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Shrinkydink
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« on: August 24, 2011, 04:54:38 AM »
Today is my AVF surgery!   :yahoo;  I am ready to take on the next set of challenges that life is going to toss my way!!  No, not medicated yet...LOL  Thanks for all the info and support I have received thus far on my journey!!  Wishing you all a GREAT day and will be in touch soon!!  Take care everyone!!

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1984:  Diagnosed with Nephrotic Syndrome @ 21 y.o. given 6 months to a year to live.
2011:  Told I was in Stage IV ESRD/CKD
July 8, 2011:  Vein Mapping done
August 24, 2011: AV Fistula in Right Wrist done
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« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2011, 05:36:08 AM »
Hey, GG, you'll do GREAT! I found the anticipation was far worse than the surgery itself. Good luck!
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August 1980: Diagnosed with Familial Juvenile Hyperurecemic Nephropathy (FJHN)
8.22.10:   Began dialysis through central venous catheter
8.25.10:   AV fistula created
9.28.10:   Began training for Home Nocturnal Hemodialysis on a Fresenius Baby K
10.21.10: Began creating buttonholes with 15ga needles
11.13.10: Our first nocturnal home treatment!

Good health is just the slowest possible rate at which you can die.

The glass is neither half-full nor half-empty. The glass is just twice as large as it needs to be.

The early bird may get the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese.
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« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2011, 01:15:24 PM »
Well, it's been six days since my surgery!  All is going well, thus far! Working w/my stress ball to get some strength back into my right hand.  All in due time, I am sure that will come back!!   :thumbup;  Spent the first two days w/nausea until the dr was able to finally get me something for it!  Only used four pain pills which is really good!  i don't like to feel/be loopy if I don't have to!!   :)   Return to the surgeons office in ten days to have stitches removed, and see what/where we progress from there!! Should I start hunting up and touring the clinics now or should I wait a while yet?  Not sure how soon would be to soon, since I just had the surgery.  As I know it will take a while for the fistula or grow and mature to use it. Thanks again for the support and wishing everyone a TERRIFIC TUESDAY!!!

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1984:  Diagnosed with Nephrotic Syndrome @ 21 y.o. given 6 months to a year to live.
2011:  Told I was in Stage IV ESRD/CKD
July 8, 2011:  Vein Mapping done
August 24, 2011: AV Fistula in Right Wrist done
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« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2011, 08:05:08 PM »
Hi there and sorry i missed your first posting about this.  I surely would have wished you well and tossed in a prayer as well  ;D  Sooo, it's really good to hear that all is well and my answer to your next question is, yes  :) I would go and check out some centers to get a 'feel' for them if you have that option.  We didnt do that, and we were very pleased for the year and a half that we were there.... But!!!! i do hear there is differences and how wonderful you have this option available ahead of time to possible sort out some things. 
Well, i hope all continues in a smooth path, and that you have lots of time for that new 'friend' of yours to develope and mature.  Some have lots of time, and some, like hubby, get to start with the cath :(  but all in all, im glad your preparing ahead :)
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We thank God for every day we are blessed to have together.
november 2010, patiently (ha!) waiting our turn for NxStage training
January 14,2011 home with NxStage
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« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2011, 12:34:46 PM »
I had my fistula in for over a year before I started.  It was nice to have some time to adjust.  (Plus, it took 4 surgery attempts to get one to work, so it's a good thing I started early.)  Yes, check out D centers so you have an idea where you want to be.
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