Had the procedure done today (changing the catheter that was put in last month. It was just not acceptable). I told them what had happened the last time during the procedure and how badly it hurt when I awoke and felt all the pain and I did not want to do that again. I was assured it would not happen and it did not. They always take blood and the lab lets them know the findings. They knew I was low on platelets but the lab must not have been prepared for the numbers. They ran the test and it showed 11,000; they ran it again because they thought it must have been a mistake…but no! That is just me because it was 11,000 the second time. I received two units of platelets before the surgery.

This catheter seems to be much like the first one I had and is lighter weight and I think will be much better. That area is so very sore because of all that has been done there in the last month. It is cut and bruised quite badly and again has large, deep stitches that will have to be removed in the future. I am taking Darvocet for the pain and it is helping but I am still hurting a good deal but it will soon be better. I still have the pressure bandage on it and will have it taken off and the area cleaned in the morning at dialysis. Since the surgery was today, I missed my regular dialysis day and will have to go Thursday and then again on Friday. I asked if I could just skip that day and was told no because it was too hard on my heart and kidneys. I am to be the first one on in the morning and have to be there no later than 5:00. That will work quite well because we are going to Comanche to see Alan in a school play on Thursday evening. Will have to make it a quick trip because I have to be back Friday morning for dialysis. Amazing what you will do for your grandkids and love every minute of it.

I will say I am glad this day is just about over. It was not one I was looking forward to but I made it through and will be fine.