Recap on Mom….

Writing by jennifer on Monday, 23 of June , 2008 at 11:03 pm

My mother underwent a procedure today were a venous catheter was surgically inserted under her skin, tapping into a vein in her chest.    Tomorrow, she starts dialysis.  

She’s battled with kidney disease for years and her health has rapidly deteriorated to the point where the doctor did not feel that she could wait for the ’set up time’ required for in-home peritoneal dialysis.   I desperately hope that this brings her relief and will help her return to better health.

It’s hard watching bad things happen to people you love.

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Writing by jennifer on Monday, 23 of June , 2008 at 9:22 am

My mother is heading into the hospital this afternoon to have a catheter ‘installed’ in her chest so that she can begin dialysis tomorrow.   They couldn’t wait to do the ‘at home’ version, so this is the quick fix version.

I shouldn’t be nervous, but I am.  

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Surfing the Aquanet Wave

Writing by jennifer on Sunday, 22 of June , 2008 at 12:01 am

I’ve recently rediscovered the convenience and dare I say- JOY of our public library.   This evening, I spent a bit of time perusing the online catalog.   Imagine my surprise when I found this blast from the past.   

Of course, I like, totally, put a hold on it.

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