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« Reply #50 on: April 23, 2010, 02:59:08 PM »
congrats richard.
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« Reply #51 on: April 23, 2010, 05:00:06 PM »
Congratulations Richard, I am always looking forward to your posts!
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« Reply #52 on: June 29, 2010, 06:54:26 PM »
You bloody little beauty mate
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« Reply #53 on: July 22, 2010, 09:00:48 PM »
Has it been that long since I've been on here, Richard has become a man of authority and in uniform, gee it is all happening !

Great to hear Rich xxx ooo  :cuddle;
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« Reply #54 on: July 22, 2010, 09:39:28 PM »
lol. no uniform here!!!!  :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; Very little authority either... just the same old me!!! mostly harmless!!!  :rofl; :rofl;

Thanks though :)
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3/1993: Diagnosed with Kidney Failure (FSGS)
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« Reply #55 on: July 23, 2010, 12:10:44 PM »
Richard, did you get your bonus check in the mail?    And why aren't you wearing the IHD uniform?  Didn't they issue you one?    :police:


Bonus check     :rofl;     :rofl;     :rofl;     :rofl;
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« Reply #56 on: July 23, 2010, 04:42:58 PM »
Congratulations RichardMel, I think you will do a great job.
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« Reply #57 on: July 23, 2010, 11:52:48 PM »
A better job, I hope, than the Tigers in the match just finished. Go the Pies, you little beauties!!!!!
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« Reply #58 on: July 24, 2010, 06:58:28 AM »
Galvo I banish you, using the authority vested in me by the power of IHD, to the custody of your cat!!!! That is just cruel and heartless!!!

Yes, Paris, I bought everything the bonus check afforded me..... :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; I'm still waiting for the attractive woman to give me the bonus bonus check... and in that case my uniform will be my birthday suit!  :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;

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3/1993: Diagnosed with Kidney Failure (FSGS)
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27/11/2010: Cadaveric kidney transplant from my wonderful donor!!! "Danny" currently settling in and working better every day!!! :)

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« Reply #59 on: July 24, 2010, 11:18:05 AM »
Quote from: RichardMEL on July 24, 2010, 06:58:28 AM


Yes, Paris, I bought everything the bonus check afforded me..... :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; I'm still waiting for the attractive woman to give me the bonus bonus check... and in that case my uniform will be my birthday suit!  :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;

 And this picture is posted where? :shy;




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April 3, 2010 removal bladder, prostrate, left kidney.
June 11, 2010 started Hemo @ hospital
July 2, 2010 Embolized right Kidney due to hemoraging of tumor
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« Reply #60 on: November 26, 2010, 11:24:15 PM »
Looks like Richard won't be able to moderate for a little while.....

Word on the 'nets is he's a little busy getting a gift!
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2000 - Started seeing nephrologist on regular basis
Mar 2010 - Started Aranesp shots - well into CKD4
Dec 1, 2010 - Transplant Eval Appt - Listed on Feb 10, 2012
Apr 18, 2011 - Had fistula placed at GFR 8
April 20, 2011 - Had chest cath placed, GFR 6
April 22, 2011 - Started in-center HD. Continued to work FT and still went out and did things: live theater, concerts, spend time with friends, dine out, etc
May 2011 - My Wonderful Donor offered to get tested!
Oct 2011  - My Wonderful Donor was approved for surgery!
November 23, 2011 - Live-Donor Transplant (Lynette the Kidney gets a new home!)
April 3, 2012 - Routine Post-Tx Biopsy (creatinine went up just a little, from 1.4 to 1.7)
April 7, 2012 - ER admit to hospital, emergency surgery to remove large hematoma caused by biopsy
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« Reply #61 on: November 27, 2010, 12:40:41 AM »
Ya think he could call in sick huh?
Well, I think we'll excuse him this time.
It's so freekin exciting, I can't wait to hear more!!
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« Reply #62 on: November 27, 2010, 01:51:09 AM »
Cool!
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« Reply #63 on: November 27, 2010, 05:11:33 PM »
Good for him. Word is he is out of surgery.
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« Reply #64 on: November 27, 2010, 05:24:36 PM »
I am shaking with anticipation...really, I am.  I just can't believe it.  There were times when he seemed so down, as though his ever-present optimism was just an act (and I think at times, it was.  He's only human like the rest of us...)
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« Reply #65 on: November 27, 2010, 05:49:46 PM »
YES! Go RichardMel!!!!!! I am so happy for him!  :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :bandance;
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« Reply #66 on: November 28, 2010, 12:45:03 PM »
I suppose if he doesn't have a laptop computer we will have to pardon his absence for a few days.   :rofl;
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« Reply #67 on: November 28, 2010, 05:24:45 PM »
Just a few!  This is too exciting! :yahoo;
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« Reply #68 on: November 29, 2010, 03:47:09 PM »
When you are feeling up to it, give us a hoy. I have so many questions to ask.
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