Today we met Dr. Miller, the surgeon who will create the fistula (access for dialysis). Dr. Miller is "the best around" according to Dr. Wahba. The outpatient procedure will take place here at Samaritan Albany General Hospital next Tuesday afternoon. As Dr. Miller explains it, it will be a fairly simple procedure - not even any stitches...just glue! Weird, huh? This is much different than the artificial graft Brian had in 1993 when he first did hemodialysis.
If you're interested in learning more about fistulas or anything else related to dialysis, this is a very informative website: www.davita.com
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Hi Dawn,
ReplyDeleteYou, Brian, and Ashley will be in our prayers.
Akiko
Hi Brian and Dawn,
ReplyDeleteThank you for keeping us informed on your journey. I often think about you guys and I'll keep you in my prayers.
Lots of Love,
Stephanie Chute