Kidney Patient Guide

Hi,

When I had mine repositioned it was used the next day, albeit with a reduced amount of fluid and it worked well.

Good luck

Dotty x

So pleased to read this Grey. Will keep everything crossed for you.

Dotty xxx

That is excellent news. I'm so very pleased for you both.

Dotty xxx

Hi Grey,

That is wonderful news, I'm so very pleased for you.
Good luck

Dotty xx

Sorry to hear this Grey.
Am keeping everything crossed for a happy outcome.

Dotty xxx

That first shower is such a wonderful treat...I'm sure you enjoyed it.

Dotty xxx

How is everyone one? How is your fistula doing Jan?

Dotty xx

Well WagonLyn they wouldn't let me keep my lippy on for the op...but you can be assured that as soon as I was back in my room it was on!!
Am doing really well, if it wasn't for my family being full of colds then I could've gone home today, instead they are keeping me here until at least Monday.

That is wonderful news Grey. Will be keeping everything crossed for you.

Dotty xxx

Hi Sue,

I don't know my donor. All I know is it is a gentleman aged 40-45 who needed to have the kidney removed, I've no idea why.

Thus was all done via the transplant list.

I still can't believe how lucky I am.

Dotty xx

I had THE CALL and am now the proud owner of a living donor kidney. I cannot believe how very lucky I am after such a short time on the list. The transplant was done on Tuesday and I awoke feeling like a huge veil had been moved. By yesterday all my bloods were back to normal levels. I wish you all ...

Hi Jan and all, I hooe everyone had a fab Christmas. Jan I'm sorry to hear that things haven't yet settled down for you, you really are going through the mill. Good luck with your fistula op. I am just plodding along, the hime machine will not fit in my bedroom so I'm having to adjust to having it i...

Glad to hear things are going so well, and yay to you for wearing a bikini.

It's amazing how quickly we can adapt to the unthinkable!

Dotty x

Hi I, I'm pleased to hear that decisions have been made...it must be a relief to you. I have started my training for home hemo by doing my own needles...not as scary or painful as I was expecting. My nurse has said that she recommends 4 times a week at home for 2hrs althought the consultant says 5 t...

Hi Jan and all, How is everyone? Are you feeling better Jan? I had another fistula blow on Monday, as well a being upset by it the nurse didn't help by making me feel as if it were my fault. After a sleepless night, where I'd got all worked up and in a dither I decided that the only way I am going t...