Doubleheader Day

No more butchering song lyrics, at least not with this post!

I'm in dialysis earlier than normal today, because it's doubleheader day. Once I finish with dialysis, I go home for a few minutes and then it's off to Bergan for some repair work on my fistula. Regular readers will remember that my fistula was infiltrated by one of the techs a few weeks back. Well, today, after a couple of reschedules, Dr. Feldhaus is going to go in and either clear the clots and widen the fistula, or he will place a graft in my arm to replace the fistula. I don't know that I have a preference for what he does. I just want to get back to using my arm for dialysis instead of the catheters.

Doubleheader day means that I didn't enjoy a slice of bread before going to dialysis as I usually do. It also means that I can't enjoy any ice chips while I'm in the chair. To prepare for this afternoon's event, I have to be empty.

Since it's Thursday, I'm hoping the UNMC transplant team will discuss my case today, and that Dr. Morris will be in the room for the conversation. That should give me the final answer on whether or not I'll be able to proceed with the transplant.

Before signing off this morning, I'm curious about something.

It's easy to assume that the things we're going through in life are unique to us. The reality, at least the reality I've encountered over the years, is that many of us go through the same experiences in our lifetime. With that in mind, how many of you reading this blog are going through kidney issues? I can tell you that sharing the experience, and realizing that there are others dealing with the same questions and concerns, helps make the whole thing a little easier to handle.

Thanks in advance for sharing!