thorne Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 So I'm sitting at the hospital waiting for my wife to come back to her room. They are putting in something so they can start dialsys on her today. I'm scared shitless My wifes 29 and needs a kidney. Were starting the process to get her on disability but this is going to be some trying timesl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinisterSS Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 isn't she diabetic? either way sorry to hear, hope everything goes well man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted January 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Yup she is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 sorry to hear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 sorry to hear that man, have you checked yet to see if you guys are a match so you can give her one of yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinwebb Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 just keep your head up and always be in good spirits, things will turn out ok. I will keep you and her in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinisterSS Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Yup she is. I forget Type 1 or Type 2, if she's Type 1 does she have an insulin pump? if not get one if your insurance will cover it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Im sorry to hear that man. Keep your head up and I hope all is well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinHawk1647545499 Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 A close friend of mine had his kidneys fail on him two and a half years ago, and just got a transplant about 4 months ago. He is 35. sorry to hear, hopefully she will recover and get a transplant soon if she needs it, I know how hard dialysis was on my friend. with her being young it will move her up the transplant list. ill pray that things go well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im faster Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted January 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Type 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted January 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 how dang long does it take to put in the tube thingy 2 hours blah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 I forget Type 1 or Type 2, if she's Type 1 does she have an insulin pump? if not get one if your insurance will cover it An insulin pump won't fix her kidney. Years of uncontrolled BS have taken their toll on them. It will, however, hopefully keep her BS more in check for the next one, should it come along. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but dialysis is going to be far from easy. 3 days a week, 3-4hr per Tx., and it takes a LOT out of people. Best of luck to you and your wife, Thorne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 how dang long does it take to put in the tube thingy 2 hours blah A Permacath usually takes around 30minutes, max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted January 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 well crap . shes still not back . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 well crap . shes still not back . Are you sure they aren't putting in a fistula? I've never seen one of those operations performed but I'm sure it's probably a 2+ hour job. They're probably going that route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morabu Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 sorry to hear this Bill hope all goes well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinisterSS Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 An insulin pump won't fix her kidney. Years of uncontrolled BS have taken their toll on them. It will, however, hopefully keep her BS more in check for the next one, should it come along. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but dialysis is going to be far from easy. 3 days a week, 3-4hr per Tx., and it takes a LOT out of people. Best of luck to you and your wife, Thorne. I know this I'm a type 1 diabetic too, what I meant was for her to get an insulin pump to help control her bloodsugar after this, and thorne keep us informed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ta Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 it would have to be a graft or a fistula, since she will be on dail. if you have any questions let me know. my wife was a dial nurse for many years and is currently a kidney transplant cord at OSU. Good luck. and yes dialysis sucks......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Jesus dude. Thinking good thoughts for you, bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04SVT Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Will keep her in our prayers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Damn. Sorry to hear man, I hope it all works out ok. Stay positive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Stay strong, she's going to need you to be strong. Stay positive for both of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaronsToy Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 Good luck and I will say a prayer for her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted January 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 They actually took her directly to dialsys thats why she was gone so long. I'm about to have a drink and lay down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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