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« Reply #100 on: July 13, 2011, 01:42:26 PM »

 :grouphug;

We're hear to listen to those moments, woodsman!  I've always found it far better to rant on here where everyone understands, especially compared to doing it at close family and friends who often can't handle the discussion.
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« Reply #101 on: July 13, 2011, 01:49:30 PM »

I spent most of the early hours of the morning sitting on the side of the bed, crying, which is a common occurrence.  My husband just kept sleeping, waking up long enough to ask me if I wanted a sandwich ( ???), and then fell back to sleep.  If you can't fall apart on IHD, I can't imagine how the pressure would just build and build.
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« Reply #102 on: July 13, 2011, 06:50:50 PM »

8 hours and counting let's see how it goes tomorrow!!!! My arm is sore from the infiltration so this may be fun times once again.............    :waving;
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« Reply #103 on: July 13, 2011, 11:16:55 PM »

8 hours and counting let's see how it goes tomorrow!!!! My arm is sore from the infiltration so this may be fun times once again.............    :waving;

You're making me nervous; I'll be watching this thread in the hope that you will have some good news to share.

Oh, I've been meaning to ask you...other than your painful arm, how are you feeling?  Is dialysis making a difference in how you feel overall?  How do you feel after a treatment?
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« Reply #104 on: July 14, 2011, 02:16:38 PM »

8 hours and counting let's see how it goes tomorrow!!!! My arm is sore from the infiltration so this may be fun times once again.............    :waving;

You're making me nervous; I'll be watching this thread in the hope that you will have some good news to share.

Oh, I've been meaning to ask you...other than your painful arm, how are you feeling?  Is dialysis making a difference in how you feel overall?  How do you feel after a treatment?

Well everything went perfect today. 2 sticks and it was over no alarms and i was a happy camper!!!!. MM i do feel 100% better and have since my 3rd dialysis session. After the treatment i feel okay maybe a bit drawn but they are not removing and fluids either because i still Pee so i don't know if that has anything to do with how it makes you feel. I do have tons more energy but work kind of puts a damper on it with less than enough sleep during the week.... Overall yep i feel better........  If sat goes this well then i'm having some wine afterwards to celebrate!!!!!   :cheer:
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« Reply #105 on: July 14, 2011, 02:19:56 PM »

This is truly the best news I have had in several days!  What an incredible relief!  I really hope this continues for a long while.  And I'm particularly glad to hear about how much better you feel; that's just superb!  I want to hear all about your wine party come Saturday.
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« Reply #106 on: July 14, 2011, 02:26:36 PM »

 :bandance; :bandance; :bandance;
Yay!  Hope things keep improving for you!
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« Reply #107 on: July 15, 2011, 08:43:48 PM »

Sorry you were worn down there for a bit, Woodsman, but so happy your last session went well. I look forward to seeing this thread and always hope for the best because you are one of the first that I've seen go from pre-dialysis with no previous experience.  You've had such a great attitude and have taken time to educate yourself. It's like I imagine it may very well go for me if/and when the day comes.  Keep going strong, Woodsman.
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« Reply #108 on: July 15, 2011, 10:27:48 PM »

 :clap;  GREAT news!!  Im so happy to hear this and hope that NOW you are on the road to smooth D!!  :cuddle;  Verry happy  :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #109 on: July 16, 2011, 07:32:38 PM »

sat crew not so good had to call in regular nurse after 5 sticks!!! she came in and id it in 2...  so 7 sticks today man my arm is sore
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« Reply #110 on: July 16, 2011, 07:51:55 PM »

sat crew not so good had to call in regular nurse after 5 sticks!!! she came in and id it in 2...  so 7 sticks today man my arm is sore

Yeah, sat crew for anything is usually not the best.

Seven sticks...that's gruesome.  Jeez, I'm really sorry you've had these problems.  You never know what kind of a day you're going to have, do you?  The dread must be palpable. :cuddle;
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« Reply #111 on: July 18, 2011, 01:44:19 PM »

colonospy done today and all is well now back on tuesday for the torment.....
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« Reply #112 on: July 19, 2011, 12:07:58 AM »

Colonoscopy followed by dialysis?  You don't do things the easy way, do you?
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« Reply #113 on: July 19, 2011, 01:17:25 PM »

Today was an easy one, no issues 2 stick on and then off 3.25 hrs.... I won't say it was a joy but it was close.

MM the colon thing was needed for the transplant list, best 3hrs of sleep i've had in years......
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« Reply #114 on: July 19, 2011, 03:45:06 PM »

It's the anesthesia that accompanies these sorts of procedures that really get to me.  I just get soooo sick.

Glad you had a sucessful day at D with only 2 sticks.  That's pretty much a record for you!  Congrats!
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« Reply #115 on: July 19, 2011, 04:00:21 PM »

 :2thumbsup;  Ok NOW your off to a good start yeah!!!   Shoot, anythings better than what youve already dealt with huh..  Hope your on your way for sure now  :flower;
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« Reply #116 on: July 21, 2011, 01:43:16 PM »

Another no issue day 2 sticks and done and 14 gage needles, oh man they do hurt
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« Reply #117 on: July 21, 2011, 02:00:06 PM »

"No issue" days are good.  Do the needles hurt just when they are going in, or do they hurt for a long time once they are in and taped down?  Are those the biggest needles they will be using on you, or do they just get bigger?

Do you use any sort of numbing agent?  They just seem like more trouble than they are worth.  Have you ever given serious thought to learning to self-cannulate?
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« Reply #118 on: July 21, 2011, 03:03:04 PM »

"No issue" days are good.  Do the needles hurt just when they are going in, or do they hurt for a long time once they are in and taped down?  Are those the biggest needles they will be using on you, or do they just get bigger?

Do you use any sort of numbing agent?  They just seem like more trouble than they are worth.  Have you ever given serious thought to learning to self-cannulate?

MM they just hurt going in after that its not bad and they are the biggest.. I am thi8nking about self cannulate but i think i need to wait unitl it  develops more first.
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