update to creatinine levels
Posted Dec 20, 2010 6:24pm
Okay, so the RN called and the creatinine is up to 6.2. The potatsium is also high, I don't know how high but all the other numbers look good. Walt has eaten a lot of bananas over the last few days due to the cramps so that doesn't shock me.
The plan is, set up dialysis but no need to start unless he starts to have symptoms. They want to avoid an inpatient episode. The up side to that is that dialysis may only be temporary, and the kidney may 'kick in' as the rise in creatinine may still be from the procedure.
We retest, and retest and take it one day at a time. He looks less retentive today, his ankles are good, his eyes are only puffy when he first wakes up.. but so are mine!
The plan is, set up dialysis but no need to start unless he starts to have symptoms. They want to avoid an inpatient episode. The up side to that is that dialysis may only be temporary, and the kidney may 'kick in' as the rise in creatinine may still be from the procedure.
We retest, and retest and take it one day at a time. He looks less retentive today, his ankles are good, his eyes are only puffy when he first wakes up.. but so are mine!
Anyway - that's all I have for now. Brad (BJ) is coming home tonight. This will take a lot of stress from me, as we will have another adult in the house :o) and he'll be home for Christmas!
More later as we find out more...
Thanks for they prayers, good thoughts, and notes of encouragement.
~Susan
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