After surgery no pain, just little uncomfortable. Have not taken pain killer pill so far. Surgery was Tue. and dialysis was Wed.Note: What is an AV fistula for dialysis?
The best type of long-term access is an AV fistula. A surgeon connects an artery to a vein, usually in your arm, to create an AV fistula. ... The AV fistula is a blood vessel made wider and stronger by a surgeon to handle the needles that allow blood to flow out to and return from a dialysis machine.