Well...I received some really disappointing news today. Remember the fistula that they placed in my arm, the one that I've been waiting over four weeks to heal so that I could start dialysis treatments? Apparently it didn't work. I guess I don't have the best vascular system either. The next plan of action is to insert a catheter into my subclavian artery or vein and have a little port like system. I'll have the ends that connect to the machine poking out of my chest. It's normally used for emergency dialysis. I didn't even get a chance to discuss donor options. I was so overwhelmed by this news, and the doctors warnings about the risk for infection. Due to this risk they want to try to make a fistula in my other arm! This is beginning to get a little ridiculous.