved for transplant February 10, 2010
Received confirmation letter I am on the UNOS list February 18, 2010
Wife began donor testing March 1, 2010
Received living donor preemptive transplant from spouse July 22, 2010

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« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2009, 03:09:32 PM »

Love to help you out, but I am not on D yest. I would also love to see some pictures.
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« Reply #2 on: September 16, 2009, 06:14:52 PM »

I'll post some. I don't have them saved on my computer, but I posted them before, so i'll post the link::: http://ihatedialysis.com/forum/index.php?topic=15391.0 it's the second post from the bottom.

You most likely won't have the long scar. My fistula was too deep so they had to move it. So that's what the long scar is from.

Oh yeah, and the scar's less than a year old. So it hasn't really faded yet.
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« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2009, 06:22:21 PM »

Here's pic of hubby's .  It's like a garden hose but has been working perfectly for over 9 years now!!

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« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2009, 10:03:18 PM »

Mine is 6 months old.  I have two scars because the first one (closest to my wrist) did not work. BTW, I am 46.
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« Reply #5 on: September 17, 2009, 04:39:19 AM »

You guys are too cool!  Thanks!

I will post one of mine once I get it!
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Membranous Glomerulonephritis confirmed by biopsy in  April 1989
currently Stage IV CRF
GFR 18
Creatinine 3.9
AV fistula (radiocephalic) placed September 24, 2009
Began transplant evaluation November 11, 2009
Completed transplant eval and approved for transplant February 10, 2010
Received confirmation letter I am on the UNOS list February 18, 2010
Wife began donor testing March 1, 2010
Received living donor preemptive transplant from spouse July 22, 2010

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/phillipjohnsen
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