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« Reply #50 on: March 27, 2007, 06:40:24 PM »
Quote from: kimcanada on March 25, 2007, 05:09:07 PM
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I know this one will be better, I have that vibe thingy going on :)

Please keep me posted, my fistula is doing good, it buzzing like crazy, I am about 3 weeks from the big pook :-\

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Thanks Kim, The Docter called today and asked if I wanted to have it next thursday so it is moved up. I can't wait. :-\
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« Reply #51 on: April 01, 2007, 10:28:37 AM »
Well, I had my little "science experiment" corrected by my wonderful surgeon, on Thursday. Dr. Spin summoned me to his office on Wednesday and said that he wanted to take care of this problem, asap, so in went for same-day surgery the next day.

 My fistula was flowing up into my jugular vein and up into my head, for some unknown reason. My surgeon rerouted it  at the upper arm and shoulder, so that it is flowing heart-ways, now. I no longer have a throbbing lump at the base of my neck. yippee!

Now I may be able to get my brain back together...back in December, I remember commenting (to everyone, and no one, apparently, hehehe, since no one did a thing about it) that I felt the way people described when they had had a stroke. With that added pressure relieved, I should now be able to pull all A's on my finals...hehehe... gotta love that logic, hehehe.

I'm just glad that disaster has once again been averted. Whew!
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« Reply #52 on: April 01, 2007, 11:08:49 AM »
That's good new, treasure!  Good luck on the finals, too!
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« Reply #53 on: April 01, 2007, 11:24:05 AM »
Whew, glad to hear it girlfriend, keep on keepin' on.... ;)
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« Reply #54 on: April 01, 2007, 05:33:43 PM »
Thats great news Treasure, now no more excuses for no A's.  :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #55 on: April 03, 2007, 02:25:31 PM »
Just had mine done in the upper arm on 03/27/07... it has already failed   >:( 

This is the beauty I got for nothing.... granted.. this only 2 days old... hope it heals nicely!
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« Reply #56 on: April 03, 2007, 02:30:50 PM »
Can I say Owie!
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« Reply #57 on: April 03, 2007, 04:21:23 PM »
Wow That looks so different from my upper arm one, I did have lots of bruising but wow thats a long cut. It looks very sore.
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« Reply #58 on: April 03, 2007, 04:45:12 PM »
It is very sore!  Hurts soooo bad!  I have 30 staples... I get them out Monday April 9th :'(
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« Reply #59 on: April 03, 2007, 04:52:19 PM »
Can they do anything else with it or just redo it?
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« Reply #60 on: April 03, 2007, 05:14:53 PM »
My doctor said it is a loss.  Next step is putting a graft in 2 weeks before dialysis starts... :'(
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« Reply #61 on: April 03, 2007, 05:31:50 PM »
Sorry to hear this Donnia,  wishing you Godspeed my friend... and remember to please keep us posted  :thumbup;
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« Reply #62 on: April 03, 2007, 05:38:14 PM »
Try to remain positive Donnia. We are here for you.  :grouphug;
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« Reply #63 on: April 03, 2007, 05:49:01 PM »
Donnia- wow so sorry. my 2nd fistula surgery is Thursday I hope it works out this time. I am really sick of my catheter--Boxman55
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« Reply #64 on: April 05, 2007, 01:22:44 PM »
Just got home from surgery. so far so good. the band aid is only a couple inches long so the incision isn't that great. Now the wait begins again. It is very sore right about know though-Boxman55
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« Reply #65 on: April 05, 2007, 01:24:26 PM »
Quote from: boxman55 on April 05, 2007, 01:22:44 PM
Just got home from surgery. so far so good. the band aid is only a couple inches long so the incision isn't that great. Now the wait begins again. It is very sore right about know though-Boxman55

Congratulations!  I'm so glad it has gone well so far.  Just don't take up arm wrestling, and all will be well. ;)
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« Reply #66 on: April 05, 2007, 04:57:03 PM »
Hope it heals really fast Boxman55, take care and keep us posted  :2thumbsup;

Godspeed  ;)
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« Reply #67 on: April 05, 2007, 06:44:58 PM »
Now, you all no arm wrestling for the next couple of weeks.
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« Reply #68 on: April 06, 2007, 08:22:05 AM »
I don't remember my first fistula hurting this bad. It is probably compounded by it being my right arm and I unconsciously want to use it for everything. The percoset helps though.I feel a pulse right above the incision so I guess that is a good thing. Boxman55
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« Reply #69 on: April 06, 2007, 09:55:11 AM »
Good to hear that this one is working...  I'll pray it stays that way.  In the meantime... use the drugs.... thats what they are for  :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #70 on: April 06, 2007, 11:03:40 AM »
Quote from: donnia on April 06, 2007, 09:55:11 AM
In the meantime... use the drugs.... thats what they are for  :2thumbsup;

"Better living through chemistry" - that's what I always say! :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #71 on: April 06, 2007, 01:54:06 PM »
so when they say take one every 3 hours for pain can I take 2 and get 6 hours >:D >:D
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« Reply #72 on: April 06, 2007, 10:03:40 PM »
Quote from: donnia on April 06, 2007, 09:55:11 AM
Good to hear that this one is working...  I'll pray it stays that way.  In the meantime... use the drugs.... thats what they are for  :2thumbsup;

I dont know about ur first one, but mine hurts like the dickens!!!  I mean super bad!  It is killing me... I already had to get  a refill on my pain meds and I NEVER take all my pain meds!  Sux...and its all for nothing!
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« Reply #73 on: April 07, 2007, 06:41:46 AM »
Donnia, I know how you feel it is a struggle just to type. I am suppose to meet Sluff today I am afraid to take a pain pill because I will sleep and miss the meeting. Boxman55
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« Reply #74 on: April 07, 2007, 12:54:35 PM »
Awww Boxman, i am sure it will be worth meeting Sluff,  i hope your not in too much pain during the visit and i hope you have a great time. Dont forget to post all about the meeting in our IHD Family thread  :2thumbsup;   after you are done THEN you can take your pain pill and sleep :P  well, inquiry minds want to know ;)
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