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Second day went well

11 October, 2019 Michael McFarland Campbell

The second day of using the fistula for access for haæmodialysishas gone very well. The access was used throughout the treatment and had a flow level of 250ml/min. Continue reading Second day went well

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Fistula use begins

9 October, 2019 Michael McFarland Campbell

Stephanie the #fistulasupportbear is in attendance as fistula use begins for #dialysis Continue reading Fistula use begins

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Feeling nervous

9 October, 2019 Michael McFarland Campbell

So, after nearly four months of waiting, the fistula in my left upper arm may be needled for the first time today. Nothing is ever certain about dialysis but the nurses think it will be started today. As with any … Continue reading Feeling nervous

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Gilwell Reunion with a renewed enthusiasm

5 September, 20195 September, 2019 Michael McFarland Campbell

Sometimes you have to have something to which you look forward. For me, this year, it has been going to Gilwell Reunion at Gilwell Park, the home of UK Scouting. Reunion is for adults in Scouting particularly those who have … Continue reading Gilwell Reunion with a renewed enthusiasm

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Start of the end of an era

2 June, 2019 Michael McFarland Campbell

Today is the last Sunday that I will be on dialysis in Tallaght University Hospital. No, I haven’t got a transplant. No, I don’t not need dialysis. Why, then? It is because my care is being transferred to the Midlands … Continue reading Start of the end of an era

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Adherence towards transplant

22 May, 2019 Michael McFarland Campbell

Today is five months since my first hæmodialysis. It is hard to believe that I have come so far since that first day. It certainly has been a roller coaster of a ride from thinking that plasma exchange might work … Continue reading Adherence towards transplant

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Ten years on – thanks to the nurses, doctors, and friends

26 March, 201926 March, 2019 Michael McFarland Campbell

It’s been ten years of finding ways to raise awareness of HIV and people living with HIV. Here’s to the next ten years. Continue reading Ten years on – thanks to the nurses, doctors, and friends

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Changes afoot to dialysis

13 March, 201913 March, 2019 Michael McFarland Campbell

So, I’ve been on haemodialysis (HD) for just over two months now. Just settled into the rhythm of it. Sunday afternoons (after church), Tuesday mornings (first thing), and Friday lunchtimes are the days I have been going up to Tallaght … Continue reading Changes afoot to dialysis

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Out of hospital — but back 3 times a week

14 January, 2019 Michael McFarland Campbell

So, after three-and-a-half-weeks out of four being in hospital, I am now home. The new reality is hitting me, hard. Three days a week, I have to return to hospital as an outpatient for hæmodialysis. I also have to manage … Continue reading Out of hospital — but back 3 times a week

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