Friday. Chris. Chair 5
1:36pm Apparently I misread the holiday schedule and wasn't supposed to come in early today (New Years Eve). Valery saw me and said she would have a seat at 2:15pm. So I rested in the van till closer to the time with my cell phone on an alarm.
2:35pm All set. Chris asked if I wanted to have someone else put me on since he was leaving and I chose to have him continue.
6:51pm Chris held! Loved that he was talkitive! Done. Sitting. Feeling good except very sore on the one site.
7:11pm I talked to one of the patients, Ivy in length, and asked her when she was getting the transplant and it is very soon! We are connecting on Facebook!
7:13pm Lobby.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Wednesday, Dec 29, 2010
Wednesday. Chris. Chair 4
2:57pm All set.
7:11pm Done. Chris held.
7:12pm Sitting. Not doing great. Will sit a while.
7:26pm Lobby. Still don't have remote to tv in lobby.
7:28pm Not feeling great. David is near, out and about, (because of closing he was in the city) so I asked him to pick me up and we will get van later. He did. We got van on the way to the car repair.
2:57pm All set.
7:11pm Done. Chris held.
7:12pm Sitting. Not doing great. Will sit a while.
7:26pm Lobby. Still don't have remote to tv in lobby.
7:28pm Not feeling great. David is near, out and about, (because of closing he was in the city) so I asked him to pick me up and we will get van later. He did. We got van on the way to the car repair.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Monday, Dec 27, 2010
Monday. Chris. Chair 4
2:52pm At Dial
3:10pm All set.
7:25pm Chris held. Sitting.
7:36pm Lobby
2:52pm At Dial
3:10pm All set.
7:25pm Chris held. Sitting.
7:36pm Lobby
Friday, December 24, 2010
Friday, Dec 24, 2010
Friday. Chris. Chair 4
2:06pm All set. Schedule has us come in an hour early for Christmas Eve.
6:05pm I didn't realize I was on crit line!
Chris held.
2:06pm All set. Schedule has us come in an hour early for Christmas Eve.
6:05pm I didn't realize I was on crit line!
Chris held.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Wednesday, Dec 22, 2010
Wednesday. Chris. Chair 4.
2:46pm I had a sinus headache all day.
3:14 approximately I got on, all set.
3:44pm John Paul said my triglycerides are high but that is normal if you have eaten and not fasted. Cholesteral is good. There is a definite improvement with the bigger filter. Last time (Monday) was Dr. Decker or time before (Friday).
3:55pm blogged here.
Chris held. We talked about Christmas growing up and watched Wheel of Fortune.
2:46pm I had a sinus headache all day.
3:14 approximately I got on, all set.
3:44pm John Paul said my triglycerides are high but that is normal if you have eaten and not fasted. Cholesteral is good. There is a definite improvement with the bigger filter. Last time (Monday) was Dr. Decker or time before (Friday).
3:55pm blogged here.
Chris held. We talked about Christmas growing up and watched Wheel of Fortune.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Monday, Dec 20, 2010
Monday. Lea Ann. (Chris was on a vacation day). Chair 6. sharp needles.
3:32pm (All set).
Heather held.
3:32pm (All set).
Heather held.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Friday, Dec 17, 2010
Friday. Chris. Chair 4. Chris sick
3:16pm All set.
6:23pm On crit line. (Doing well).
7:38pm Lobby
3:16pm All set.
6:23pm On crit line. (Doing well).
7:38pm Lobby
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Wednesday, Dec 15, 2010
Wednesday. Chris. Chair 4
3:05pm All set.
7:34pm Done. Lobby. Chris held and he was sick.
8:02pm I'm pretty good. Home.
3:05pm All set.
7:34pm Done. Lobby. Chris held and he was sick.
8:02pm I'm pretty good. Home.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
Monday, December 6, 2010
Monday, Dec 6, 2010 and Wednesday, Dec 8, 2010
Monday. Chris. Chair 9
Got on few minutes after three. (All set.) wrote at 3:26pm.
7:22pm At dial sitting. Chris held. Soon to pack.
7:44pm Home.
Wednesday, Dec 8, 2010
Didn't blog or text about it.
Got on near 3pm I think.
Chris held.
Got on few minutes after three. (All set.) wrote at 3:26pm.
7:22pm At dial sitting. Chris held. Soon to pack.
7:44pm Home.
Wednesday, Dec 8, 2010
Didn't blog or text about it.
Got on near 3pm I think.
Chris held.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Friday, Nov. 26, 2010 - Wednesday, Dec 1, 2010
Friday, Nov 26, 2010
Not sure when started, but near 3pm probably.
7:25pm At Lobby
7:36pm Started van. Chris held.
Monday, Nov 29, 2010
2:34pm At dial. They painted the walls of the lobby bathroom. Very weird. Makes everything look small and not normal.
7:27pm Still at dial.
Chris held.
Wednesday, Dec 1, 2010: Chris. Chair 4.
2:37pm Going to dial.
2:48pm At dial. It snowed here and is a great celebration of the first day of Chanukah!
3:13pm All set.
6:16pm I think the doctor was there asking me questions.
7:31pm Sitting. Chris held.
7:39pm Lobby
Not sure when started, but near 3pm probably.
7:25pm At Lobby
7:36pm Started van. Chris held.
Monday, Nov 29, 2010
2:34pm At dial. They painted the walls of the lobby bathroom. Very weird. Makes everything look small and not normal.
7:27pm Still at dial.
Chris held.
Wednesday, Dec 1, 2010: Chris. Chair 4.
2:37pm Going to dial.
2:48pm At dial. It snowed here and is a great celebration of the first day of Chanukah!
3:13pm All set.
6:16pm I think the doctor was there asking me questions.
7:31pm Sitting. Chris held.
7:39pm Lobby
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Tuesday, Nov 23, 2010
Tuesday. Chris. Chair 3
1:13pm Called in an hour early to dialysis.
1:40pm At dialysis.
1:57pm Still waiting in lobby.
2:18pm All set.
4:43pm Watching Garfield Thanksgiving I brought on DVD.
6:43pm Done. Chris held. Lobby.
7:13pm home.
1:13pm Called in an hour early to dialysis.
1:40pm At dialysis.
1:57pm Still waiting in lobby.
2:18pm All set.
4:43pm Watching Garfield Thanksgiving I brought on DVD.
6:43pm Done. Chris held. Lobby.
7:13pm home.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Sunday, Nov 21, 2010
Sunday. Chris. Chair 1.
2:58pm All set.
5:36pm Good tv!! Sunday Movies! Back to back on two stations, so I watch the lesser liked movie on the commercials ;) I had brought in Garfield Thanksgiving DVD and gave it to them, but didn't have them press play cause I liked the moves that were on. ;) Last Holiday with Queen Latifah.
Chris held. He likes the Grinch who stole Christmas. That was on and it isn't even Thanksgiving! He had me sit for a bit for the top site I think. He was unsure it was completely done. All went fine.
7:26pm Lobby.
7:41pm Home.
2:58pm All set.
5:36pm Good tv!! Sunday Movies! Back to back on two stations, so I watch the lesser liked movie on the commercials ;) I had brought in Garfield Thanksgiving DVD and gave it to them, but didn't have them press play cause I liked the moves that were on. ;) Last Holiday with Queen Latifah.
Chris held. He likes the Grinch who stole Christmas. That was on and it isn't even Thanksgiving! He had me sit for a bit for the top site I think. He was unsure it was completely done. All went fine.
7:26pm Lobby.
7:41pm Home.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Friday, Nov 19, 2010
Friday. Chris. chair 4.
2:46pm At dial.
3:04pm All set.
Next week is Thanksgiving and a change in dialysis. I usually come on MWF, but next week is Sun, Tues, and Fri.
6:05pm Watching mouse on the mayflower at dial. First time I brought a DVD and gave it to them to play. there were 34 pauses in the new dvd.
7:20pm Heart pounding hard, but doing well. Chris held. Sitting. Soon pack.
7:28pm Lobby.
2:46pm At dial.
3:04pm All set.
Next week is Thanksgiving and a change in dialysis. I usually come on MWF, but next week is Sun, Tues, and Fri.
6:05pm Watching mouse on the mayflower at dial. First time I brought a DVD and gave it to them to play. there were 34 pauses in the new dvd.
7:20pm Heart pounding hard, but doing well. Chris held. Sitting. Soon pack.
7:28pm Lobby.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Wednesday, Nov 17, 2010
Wednesday. Chris. Chair 4.
3:16pm All set. Top did not hurt!
7:37pm Chris held. About to leave. Feeling okay.
3:16pm All set. Top did not hurt!
7:37pm Chris held. About to leave. Feeling okay.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Friday, November 12, 2010
Friday, Nov 12, 2010
Friday. Chris. Chair 11
2:52pm Crutches take forever going across the parking lot.
3:07pm At dial. Wheeled in when nurse saw me slow on crutches in pain with the foot. Nurse got me an xray order. It is either gout or a fracture from running to the fire. I'll take the med at night and in morning and see if it is better. Then I will know it is gout.
3:34pm needles didn't hurt.
5:26pm texted David who came home early from Chicago, to come get me in a wheelchair.
6:14pm Foot in pain, crit line today. David will take me in the front door of the apartment.
7:31pm Done. Chris held.
2:52pm Crutches take forever going across the parking lot.
3:07pm At dial. Wheeled in when nurse saw me slow on crutches in pain with the foot. Nurse got me an xray order. It is either gout or a fracture from running to the fire. I'll take the med at night and in morning and see if it is better. Then I will know it is gout.
3:34pm needles didn't hurt.
5:26pm texted David who came home early from Chicago, to come get me in a wheelchair.
6:14pm Foot in pain, crit line today. David will take me in the front door of the apartment.
7:31pm Done. Chris held.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Wednesday. Chris. Chair 10.
3:31pm Twist. Forgot all set. Had Chris put the dull needle (button hole) in Other hole. Hurts still. I was wrong. It was not this hole. He didn't make a mistake on Monday.
It hurt most of the session.
Chris held at the end. (That hurt too!)
3:31pm Twist. Forgot all set. Had Chris put the dull needle (button hole) in Other hole. Hurts still. I was wrong. It was not this hole. He didn't make a mistake on Monday.
It hurt most of the session.
Chris held at the end. (That hurt too!)
Monday, November 8, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
Monday. Chris. Chair 10
2:47pm At dialysis.
3:10pm All set.
7:32pm Coming home. Chris held.
2:47pm At dialysis.
3:10pm All set.
7:32pm Coming home. Chris held.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Friday, November 5, 2010
Friday. Le Ann. chair 6. Bottom button hole still hurts top sharp doesn't at all.
I arranged to come in early because of the Sons of Korah concert. They gave me a 12:45 time.
12:27pm At dial a little early for my early time.
1:21pm Running on yellow because of my smaller filter...not good.
2:03pm It's green! yea!
5:25pm Done. Heather held. I'm in lobby.
I arranged to come in early because of the Sons of Korah concert. They gave me a 12:45 time.
12:27pm At dial a little early for my early time.
1:21pm Running on yellow because of my smaller filter...not good.
2:03pm It's green! yea!
5:25pm Done. Heather held. I'm in lobby.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Wednesday. Chris. Chair 2.
3:08pm All set
4:20pm I talked with Doctor Ducker. He said if I am doing so well, I can have less of something and we talked about needle size, filter size and time on. We changed the filter size. Time will tell and the blood test to see how well the clearance is with the smaller filter.
5:59pm Dialysis is taking a long time today.
7:37pm I have to drink less water and liquid. They couldn't drain me dry again and I'm okay which means too much liquid on.
8:22pm The bottom Chris said was done, as he taped it, then it ran again. This happened Friday I think it was. Bloody. Reheld
3:08pm All set
4:20pm I talked with Doctor Ducker. He said if I am doing so well, I can have less of something and we talked about needle size, filter size and time on. We changed the filter size. Time will tell and the blood test to see how well the clearance is with the smaller filter.
5:59pm Dialysis is taking a long time today.
7:37pm I have to drink less water and liquid. They couldn't drain me dry again and I'm okay which means too much liquid on.
8:22pm The bottom Chris said was done, as he taped it, then it ran again. This happened Friday I think it was. Bloody. Reheld
Monday, November 1, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010
Monday. Chris. Chair 2.
3:15pm All set.
7:31pm Done. Chris held. Sitting. Lots on. pounding blood. I think that meant I could feel the pounding in the vein.
3:15pm All set.
7:31pm Done. Chris held. Sitting. Lots on. pounding blood. I think that meant I could feel the pounding in the vein.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Friday, Oct 29, 2010
Friday. Chris. Chair 1.
3:03pm All set.
3:49pm Just saw Doctor Ducker. Told him about the Indy surgeon. That I can start the tests! Still need to lose weight.
Chris held.
3:03pm All set.
3:49pm Just saw Doctor Ducker. Told him about the Indy surgeon. That I can start the tests! Still need to lose weight.
Chris held.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Wednesday, Oct 27, 2010
Wednesday. Chris. Bottom didn't hurt. Chair 3.
3:08pm All set.
Saw John Paul the doc assistant
Chris held.
3:08pm All set.
Saw John Paul the doc assistant
Chris held.
Monday, Oct 25, 2010
Monday. Chris. Chair 4. Hair wet at weight in (from shower).
3:16pm Been all set.
4:22pm I have pain from that workout in my arms. Throbbing in my fistula arm.
6:37pm My wrists hurt a bunch from doing push ups with biggest loser wii. Otherwise I am okay.
7:37pm Chris held, but bandaged me too soon. I went to push down the tapes and it was bleeding. Blood on shirt, pillow case, and blanket. Not feeling well cause drained so dry. Will survive.
3:16pm Been all set.
4:22pm I have pain from that workout in my arms. Throbbing in my fistula arm.
6:37pm My wrists hurt a bunch from doing push ups with biggest loser wii. Otherwise I am okay.
7:37pm Chris held, but bandaged me too soon. I went to push down the tapes and it was bleeding. Blood on shirt, pillow case, and blanket. Not feeling well cause drained so dry. Will survive.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Saturday, Oct 23, 2010
I had to go to doc on Friday, so I rescheduled for Saturday
Saturday. Chris. Chair 1.
10:16am I don't know the patients, but Chris and angel are here. It is good to know the staff. (Sherry).
10:33pm All set. Button holes! Someone is sort of singing.
10:34pm No pain! Yea!
10:36pm My bp is quite high...over 200. That is a first in a long time.
12:39pm Watching MSU football. I'm doing pretty good but it is easier to forget being at dialysis when watching a movie. Angel likes football so I talk to her when she is near about what is happening in the game.
2:17pm 15 minutes to go. Wish I felt better. I'm cold too.
3:10pm It was a very exciting game, so I stayed to watch the last minute and a half.
3:24pm Angel held. Lobby.
Saturday. Chris. Chair 1.
10:16am I don't know the patients, but Chris and angel are here. It is good to know the staff. (Sherry).
10:33pm All set. Button holes! Someone is sort of singing.
10:34pm No pain! Yea!
10:36pm My bp is quite high...over 200. That is a first in a long time.
12:39pm Watching MSU football. I'm doing pretty good but it is easier to forget being at dialysis when watching a movie. Angel likes football so I talk to her when she is near about what is happening in the game.
2:17pm 15 minutes to go. Wish I felt better. I'm cold too.
3:10pm It was a very exciting game, so I stayed to watch the last minute and a half.
3:24pm Angel held. Lobby.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Wednesday, Oct 20, 2010
Wednesday. Chris. Chair four.
2:45 At dialysis
2:54pm I requested crit line
Chris held.
2:45 At dialysis
2:54pm I requested crit line
Chris held.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
Friday, Oct 15, 2010
Friday. Chris. Chair 3.
2:15pm Called in early. All set. Chris spilled betadine on Valery's shoe. Red
They put me on the crit line.
John Paul visited me again (like 4th or 5th time). It was in front of Chris. Said he couldn't find my labs then he could, then he couldn't. Blamed Valerie. Later admitted it was his fault. Said things looked good and I had been losing weight. His eyes were blood shot from allergies. I teased him that he needed a tech to take care of him ;)
Chris held.
Doctor made me wait, standing. I said there was nothing else.
Dry weight 113.0
2:15pm Called in early. All set. Chris spilled betadine on Valery's shoe. Red
They put me on the crit line.
John Paul visited me again (like 4th or 5th time). It was in front of Chris. Said he couldn't find my labs then he could, then he couldn't. Blamed Valerie. Later admitted it was his fault. Said things looked good and I had been losing weight. His eyes were blood shot from allergies. I teased him that he needed a tech to take care of him ;)
Chris held.
Doctor made me wait, standing. I said there was nothing else.
Dry weight 113.0
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Wednesday, Oct 13, 2010
Wednesday. Chris. Chair 2.
3:14pm All set.
Tom snoring a little bit.
Melissa brought "Disturbia" and it pixelized without sound in the middle.
Chris held.
3:14pm All set.
Tom snoring a little bit.
Melissa brought "Disturbia" and it pixelized without sound in the middle.
Chris held.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Monday, Oct 11, 2010
Monday. Chris. Chair 2.
3:04pm All set. Button holes.
3:06pm Tom is snoring next to me and the guy on the right (Phil) is moaning with cramps for a long time.
6:06pm I'm cold and good.
7:31pm Chris held. I'm coming home.
3:04pm All set. Button holes.
3:06pm Tom is snoring next to me and the guy on the right (Phil) is moaning with cramps for a long time.
6:06pm I'm cold and good.
7:31pm Chris held. I'm coming home.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Friday, Oct 8, 2010
Friday. Chris. Chair ?
2:32pm At dialysis
3:01pm All set. Bottom hurts.
7:33pm Doing well. Chris held.
2:32pm At dialysis
3:01pm All set. Bottom hurts.
7:33pm Doing well. Chris held.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Wednesday, Oct 6, 2010
Wednesday. Chris. Button holes. chair 8
1:58pm At dialysis. Called in half hour early. (2:30pm) I was 40 minutes ahead of that!
John Paul (Doc assistant) visited again (3rd visit). I had him change my prescriptions to the lower dose.
Chris held. Kyle talked. ;)
1:58pm At dialysis. Called in half hour early. (2:30pm) I was 40 minutes ahead of that!
John Paul (Doc assistant) visited again (3rd visit). I had him change my prescriptions to the lower dose.
Chris held. Kyle talked. ;)
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Monday, Oct 4, 2010
Monday. Jamie put me on. Sharp needles don't hurt. I had to explain stuff. Two up....etc. Chair 10.
2:47pm At dialysis. Missed my turn. Hit construction. Regular late time. LOL
3:11pm All set.
Heather held.
2:47pm At dialysis. Missed my turn. Hit construction. Regular late time. LOL
3:11pm All set.
Heather held.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Friday. Heather. (Chris on vacation) Chair 9. No button holes. Sharp. No pain.
3:05pm All set.
Heather held and did a good job. Leann was being very very silly. Spraying lotion on her gown and laughing at the computer.
3:05pm All set.
Heather held and did a good job. Leann was being very very silly. Spraying lotion on her gown and laughing at the computer.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Wednesday, Sept 29, 2010
Wednesday. Chris. Chair four. Button holes
4:51pm remembered all set.
7:20pm Done. Chris held.
4:51pm remembered all set.
7:20pm Done. Chris held.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
Monday. Chris. Chair 5
3:12pm All set.
3:13pm They taped my headphones (last time?) and help me put them on broken.
Chris held.
3:12pm All set.
3:13pm They taped my headphones (last time?) and help me put them on broken.
Chris held.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Friday, September 24, 2010
Friday. Chris. Chair 4.
2:57pm All set.
4:14pm Dr. Ducker here.
4:23pm Dr is super nice. Good meeting him. Watns me to switch transplant surgeon to the near Lutheran. Need to lose 20 pounds.
6:53pm Done. Chris held.
7:19pm Lobby.
2:57pm All set.
4:14pm Dr. Ducker here.
4:23pm Dr is super nice. Good meeting him. Watns me to switch transplant surgeon to the near Lutheran. Need to lose 20 pounds.
6:53pm Done. Chris held.
7:19pm Lobby.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Wednesday, Sept 22, 2010
Wednesday. Chris. Button holes. Chair 2.
3:00pm All set.
4:33pm Just saw John Paul, doc assistant again.
7:00pm Holding Chris.
7:18pm Lobby.
3:00pm All set.
4:33pm Just saw John Paul, doc assistant again.
7:00pm Holding Chris.
7:18pm Lobby.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Monday, Sept 20, 2010
Monday. Chris. Top trouble but he got it. Chair 5
3:12pm All set.
(Garage sale)
6:42pm How am I? Okay. Could be better, could be worse.
3:12pm All set.
(Garage sale)
6:42pm How am I? Okay. Could be better, could be worse.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Friday, Sept 17, 2010
Friday. Chris. Chair 4
2:31pm At dial.
4:55pm Forgot all set.
7:12pm Still holding. Chris, I'm sure.
2:31pm At dial.
4:55pm Forgot all set.
7:12pm Still holding. Chris, I'm sure.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Wednesday, Sept 15, 2010
Wednesday. Chris. Button holes. Chair 4
3:05pm All set.
7:53pm Home. Chris held.
3:05pm All set.
7:53pm Home. Chris held.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Monday, Sept 13, 2010
Monday. Chris. Button holes. Chair 5
3:10pm All set.
3:29pm Head phones broke.
7:35pm Done now. Lobby. Just got out. Chris held and bottom bled hard.
3:10pm All set.
3:29pm Head phones broke.
7:35pm Done now. Lobby. Just got out. Chris held and bottom bled hard.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Friday, Sept 10, 2010
Friday. Chris. Chair 4
3:08pm All set.
3:50pm Told Val about how I felt and she put me on the crit line.
5:05pm My bp is low here.
7:30pm I'm done and sitting so I don't break open.
113.2 Kilo
7:38pm Lobby. (Which is usually code word for bathroom lobby!)
3:08pm All set.
3:50pm Told Val about how I felt and she put me on the crit line.
5:05pm My bp is low here.
7:30pm I'm done and sitting so I don't break open.
113.2 Kilo
7:38pm Lobby. (Which is usually code word for bathroom lobby!)
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Wednesday, Sept 8, 2010
Wednesday. All set. Chris. Bottom trouble. Both button holes. Chair 4
7:42pm At dial lobby. Soon to leave.
7:42pm At dial lobby. Soon to leave.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Monday, Sept 6, 2010
Monday. Chris. button holes. Chair 5
All set. Posted by ELHVS at 12:17 PM
Chris held.
All set. Posted by ELHVS at 12:17 PM
Chris held.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Wednesday, Sept 1, 2010
Wednesday. Chris. Chair 10
2:50pm At dial.
3:44pm All set. Button holes.
7:37pm Done. Chris held during man verses wild. Back seems a little better.
2:50pm At dial.
3:44pm All set. Button holes.
7:37pm Done. Chris held during man verses wild. Back seems a little better.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Monday, Aug 30, 2010
Monday. Chris. Chair 8
The top button hole site went in well and he did it first. The bottom he poked around and it hurt a bunch. He finally gave up and used a sharp needle on the bottom.
1:50pm All set. (I had been called in early by Heather, but Valery didn't know so after hurrying, I had to wait in the lobby.)
I weighted so little, they put me on the crit line!! Weight loss!! This is a good diet. (Cabbage soup diet started on Thursday).
My doc is now Doctor Ducker.
Watched the Outsiders.
They got all new dialysis machines. I had a new BP cuff on chair 8.
Heather held my sites. I explained about the gauze and tapes and the divot. She did great!
6:32pm Home. Went in early today.
The top button hole site went in well and he did it first. The bottom he poked around and it hurt a bunch. He finally gave up and used a sharp needle on the bottom.
1:50pm All set. (I had been called in early by Heather, but Valery didn't know so after hurrying, I had to wait in the lobby.)
I weighted so little, they put me on the crit line!! Weight loss!! This is a good diet. (Cabbage soup diet started on Thursday).
My doc is now Doctor Ducker.
Watched the Outsiders.
They got all new dialysis machines. I had a new BP cuff on chair 8.
Heather held my sites. I explained about the gauze and tapes and the divot. She did great!
6:32pm Home. Went in early today.
Friday, Aug 27, 2010
Friday. Leann. Chair 8.
11:23am Leann called me in early to come in anytime! I had just arrived at the Y.
12:24 Running to dialysis.
1:04pm All set. Got to see Valery afterall! (She was leaving early and Tim came in her place).
I asked Leann to put in the buttonhole in the bottom, but to use a sharp needle in the top. She did. The sharp needles hurt less. Chris was not there to do the top site and no one else has been able to do the button hole there.
Jamie held my sites, Leann did something in a hurry, and then Jamie finished. They were concentrating on someone else. It was a hurried time getting people off and on. I complained about my tapes being in the divot (where my the thin skin is) and Leann thought I was joking I guess. She didn't fix it. I later told her that I thought it was okay.
11:23am Leann called me in early to come in anytime! I had just arrived at the Y.
12:24 Running to dialysis.
1:04pm All set. Got to see Valery afterall! (She was leaving early and Tim came in her place).
I asked Leann to put in the buttonhole in the bottom, but to use a sharp needle in the top. She did. The sharp needles hurt less. Chris was not there to do the top site and no one else has been able to do the button hole there.
Jamie held my sites, Leann did something in a hurry, and then Jamie finished. They were concentrating on someone else. It was a hurried time getting people off and on. I complained about my tapes being in the divot (where my the thin skin is) and Leann thought I was joking I guess. She didn't fix it. I later told her that I thought it was okay.
Wednesday, Aug 25, 2010
Wednesday. Sara and Chris. Chair 6.
2:31pm At dialysis
3:29pm Been all set. After 3 15. Sara did the bottom button hole and the top buttonhole she couldn't get, so she got Chris. Bottom stung. Top hurt. Okay now.
Crit line.
Cars.
7:45pm Chris held during man vs wild. I got up sooner than usual instead of sitting cause buttonholes have been good. Got to weight scale and the site broke open. Blood all over the weight scale. Wheelchair in the way for Chris to get to me. He grabbed a chub. We went to open chair near sink. Blood on shirt, pants and shoes. Valery cleaned up weight scale. Chris cleaned my shoes.
2:31pm At dialysis
3:29pm Been all set. After 3 15. Sara did the bottom button hole and the top buttonhole she couldn't get, so she got Chris. Bottom stung. Top hurt. Okay now.
Crit line.
Cars.
7:45pm Chris held during man vs wild. I got up sooner than usual instead of sitting cause buttonholes have been good. Got to weight scale and the site broke open. Blood all over the weight scale. Wheelchair in the way for Chris to get to me. He grabbed a chub. We went to open chair near sink. Blood on shirt, pants and shoes. Valery cleaned up weight scale. Chris cleaned my shoes.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Monday, Aug 23, 2010
Monday. Chris. Chair 4
2:45pm At dialysis lobby.
3:15pm All set. Button holes. I asked for no pain killer. Bottom hurt for a bit. Top was fine.
5:11pm The dietitian came to visit me. She said I would non longer have Dr. Raval. The doctors combined practices and I didn't get a choice in Dr. I don't know who my doctor is now and I'm glad the dietitian told me, but the Doc should have told me.
6:36pm Watching, "Angels in the Outfield", the DVD that Kyle brought in.
8:24pm Chris held. Bottom hurt.
2:45pm At dialysis lobby.
3:15pm All set. Button holes. I asked for no pain killer. Bottom hurt for a bit. Top was fine.
5:11pm The dietitian came to visit me. She said I would non longer have Dr. Raval. The doctors combined practices and I didn't get a choice in Dr. I don't know who my doctor is now and I'm glad the dietitian told me, but the Doc should have told me.
6:36pm Watching, "Angels in the Outfield", the DVD that Kyle brought in.
8:24pm Chris held. Bottom hurt.
Friday, Aug 20, 2010
Friday. Leann started. Chris. Chair 3.
2:59pm In Lobby
3:22pm All set moments ago. Leann tried the bottom and couldn't get it. Chris was near and finished doing both as Leann said, I give up.
7:49pm Done. Chris held.
2:59pm In Lobby
3:22pm All set moments ago. Leann tried the bottom and couldn't get it. Chris was near and finished doing both as Leann said, I give up.
7:49pm Done. Chris held.
Wednesday, Aug 18, 2010
Wednesday. Leann and Chris. Chair 5
3:12pm All set. Took a while cause LeAnn couldn't get top button hole. Waited for Chris.
4:52pm Val said she'd like to see my transplant. She would drive to Indianapolis she said!
7:24pm Holding.
7:36pm Chris held. I'm done!
3:12pm All set. Took a while cause LeAnn couldn't get top button hole. Waited for Chris.
4:52pm Val said she'd like to see my transplant. She would drive to Indianapolis she said!
7:24pm Holding.
7:36pm Chris held. I'm done!
Monday, Aug 16, 2010
Monday. Chris. Chair 10.
3:03pm All set. Bottom went well. Top popped audibly in hard and short big pain that went quickly. So I have two button holes. Val will send Ann a note about med.
3:07pm Jamie new tec is here.
4:29pm Dr. Raval is here.
5:30pm Watching, "the Forgotten" that Kyle brought in.
7:19pm Done. Chris held. One site a bit sore but not bad.
3:03pm All set. Bottom went well. Top popped audibly in hard and short big pain that went quickly. So I have two button holes. Val will send Ann a note about med.
3:07pm Jamie new tec is here.
4:29pm Dr. Raval is here.
5:30pm Watching, "the Forgotten" that Kyle brought in.
7:19pm Done. Chris held. One site a bit sore but not bad.
Friday, Aug 13, 2010
Friday. Chris. Chair 4.
3:21pm All set was 8 minutes ago. Chris struggled with the bottom but got both.
7:36pm Done. Chris held. Tried to hold differently from the front instead of from the back and made a bloody mess. Need new pillow case.
3:21pm All set was 8 minutes ago. Chris struggled with the bottom but got both.
7:36pm Done. Chris held. Tried to hold differently from the front instead of from the back and made a bloody mess. Need new pillow case.
Wednesday, Aug 11, 2010
Wednesday. Chris. Chair 3.
2:40pm At dialysis lobby.
3:04pm All set. Two button holes!
6:16pm Watching Iron Man, a DVD that Kyle brought in.
6:48pm Iron man over. Credits and cool music.
7:46pm Chris held. The button holes were done quickly.
2:40pm At dialysis lobby.
3:04pm All set. Two button holes!
6:16pm Watching Iron Man, a DVD that Kyle brought in.
6:48pm Iron man over. Credits and cool music.
7:46pm Chris held. The button holes were done quickly.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Monday, Aug 9, 2010
Monday. Chris. Chair 1.
2:54pm At dialysis lobby.
3:16pm All set. Top button hole he couldn't get so sharp needle there.
7:32pm Done. Chris held. I didn't cramp so I probably didn't gain weight...just liquid gain.
2:54pm At dialysis lobby.
3:16pm All set. Top button hole he couldn't get so sharp needle there.
7:32pm Done. Chris held. I didn't cramp so I probably didn't gain weight...just liquid gain.
Friday, Aug 6, 2010
Friday. Chris. Chair 5.
3:08pm All set.
Watched some of Avatar. Back has been bothering and hurting the last several times.
7:28pm Done. Chris held.
3:08pm All set.
Watched some of Avatar. Back has been bothering and hurting the last several times.
7:28pm Done. Chris held.
Wednesday, Aug 4, 2010
Wednesday. Chris. Chair 1.
2:39pm At dialysis.
3:08pm All set. Had trouble with bottom site but after about 20 tries literally, it worked.
3:27pm. Noticed Crit line today.
7:29pm Done. Ashley held. She will be here Friday too. My arm muscle has been quivering when on dial lately like the last 2-3 times.
2:39pm At dialysis.
3:08pm All set. Had trouble with bottom site but after about 20 tries literally, it worked.
3:27pm. Noticed Crit line today.
7:29pm Done. Ashley held. She will be here Friday too. My arm muscle has been quivering when on dial lately like the last 2-3 times.
Monday, Aug 2, 2010
Monday. Chris. Chair 5.
2:45pm At dial.
3:13pm All set. Stressed. Valery is back!
5:29pm I talked with the financial coordinator. I had to sign that she could do the same job as always as they switch online.
7:41pm Done. Ashley the new PT sub held. She is well trained! She packed my bag too. Happy. Dialysis was a social fun place today.
2:45pm At dial.
3:13pm All set. Stressed. Valery is back!
5:29pm I talked with the financial coordinator. I had to sign that she could do the same job as always as they switch online.
7:41pm Done. Ashley the new PT sub held. She is well trained! She packed my bag too. Happy. Dialysis was a social fun place today.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Friday. Chris. Chair 12.
I was called on Thursday to come in early (1:30pm) on Friday.
1:20pm I was at dialysis.
1:43pm All set. Button holes!
1:46pm There is a patient who is constantly crying out loud. She cried through her whole long session. I said to Chris, I assume everyone knows what is going on and is taking care of her. He said I assume correctly and that her doctor knows about it too. She hasn't done it before nor since.
6:07pm Done. Chris held. Top site hurt while holding. Lobby. Cold.
I was called on Thursday to come in early (1:30pm) on Friday.
1:20pm I was at dialysis.
1:43pm All set. Button holes!
1:46pm There is a patient who is constantly crying out loud. She cried through her whole long session. I said to Chris, I assume everyone knows what is going on and is taking care of her. He said I assume correctly and that her doctor knows about it too. She hasn't done it before nor since.
6:07pm Done. Chris held. Top site hurt while holding. Lobby. Cold.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Wednesday. Chris. TWO button holes!!
1:27pm At dialysis.
1:50pm All set.
5:25pm TV is out. Satellite, weather.
5:33pm I was twitching so I had them change my goal a while ago.
6:15pm Done. Chris held. Leann is going on vacation.
1:27pm At dialysis.
1:50pm All set.
5:25pm TV is out. Satellite, weather.
5:33pm I was twitching so I had them change my goal a while ago.
6:15pm Done. Chris held. Leann is going on vacation.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Monday. Chris needles, Leann everything else (Chris left me hanging and she was surprised and it took a bit longer). Sub nurse. Chair 4.
3:11pm All set.
4:25pm I fell asleep.
7:40pm Done. Chris held. Bottom took longer but not too much.
3:11pm All set.
4:25pm I fell asleep.
7:40pm Done. Chris held. Bottom took longer but not too much.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Friday, July 23, 2010
Friday. Chris. Chair ?
Saw Leann near farmers market on Tuesday. I said hi. She asked if I wanted to come in early on Friday. I said yes. She said she had to go in early and would call me to come in early.
I didn't get called in early. Chris said Leann didn't come in early.
Rose got called in early. If only Leann hadn't said that to me yesterday...
3:18pm All set. Tried bottom hole, but it didn't work for a button hole. I expected that. He is rushing it. I didn't think it was ready. Doing that can irritate the site and bring a bit of pain.
3:34pm Everyone is so nice here. I was in such a bad mood and they all cheered me! It pays to be nice. It comes back to you.
7:39pm Done. Chris held. My heart was not doing well for a long time. Glad to be off.
Saw Leann near farmers market on Tuesday. I said hi. She asked if I wanted to come in early on Friday. I said yes. She said she had to go in early and would call me to come in early.
I didn't get called in early. Chris said Leann didn't come in early.
Rose got called in early. If only Leann hadn't said that to me yesterday...
3:18pm All set. Tried bottom hole, but it didn't work for a button hole. I expected that. He is rushing it. I didn't think it was ready. Doing that can irritate the site and bring a bit of pain.
3:34pm Everyone is so nice here. I was in such a bad mood and they all cheered me! It pays to be nice. It comes back to you.
7:39pm Done. Chris held. My heart was not doing well for a long time. Glad to be off.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Wednesday. Chris. Chair 7.
1:23pm At dial
1:43pm All set. Top buttonhole worked! Bottom hurt for a bit but no more. It itches. He said he would try the bottom on Monday.
2:04pm Twist and crit line today.
6:05pm Forgot to drink after crit. Not good for next time. Will have to lose weight.
Chris probably held.
1:23pm At dial
1:43pm All set. Top buttonhole worked! Bottom hurt for a bit but no more. It itches. He said he would try the bottom on Monday.
2:04pm Twist and crit line today.
6:05pm Forgot to drink after crit. Not good for next time. Will have to lose weight.
Chris probably held.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
Monday. Chris. Chair 3.
He tried button hole with lower site and dull needle. Didn't work and hurt!
3:11pm All set.
Sunday, someone said they would be my kidney donor!!
4:42pm Just saw Raval. I told him my weight loss and he was glad, then my donor and he got excited. He felt my tummy and he is going to talk to the surgeon!! Said weight loss numbers didn't matter, what mattered was my body structure. Yea! Perhaps I will get a transplant sooner than I thought!
I also told him about the med costing $1500 a month. He has a coupon for $10...hmm.
8:38pm Chris held. I talked more with Kyle. I carried out his bag for him. He called me by my name for the first time.
He tried button hole with lower site and dull needle. Didn't work and hurt!
3:11pm All set.
Sunday, someone said they would be my kidney donor!!
4:42pm Just saw Raval. I told him my weight loss and he was glad, then my donor and he got excited. He felt my tummy and he is going to talk to the surgeon!! Said weight loss numbers didn't matter, what mattered was my body structure. Yea! Perhaps I will get a transplant sooner than I thought!
I also told him about the med costing $1500 a month. He has a coupon for $10...hmm.
8:38pm Chris held. I talked more with Kyle. I carried out his bag for him. He called me by my name for the first time.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Friday. Chair 3. Chris.
3:02pm All set.
When I came out of the restroom before going into the lab, the paramedics were there with a stretcher. The stretcher had 2 big bags on it and there were 3 paramedics. Two guys and a girl.
When I got in, I was solemn. I watched Danny get lifted from the chair to the stretcher straight across from me. Didn't say much until Danny left with the paramedics. Told Chris that was sad. He said unfortunately he is used to it. (Monday I asked how he was...if he was better and he said he wasn't).
7:35pm Done. Chris held. I talked to Kyle. 18 year old dwarf who is super sweet. He has been on dialysis since about May or June he said.
3:02pm All set.
When I came out of the restroom before going into the lab, the paramedics were there with a stretcher. The stretcher had 2 big bags on it and there were 3 paramedics. Two guys and a girl.
When I got in, I was solemn. I watched Danny get lifted from the chair to the stretcher straight across from me. Didn't say much until Danny left with the paramedics. Told Chris that was sad. He said unfortunately he is used to it. (Monday I asked how he was...if he was better and he said he wasn't).
7:35pm Done. Chris held. I talked to Kyle. 18 year old dwarf who is super sweet. He has been on dialysis since about May or June he said.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Wednesday. Leann. Chair 4.
3:43pm All set probably near 3pm
6;51pm Had to go to restroom during dialysis.
Probably Chris held.
3:43pm All set probably near 3pm
6;51pm Had to go to restroom during dialysis.
Probably Chris held.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Monday. Chris. Chair 4.
3:23pm All set. Chris put the needles in the closed up button hole and they didn't hurt and worked!! He won't be there Wednesday because it is vacation. Ahh....button hole!
3:44pm I am on the crit line cause I weighted so little!!
I got off 15 minutes early to use the restroom and they decided not to put me back on. While holding Chris made my site bleed a lot. The girls teased both him and me. "get out the sawdust"...with looks like it was a swimming pool down where I couldn't see how much he had spilled of my blood.
3:23pm All set. Chris put the needles in the closed up button hole and they didn't hurt and worked!! He won't be there Wednesday because it is vacation. Ahh....button hole!
3:44pm I am on the crit line cause I weighted so little!!
I got off 15 minutes early to use the restroom and they decided not to put me back on. While holding Chris made my site bleed a lot. The girls teased both him and me. "get out the sawdust"...with looks like it was a swimming pool down where I couldn't see how much he had spilled of my blood.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Saturday. Leann
10:45am At dial. Traffic was light. I got here way early. I don't know these patients. At least Leann is here!
11:11am All set. Been a couple minutes.
12:15pm Leann had to go and Chris is here!
2:51pm Sherry said I had choice to try to hold my sites (I can't and she knows that...this made me upset for a long time that she would say such a thing. I told Valery later). or wait cause they had 3 patients getting off. I waited.
3:52pm Done. Sherry held.
10:45am At dial. Traffic was light. I got here way early. I don't know these patients. At least Leann is here!
11:11am All set. Been a couple minutes.
12:15pm Leann had to go and Chris is here!
2:51pm Sherry said I had choice to try to hold my sites (I can't and she knows that...this made me upset for a long time that she would say such a thing. I told Valery later). or wait cause they had 3 patients getting off. I waited.
3:52pm Done. Sherry held.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Wednesday. Leann. Chair 5.
2:46pm Made it to lobby without falling asleep on road! (Pneumonia and meds).
3:31pm All set, forgot to text on time.
3:52pm Watching The Brothers Karamazov (1958) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0051435/
Sick at dial. Was not sure I could last till the end of dialysis. Better after machine was off.
7:36pm Leaving. Leann held.
8:04pm Still not feeling great at home.
2:46pm Made it to lobby without falling asleep on road! (Pneumonia and meds).
3:31pm All set, forgot to text on time.
3:52pm Watching The Brothers Karamazov (1958) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0051435/
Sick at dial. Was not sure I could last till the end of dialysis. Better after machine was off.
7:36pm Leaving. Leann held.
8:04pm Still not feeling great at home.
Monday, July 5, 2010
Monday. Leann. Unknown chair. probably 3 (or 4.)
12:24pm At dial. Chris car not there. Death in Shawn's family.
12:40pm All set.
(Starting to take pneumonia meds after dial)
4:59pm Done. Leann held.
12:24pm At dial. Chris car not there. Death in Shawn's family.
12:40pm All set.
(Starting to take pneumonia meds after dial)
4:59pm Done. Leann held.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Friday. Chris. Unknown chair.
2:25pm At dialysis. Called to come a half hour early.
2:42pm All set. Bottom hurt but is getting better. Top didn't hurt.
Crit line (again).
My bp cuff was bothering me. Ruth called and I couldn't talk long because of the cuff. I got someone to help with the cuff and it was better.
Watching "Through breds don't cry" with Mickey Rooney.
7:12pm Done. Chris held.
Planned for Saturday 11 for a 11:15 seat (because of wedding Friday).
2:25pm At dialysis. Called to come a half hour early.
2:42pm All set. Bottom hurt but is getting better. Top didn't hurt.
Crit line (again).
My bp cuff was bothering me. Ruth called and I couldn't talk long because of the cuff. I got someone to help with the cuff and it was better.
Watching "Through breds don't cry" with Mickey Rooney.
7:12pm Done. Chris held.
Planned for Saturday 11 for a 11:15 seat (because of wedding Friday).
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Wednesday. Chris. Buttonhole doesn't hurt as much! Chair 5.
Called in hour early but had to wait because there was an "issue". When I remarked how I got chair 5, she said yes, they had an issue.
2:33pm All set.
Chris held. Didn't have sound on because of Tom nearby. I looked for conversation with Leann.
Called in hour early but had to wait because there was an "issue". When I remarked how I got chair 5, she said yes, they had an issue.
2:33pm All set.
Chris held. Didn't have sound on because of Tom nearby. I looked for conversation with Leann.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Monday. Chair 4. Chris continuing buttonhole.
3:12pm All set.
Building was hit by lightning, so most computers, handicap doors and air conditioning don't work. I did feel air while I was there, so who knows. They have to write the info from the dialyser and then go to the working computer to log it in.
3:31pm Pain just stopped in bottom needle. Happy today.
7:50pm Done. Chris held. Button makes blood gush.
3:12pm All set.
Building was hit by lightning, so most computers, handicap doors and air conditioning don't work. I did feel air while I was there, so who knows. They have to write the info from the dialyser and then go to the working computer to log it in.
3:31pm Pain just stopped in bottom needle. Happy today.
7:50pm Done. Chris held. Button makes blood gush.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Friday. Chair 4. Chris.
3:14pm all set
Watched Orange County Chopper episode over seas. Hilarious!
6:10pm Bathroom still on dial. Couldn't do what I went for.
Chris must have held...ya.
3:14pm all set
Watched Orange County Chopper episode over seas. Hilarious!
6:10pm Bathroom still on dial. Couldn't do what I went for.
Chris must have held...ya.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Wednesday. Chair 10. Chris.
3:07pm: All set. Told my stories of the medical day today. Joked about Bushe Chiropractic.
7:29pm: Done. Leann held. Not feeling great. Storm coming. I think Leann doesn't feel well.
3:07pm: All set. Told my stories of the medical day today. Joked about Bushe Chiropractic.
7:29pm: Done. Leann held. Not feeling great. Storm coming. I think Leann doesn't feel well.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Monday. Chair 4. Chris
3:07pm All set. Button hole hurts more each session.
3:15pm Bottom leaked. Valery came over and put a gauze and tape on it to prop it up.
4:40pm Joann I think is Dr. Raval's assistant who was talking to me and I told her I was doing a button hole! She thought I might be leaking and got Heather.
Heather took off the previous blood soaked gauze and tape and put on a new one.
7:29pm chris held. Both sites hurt a lot. Like twisting and pushing on a bruise. Done. Sitting. Button hole is painful.
7:39pm Lobby.
3:07pm All set. Button hole hurts more each session.
3:15pm Bottom leaked. Valery came over and put a gauze and tape on it to prop it up.
4:40pm Joann I think is Dr. Raval's assistant who was talking to me and I told her I was doing a button hole! She thought I might be leaking and got Heather.
Heather took off the previous blood soaked gauze and tape and put on a new one.
7:29pm chris held. Both sites hurt a lot. Like twisting and pushing on a bruise. Done. Sitting. Button hole is painful.
7:39pm Lobby.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Friday. Had to wait for Chris. I think Leann started to put me on. What chair was I? I think chair 3. I think I got Melissa...ya, got Melissa on my right in 2 and watched her put in her needles. wow.
3:12pm All set.
Chris and I talked about lawncare.
7:33pm Done. Chris held. Not feeling great yet not horrible.
3:12pm All set.
Chris and I talked about lawncare.
7:33pm Done. Chris held. Not feeling great yet not horrible.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Wednesday. Chair 4. Chris. Working on button hole in same spot as Friday!
2:38pm At dial.
3:03pm All set.
Had to change dry weight during session to not take off as much. Gained.
7:36pm Done holding I guess. Chris held.
7:53pm Done after packing, weighting etc.
2:38pm At dial.
3:03pm All set.
Had to change dry weight during session to not take off as much. Gained.
7:36pm Done holding I guess. Chris held.
7:53pm Done after packing, weighting etc.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Monday. Chair 7. Leann
Chris was at a concert so buttonholing was suspended for a session.
3:31pm All set.
5:07pm Watching the movie, "Old Yeller"
7:57pm Done. Danielle held. She is from Warsaw. She is a great tech.
Chris was at a concert so buttonholing was suspended for a session.
3:31pm All set.
5:07pm Watching the movie, "Old Yeller"
7:57pm Done. Danielle held. She is from Warsaw. She is a great tech.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Friday. Chair 12. Chris.
4:33pm At dial. No cars in patient lot. Later time cause that is what I could get on the short notice (Wednesday). My spot had been filled.
4:53pm All set.
Got a wonderful greeting!! Welcome back!! Asked about Chicago.
I told Chris I wanted to do button hole technique and he said do you want to start today?! So I started buttonhole! (Then he was gone on Monday to a concert, but that is another story!).
9:08pm Done. Lobby. Happy. Leaving Men in Black movie on TNT. I'm sure Chris held.
4:33pm At dial. No cars in patient lot. Later time cause that is what I could get on the short notice (Wednesday). My spot had been filled.
4:53pm All set.
Got a wonderful greeting!! Welcome back!! Asked about Chicago.
I told Chris I wanted to do button hole technique and he said do you want to start today?! So I started buttonhole! (Then he was gone on Monday to a concert, but that is another story!).
9:08pm Done. Lobby. Happy. Leaving Men in Black movie on TNT. I'm sure Chris held.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Wednesday. Chair 2. Nurse Othelia. Tech Kam. Smaller chairs again, provided 2 pillows, one for back and one for arm with disposable covers.
4180 Winetka Ave. Rolling Meadows, IL
3:00pm for paperwork, for a 3:30pm put on.
3:28pm Signed another paper (for lab test). Wrong needles, wrong swab...had alcohol out and not betadine. Got betadine.
3:51pm All set. Asked for silk tape. they changed the paper tape to plastic. I had to inform them what the silk tape was. They had it. I told about putting the needles straight out, and not taping them down. This took a lot of understanding on their part and we talked and talked till they got it right finally. the nurse put like 6 pieces of big tape on my one needle. I told her a few times about butterfly and she said she was doing that.....she wasn't! Butterfly is when you rip the tape in two. Sheesh. Finally I told her and she did it.
4:00pm 20 chairs there! I am in Chair 2.
4:25pm I had a hard time understanding my tech. He is from India. All nurses, techs, EMT's, everyone in lab was foreign. The secretary outside might not have been.
4:34pm I am running on yellow this whole time. I am afraid to say anything lest they want to turn my needles. I don't trust them.
4:58pm Worried me when he came by later and did nothing about the yellow light. Later when Kam was holding, I asked about the yellow, and he said he didn't have my volume. If he didn't have my volume, then how did the other place on Monday, run me on green? Said my clearance was good, and I ran 500. Doesn't understand why I use bigger needles.
5:16pm Nurse never checked me. Different nurses. More than one nurse on floor. One talked in the beginning to me, and helped with needles, and talked in end and another did the meds.
5:26pm I asked Kam about buttonhole. He said they don't do it and would send me to another unit. They don't carry the needle. They never started it. Later when holding he asked the nurse. She said they would do it, but with a sharp needle since they don't carry the dull ones.
7:09pm Kam tried tv. Said something is wrong with it and then he went away. I am stuck on one channel and can't do games. Touch screen not working. Later, he said he reported it.
7:58pm Holding. Kam rinced machine first while I waited and then he held. The tech across the way was playing games. Kam said, Sure, cause she is done. He held well, but only put on two bandaids on each site with no gauze nor tapes.
Used 1800 filter which is my size...I asked in FW.
Said didn't have volume. Not understanding all that, but my volume is 40 plus...asked at FW.
4180 Winetka Ave. Rolling Meadows, IL
3:00pm for paperwork, for a 3:30pm put on.
3:28pm Signed another paper (for lab test). Wrong needles, wrong swab...had alcohol out and not betadine. Got betadine.
3:51pm All set. Asked for silk tape. they changed the paper tape to plastic. I had to inform them what the silk tape was. They had it. I told about putting the needles straight out, and not taping them down. This took a lot of understanding on their part and we talked and talked till they got it right finally. the nurse put like 6 pieces of big tape on my one needle. I told her a few times about butterfly and she said she was doing that.....she wasn't! Butterfly is when you rip the tape in two. Sheesh. Finally I told her and she did it.
4:00pm 20 chairs there! I am in Chair 2.
4:25pm I had a hard time understanding my tech. He is from India. All nurses, techs, EMT's, everyone in lab was foreign. The secretary outside might not have been.
4:34pm I am running on yellow this whole time. I am afraid to say anything lest they want to turn my needles. I don't trust them.
4:58pm Worried me when he came by later and did nothing about the yellow light. Later when Kam was holding, I asked about the yellow, and he said he didn't have my volume. If he didn't have my volume, then how did the other place on Monday, run me on green? Said my clearance was good, and I ran 500. Doesn't understand why I use bigger needles.
5:16pm Nurse never checked me. Different nurses. More than one nurse on floor. One talked in the beginning to me, and helped with needles, and talked in end and another did the meds.
5:26pm I asked Kam about buttonhole. He said they don't do it and would send me to another unit. They don't carry the needle. They never started it. Later when holding he asked the nurse. She said they would do it, but with a sharp needle since they don't carry the dull ones.
7:09pm Kam tried tv. Said something is wrong with it and then he went away. I am stuck on one channel and can't do games. Touch screen not working. Later, he said he reported it.
7:58pm Holding. Kam rinced machine first while I waited and then he held. The tech across the way was playing games. Kam said, Sure, cause she is done. He held well, but only put on two bandaids on each site with no gauze nor tapes.
Used 1800 filter which is my size...I asked in FW.
Said didn't have volume. Not understanding all that, but my volume is 40 plus...asked at FW.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Monday. In Chicago. Nick. Chair 3 I think.
5:31am Arrived. Greeted with I didn't know you were coming. Found out later he hadn't prepared the machine for me cause although he had been told I was coming MWF, another note said I was coming Wednesday.
6:07am Just the 3 of us patients. One nurse, Nick, and a "tech", Megan, who doesn't know how to be a tech. Signed many papers. Waiting. Other patient being helped. Nurse says he has to do social work, secretarial, and I watched him do nurse and tech work.
6:24am They didn't tell me they didn't have the correct size needle. They don't have the correct tape either. Glad I had silk tape. Had to tell them about no alcohol, use betadine.
6:26am Needles in. Not set yet. No pain.
6:27am Very slow working people. If you ask him a question, he stops everything he is doing to look at you and talk.
6:36am All set I think.
6:50am I have internet, gmail, games, tv, music...
7:32am Had to potty. So will be later.
7:49am The time on the tv was off by almost a half hour.
8:36am Heard time I will be done dialyzing. tow hours and fourteen minutes from now.
8:59am Found out wrong filter too (along with wrong needles, tape and cleaner), then I found out that he wasn't going to give me a med I needed cause he didn't see it in the chart! I told him about it, and he looked it up and found it and gave it to me. Iron. (once on Mondays).
9:25am They don't have ANY crit lines! None!
10:56am Done waiting for someone to hold.
11:18am Wanted me to come earlier tomorrow...5:15am. Ready for david to come get me. Nick held. The top site hurt constantly. Like he had it twisted or something. Never had such continual pain holding, ever.
5:31am Arrived. Greeted with I didn't know you were coming. Found out later he hadn't prepared the machine for me cause although he had been told I was coming MWF, another note said I was coming Wednesday.
6:07am Just the 3 of us patients. One nurse, Nick, and a "tech", Megan, who doesn't know how to be a tech. Signed many papers. Waiting. Other patient being helped. Nurse says he has to do social work, secretarial, and I watched him do nurse and tech work.
6:24am They didn't tell me they didn't have the correct size needle. They don't have the correct tape either. Glad I had silk tape. Had to tell them about no alcohol, use betadine.
6:26am Needles in. Not set yet. No pain.
6:27am Very slow working people. If you ask him a question, he stops everything he is doing to look at you and talk.
6:36am All set I think.
6:50am I have internet, gmail, games, tv, music...
7:32am Had to potty. So will be later.
7:49am The time on the tv was off by almost a half hour.
8:36am Heard time I will be done dialyzing. tow hours and fourteen minutes from now.
8:59am Found out wrong filter too (along with wrong needles, tape and cleaner), then I found out that he wasn't going to give me a med I needed cause he didn't see it in the chart! I told him about it, and he looked it up and found it and gave it to me. Iron. (once on Mondays).
9:25am They don't have ANY crit lines! None!
10:56am Done waiting for someone to hold.
11:18am Wanted me to come earlier tomorrow...5:15am. Ready for david to come get me. Nick held. The top site hurt constantly. Like he had it twisted or something. Never had such continual pain holding, ever.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Friday. Chair 4. Leann.
2:04pm At dial lobby.
2:35pm All set.
7:00pm Done. sitting. Chris held.
2:04pm At dial lobby.
2:35pm All set.
7:00pm Done. sitting. Chris held.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Wednesday. Heather made it hurt on top and hurts off and on. She fiddled with it and that made it just sore so I had her stop. Chair 4.
11:30am Called in early. Be there 2:15 for a 2:30 put on.
2:42pm All set.
3:51pm A while ago they asked about if I would be interested in a nocturnal shift. I indicated probably not. Today they are asking more seriously. They might get rid of Friday's third shift because of the nocturnal shift. At first I was told Leann was going to be on it but Chris wasn't.
5:34pm Not feeling good. On Oxygen.
6:58pm Done. Not doing great and not bad.
probably Chris held. I'd note if it was someone else.
11:30am Called in early. Be there 2:15 for a 2:30 put on.
2:42pm All set.
3:51pm A while ago they asked about if I would be interested in a nocturnal shift. I indicated probably not. Today they are asking more seriously. They might get rid of Friday's third shift because of the nocturnal shift. At first I was told Leann was going to be on it but Chris wasn't.
5:34pm Not feeling good. On Oxygen.
6:58pm Done. Not doing great and not bad.
probably Chris held. I'd note if it was someone else.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Monday, May 31, 2010
Monday. Chair 7. Chris.
2:07pm Lobby.
2:32pm All set.
2:55pm Tv out. All channels.
3:24pm Tv back on!
4:32pm Tv out.
4:53pm Tv on for abit. Enjoying today's tv when it is on.
5:20pm Tv out.
5:27pm Tv on half of the channels.
6:51pm Unusual guy here. Talking of a gun or knife, and I think asking for techs phone number...maybe trying to sell rings. He is from a nursing home.
7:00pm Chris held. Told me I don't want to make eye contact with the guy. Whispering has been going on.
He was in lobby when I was in the bathroom, and then his ride came and he left before I got out.
7:04pm In van coming home!
2:07pm Lobby.
2:32pm All set.
2:55pm Tv out. All channels.
3:24pm Tv back on!
4:32pm Tv out.
4:53pm Tv on for abit. Enjoying today's tv when it is on.
5:20pm Tv out.
5:27pm Tv on half of the channels.
6:51pm Unusual guy here. Talking of a gun or knife, and I think asking for techs phone number...maybe trying to sell rings. He is from a nursing home.
7:00pm Chris held. Told me I don't want to make eye contact with the guy. Whispering has been going on.
He was in lobby when I was in the bathroom, and then his ride came and he left before I got out.
7:04pm In van coming home!
Friday, May 28, 2010
Friday. Chair 4, Chris.
3:06pm All set.
7:27pm Done. Weight in next. Sitting.
7:34pm Lobby. Happy. Doing great! hungry.
3:06pm All set.
7:27pm Done. Weight in next. Sitting.
7:34pm Lobby. Happy. Doing great! hungry.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Wednesday. Chris. Yea! I think it was Chair 7.
1:53pm At dial with walker. They called me in early so I asked Heather if someone could get my bag and she said yes.
Manager said they are not to leave building but she got my bag this time, and even went back out to lock the van for me. I explained that they had told me on the phone that they would get my bag.
2:18pm All Set.
3:48pm The TB area where she gave me a shot (for going to Chicago) and then put the blood pressure cuff over it, hurts.
4:42pm Val got me a week earlier doctor appointment, and said I can come to dialysis late and that is fine, so I took the earlier date! She said she didn't need to write it down, that she was working that day and would remember.
4:52pm Val also ordered more medicine (colchicine)for the gout flare up. The meds I have are expired by about 2 years.
5:36pm Crit line today.
With Val doing all that plus filling out my surgeries on my paperwork for the new doc, and Jill calling the Chicago place to see if I can get a later time, and the dietitian visiting me, I felt like an entrepreneur commanding my workers! ;)
6:44pm Done. Chris held. I told Chris I had to go to the bathroom, and so he went back in after we agreed I'd buzzed him. I did and then hurried with the walker to the van, and drove in front of the building and he put my bag in the front passenger seat window.
What a day.
1:53pm At dial with walker. They called me in early so I asked Heather if someone could get my bag and she said yes.
Manager said they are not to leave building but she got my bag this time, and even went back out to lock the van for me. I explained that they had told me on the phone that they would get my bag.
2:18pm All Set.
3:48pm The TB area where she gave me a shot (for going to Chicago) and then put the blood pressure cuff over it, hurts.
4:42pm Val got me a week earlier doctor appointment, and said I can come to dialysis late and that is fine, so I took the earlier date! She said she didn't need to write it down, that she was working that day and would remember.
4:52pm Val also ordered more medicine (colchicine)for the gout flare up. The meds I have are expired by about 2 years.
5:36pm Crit line today.
With Val doing all that plus filling out my surgeries on my paperwork for the new doc, and Jill calling the Chicago place to see if I can get a later time, and the dietitian visiting me, I felt like an entrepreneur commanding my workers! ;)
6:44pm Done. Chris held. I told Chris I had to go to the bathroom, and so he went back in after we agreed I'd buzzed him. I did and then hurried with the walker to the van, and drove in front of the building and he put my bag in the front passenger seat window.
What a day.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Monday. Chair 8. First Sara then Le Ann.
2:59pm All set.
7:35pm Done. Chris held.
Leaked but didn't know it. Bottom took longer.
2:59pm All set.
7:35pm Done. Chris held.
Leaked but didn't know it. Bottom took longer.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Friday. Chair 10. Chris.
3:07pm All set.
5:32pm Tv is out because of the storm. (Satellite)
9:21pm Chris held. Violin talk.
3:07pm All set.
5:32pm Tv is out because of the storm. (Satellite)
9:21pm Chris held. Violin talk.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Monday. Chair 12, Chris
2:07pm All set
3:43pm Talking with Jill. About the location I want to visit for Chicago.
Leann held. Went quick. Chris worked on a problem possibly the water.
2:07pm All set
3:43pm Talking with Jill. About the location I want to visit for Chicago.
Leann held. Went quick. Chris worked on a problem possibly the water.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
Friday. Chair 7. "Bri" pronounced Bree. She is a sub from Warsaw, IN.
2:11pm At dial
2:30pm All set. She listened to me. Had Chris check her taping for standing needle straight out.
2:33pm Taking 4.3 off instead of 4.7
6:59pm Done. Chris held. Lobby. Feeling good.
2:11pm At dial
2:30pm All set. She listened to me. Had Chris check her taping for standing needle straight out.
2:33pm Taking 4.3 off instead of 4.7
6:59pm Done. Chris held. Lobby. Feeling good.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
Monday. Chair 7. Sara
2:34pm All set. She forgot betadine, and said she hadn't done me in a while. Laid me back, and didn't use stethoscope.
Didn't like Doctor's news. Have new disease, have cure but won't give it to me. 7:08pm Chris held. Sitting. Bottom took longer. He called it broke open. I wouldn't call it broke open unless he had gone away and I was walking and out of my chair.
7:42pm Home.
2:34pm All set. She forgot betadine, and said she hadn't done me in a while. Laid me back, and didn't use stethoscope.
Didn't like Doctor's news. Have new disease, have cure but won't give it to me. 7:08pm Chris held. Sitting. Bottom took longer. He called it broke open. I wouldn't call it broke open unless he had gone away and I was walking and out of my chair.
7:42pm Home.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Friday. Chair 7. Leann
1:41pm All set. Crit line.
6:00pm Done. Leann held. She didn't do a great job this time. She was totally distracted by the thunder storms. Didn't get back with me for blood pressure, let my site squirt blood before getting a hold of it....etc. She was worried because the thunder storms had knocked out the satellite for the tv on the weather...and she wondered about getting everyone safe and talked about dying. Valery asked her if she needed oxygen ;) lol
1:41pm All set. Crit line.
6:00pm Done. Leann held. She didn't do a great job this time. She was totally distracted by the thunder storms. Didn't get back with me for blood pressure, let my site squirt blood before getting a hold of it....etc. She was worried because the thunder storms had knocked out the satellite for the tv on the weather...and she wondered about getting everyone safe and talked about dying. Valery asked her if she needed oxygen ;) lol
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Wednesday. Chair 8. Leann
10:44am I was called in early for a 1:45 seat!
2:11pm All set. No crit line!
3:34pm Joann Fox visited me. She is the new nurse practitioner for my doc. Older lady, kind, nice, likes to chat, conversation dragged.
3:39pm I observed they put the wrong needle size in me. I can tell by the color of the safety wings. Smaller. Their mistake. I talked to Leann. Later I talked with Chris and he said new people were putting together the chubs with each persons personal kit and they made a lot of mistakes and the techs caught most of them, but not mine. I sarcastically said, lucky me....ha!
4:40pm Bathroom at dial during session. :(
6:56pm Done. Chris held. I'm feeling good!
10:44am I was called in early for a 1:45 seat!
2:11pm All set. No crit line!
3:34pm Joann Fox visited me. She is the new nurse practitioner for my doc. Older lady, kind, nice, likes to chat, conversation dragged.
3:39pm I observed they put the wrong needle size in me. I can tell by the color of the safety wings. Smaller. Their mistake. I talked to Leann. Later I talked with Chris and he said new people were putting together the chubs with each persons personal kit and they made a lot of mistakes and the techs caught most of them, but not mine. I sarcastically said, lucky me....ha!
4:40pm Bathroom at dial during session. :(
6:56pm Done. Chris held. I'm feeling good!
Monday, May 3, 2010
Monday. Chair 11. Chris.
I was called to come in early on Saturday and Monday, but Kate called the wrong phone number so I didn't get it in time. They gave it to someone else. Later Leann or someone called me to come in a bit early, and I was able to!! I talked to Kate at dialysis and she said she didn't know what number she called and she didn't go look at my chart...so nothing was resolved. How frustrating.
2:03pm All set. Crit line.
6:26pm Sitting. Heather held. Chris was doing the water. Leann sister to have baby soon...4 dilated or effaced or something. Chris ears plugged.
6:40pm In car feeling okay but not great.
6:44pm Grass Nine in
7:04pm Home
I was called to come in early on Saturday and Monday, but Kate called the wrong phone number so I didn't get it in time. They gave it to someone else. Later Leann or someone called me to come in a bit early, and I was able to!! I talked to Kate at dialysis and she said she didn't know what number she called and she didn't go look at my chart...so nothing was resolved. How frustrating.
2:03pm All set. Crit line.
6:26pm Sitting. Heather held. Chris was doing the water. Leann sister to have baby soon...4 dilated or effaced or something. Chris ears plugged.
6:40pm In car feeling okay but not great.
6:44pm Grass Nine in
7:04pm Home
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Friday, April 30, 2010
Friday. Chair 8. Chris.
2:14pm At dial. Called in by Leann to come whenever I can get there!
2:38pm All set.
2:38pm Crit line cause my weight was so small!!! Only .7 on I think!! woot woot! That means I lost weight again!
Lab came back. Apparently there is a side affect to dialysis, and I have a new disease. Made me cry and talk with the receptionist on the way out.
4:42pm Nurse trying to get a hold of the doctor. Could be a while to order the new filter I need.
7:08pm Done. Chris held. Tome complained about noise. I was not feeling great. Sitting.
7:41pm Home.
2:14pm At dial. Called in by Leann to come whenever I can get there!
2:38pm All set.
2:38pm Crit line cause my weight was so small!!! Only .7 on I think!! woot woot! That means I lost weight again!
Lab came back. Apparently there is a side affect to dialysis, and I have a new disease. Made me cry and talk with the receptionist on the way out.
4:42pm Nurse trying to get a hold of the doctor. Could be a while to order the new filter I need.
7:08pm Done. Chris held. Tome complained about noise. I was not feeling great. Sitting.
7:41pm Home.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Wednesday. Chair 4. Chris.
2:58pm At dial.
3:16pm All set.
7:38pm Done holding by Chris. Sitting.
7:56pm Sitting in lobby waiting to stop being dizzy. I think I had been on the crit line.
8:07pm Still a bit unstable.
I had to wait about an hour to feel like I could drive. I talked with Linda, Rose's daughter.
2:58pm At dial.
3:16pm All set.
7:38pm Done holding by Chris. Sitting.
7:56pm Sitting in lobby waiting to stop being dizzy. I think I had been on the crit line.
8:07pm Still a bit unstable.
I had to wait about an hour to feel like I could drive. I talked with Linda, Rose's daughter.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Monday. Chair 9. Leann.
1:35pm Dialysis (Valery) called and will take me as soon as I can get there!
2:45pm All set.
Crit line.
3:19pm Told blood test back on Wed.
6:14pm prayer.
6:38pm Finally better.
I got ill cause so much to take off. (Weekend). Turned off goal. Still ill got saline.
Chris held.
Crit line revealed I lost weight again ;)
I woke the next morning to a cramp in my left calf.
1:35pm Dialysis (Valery) called and will take me as soon as I can get there!
2:45pm All set.
Crit line.
3:19pm Told blood test back on Wed.
6:14pm prayer.
6:38pm Finally better.
I got ill cause so much to take off. (Weekend). Turned off goal. Still ill got saline.
Chris held.
Crit line revealed I lost weight again ;)
I woke the next morning to a cramp in my left calf.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Friday. Chair 4. Leann
3:04pm All set
On the crit line.
8:13am Chris held. Talk of card games and his grandma.
3:04pm All set
On the crit line.
8:13am Chris held. Talk of card games and his grandma.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Wednesday. Chair 11. Chris.
1:41pm At dial
2:36pm Been all set for a little bit...maybe 20 minutes. First sat with Marsha, then Rose with Melissa on the other side of the machines in 12.
I talked to the nurse. I didn't even know that Chris had taken some blood from me for a test! I found out that the doc on Monday wanted a blood test taken to see if the buzzing is something he suspects that the nurse never heard of.
Twist today. Then it didn't take, so they had to do it again! I was praying since that one time that I got sick afterward. No problem today! Glory to G_d!
6:15pm Ready for holding. Chris held. No problems.
1:41pm At dial
2:36pm Been all set for a little bit...maybe 20 minutes. First sat with Marsha, then Rose with Melissa on the other side of the machines in 12.
I talked to the nurse. I didn't even know that Chris had taken some blood from me for a test! I found out that the doc on Monday wanted a blood test taken to see if the buzzing is something he suspects that the nurse never heard of.
Twist today. Then it didn't take, so they had to do it again! I was praying since that one time that I got sick afterward. No problem today! Glory to G_d!
6:15pm Ready for holding. Chris held. No problems.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Monday. Chair 12. Chris.
2:17pm All set
Doctor visited. Told him about annual signing of my care plan and he didn't even know about it. Told him about my toes, feet, hands, and he talked about a different dialyser if Freceneous agrees.
Chris had lightly let up a little as he was holding my sites and I was bleeding. He didn't catch it but I soon did. He thought he had been holding fine. Some blood on my shirt.
6:53pm Done and in lobby.
2:17pm All set
Doctor visited. Told him about annual signing of my care plan and he didn't even know about it. Told him about my toes, feet, hands, and he talked about a different dialyser if Freceneous agrees.
Chris had lightly let up a little as he was holding my sites and I was bleeding. He didn't catch it but I soon did. He thought he had been holding fine. Some blood on my shirt.
6:53pm Done and in lobby.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Friday. Chair 4. Chris.
2:57pm At dial
3:16pm All set
10:02 Chris held a long time. Ivy leaked so I had to wait and walk around the blood. A couple people were texting me making me upset with their words on my cell. I went to use the bathroom and someone had peed on the toilet seat so I had to hold it.
2:57pm At dial
3:16pm All set
10:02 Chris held a long time. Ivy leaked so I had to wait and walk around the blood. A couple people were texting me making me upset with their words on my cell. I went to use the bathroom and someone had peed on the toilet seat so I had to hold it.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Wednesday. Chair 11. Leann.
1:34pm At dial. Called in early!
2:02pm All set for a bit. Crit line. Valery turned my needle.
4:33pm Not feeling good. Got off to use restroom.
4:43pm Much better.
Chris turned my sore site needle. Then took off the tape, turned it again, then decided to turn down the pump. like 450 instead of 500.
Then the machine continued to have troubles. I think the TMP.
6:32pm Done. Lobby. Chris held.
1:34pm At dial. Called in early!
2:02pm All set for a bit. Crit line. Valery turned my needle.
4:33pm Not feeling good. Got off to use restroom.
4:43pm Much better.
Chris turned my sore site needle. Then took off the tape, turned it again, then decided to turn down the pump. like 450 instead of 500.
Then the machine continued to have troubles. I think the TMP.
6:32pm Done. Lobby. Chris held.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Monday. Chair 7. Leann? (probably but could have been Heather or Chris).
2:50pm Had been all set for several minutes.
Nurse asked a lot of questions for yearly care right after I was set.
I am sitting next to someone who just arrived, was in pain and now holding his sites and looks like on a cath. I'm sure it is because of buttonholing. I don't remember seeing them in pain before.
7:03pm Done. Phone weights .2
Chris held.
2:50pm Had been all set for several minutes.
Nurse asked a lot of questions for yearly care right after I was set.
I am sitting next to someone who just arrived, was in pain and now holding his sites and looks like on a cath. I'm sure it is because of buttonholing. I don't remember seeing them in pain before.
7:03pm Done. Phone weights .2
Chris held.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010
Friday. Chair 8. Heather.
2:12pm All set. Hurts when she puts in a needle like a needle prick, then it goes away.
Crit line
6:03pm 10 minutes.....
6:42pm Done holding. Chris held. Sitting.
6:49pm Lobby.
2:12pm All set. Hurts when she puts in a needle like a needle prick, then it goes away.
Crit line
6:03pm 10 minutes.....
6:42pm Done holding. Chris held. Sitting.
6:49pm Lobby.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Wednesday. Chair 5. Chris.
2:13pm All set.
6:38pm Done. Chris held and we talked about verizon phones.
Chris tried to fix tv channel and made all the channels except one a weather channel for a sunny state, not here. LOL
6:46pm Done Lobby.
2:13pm All set.
6:38pm Done. Chris held and we talked about verizon phones.
Chris tried to fix tv channel and made all the channels except one a weather channel for a sunny state, not here. LOL
6:46pm Done Lobby.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Monday. Chair 8. Leann.
2:01pm All set.
Asked to come in early the rest of the week! Be here at 2 for a 2:15 put on. :)
6:27pm Done Sitting.
6:40pm Packing. Weight back up from weekend.
Probably Chris held.
2:01pm All set.
Asked to come in early the rest of the week! Be here at 2 for a 2:15 put on. :)
6:27pm Done Sitting.
6:40pm Packing. Weight back up from weekend.
Probably Chris held.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Friday, April 2, 2010
Friday. Chair 6. Leann
1:38pm Quite early! All set Brian is the new tech. Works in definance? Nicknamed me Canada. Said Michigan in his opinion was not part of the lower continental united states....ha!
My weight was my dry weight!!! I lost weight! Crit line.
Leann held cause she was quite sick and needed the sit down rest even though Brian offered. She didn't think his hands could do it she said. She was almost falling asleep while holding. She held for quite a while. Later Kate finished the last site for holding.
1:38pm Quite early! All set Brian is the new tech. Works in definance? Nicknamed me Canada. Said Michigan in his opinion was not part of the lower continental united states....ha!
My weight was my dry weight!!! I lost weight! Crit line.
Leann held cause she was quite sick and needed the sit down rest even though Brian offered. She didn't think his hands could do it she said. She was almost falling asleep while holding. She held for quite a while. Later Kate finished the last site for holding.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Wednesday. Chair 4. Heather. First hurt, then fine. It was reassuring to have Leann in the lab. When the techs are having trouble they shouldn't be saying awful things are happening and scaring the patients.
3:27pm Been all set.
Kinda boring, monotonous, quiet, back required adjusting in seat.
7:39pm Holding just finished. Kate held.
3:27pm Been all set.
Kinda boring, monotonous, quiet, back required adjusting in seat.
7:39pm Holding just finished. Kate held.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Monday. Chair 4, Leann.
2:40pm All set. Crit line.
Robbin saw me. "Any Cramping or shortness of breath?" Her usual sentence.
7:04pm Sitting. Leaked at end. very little. Kate had held. Saw buttonhole movie.
My tape came off in my coat, I was bloody and had a problem, but was hurry to grab some food and get to the Seder.
2:40pm All set. Crit line.
Robbin saw me. "Any Cramping or shortness of breath?" Her usual sentence.
7:04pm Sitting. Leaked at end. very little. Kate had held. Saw buttonhole movie.
My tape came off in my coat, I was bloody and had a problem, but was hurry to grab some food and get to the Seder.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Friday. Chair 6. Leann
3:12pm All set
Talked with Jill the social worker blonde. Had me sign something.
5:37pm Bathroom.
7:36pm Done holding. (Chris?) Now sitting.
3:12pm All set
Talked with Jill the social worker blonde. Had me sign something.
5:37pm Bathroom.
7:36pm Done holding. (Chris?) Now sitting.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Wednesday. Chair 1. Chris. BP was great! Like 136 over 68! I think that is a first at dial! Haven't had the 220's for a while.
1:16pm At dialysis. I was called in early, but forgot the time and got there 15 minutes earlier than expected...I believe.
1:41pm All set
4:54pm Social Worker talked with me.
5:19pm Back from potty interrupting dial.
Chris probably held.
1:16pm At dialysis. I was called in early, but forgot the time and got there 15 minutes earlier than expected...I believe.
1:41pm All set
4:54pm Social Worker talked with me.
5:19pm Back from potty interrupting dial.
Chris probably held.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Monday. Chair 7. Leann
2:35pm All set about 2:20.
About an hour before I was done the machines started beeping.....6 out of 8 of them. They would turn them off and they would beep again....for an hour. Phone calls to the repair man, talk of taking people off, and also talk that those who's machines were going were not getting good dialysis...that turned out to be wrong.
Leann held while Chris fixed the machines after talking to the repair man. He rinsed them back, one at a time, and got squirted once. Repair man called and Val had him come in anyway. He came but what Chris was doing worked.
7:11pm Not doing great, so sitting in lobby and drank all V8. Just too much water off. I felt ill in lobby for about an hour afterward.
2:35pm All set about 2:20.
About an hour before I was done the machines started beeping.....6 out of 8 of them. They would turn them off and they would beep again....for an hour. Phone calls to the repair man, talk of taking people off, and also talk that those who's machines were going were not getting good dialysis...that turned out to be wrong.
Leann held while Chris fixed the machines after talking to the repair man. He rinsed them back, one at a time, and got squirted once. Repair man called and Val had him come in anyway. He came but what Chris was doing worked.
7:11pm Not doing great, so sitting in lobby and drank all V8. Just too much water off. I felt ill in lobby for about an hour afterward.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Friday. Chair 4. Chris
3:13pm All set. Crit line. no twist.
Probably Cris held. He usually does these days unless he is gone early (because of working for the next day) or he is on vacation.
3:13pm All set. Crit line. no twist.
Probably Cris held. He usually does these days unless he is gone early (because of working for the next day) or he is on vacation.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Wednesday. Chair 3. Leann
2:57pm at Dial stressed because tried to do too much in am.
3:25pm All set a few minutes ago.
Twist test.
3:59pm When Leann returned the twist test to normal, my heart started pounding and felt heavy and I felt sick. I thought I might get better, but quickly was getting worse, and it scared me a lot. I called for Valery and Leann came running. She turned off my goal (liquid off), and turned down my pump. I think she turned it from 400 to 300. Valery came, my chair was laid back and Valery started oxygen and talking to me. She asked me to tell her what was happening, and to evaluate myself on a scale of 1-10.
Time went by and they went away, and I felt a tiny bit better, but my heart was still pumping hard. I was stressed. I was very worried at what I was feeling.
Valery checked on me and had me evaluate my number again.
My heart was still pounding so hard, and I asked Leann to have Valery come when she could. I told Valery I wanted to get off. (I was worried about my heart). She convinced me to stay for a full 2 hours because of how dialysis works, it wouldn't finish getting the (phosphorous or was it) potassium off my blood. I thought that wouldn't be too long, but it was the longest time as my heart pounded hard and I was worried about my health and watched the clock continuously.
Was scared. It took into the night till I fully recovered. My heart was anxious and pounding. My nurse Valery would rather I go to the hospital, but I know my body, know my finances and am quite familiar with the ER, it's waits and procedures. ;)
6:15pm I am off, holding done by Chris, weighed in, packed, and in the lobby. Don't feel good so resting in the lobby for a while. My nurse said she would call me tomorrow. She did, but only 10 minutes before she was to leave and I was on the phone and couldn't call her back cause she was gone. She left a message that she would see me the next day.
6:23pm still resting in lobby.
2:57pm at Dial stressed because tried to do too much in am.
3:25pm All set a few minutes ago.
Twist test.
3:59pm When Leann returned the twist test to normal, my heart started pounding and felt heavy and I felt sick. I thought I might get better, but quickly was getting worse, and it scared me a lot. I called for Valery and Leann came running. She turned off my goal (liquid off), and turned down my pump. I think she turned it from 400 to 300. Valery came, my chair was laid back and Valery started oxygen and talking to me. She asked me to tell her what was happening, and to evaluate myself on a scale of 1-10.
Time went by and they went away, and I felt a tiny bit better, but my heart was still pumping hard. I was stressed. I was very worried at what I was feeling.
Valery checked on me and had me evaluate my number again.
My heart was still pounding so hard, and I asked Leann to have Valery come when she could. I told Valery I wanted to get off. (I was worried about my heart). She convinced me to stay for a full 2 hours because of how dialysis works, it wouldn't finish getting the (phosphorous or was it) potassium off my blood. I thought that wouldn't be too long, but it was the longest time as my heart pounded hard and I was worried about my health and watched the clock continuously.
Was scared. It took into the night till I fully recovered. My heart was anxious and pounding. My nurse Valery would rather I go to the hospital, but I know my body, know my finances and am quite familiar with the ER, it's waits and procedures. ;)
6:15pm I am off, holding done by Chris, weighed in, packed, and in the lobby. Don't feel good so resting in the lobby for a while. My nurse said she would call me tomorrow. She did, but only 10 minutes before she was to leave and I was on the phone and couldn't call her back cause she was gone. She left a message that she would see me the next day.
6:23pm still resting in lobby.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Monday. Chair 5. Leann
Had to go back to car to get medical card for scanning for trip.
3:12pm All set.
Finally given handicap papers.
Chris held. Not too much extra on bottom.
Had to go back to car to get medical card for scanning for trip.
3:12pm All set.
Finally given handicap papers.
Chris held. Not too much extra on bottom.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Friday. Chair 4. Leann
3:09pm All set. Regular time.
Heather held. Chris went home early. All went fine.
3:09pm All set. Regular time.
Heather held. Chris went home early. All went fine.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Wednesday. Chair 3. Leann.
1:45pm At dialysis.
2:23PM Been all set. New tv's are huge picture! I like the "last" and "mute" buttons.
Chris held. Found out about his dad, and said I would pray.
6:36pm Done. Lobby
1:45pm At dialysis.
2:23PM Been all set. New tv's are huge picture! I like the "last" and "mute" buttons.
Chris held. Found out about his dad, and said I would pray.
6:36pm Done. Lobby
Monday, March 8, 2010
Monday. Chair 4. Chris.
2:12pm I got there 40 minutes early even though I wasn't called in early.
3:07pm All set
4:25pm Raval said to say hi to David.
7:44pm Holding by Chris. Watched new tv's being installed. (sort of flat panel).
7:53pm Done. Lobby
2:12pm I got there 40 minutes early even though I wasn't called in early.
3:07pm All set
4:25pm Raval said to say hi to David.
7:44pm Holding by Chris. Watched new tv's being installed. (sort of flat panel).
7:53pm Done. Lobby
Monday, March 8, 2010
Friday, March 5, 2010
Friday. Chair 1. Leann
Had a dialysis dream in the morning.
3:06pm All set
My weight was down and my bp has never been this good at the beginning of dialysis!
6:27pm Not feeling great
6:48pm Gum is helping me feel better.
8:57pm Chris held.
Had a dialysis dream in the morning.
3:06pm All set
My weight was down and my bp has never been this good at the beginning of dialysis!
6:27pm Not feeling great
6:48pm Gum is helping me feel better.
8:57pm Chris held.
Wednesday, March 3. 2010
Wednesday. Chair 5. Chris
2:53pm All set
3:54pm Watching Oklahoma!
7:34pm Lobby Chris probably held.
8:01pm Home and hungry
2:53pm All set
3:54pm Watching Oklahoma!
7:34pm Lobby Chris probably held.
8:01pm Home and hungry
Monday, March 1, 2010
Monday. Chair 12. Leann
1:38pm In lab
David talked to social worker and that other lady. I could hear him through the door, so I turned on the lobby tv.
Robbin brought me 6 Renvella boxes
1:51pm All set.
5:50pm Done
6:05pm Holding
6:21pm Sitting
6:36pm In lobby
1:38pm In lab
David talked to social worker and that other lady. I could hear him through the door, so I turned on the lobby tv.
Robbin brought me 6 Renvella boxes
1:51pm All set.
5:50pm Done
6:05pm Holding
6:21pm Sitting
6:36pm In lobby
Friday, March 5, 2010
Friday, Feb 26, 2010
Friday. Chair 7. Chris needles, Leann everything else. Crit line
2:06pm At dialysis, called in early.
2:22pm All set
6:54 pm Done in lobby (probably Chris held).
2:06pm At dialysis, called in early.
2:22pm All set
6:54 pm Done in lobby (probably Chris held).
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Wednesday, Feb 24, 2010
Wednesday. Chair 6, Leann
3:10pm All set
Robbin (Dr. Assistant) visited me
8:30pm Done with dialysis (probably Chris held). Felt good so went shopping at Kroger, but fistula bled in my coat.
3:10pm All set
Robbin (Dr. Assistant) visited me
8:30pm Done with dialysis (probably Chris held). Felt good so went shopping at Kroger, but fistula bled in my coat.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Monday, Feb 22, 2010
Monday. Chair 12. Leann. Chris is in MI. Heather is there for him.
2:14pm All Set
6:46pm Done Heather held about 10 minutes or so.
2:14pm All Set
6:46pm Done Heather held about 10 minutes or so.
Friday, Feb 19, 2010
Friday. Chair 1. Leann no spray because the spray is in the van which is at the mechanic shop.
Crit line.
sore thumb making texting harder.
7:23pm Done holding. Sitting. Probably Chris held he always holds now unless he isn't there.
7:35pm In Lobby
Crit line.
sore thumb making texting harder.
7:23pm Done holding. Sitting. Probably Chris held he always holds now unless he isn't there.
7:35pm In Lobby
Monday, Feb 15, 2010
Monday. Chair 10. Leann
2:53pm All set
8:12pm Holding longer than ever before. Still holding. Chris held.
8:29pm Done. Hour and a half holding. :( Longest ever.
8:37pm Lobby
2:53pm All set
8:12pm Holding longer than ever before. Still holding. Chris held.
8:29pm Done. Hour and a half holding. :( Longest ever.
8:37pm Lobby
Friday, February 12, 2010
Friday, Feb 12, 2010
Friday. Chris. Chair 10
1:36 I was at dial (called in early)
1:51pm All set
6:12pm Done and sitting in lab waiting for fistula to calm down.
6:19pm Lobby
1:36 I was at dial (called in early)
1:51pm All set
6:12pm Done and sitting in lab waiting for fistula to calm down.
6:19pm Lobby
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Wednesday. Chair 2. Chris. Told car story. Called in early.
All set was about 2 35.
Robbin came for the doctor visit.
6:12pm done
Roads bad, glad I was called in early.
All set was about 2 35.
Robbin came for the doctor visit.
6:12pm done
Roads bad, glad I was called in early.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Monday, Feb 8, 2010
Monday. Chair 12. Leann
2:47pm At dialysis
No soap in the bathroom.
Weight high probably from lots of salt content in cold medicine.
Told about how Sunday morning found lots of blood on nightgown from fistula bleeding in the night. It had clogged off. Nurse asked about Fistula gram, and Tech told horror stories of people bleeding to death in their sleep, and someone else breaking their bone and it caused the fistula to bleed and they bled to death. Lovely.
3:06pm All set
Nurse put me on Profile 2. In the two years of going there, I hadn't heard of it. Takes more off in the beginning rather than the end.
5:26pm (2 hours into it...) Not feeling great. A little anxiety because it feels like just before cramping. Twitching...and more. Val had just turned me back ....probably to the regular profile (1?).
6:07pm Doing okay. Wish time went faster for just a bit. Felt better, then not and back again. They asked me about oxygen and I said yes.
When getting ready for holding, I had to take off hat, headphones, and oxygen for the standing bp ;)
7:38pm Chris held with betadine to start with and it only went like 10 minutes. Done, Finally! ;)
Still no soap in the bathroom...forgot to mention it.
Talked to Linda in the lobby as I was gathering my stuff.
7:47pm Car won't start.
It was so cold outside to deal with the car not starting. I called David in IL, and we worked for about an hour doing different stuff. Finally I got the address of the dialysis place, and he called the car service that he had, and they were going to come get me. I asked for a ride from a guy I only first talked to less than a week ago, and I took the key off my key chain to leave it under the mat for the repair service. I thought I'd give it one more try (after having my kids praying), and the car started! Praise G_d! It was so hairy for a while there, late at night, in the cold, not many friends and the center going to close and David in IL, and the snow storm coming.
8:37pm Weird sound in back. (Found out from David later,)It was the power supply plugged into the lighter, also a knocking sound in the front.
8:57pm Home! Took car to the shop next day on the icy roads, got the $400. repair.
2:47pm At dialysis
No soap in the bathroom.
Weight high probably from lots of salt content in cold medicine.
Told about how Sunday morning found lots of blood on nightgown from fistula bleeding in the night. It had clogged off. Nurse asked about Fistula gram, and Tech told horror stories of people bleeding to death in their sleep, and someone else breaking their bone and it caused the fistula to bleed and they bled to death. Lovely.
3:06pm All set
Nurse put me on Profile 2. In the two years of going there, I hadn't heard of it. Takes more off in the beginning rather than the end.
5:26pm (2 hours into it...) Not feeling great. A little anxiety because it feels like just before cramping. Twitching...and more. Val had just turned me back ....probably to the regular profile (1?).
6:07pm Doing okay. Wish time went faster for just a bit. Felt better, then not and back again. They asked me about oxygen and I said yes.
When getting ready for holding, I had to take off hat, headphones, and oxygen for the standing bp ;)
7:38pm Chris held with betadine to start with and it only went like 10 minutes. Done, Finally! ;)
Still no soap in the bathroom...forgot to mention it.
Talked to Linda in the lobby as I was gathering my stuff.
7:47pm Car won't start.
It was so cold outside to deal with the car not starting. I called David in IL, and we worked for about an hour doing different stuff. Finally I got the address of the dialysis place, and he called the car service that he had, and they were going to come get me. I asked for a ride from a guy I only first talked to less than a week ago, and I took the key off my key chain to leave it under the mat for the repair service. I thought I'd give it one more try (after having my kids praying), and the car started! Praise G_d! It was so hairy for a while there, late at night, in the cold, not many friends and the center going to close and David in IL, and the snow storm coming.
8:37pm Weird sound in back. (Found out from David later,)It was the power supply plugged into the lighter, also a knocking sound in the front.
8:57pm Home! Took car to the shop next day on the icy roads, got the $400. repair.
Friday, Feb 5, 2010
Friday. Chair 2. Chris.
3:12pm All set
Social worker? (Blonde) Asked how things are going. Talked about supplemental insurance. Then talked to financial coordinator? They meet together next Friday.
7:44pm Chris is still holding.
8:08pm Done holding. Sitting. (Then weight, packing...etc.)
3:12pm All set
Social worker? (Blonde) Asked how things are going. Talked about supplemental insurance. Then talked to financial coordinator? They meet together next Friday.
7:44pm Chris is still holding.
8:08pm Done holding. Sitting. (Then weight, packing...etc.)
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Wednesday, Feb 3, 2010
Wednesday. Chair 2. Chris
Have a cold, so I took Alka Seltzer tablets. Helped me get through, even though it is not he best to take for me.
2:59pm At Dialysis
Found out Jack died Saturday. :( (Dora had died a few weeks ago).
3:18pm All set. chris told me who had died 2.5 weeks ago...Agnes (blind lady) husband, Ted. :(
9:21pm Chris held. Not long. I made it with my cold.
When I was leaving, Rose told me that Roger had died and she didn't know how long ago. He used to always yell hello to me from across the room when I came in to weight in. I'm glad I sat with him while I was waiting for a chair. He really liked that.
Talked to Rich, who helps the one half legged, Janice. He said they want to take off the other leg. :( I said I would pray.
Have a cold, so I took Alka Seltzer tablets. Helped me get through, even though it is not he best to take for me.
2:59pm At Dialysis
Found out Jack died Saturday. :( (Dora had died a few weeks ago).
3:18pm All set. chris told me who had died 2.5 weeks ago...Agnes (blind lady) husband, Ted. :(
9:21pm Chris held. Not long. I made it with my cold.
When I was leaving, Rose told me that Roger had died and she didn't know how long ago. He used to always yell hello to me from across the room when I came in to weight in. I'm glad I sat with him while I was waiting for a chair. He really liked that.
Talked to Rich, who helps the one half legged, Janice. He said they want to take off the other leg. :( I said I would pray.
Monday, Feb 1, 2010
Monday. Chair 7. Leann
2:11pm All set
5:31pm Watching Don Juan.
Saw Robbin with an assistant again.
Chris held. Took about 50 minutes to hold.
Said to come back when I won't bled so long ;)
7:11pm Done.
2:11pm All set
5:31pm Watching Don Juan.
Saw Robbin with an assistant again.
Chris held. Took about 50 minutes to hold.
Said to come back when I won't bled so long ;)
7:11pm Done.
Friday, Jan 29, 2010
Friday. Chair 5. Leann
1:07pm At dial
1:18pm All set
Angel held. Went great.
5:53pm done in lobby.
1:07pm At dial
1:18pm All set
Angel held. Went great.
5:53pm done in lobby.
Wednesday, Jan 27, 2010
Wednesday. Chair 2. Leann
1:57pm Dial called for me to come in at any time.
2:50pm (before now) All set.
7:12pm Done in lobby. Chris held. Only 10 minutes.
1:57pm Dial called for me to come in at any time.
2:50pm (before now) All set.
7:12pm Done in lobby. Chris held. Only 10 minutes.
Monday, Jan 25, 2010
Monday. Chair 4 in the corner. Leann
2:54pm At dial. Sad to be here, glad to be healthy enough to take myself.
3:09pm All set. They are funny.
8:04pm Done. Found out afterward I leaked about 10 cc. Chris stepped in it. Valery cleaned his shoes while he held my site sometimes balancing on my arm.
2:54pm At dial. Sad to be here, glad to be healthy enough to take myself.
3:09pm All set. They are funny.
8:04pm Done. Found out afterward I leaked about 10 cc. Chris stepped in it. Valery cleaned his shoes while he held my site sometimes balancing on my arm.
Friday, Jan 22, 2010
Friday. Chair 7 Leann who is sick put me on.
2:53pm At dial
3:08pm All set
3:09pm Crit line
8:04pm Chris held. Almost an hour. Betadine held on site.
2:53pm At dial
3:08pm All set
3:09pm Crit line
8:04pm Chris held. Almost an hour. Betadine held on site.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010
Wednesday. Chair 1. Chris
2:46pm At dial
3:06pm All set
Had Tammy turn down my goal before 6pm.
Chris held.
2:46pm At dial
3:06pm All set
Had Tammy turn down my goal before 6pm.
Chris held.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Monday, Jan 18, 2010
Monday. Chair 1 Joan the receptionist put me on. She listened to everything I had to tell her and did a great job!
2 up, deep, toward elbow side of arm, not too high on top one cause of nerve.
3:15 All set Joan used to be a tech and was asked to be (told on Saturday), for a few hours. I was her first success she said after being a tech for 2 hours. I was her first put on (change over).
6:44pm Concerned. Last half hour. okay.
8:02pm Done. Had to ask for the goal to be turned off. chris held. Captivating tv at end made me stay extra.
8:23pm I don't feel bad I just don't feel good, and don't want to talk.
2 up, deep, toward elbow side of arm, not too high on top one cause of nerve.
3:15 All set Joan used to be a tech and was asked to be (told on Saturday), for a few hours. I was her first success she said after being a tech for 2 hours. I was her first put on (change over).
6:44pm Concerned. Last half hour. okay.
8:02pm Done. Had to ask for the goal to be turned off. chris held. Captivating tv at end made me stay extra.
8:23pm I don't feel bad I just don't feel good, and don't want to talk.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Friday, Jan 15, 2010
Friday. Chair 1. Leann
2:57pm At dialysis. Said Hi to Harriet. Had just seen her earlier at Kroger ;)
3:14pm All set
7:38pm About to weight in
7:44pm In Lobby all done.
Don't know who held.
2:57pm At dialysis. Said Hi to Harriet. Had just seen her earlier at Kroger ;)
3:14pm All set
7:38pm About to weight in
7:44pm In Lobby all done.
Don't know who held.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Wednesday, Jan 13, 2010
Wednesday. Chair 5. Leann. Hit scar tissue again. Not uncommon.
2:53pm At dialysis lobby
3:17pm All set
8:08pm Done. Lobby. Leann held for quite a while and then Chris took over holding. Bottom took longer again.
2:53pm At dialysis lobby
3:17pm All set
8:08pm Done. Lobby. Leann held for quite a while and then Chris took over holding. Bottom took longer again.
Monday, Jan 11, 2010
Monday. Chair 12. Chris
2:53pm At dialysis running a tiny bit late.
3:13pm All set
6:39pm Not sure what to do about not feeling well.
6:57pm Called Chris 5 times and he never heard me. Leann heard on the 5th time and came to help me.
7:57pm I wasn't doing well, cramped a few times, but now I am okay. Not done yet. Still have to get standing blood pressure.
Not sure who held, maybe Leann. I think so. Pretty sure the more i think about it.
8:13pm In Lobby all done.
8:51pm Home, Peter made me a fish stick sandwich!
2:53pm At dialysis running a tiny bit late.
3:13pm All set
6:39pm Not sure what to do about not feeling well.
6:57pm Called Chris 5 times and he never heard me. Leann heard on the 5th time and came to help me.
7:57pm I wasn't doing well, cramped a few times, but now I am okay. Not done yet. Still have to get standing blood pressure.
Not sure who held, maybe Leann. I think so. Pretty sure the more i think about it.
8:13pm In Lobby all done.
8:51pm Home, Peter made me a fish stick sandwich!
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Friday, Jan 8, 2010
Friday. Chair 1. Heather.
3:09: All set
got ill with an hour to go. Leann turned off my goal.
Chris held. Bottom took a little longer.
3:09: All set
got ill with an hour to go. Leann turned off my goal.
Chris held. Bottom took a little longer.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Wednesday, Jan 6, 2010
Wednesday. Chair 2. Leann
12:42 All set
2:04 I discovered my site was leaking blood. I said something and Valerie came and then Chris came and fixed it.
My right thigh in the back was hurting me most of the session. Never had that before. My left arm hurt a little bit on the upper middle area.
6:20 pm Chris held. Holding went really well. Talked to him about what Leann said. He said she ate the doughnut. She heard and admitted it. Also he said she told him to eat the cake so Kate wouldn't feel bad. He doesn't lie.
12:42 All set
2:04 I discovered my site was leaking blood. I said something and Valerie came and then Chris came and fixed it.
My right thigh in the back was hurting me most of the session. Never had that before. My left arm hurt a little bit on the upper middle area.
6:20 pm Chris held. Holding went really well. Talked to him about what Leann said. He said she ate the doughnut. She heard and admitted it. Also he said she told him to eat the cake so Kate wouldn't feel bad. He doesn't lie.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Monday. Chair 8. Leann
Chair 8 is by the crit line printer and STUFF on the counter.
12:42 All set. Been called in early every day for a while. :) Call for early seat one day for the next time on.
Leann held. She said Chris ate her birthday doughnut we took her on Sunday. Said he ate half her cake.
Chair 8 is by the crit line printer and STUFF on the counter.
12:42 All set. Been called in early every day for a while. :) Call for early seat one day for the next time on.
Leann held. She said Chris ate her birthday doughnut we took her on Sunday. Said he ate half her cake.
Saturday, January 2, 2010 Palendrome day!
Saturday. Chair 8. Leann
11:04 All set David took me! Yea!! Prayed for me, helped a guy in a wheelchair....wonderful man!
3:41pm Sitting.
Tape is different. Lots of complaining today. Plastic tape instead of silk. Paper tape and plastic give me a rash and this one gave me two quickly. They taught me to demand different tape, but they couldn't find any. The rashes happened that night. The tape was so horribly uncomfortable, that I took it off for the first time in almost 2 years before the night was up and the morning had come. Brought my own tape now.
11:04 All set David took me! Yea!! Prayed for me, helped a guy in a wheelchair....wonderful man!
3:41pm Sitting.
Tape is different. Lots of complaining today. Plastic tape instead of silk. Paper tape and plastic give me a rash and this one gave me two quickly. They taught me to demand different tape, but they couldn't find any. The rashes happened that night. The tape was so horribly uncomfortable, that I took it off for the first time in almost 2 years before the night was up and the morning had come. Brought my own tape now.
Wednesday, Dec 30, 2009
Wednesday. Chair 5 Leann.
11:07am at dialysis
11:24am All set
12:19pm Noticed I was on the crit line.
1:oopm Suddenly I am hot. Sweaty hot. I wonder if it is the crit line. It has to be.
1:52pm Doing okay. In and out of heat and concern. I think I lost a little weight or something. Gonna have to drink V8 before weight.
2:03pm Doing better
2:18pm Hot again. Comes in waves.
2:20pm Dietitian gave me a perfect score in my lab!
2:32pm Feeling better again.
4:12pm Done. Lobby. Valery held.
I did lose a little weight. yea. Once a month the crit line will let me know ;)
Had fun during the session. Leann was throwing the caps and gave Rose and me some to throw at Chris. He didn't know it was me and I tried so hard not to laugh and to stare at the tv. It was hilarious. Rose and I had fun with the dietitian too. Both got perfect labs! yea!
11:07am at dialysis
11:24am All set
12:19pm Noticed I was on the crit line.
1:oopm Suddenly I am hot. Sweaty hot. I wonder if it is the crit line. It has to be.
1:52pm Doing okay. In and out of heat and concern. I think I lost a little weight or something. Gonna have to drink V8 before weight.
2:03pm Doing better
2:18pm Hot again. Comes in waves.
2:20pm Dietitian gave me a perfect score in my lab!
2:32pm Feeling better again.
4:12pm Done. Lobby. Valery held.
I did lose a little weight. yea. Once a month the crit line will let me know ;)
Had fun during the session. Leann was throwing the caps and gave Rose and me some to throw at Chris. He didn't know it was me and I tried so hard not to laugh and to stare at the tv. It was hilarious. Rose and I had fun with the dietitian too. Both got perfect labs! yea!
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