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Title: Greetings from the Philippines..
Post by: ACRViper on November 04, 2010, 07:17:31 PM
Well almost, I plan on going back there as soon as my wife-who just went back-finds out about dialysis in Cebu, Dumaguete, and maybe Bacolod. She's found out some info already, but there's still more to know.

We came back from a year and a half stay in PI last May,then I was diagnosed with kidney failure here in the US. I've been on dialysis since May of this year then.

There's some confusion as to whether I can get a transplant there...the National Kidney Institute in Manila says No foreigners can get a live transplant with a Filipino as a donor. But she talked to a nephrologist there who said it is possible because I'm married to a Filipino.

I'm getting hemo in my left arm fistula. If any Filipinos want to talk dialysis  with me, send me a PM or email.





 
Title: Re: Greetings from the Philippines..
Post by: Rerun on November 08, 2010, 06:51:45 PM
Hello ACRViper and welcome to IHD.  I'm pretty sure you will get a transplant in the PI.  That's the place to go from what I hear.   :angel;

I'm so glad you found us.  There are a lot of Filipino workers with dialysis in Sacramento.  I wish they would sign on this site for you.  I'm not living there now, but I use to. 

Rerun, Moderator         :welcomesign;
Title: Re: Greetings from the Philippines..
Post by: Rerun on November 09, 2010, 06:55:05 AM
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Title: Re: Greetings from the Philippines..
Post by: glitter on November 09, 2010, 10:58:45 AM
Hi- I have no experience with dialysis in the phillipines- but I sure loved living there when I was a kid. Cebu was my favorite place, although we lived on Luzon at Clark Air Force Base. My mother was very adventourus and we traveled all over and made many friends there. I sure miss those street hotdogs- I have been craving them for 30 years. lol Plus Filipinos are the warmest friendliest peoples. Lucky you... :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: Greetings from the Philippines..
Post by: Bajanne on November 09, 2010, 05:08:35 PM
Mabuhay!  Welcome to our community!  Two of the nurses in my unit are from the Philippines.  As Glitter said, lovely friendly people.  I do hope that you succeed in your quest.  My caring thoughts are with you all the way.  PLease let us know how things turn out.






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