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Title: Hello from Melbourne
Post by: Adrian7 on October 17, 2010, 05:21:37 PM

Hi,
I'm Adrian from Melborne Australia.
I've been looking at the site for a few weeks now, Its great to see people going through and coping well with the daily trials of D.
I'm 40yo and have been on Dialysis for 3mths. I was told a year ago I would be on D within 5-10 yrs, it doesn't always follow the course prescribed. I have a long hist of cardio issues, 3-bypass at 29, 3 MIs over the years, with the outcome  severe CHF. Juvenile onset Giabetes etc.
and I have foung getting used to ESRD treatments the hardest thing I had to come at in my life. The usual things, blown fistula on first D, found out later it was a trainee nurse. Through toun sympathetic and arrogant techs.
Enough of that, I just thought I would let you all know that your posts and support for one another have truly helped me through a very bleak time.

Thanks Everyone,  Adrian7

Title: Re: Hello from Melbourne
Post by: RichardMEL on October 17, 2010, 10:53:52 PM

G'day Adrian & welcome!  :ausflag; We all love our aussies here :)

Sorry you've had issues getting used to D, and the odd trainee nurses, and arrogant/unsympathetic nurses. I've found the usual ones in my unit are all pretty understanding and tolerant. Hoping things improve for you!

 :welcomesign;

RichardMEL, Moderator

Title: Re: Hello from Melbourne
Post by: Jean on October 17, 2010, 11:40:14 PM

Hi and  :welcomesign; to IHD. We are glad you joined us.

Title: Re: Hello from Melbourne
Post by: galvo on October 17, 2010, 11:59:26 PM

G'day Adrian and  :welcomesign;.

Title: Re: Hello from Melbourne
Post by: Bruno on October 18, 2010, 01:12:35 AM

G'Day Adrian...glad that you are on board and finding the site a help. I'm a triple by pass veteran (5 years now)and have diabetes 2 (thankfully under good control) and am 3 months into HD.It's not what I'd wish on my best friend but, rather alarmingly, I find myself getting used to it. The people at IHD have kept me going...you'll find they are a great bunch.

Title: Re: Hello from Melbourne
Post by: chook on October 18, 2010, 02:39:50 AM

 :welcomesign; Adrian. I think we become more accepting of things as times goes on and this helps things to become less 'bleak'. It's not easy but it is something I feel that has to be accepted - but that doesn't mean we have to like it!
Sending you a  :grouphug;

Title: Re: Hello from Melbourne
Post by: Zach on October 18, 2010, 07:00:09 AM

Good to have you join our community!
 :beer1;

Title: Re: Hello from Melbourne
Post by: Poppylicious on October 18, 2010, 08:25:07 AM

 :welcomesign; Adrian!

Title: Re: Hello from Melbourne
Post by: murf on October 18, 2010, 06:22:54 PM

Gidday.  :ausflag; Hope you don't barrack for Collingwood.

Title: Re: Hello from Melbourne
Post by: Adrian7 on October 19, 2010, 01:10:06 AM

Thankyou all for your welcomes,
I sounded a bit negative yesterday I think.
Must have been one of those days,  I must admit that there have also been a lot of good and helpful people in the 3 units I have attended.
and
Murf, I am a follower of the natural enemy of the Collingwood supporter, Essendon.

Thanks all.

Title: Re: Hello from Melbourne
Post by: Rerun on October 19, 2010, 02:39:10 AM

Hi Adrian and welcome to IHD.  I'm so glad you found us.

Looking foreward to your posts.

           :welcomesign;

Rerun, Moderator

Title: Re: Hello from Melbourne
Post by: RichardMEL on October 19, 2010, 07:18:26 AM

This Tiger doesn't think much of the dons, but does enjoy the Clash of the Sash (and the dreamtime game) :)

Title: Re: Hello from Melbourne
Post by: Bruno on October 20, 2010, 09:16:09 PM

Adrian, you got 'natural enemy of Collingwood' wrong...everybody knows that it is the Sainters (my Club). We have more reason to (sorry Richard).

Title: Re: Hello from Melbourne
Post by: galvo on October 20, 2010, 10:35:11 PM

Boys, boys, boys! And, maybe, girls! All together now - who won the Premiership? C'mon, starts with a C.

Title: Re: Hello from Melbourne
Post by: Bruno on October 20, 2010, 10:58:02 PM

Perish the thought that just passed through my mind...won the premiership?...starts with a C?...say no more.

Title: Re: Hello from Melbourne
Post by: galvo on October 20, 2010, 11:01:08 PM

'They know how to play the game.'

Title: Re: Hello from Melbourne
Post by: cariad on October 21, 2010, 04:50:33 PM

Welcome, Adrian! We have so many lovely Australian members, and there is always room for one more! So glad you've found us. :beer1;

Quote from: murf on October 18, 2010, 06:22:54 PM

Gidday.  :ausflag; Hope you don't barrack for Collingwood.

OK, I must ask, how does one pronounce 'barrack'? Like the boot-camp accommodations, or like our esteemed Mr. Obama? I would love to get a pin that says "I barrack for Barack!" Cuz I do!

Title: Re: Hello from Melbourne
Post by: chook on October 21, 2010, 05:56:02 PM

I say both words the same, but then we Aussies are renowned for murdering the English language!
Adrian, hope the footy talk made you smile  :)

Title: Re: Hello from Melbourne
Post by: RichardMEL on October 21, 2010, 05:59:58 PM

My mother always taught me that there are several words you just don't use in polite company, and one of those was the "C" word!!!! We've just added two more "C" words to that list!!!  :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;

it's cricket season (Go Brad Hodge!!!) yet footy still rules. Got to love Australia! :)  :ausflag;

Title: Re: Hello from Melbourne
Post by: Bajanne on October 21, 2010, 08:45:11 PM

Welcome to our community, Adrian!  And this welcome is from a member of the Commonwealth (born in Barbados, living in the British Virgin Islands).  Nice to have another Aussie in our group.  You have found just the place for information, support, encouragement (and some Aussie sports talk which is Greek to me!).  You will soon find that this is a genuine family :grouphug;  sharing and caring.  Just keep reading and keep posting.




Bajanne, Moderator

Title: Re: Hello from Melbourne
Post by: jessup on November 22, 2010, 09:30:59 PM

g'day and welcome mate
 :ausflag; :beer1; :ausflag;
  ;D go the tigers ;D

Title: Re: Hello from Melbourne
Post by: Rachel7 on January 09, 2011, 03:42:47 PM

Welcome Adrian7, I'm new here too. I just read the most positive post here and I felt hopefull. My situation a little different to yours, I just wanted to welcome you. :waving; cause I'm from Melbourne too.

Title: Re: Hello from Melbourne
Post by: sico on January 10, 2011, 06:05:49 AM

Welcome fellow Melbournian.

 :waving; :waving; :waving;

Title: Re: Hello from Melbourne
Post by: RichardMEL on January 10, 2011, 06:23:13 AM

There are a few of us out here. We're mounting a takeover of this place from the South!!!!!  :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;

Carn the mighty Tiges!!!! (yeah, I'm REALLY dreaming now I know!!  :rofl;)