fistula ?? help if you can!

[idahospud]

  for all the support .i let you know how Monday go's i think there going to go for the upper right arm . and i like  idahospud mash with the works how bout you Carol 

[willowtreewren]

I'll be thinking of you all day, today, Carol.

Hope it goes perfectly. 

Aleta

[dyannalw]

I hope it is OK to highjack this thread and ask a question.  What is the difference between a graft and a fistula?  My doc said it would only take 4-6 weeks for a fistula to mature enough to use it so he hasn't said anything about me getting one yet.  Should I ask him about putting one in?  I will be on dialysis within a year or so he said.

Thanks,

Dyanna

[dwcrawford]

I think it will take longer than 4 to 6 weeks.  I was told 10.  Have had it 6 1/2 weeks and they tell me it isn't mature enough to use....But I'm relatively new at this so maybe you shouldn't listen to my advise.

[monrein]

I hope it is OK to highjack this thread and ask a question.  What is the difference between a graft and a fistula?  My doc said it would only take 4-6 weeks for a fistula to mature enough to use it so he hasn't said anything about me getting one yet.  Should I ask him about putting one in?  I will be on dialysis within a year or so he said.

Thanks,

Dyanna

A graft is an artificial vein that's hooked up to your vascular system but a fistula hooks up your own artery to your own vein, so it's all natural all you.  Better than a graft if it works.

[Stoday]

You're so keen to start dialysis dyannalw! When I was expected to need HD in a year, there was no need for a fistula. When the forecast dropped to six months, it was arranged promptly. Created last week. I was told it would take 6 to 8 weeks to mature. Forecast now is that I'll be using it in 5 months time.

Hope all will go well for you in the future.

[idahospud]

Well I'm back with 2 upper arm fistulas and working . I do have to go back and have one in the left arm grafted to the one in the right arm . The DR. is telling me that i oafishly have shitty vanes its bin a long month but i get a month or two off before going back . i rill like to thank all you for your support  Carol