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Thanks
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joyce May 21. 13 Replies 0 Likes
I would like to thank all of my friends here on Tu for all the thoughts, well wishes and prayers for me and my family.The overnight stay in the hospital wasn't too bad. My hospital here has great…Continue
Round One Completed
Started this discussion. Last reply by Trudy Apr 27. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Went to the hospital this morning to get two units of blood (I guess a was a quart low). Have to be back at the hospital at 6AM in the morning for the sugery to put in the dialysis access.Will update…Continue
I want to rant
Started this discussion. Last reply by Doris D Apr 14. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Is it my turn yet. I wanna rant.My BG is fine but I have had one of my worst days in ages. I don't want to test I don't want to do anything. This waiting on dialysis is crap. Every little stomach…Continue
Embarrassing Lows the book?
Started this discussion. Last reply by jrtpup Mar 18. 10 Replies 2 Likes
You may notice that the title of this post is similar to others that you have seen recently and you would be correct.Back when I became a member of Tu there was a post similar to this one that asked…Continue
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smokinbeaver commented on brokenpole's blog post 'D & D #5'"Hi Kathy, I got to talk to the dietician today. Today was the first time she came to the center to talk to Jon. I expected someone like other dieticians I have talked to, bossy, preachy,whatever, but this lady was nice and very understanding. She…"
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D & D #8
Posted on May 24, 2012 at 1:23am 10 Comments 0 Likes
Diabetes and Dialysis #8
It has been a hell of a week and it is just barely half over.
I got my first outpatient dialysis session on Tuesday. These sessions require me to leave work early. Soooooo I have to work extra hours on the days that I am here all day to make up the lost hours.
So Monday was a 13 hour day. Tuesday was 7 hours followed by 4 hours in a chair at the dialysis center. Oh, and for some strange reason (I think the dialysis machine sucked my brains out) I…
Continue D & D #7
Posted on May 17, 2012 at 2:10pm 8 Comments 0 Likes
Diabetes and Dialysis #7 - Round 1 Is Over
Well I am sitting in my nice comfortable hospital room...okay, it's not nice. So I am sitting here in comfortable hospital...not buying that one either huh?
So I am here in my hospital room with a neck that is kind of achey and the first round of dialysis completed. Tolerated things okay it's just the cathader in my neck that is bothering me a little. But I am in my own jammies have internet so can't be all… Continue
Well I am sitting in my nice comfortable hospital room...okay, it's not nice. So I am sitting here in comfortable hospital...not buying that one either huh?
So I am here in my hospital room with a neck that is kind of achey and the first round of dialysis completed. Tolerated things okay it's just the cathader in my neck that is bothering me a little. But I am in my own jammies have internet so can't be all… Continue
D & D #6A
Posted on May 11, 2012 at 3:30pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
Diabetes and Dialysis #6A
Along with every thing else that is going on with this dialysis stuff, I have to suffer a great humilation.
What I got told (well after the fact mind you) is that I need to be exercising the right hand to help the AV fistula mature. I had no idea until I took the tour of the dialysis center. That was who told me. Okay, to be truthful my wife had also read it on the ihatedialysis.com website.
So they gave me this egg shaped thing to squeeze on. I…
Continue D & D #6
Posted on May 10, 2012 at 8:25am 13 Comments 0 Likes
Diabetes and Dialysis #6
The time has come.
Got notified by the kidney doctor yesterday that my little honey moon period is over. I am slated to go to the hospital next Thursday to get a catheter dialysis access installed and they will give me two more units of whole blood then give me a short (2 hour) dialysis treatment. That will be followed on Friday by the second treatment which will be closer to the normal four hours.
The week following I will start my three days a…
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- At 2:00pm on May 31, 2012,
Marie B said… just stopping by to refresh the hugs, hope you're doing ok today, I guess you had another d today. we're having another video chat tomorrow, 12 central time. hope to see you there.
- At 2:56am on May 31, 2012, Ant97gtr said…
Just a quick msg to thanks for the bday wishes...all the best.
- At 2:51am on May 30, 2012,
IMVic said…
Thanks for the birthday wish - hope you have a great day as well!
- At 4:21pm on May 29, 2012, carkmor said…
Hiya , thanks for the welcome. My internet was acting up so wasnt sure if the profile loaded. I have an 11 yr old girl , Laoise who is Type 1 diabetic, she was a poster child up to a few months ago and rebelling now. Its tough at the moment.
- At 6:09am on May 28, 2012,
lotsofshots said… Hi Sparky, I just was going through the blog posts and saw your funny looking Marge S. squeezy ball! You have the greatest sense of humor, that made me chuckle. I have been thinking of you often and sure do appreciate your updates and hearing about your progress. I am sending you positive vibes. I also wanted to say congratulations on being featured, and to thank you for all you do for Tudiabetes, your positve and wonderful way of approaching your tough challenges is an inspiration to everyone! I also want to wish you a Happy Memorial Day. You are one of my special inspirations. I have been having some troubles with my hands and am using a squeezy ball too to strengthen my hand muscles. I am having carpal tunnel now and the squeezing is helpful. Hope you are having a good day today. My best wishes to you and your wonderful family. I am wondering if you can squeeze on a tennis ball? It is a little bit more manly, huh. Bless you my friend. Best wishes, Lots.
My sqeezy ball:
- At 12:36pm on May 27, 2012,
Kathy said… Hi Sparky - thinking of you today and sending healing energy.
- At 9:35am on May 27, 2012,
Bathyscaph said… Had a great day. Thanks for the birthday wishes! :)
- At 5:51am on May 27, 2012,
bikette said…
Congrats on being a featured fella and have a great loooooong weekend. Well, it starts out long and gets much much shorter around Monday afternoon.
- At 5:19am on May 27, 2012,
Eric said… - Thanks so much, I appreciate that.
Eric
- At 5:57am on May 26, 2012, Marie B said…
hey Sparky, hope you're feeling pretty good today. hugs!
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