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Dialysis is a type of renal replacement therapy which is used to provide an artificial replacement for lost kidney function due to renal failure. It is a life support treatment and does not treat any kidney diseases. Dialysis may be used for very sick patients who have suddenly lost their kidney function or for quite stable patients who have permanently lost their kidney...
I have a couple of questions. Are you put to sleep? How long is the incision? How do ypu bathe afterwards?
Just curious...ty
Just curious...ty
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you get drowsy i feel asleep mine is in my lower upper arm and the incision was about an inch i don't remember having to bathe restrictions afterwards but it was so long ago maaybe someone who has had one recently can help you there mcate
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They gave me an I.V. and some Verced which knoked me out. Just had to remove bandage next day and clean with warm soapy water. You can shower but you can't soak it in the tub. Can't lift anything and u have to exercise that arm by squeezing a ball. Just for a few weeks. Mine has healed up in a week. My arm is a little sensitive but not bad or intolerable.
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I too found it to be a non-event. Small incision -nothing afterwards causing any distress. If I remember right it was a drowsey drug and local anesthetic.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
