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« on: June 16, 2009, 05:46:19 AM » |
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I thought my fistula was doing pretty good until yesterday. It has been single needled now several times with one blow and 1 unsuccessfully. But generally speaking most attempts have been successful.
The fistula is 9 weeks old and the doc says that instead of becoming one robust vein it is branching off to become about 4 veins, a bit like a river delta and it's possible that because the blood is being divided amongst these veins that no single vein will be able to develop to its full potential and form a proper mature fistula.
So now I have to have a scan and then surgery to have some of these extra veins shut off. Anyone here experienced this and does it normally have a successful outcome?
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Bajanne
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« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2009, 07:35:38 AM » |
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Sorry I can't help you on this one since I have a graft, but just want you to know that my caring thoughts are with you and I hope it all works out in your favour  We Brits have to stick together, you know. |
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« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2009, 07:50:44 AM » |
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In my experience, the surgery is usually quite successful. Once they tie off the extra veins, the fistula becomes stronger and easier to use. Hope it goes well!  |
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« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2009, 09:03:11 AM » |
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Yes the girl next to me had them tied off and was fine.
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« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2009, 09:04:03 AM » |
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« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2009, 03:11:13 PM » |
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I had this done last year and it was by far the simplest and easiest surgery I've had - less anesthesia and only a few stitches. I hope it goes that way for you as well...
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Ken Shelmerdine
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« Reply #6 on: June 18, 2009, 03:09:14 AM » |
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Thanks for your replies. I feel reassured now and not stressed out about it. It's just great what you can find out on IHD. Many Thanks.  |
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« Reply #7 on: June 18, 2009, 09:44:08 AM » |
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Hey Ken hope they fix your fistula up and you are done with all problems dialysis wise.
I do have a question for you.
In all honesty as you have done both hemo and PD.
If you had a fresh start and knew the ups and downs like you do now which dialysis treatment would you pick as if it were your first time out?
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Ken Shelmerdine
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« Reply #8 on: June 24, 2009, 03:23:03 AM » |
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If the proper warnings were given in the first instance about just how bad peritonitis could be be and it's possible complications I would have chosen Haemo. But I was seduced by the thought of still being able to work full time and the hard sell that I was given by the clinic. So in hindsight it would be haemo even with all the inconvenience of attending a centre three times a week as I now do.
Also although I felt well doing PD I must have been slightly under par and not realising it because with haemo I feel absolutely 100%. I did a 3 mile walk yesterday I just seem to have that boost of extra energy with haemo.
Best wishes Hope you are OK
Ken
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« Reply #9 on: June 24, 2009, 04:24:12 PM » |
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Thinking of you Ken - good luck with the op. I've done Haemo and PD too, but I would definitely choose PD, so there you go. Although, I never did night time home haemo, which does sound pretty good!
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« Reply #10 on: June 24, 2009, 04:38:58 PM » |
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Thanks, Ken, I find your comments very helpful. I was slightly miffed that I was unable to choose PD because I'd had ulcerative colitis two years ago. I had not considered the risk of peritonitis. I feel happier with my lot now. |
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« Reply #11 on: June 26, 2009, 05:12:26 AM » |
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Thanks for telling me how you feel about both options Ken. I hope they get your River Delta squared (  ) squared away for you soon. |
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