I should find out tomorrow if my ESRD is getting worse

[Chris]

That's a way better doc there paddbear.

Monrein, kidney and pancreas transplants use cadaver donors. Partial live pancreas transplants have not proven feasable and a high risk for the donor so far.

[monrein]

Sorry, I missed the double organ part of it.  I always wished that I'd had my fistula earlier so I could have avoided the permacath situation but as you all know by now, those catheters are (one of) my worst fears.

This neph sounds so much better, Paddbear.  Especially about the bloodwork.  The other one sounded strange with the once a year idea.   

[paddbear0000]

Tell me about it! The last one was supposed to be the best nephro at Ohio State University Medical Center. Plus he specialized in diabetic nephrology! An even bigger bonus now, the drive time has gone from being 2 hours to slightly less than one!!   

[kellyt]

When I thought that I was going to have to do dialysis in the hospital the night before my transplant I asked my neph if it would be better for them to do a neck catheter and not use my fistula.  He freaked out!   "YOU DO NOT WANT A CATHETER!  They can use the fisutla!"   I was just so scared of using the fistual do to the large needles and such.  So stupid!  I'm very glad I didn't have to use the fistula OR get a catheter!  Whew!      My neph was on top of things from the get go.  I feel so fortunate all the way around!

Good Luck Padd.  I think getting a fistula sooner than later would be best if your function does start to drop.  Sounds like you're on the right track with this neph!