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Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Apr 24, 2023 | Replies (345)
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@kamama94

More bad news - the access graft for dialysis also has failed so will have to contiinue to use the risky permacath awhile longer. Won't know until first of next week if the 2nd failed arm access graft can be repaired (yet another surgical procedure!) or if a separate surgery attempting a third access will be planned.
I am beyond frustrated.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Nov 15, 2020

I'm so sorry to hear that, @kamama94. I can understand your frustration!
Will you send an update when you find out if the 2nd failed arm access graft can be repaired?

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Nov 15, 2020

@kamama94 Are they unable to do a fistula rather than graft? Good they have the permacath to access for now. You will be held in close circle.
Yesterday I was near the empty lots behind us, and blessed to see a mated pair of bald eagles come into a small stand of trees. They chattered between themselves. I am hoping they were talking about setting up housekeeping near us.
Ginger

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