Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Progress

DAn's fistula is 'blooming' well and the 'thrill' is strong. What that means is that the vein is handling the strong flow of blood very well. The 'Thrill' is what they call the feeling/vibration felt when you touch the site of the fistula. It feels as if he has a battery, you can really feel the flow. It is really amazing.

We don't know exactly when he will begin dialysis. It depends on his labs. He is feeling okay, tired but not exhausted.

Dan's sister will not be able to be in the 'paired donation' program due to problems with her kidney function. This is all news to her. She was sure that she would be able to give her kidney to help Dan...So we keep looking.

Monday, August 4, 2008

Fistula in

Dan had his fistula operation on Thursday and everything went well. He had some pain that night but that was it. His follow up appointment is Wednesday and we will then find out more information as to how to determine when the fistula is "ready".We'll go back to our schedule this week which is that Dan works in the kitchen Wednesdays and Thursdays. We both do the shopping on Tuesdays and if needed he helps prep if not he rests if he needs to.
Will update in about a week.