I Hate Dialysis Message Board
Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: mav72 on February 09, 2012, 02:34:06 PM
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Hell there ,
My names Mike and I'm from Melbourne , Australia. I'm 52 years young . I have had degenerative kidney disease for a long time and have succumb to having to go on dialysis . I'm only a new-by as I have just had my 5Th run and was so happy to stumble across this site . To be able to talk to people with the same problems is a god send . As I'm not one for the computer .I have already had a multitude of question answered by this forum and appreciate it . My wife and I have a better understanding of this illness and with the help of this forum It can only make it easier to work Thur.I have been offered kidneys by three people as live donors but I cannot get my head around that just yet .Is this a normal reaction ? sorry , but probably not the best place to ask that question.Anyways please all of you take care and stay safe .
regards mick
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Hello Mick
I'm from Melbourne, too. Welcome to this site. It must be the most information-laden place on the internet!
It's all hard to get your head around it all to begin with but there'll be someone with the answer here
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One of our mods is from Melbourne; I'm sure he will be by to welcome you.
We have plenty of people on this forum who have had live donors, so feel free to ask any question you like about it! There is a transplant section you might want to have a look at; feel free to post your questions there.
I'm glad you have decided to join!
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Hi "M" and welcome to IHD. I'm so glad you found us. Lots to learn here and you can ask "any" question you want to.
See you around.
Rerun, Moderator :welcomesign;
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Welcome, Mike! You've come to the right place for information and support and a chuckle now and then too. So relax and ask anything you want. There's bound to be someone here who's experienced the same thing and is willing to share. All the best to you.
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Hi, Mike.
Yep, lots of Aussies here. :2thumbsup;
You may want to go to the transplant area with your question, but my husband also had a hard time wrapping his head around live donation. I would have MADE him take one of mine if they had been up to par! :lol;
Looking forward to getting to know you.
Aleta
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G'day Mick & Welcome to IHD!
Yes, I've already been dobbed in - I'm in Melbourne too. All the cool kids are in Melbourne - we've got you and Mary, there's myself, Wattle and Ang, and a couple of others. We should all organise to get together - we could probably fill a tram with our mob!
So glad you've found this site helpful and informative to help you and your wife try and deal with this new stage of life. Having information and a community of support can be very important - and that's one reason we're all here.
With regards to your question re living donors for transplant - sorry to inform you that you're normal (unless you barrack for Collingwood :rofl;) in that regard - At least I think so. My two siblings were also tested - one knocked back and the other never quite got there as I got the magical call before that worked out. I know when my sister, who is a matc for me, was going through the tests and more and more of them being passed that the reality of it possibly happening made me feel quite responsible for such a wonderful gift and obviously if anything might occur because of that donation... well it's a huge emotional burden to bear.. and honestly when she was knocked back at the last hurdle... I was, I think, more relieved than sad - which may sound very odd I guess.. but I was.
Now I have the wonderful gift of a generous soul and family who I do not know, but think of every day I am free of that machine. I can only imagine some of the thoughts you are dealing with both in relation to having to start on D and the potential donors you have.
Hang with us not only are we the cool kids, but there's a lot of support here and a place to ask questions, vent and generally find people who have some idea of the kinds of stuff you're dealing with.
Again, welcome!
RichardMEL, Moderator
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:welcomesign; Glad you are here with us! One day, I hope to spend Christmas "down under". (So tired of snow and cold weather at Christmas!) I had a hard time wrapping my mind around ANY transplant! Ask your questions, someone here can answer!
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Welcome Mick! You have found a great home!
lmunchkin
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Hi Mike and another welcome wish to you...this one from the other side of the world...where more cool kids hang out. The good 'ol USA. :welcomesign;
I am a care partner to my hubby who has been on D since 2007. We have been through several modalities and are currently giving nocturnal in-center a try.
Lots of great folks on this forum who will gladly answer questions, give advice, support and a few laughs too.
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:welcomesign; to IHD.