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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: overthepond on September 30, 2008, 07:22:40 AM

Title: UK citizen
Post by: overthepond on September 30, 2008, 07:22:40 AM

Just to introduce myself i am a 41 year old male from the UK as my username suggests who has been a renal patient for 30 years + with 20 of them on dialysis - in between these years on dialysis I have been fortunate/unfortunate (depends on which way you look at it) to have had 4 transplants the last a live donor one which all failed.  I now have no chance of any other transplant unless medical science improves but hey I wont let that get me down  ;D

I have a lot to do with my local KPA as Secretary which keeps me busy and am an avid supporter of Huddersfield Town FC (soccer club to all you in the US!)

Over time i hope to get to see how things differ to the treatment received and differences on how it is delivered in the UK and hope to make friends with some of you.

drop me a line on Facebook if you want, great sire by the way  :beer1;

Title: Re: UK citizen
Post by: monrein on September 30, 2008, 09:14:57 AM

 :welcomesign;  nice to have over-the-ponders here and to hear your perspectives.

Title: Re: UK citizen
Post by: Joe Paul on September 30, 2008, 10:01:00 AM

Welcome overthepond, good to have you aboard.

Title: Re: UK citizen
Post by: annabanana on September 30, 2008, 11:32:08 AM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: UK citizen
Post by: willieandwinnie on September 30, 2008, 11:41:32 AM

:welcomesign; overthepond. Wow! 4 transplants. I can't wait to hear more from you. You have some stories to tell......... :cuddle;

Title: Re: UK citizen
Post by: boxman55 on September 30, 2008, 12:04:31 PM

Welcome to IHD. We are glad you are here. Your wealth of experience will be of great help. Hope you post often


Boxman, Moderator

Title: Re: UK citizen
Post by: cookie2008 on September 30, 2008, 02:54:08 PM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: UK citizen
Post by: paris on September 30, 2008, 06:56:19 PM

 :welcomesign;  We are glad you joined our merry group!  Four transplants!  You certainly have lots to share with us.  I will look forward to learning more about your journey.  Sounds like you have a great attitude and keep very busy.  Post often - we can learn much from you. 







Paris,moderator

Title: Re: UK citizen
Post by: Ken Shelmerdine on October 01, 2008, 03:21:57 AM

 :welcomesign; Overthepond from someone also over the pond Stockport Cheshire to be exact. Glad you found us and please tell us more about your transplant experiences but in fact talk about anything you wish you'll find lots of love and support here and quite a few people from our side of the pond!   :ukflag;

Title: Re: UK citizen
Post by: overthepond on October 01, 2008, 07:28:00 AM

Thanks one and all for the welcome, i will get to posting at some point and hope to respond to others from my side of things  :cuddle;

Title: Re: UK citizen
Post by: pelagia on October 01, 2008, 06:17:01 PM

 :welcomesign;

Title: Re: UK citizen
Post by: Ang on October 02, 2008, 04:28:12 AM

 :welcomesign;   otp

Title: Re: UK citizen
Post by: KICKSTART on October 02, 2008, 11:51:57 AM

Another Brit here , there are a few of us !!!  :ukflag; I dont recognise that football club though  :rofl;

Title: Re: UK citizen
Post by: overthepond on October 02, 2008, 12:58:50 PM

Go on then Kickstart brighten up my day for me please  ;D

Title: Re: UK citizen
Post by: Ken Shelmerdine on October 02, 2008, 03:34:58 PM

Quote from: KICKSTART on October 02, 2008, 11:51:57 AM

Another Brit here , there are a few of us !!!  :ukflag; I dont recognise that football club though  :rofl;

Neither do I! Man. City 'till I die!!!! :rofl;