Officially started this week

[hillary]

 
Well, as hard as I was trying to put it off, and after 4 failed fistulas/grafts, I ran out of time . Wound up in the hosp. on July 4 with a kidney infection and a creat. of almost 8.  I got a chest cath and I have had 2 treatments so far. YES I HATE IT. A LOT.  I suppose I will get used to it and I suppose it gets easier.   I am unfortunately on 2 waiit lists for centers near home so I still have to go back to the hosp. for treatments until something else comes through.   I am still hoping for a transplant by the end of the year but I have so many other medical issues, that plan is not going very well.

[boswife]

oh hillary,,, it certainly sucks this route your on.  But YES, it seems that all here say that it does get easier, and better, more tolerable? I wish you better, and hope and pray for a speedy transplant, but in the meantime, try to rest your mind and accept this as your holding spot, and do your best with it... I know not easy, not at all, but i wish you the best... 

[Angiepkd]

What a way to start D!  Some on this site actually prefer the neck cath as opposed to sticking that sore arm.  I  recently had a catheter while in the hospital, and it wasn't too bad.  I just worried about somehow getting an infection, which is pretty common with the neck line.  Don't let it get you down.  Things do get better as you get into a routine!  Best of luck to you and hope you get a new kidney soon!