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Fistula Fear

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I have been thinking about getting a fistula...everyone seems to agree is best. But I just don't want my arm to look horrible! Also, are there any limits to using my arm after?

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I live in England but think it's probably the same anyway, I was worried about the same thing when my fistula got made (in January) but so far, although I can feel it, you can't see it. There is a scar and you can see the little holes where they put the needle in but (and I'm really picky about stuff like this) it honestly doesn't look too bad :) No limitations really, got to be careful to some degree but they've not told me there's anything I can't do. Good Luck!