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« on: January 23, 2009, 10:34:17 PM »
Just a quick intro.....  I was on dialysis for nearly three years before I received the best gift of all..... My kidney. I am now celebrating just over 30 years of a new life. Transplant going great, have had to find a new professor ( my first one has now retired) .

Will add more info later or feel free anyone to ask questions.

Cheers for now
Theresa Kay
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« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2009, 10:41:03 PM »
 :waving;  Welcome Thersesa. I am glad you found us.

WOW Thirty years is amazing!!    :clap;

I look forward to hearing more about your transplant journey.
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« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2009, 11:11:11 PM »
Welcome to our community, Theresa!  Greetings from a fellow member of the Commonwealth (born in Barbados, living in the British Virgin Islands)  We have lots of Aussies here!  Whenever I hear the word 'Sydney', I think of 'Finding Nemo'!  We are so glad you decided to join our wonderful group.  30 years!!!  You have much to share with us.  We have a Transplant Section.  Please go over there and tell us your story.  You have found more than a website - this is a family :grouphug; - a place for information, support, and even some fun.  Keep reading and keep posting.
Looking forward to hearing from you.



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« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2009, 11:28:35 PM »
Hi Theresa

I'm a fellow Sydneyite.  Wow, you have done really well with your transplant.  This is a fabulous site with lots of terrific people.  I am sure you are going to love it here.  Good luck with the new neph.  Mine is terrific. I am attached to Royal North Shore but I know there are terrific nephs at both RPA and Westmead as well.  Looking forward to your posts. xx
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« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2009, 11:30:44 PM »
 :welcomesign;   30 years..how great is that.  I'm sure you have much to teach us.
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« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2009, 11:35:02 PM »
welcome, i'm glad you've joined us.
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« Reply #6 on: January 24, 2009, 12:41:29 AM »
Welcome Theresa, good to have you aboard.
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« Reply #7 on: January 24, 2009, 12:55:31 AM »
That is absolutely incredible!! 30 years!! Oh my gosh!! Was that a matched live donation or what? That gives those of us waiting for "the call" some hope that a transplant CAN last for a considerable amount of time. You must be a strong and amazing woman!! Welcome and G'day to a fellow aussie up the road!!!!  :ausflag; :welcomesign;
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« Reply #8 on: January 24, 2009, 05:02:19 AM »
:welcomesign; Theresa. WOW! Can't wait to hear more from you. We are a wonderful group with lots of information to share and support to give. please post often.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #9 on: January 24, 2009, 05:25:09 AM »
 :welcomesign;  A thirty year kidney and still going strong, now that's the kind of news we love.  Hope you'll post often.
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« Reply #10 on: January 24, 2009, 07:05:11 AM »
WOW, 30 years ,  I could almost be jealous  :)  .  But instead I a glad that you joined.  Please stay in touch. 
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« Reply #11 on: January 24, 2009, 12:00:20 PM »
G'day mate :waving; and  :welcomesign;
I'm from the top end
Looking forward to reading more of your posts
 :ausflag; :ausflag; :ausflag;
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« Reply #12 on: January 24, 2009, 04:49:31 PM »
Hi Theresa and  :welcomesign;

So glad you joined us.  30 years is amazing and certainly gives me a lot of hope for the future.

Sure glad you shared that with us.   :thx;

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« Reply #13 on: January 24, 2009, 05:33:16 PM »
Hi Theresa, Welcome I'm another Aussie from country NSW, hope to see you around


cheers charee
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« Reply #14 on: January 24, 2009, 07:07:48 PM »
welcome. I'm hoping for one of those bad boys. (30 year kidney)
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« Reply #15 on: January 25, 2009, 02:53:26 AM »
 :welcomesign; to the group and Hello  :waving;

Is a professor the head surgeon at your transplant clinic?
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