Thanks for checking in.

We learned today from Dr. Charles Eichler @ UCSF that he used a cadaver artery/vein for the fistula revision surgery three weeks ago.  This was new learning and explains why the surgical procedure took 2.5+ hours.  This was our first interaction together with Dr. Eichler since the surgery was performed.  Today the sutures were removed.  The fistula revision is performing its job at dialysis because the “stealing” has stopped but Irene’s thumb has lingering numbness which we hope dissipates over time.  She returns to UCSF for an Ultra Sound test on October 27.

Irene will also return to UCSF on October 6 in the Oncology Ward @ UCSF to see Dr. Damon for her quarterly Primary Amyloidosis test.

Thanks for caring,
Dave