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« on: October 19, 2012, 05:17:47 AM »
One year ago (yesterday) I had my lower abdomen sliced open and allowed another man to stick his fingers inside me (*gasp*) so that Blokey could have my left kidney. 

It is still working.

Yay, kidney!

Blokey isn't the perfect husband and he can be a right royal pain in the backside, but he does little things (rather than flamboyant gestures) which make me know how much he loves and appreciates me. So, instead of using this particular board to grumble and moan about him today, I'm just going to say that I love him and I'm proud that I was able to help his life run a little smoother, dialysis free.

I don't often allow myself to be proud of what I did, but today I am.

(I realise the previous sentence may sound a tad ridiculous, but it's my post and my mind so you'll just have to deal with it ... *grin*)

 :cheer:
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« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2012, 09:30:11 AM »
Well i think that's just fantastic Poppy and you should feel blooming proud too!!!  :yahoo;

You are an absolute star and i hope you both had a lovely day whatever you did!

Big love to ya xxxxxxxx

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« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2012, 12:02:36 PM »
yay! yay! And he's to many many more!

You should be proud! Are you celebrating? x
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1982 - born with one imperfect kidney and no bladder, parents told i would not survive
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« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2012, 12:17:00 PM »
The great thing is that since HE is dialysis free, YOU are, too!  Dialysis is a drag on a spouse, and I am glad that you are both now free to just get on with your life together.  :clap;
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« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2012, 03:03:28 PM »
 :cheer:  Yay, kidney, yay, Poppy, yay, Blokey!  Congrats to all of you on your 1st kidneyversary!   :clap;

(You should be very proud of yourself, it's not a sacrifice everyone is able to make!)
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« Reply #5 on: October 19, 2012, 03:30:58 PM »
Yay!!! Happy Anniversary, and may y'all have many more!

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« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2012, 04:11:03 PM »
Poppy...you're the best!  Go Kidney!
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« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2012, 04:34:22 PM »
wow its only been a year for you guys, i was under the impression u guys had at least 5 yrs under ur belt..
 oh well though..
congrats on 1 year!!! may u guys celebrate many many more :beer1; :bestwishes; :cheer:
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« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2012, 09:07:10 PM »
Congrats! He's a lucky man!
Poppy - YOU ROCK!!  :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
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« Reply #9 on: October 29, 2012, 09:36:49 AM »
POPPY, that year has sure gone fast. Congratulations to you both, congratulations to your kidney, long may it last. :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
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« Reply #10 on: October 29, 2012, 05:27:04 PM »
Quote from: MooseMom on October 19, 2012, 12:17:00 PM
The great thing is that since HE is dialysis free, YOU are, too!  Dialysis is a drag on a spouse, and I am glad that you are both now free to just get on with your life together.  :clap;

Very much this! Congratulations!!
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« Reply #11 on: October 30, 2012, 07:20:38 AM »


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