“‘I’ve had my fistula for years—and you’d never know it’s there.’ 💪🩺 In this video our patient shares exactly how he kept his access small, smooth and complication-free: ✅ protecting that arm (no BP, no blood draws, no heavy lifting) ✅ daily ‘feel and listen’ check for thrill bruit ✅ gentle hand exercises instead of squeezing too hard ✅ keeping the skin clean & dry to prevent infection ✅ reporting pain, swelling, redness or cold fingers immediately to his care team Your fistula is your lifelin