Fistula's and Dialysis
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 8:07 pm
Hello everyone, I have an appointment with my Nephrologist on 30 July 04, I just went to the lab and got my recent lab work, and my clearance now is down to 8ml my creatinine is 5.7 and my BUN is 53, im pretty sure he's (my neph) will suggest inserting a fistula so i can prepare for diaylsis, How long will it take for my fistula to heal, I work now, and how long will it take after starting diaylisis will I be able to return to work, i understand everyone is different, just a general ideal will at least give me a clue. Will i be sick to my stomach when i first begin diaylsis? Do you loose weight, will i get the perpetual "swollen face" look. I'm choosing to do home dialysis. It's funny though, i thought when i got to this point i would be scared, but being in this support group has actually prepared me more for whats going to happen then my own doctors. I've come to accept my illness and live the best life i can live with it. So any anwsers will be greatly appreciated. I really want the "real" nitty gritty stuff i should expect...not too big on surprises, if you know what i mean.