Today I've been setting up a date to have my fistula placed in my arm. The only surgery I've ever had was when I had my nose cauterized when I was in the third grade. I'm a little nervous, even though it will be a same day surgery. I'm trying to decide where I should have it done. My doctor practices at both Miami Valley, and Kettering hospital. I think I'm going to go with Kettering since I'm a student here. I guess I figure they will be extra nice to me when my family tells them I'm a nursing student here. I really miss talking to my parents. I miss the way it used to be. I feel like they look at me differently now. Now I'm this person they have to constantly watch over. They're afraid of what to say to me, thinking they might hurt my feelings.