I hope your all well and had a great week!
Just a personal post that I would like to share with you about why I'll be missing from the land of blogging for a week or two lol!
4 years ago I had a Kidney Transplant and the Kidney was donated to me by my brother and in October last year I fell ill and it resulted in the Kidney rejecting and had to have treatment to try and save it.
We thought we were winning the fight but my levels never came back to 'normal' again so I have been officially told that I'm in Renal Failure and have to re commence Dialysis ASAP as I'm not doing to well.
On Tuesday I had to be admitted to hospital to have an access made in my arm called a av Fistula where the surgeon takes a vain and an artery and joins them together so the access can take the needles they use for Dialysis.
I have an av Fistula in my left lower arm but it's now blocked and couldn't be fix so I had a brand spankin' new one in my right upper arm from my armpit to my elbow and it's really freaky as when you touch it you can fell it 'buzzing' know as the 'thrill' which is the blood rushing through the Fistula and you can even hear it when it's quite, I can't remember hearing this sound with my first Fistula lol!
Here's a pic of my arm with the dressings still on and some swelling and bruising. I'm not quite ready to see what it looks like under the dressings, I'm dreading it to be honest lol!
As I'm in a little bit(o.k. lots)of pain, I'm unable to 'create' at the moment and I can't bend my elbow, I even have to get hubby to do my hair and face, not a pretty site I can tell you roflol!
But I'll have my project up for AnnaBelle Stamps New Release Blog Hop that will be happening a little later in April but in the meantime you still have time to take part in this weeks AnnaBelle Stamps Blog Hop for your chance at winning out new line of 'Digi Stamps' and don't forget all the fun theme challenges at AnnaBelle Stamps Blog for even more chances at winning!
Just before I sign off, it's quit hard typing with one finger on the hand you don't type with lol, it takes forever lol and I do have to declare that hospital food is the pits lol!
I'll sign off now as I have most probably bored you to death with my sad tales of woe lol!
Till a few weeks time, Take Care and Keep smiling,
Hi Kylie,
ReplyDeleteYou know I am a big fan of your blog...
I am so pained to hear of your state and admire the light way in which you wrote about it...
I will pray for you and hope all goes well...
Hugs,
Monica
I'm so sorry to hear that you're not keeping too well. Hey, keep that humour up, that really can save your life sometimes.... I truely hope, that you'll be feeling better soon and will be able to get back to being creative. Sending you lots of good vibes and sunshine!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Micky
Kyle I had know idea and am so sorry to hear this. You have a wonderful attitude keep that, lots of time thats the best medicine. I hope your feeling better soon and I will keep you in my prayers. hugz n blessings my friend
ReplyDeleteOMGosh Kyle! Your such a trooper! I too find humor to get me through the tough times! You are in my prayers... blessings my friend!
ReplyDeleteHello Kylie . I hope that you are in a comfortable place right now . I hope too that your pain and discomfort is made more bearable with all the love , prayers , thoughts and warm wishes for a speedie recovery that I send to you tonight .
ReplyDeletehugs Shirley-Anne
I hope you feel better soon thinking of you!!!!
ReplyDeleteLook after you Kylie.....we're all thinking about you. x
ReplyDeleteHey Kylie, life sucks at times! But keep a smile in your heart and know that I'm thinking of you!! Big big hugs from across the seas!
ReplyDeleteTejal
Kylie - I'm a frequent follower of your blog and just had to wish you well with your fistula. My Dad has been in renal failure for the last couple of years. Thank goodness for dialysis! Hope all goes well for you.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you beautiful and hoping you feel much better real soon. Bless your brother!! I hope a kidney comes up real soon so you can get better.
ReplyDelete(you are so right about hospital food, I don't eat it, I just give it to poor unsuspecting patients).
Hugs,
Fi xox
Gosh Kylie - you've been through so much already, and now this! I know you're strong - stay happy and I can't wait until you're back in your crafting space creating.
ReplyDeleteHi Kylie,
ReplyDeleteMy prayers go out to you to get better really quick and you can get back to what you like to do.
Take care of yourself.
Oh Kylie, I feel for you, your arm looks so sore! You are amazing, being able to type a post when you are in pain and discomfort- I tip my hat to you! With the positive out look you have, I am sure this will be a small bump in your lifes journey! You are in my thoughts and prayer for a speedy recovery!! {{hugs}}
ReplyDeleteAaahhhh I wondered if there was something not right with you Kylie. Please get better soon. Thinking of you. Take care.
ReplyDeleteHi Kylie, SO very sorry to hear of your renal failure once more. I do hope that you can feel well enough through all your dialysis, to keep doing some of the things you love doing [like stamping. I just wish that I was able to donate you a live kidney. It is so hard with all the legality and I think each state's laws are different.
ReplyDeleteKylie,
ReplyDeleteI was so sorry to hear about your health problems but I so admire your positive attitude. I hope you will soon be feeling better and look forward to your return to crafting in the near future. Good luck with the dialysis.
Hugs
Carol x
Hi Kylie,
ReplyDeleteI am so saddened to hear what you are going thru. I can’t believe how funny you are writing about this. I admire your bravery and light heartedness about what you are going thru right now. I will have you in my prayers for your prompt recovery. Hang in there my dear friend. Big hugs to you,
Ivett
Hi Kylie!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you! I know your spirits will probably be a little low at the moment, but keep your chin up chicki and just know how much we'll miss you while your MIA!
Hugs
Karen
x
My prayers are with you. I have kidney damage caused by lupus and the damage is just at the point before dialysis! I haven"t gone thru it yet & you are in my heart & mind. Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteTake care, take time and take a break. You are the only one of "you". Worry about the things you can change and put the rest in the little place in your brain that holds the stuff you can't change. You are a great and talented artist but for now, your talents are better spent focusing on you. We'll still be here when you are ready.
ReplyDeleteLauralee
Hey Kylie - I'm just now reading this and hope things have been going well. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers
ReplyDeleteHi Kylie. So sorry to hear you have not been well!! I will be sending you prayers and positive thoughts, miss you guys loads xxxx
ReplyDeleteKyle,
ReplyDeleteI love your blog, your cards are absolutely lovely. Get better soon, we can't be without you.
I'll pray for your soon recovery.
Love-
CM~
Hi Kylie, I hope you are doing ok and that you are feeling better soon, I have not been to your blog lately (or anyone else's as life has been just so busy) so I hope by now your treatment is making you feel oh so much better. Take care and god bless you today and for Easter.
ReplyDeleteOh Kylie, I'm so sorry to hear of your health troubles! I hope you are not in as much pain now and that your treatment is doing it's job. Just know that I'm thinking of you and remember to take care of you!
ReplyDeletexxLyn
hey Kylie. I hope things have settled for you a bit and your wounds have healed. I have been with a good mate thru a v v similar thing and he ended up with a fistula post kidney transplant. It was his party trick when trying to pick up gals!!!
ReplyDeleteOne thing those with a chonic illness have it a stubbourn sense of determination and a good sense of humour!! I hope yours are holding up at this time.
Hi Kylie, I've just discovered your blog through Chupa and AnnaBelle stamps, and was delighted to discover you're another talented Aussie stamper.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear about your renal failure and hope you are able to receive a new kidney soon. My BIL had a kidney transplant nearly 11 years ago so know what a difference it makes to one's life.
All the best for the future.