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« on: March 23, 2012, 09:23:31 PM »
Long story short my fistula is screwed. It will work for a little longer and that's all.

I have been given two options:

1) Get a graft that will last 2-3 years according to the doctor.
2) I have this massive return vein that is bigger then a fistula needs to be at the bottom of my arm. It would last for 5-8 years.

My issues are:

1) Although the graft sound nice it has to replaced often.
2) The vein would have to be moved in a two stage operation. It would take two months and I would have to go back to a catheter while they do it. It bothers me that they have to cut a line from my elbow to my shoulder and lift the vein on top.

Any input?
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« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2012, 10:23:45 PM »
I would go for the graft.  That gives thhem 2 years to think of something better!

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« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2012, 02:28:29 AM »
My graft has lasted seven years and counting...
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« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2012, 12:16:22 PM »
I would go for the fistula.  I had my vein lifted.  It hurt like hell but it really isn't such a big deal.  They were trying to push me towards a graft but I was adament that I wanted a fistula.  Now it is working just fine.
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« Reply #4 on: March 24, 2012, 04:40:35 PM »
What does your VS recommend?

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« Reply #5 on: March 24, 2012, 05:13:32 PM »
Mmm yup, difficult. I go with Immunchkin, and go with the VS.

Good luck, and love Cas
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« Reply #6 on: March 24, 2012, 05:21:58 PM »
My VS is full of BS. He has screwed up my arm every time he has touched it....yet the say he is the best in the area.

I have yet to consult with him as I just found all of this out. I am still debating if I should switch surgeons.
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« Reply #7 on: March 24, 2012, 05:23:47 PM »
fair enough, is that a difficult process? If not I would definitely do that.
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1983 high proteinloss in urine, chemo, stroke,coma, dialysis
1984 double nephrectomy
1985 transplant from dad
1998 lost dads kidney, start PD
2003 peritineum burst, back to hemo
2012 start Nxstage home hemo
2020 start Gambro AK96

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« Reply #8 on: March 24, 2012, 07:22:24 PM »
It is your right to switch, Pagan.  If you do not like this "excellent" surgeon, then switch!  Find one that is good and has a heart for his patients.  You will know, the minute he/she speaks!

God Bless,
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« Reply #9 on: March 24, 2012, 09:48:40 PM »
I have a graft, but a fistula is best. My graft will be 2 years in april, it's had some ups and downs, but with a good surgeon and good care it should last a long time!
If you have a good vein for the fistula then I'd go with it as that is the best access option, and get a good surgeon.
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