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by Andy
Sun Jul 10, 2011 8:33 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: MRSA
Replies: 6
Views: 6013

Re: MRSA

Hi Devils Advocate, Thanks for the reply. Being a registered nurse I am aware that we carry very many bugs on our skin. MRSA has a relatively low prevalence in NZ, so can understand the need to try and eradicate it before I come into contact with patients. When I spoke to the doctor on monday, he pr...
by Andy
Sun Jul 10, 2011 4:51 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: The call
Replies: 39
Views: 22386

Re: The call

Het Pocket Wilson

great to hear that you are doing so well. xx
by Andy
Sun Jul 10, 2011 4:47 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Where is CHAT?
Replies: 4
Views: 3490

Re: Where is CHAT?

Hi Jess,

As Jman, said there used to be a chat room, but I am not entirely sure that it is still running.

I am almost certain that it isn't.

Cheers
Andrea
by Andy
Sat Jul 09, 2011 2:38 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Do you ever miss your meds?
Replies: 29
Views: 20927

Re: Do you ever miss your meds?

Hi IgAn I replied to a post the other day by pritib, about feeling down, and I will be honest I used to not take my tablets, not regularly, (like I wouldn't miss them all the time- but some days I felt it was the only way I could control my life). Even being 7and half years post transplant, I STILL ...
by Andy
Thu Jul 07, 2011 10:14 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: National Transplant Week (UK)
Replies: 13
Views: 12795

Re: National Transplant Week (UK)

Hi Andy... I have only just read this... how was Cardiff? I miss it. If I was home I certainly would he strolled down to meet you! Hope it was fun and I hope that lots of people signed up. I personally think it is important that people in Wales should sign the ODR been is taken away from them, almos...
by Andy
Tue Jul 05, 2011 10:25 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Transplant Doubt
Replies: 7
Views: 4950

Re: Transplant Doubt

I would agree with most of the responses- so I wont go on to write a long one myself. All I would say is that although there are risks with transplant, there are also risks with remaining on dialysis. It may be that it doesn't feel right now, but after a while, you may change your mind, so it may be...
by Andy
Tue Jul 05, 2011 10:09 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Feeling a bit down
Replies: 8
Views: 5925

Re: Feeling a bit down

Hi Pritib, I totally understand where you are coming from. About a year or so post transplant, I just felt down, I just couldnt shift this heavy weight off my shoulders. It may be worth mentioning it at clinic, but they may also suggest that you speak to your GP. Do you participate in any sport? Oft...
by Andy
Sat Jul 02, 2011 3:40 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Alcohol
Replies: 20
Views: 16577

Re: Alcohol

Hello :-) I used to drink a lot of alcohol, Major binge drinking of getting totally drunk a couple of times a week. Now I may have a drink once a week, or before I moved to NZ it was maybe one drink once a month. Often my excess drinking was a way to be in control of the situation I was put in, I us...
by Andy
Thu Jun 30, 2011 9:21 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: MRSA
Replies: 6
Views: 6013

Re: MRSA

Thanks for replying Fabrette. I have used hibiscrub in the past for washing my prosthetic leg liners- and have also washed patients with it in work, so know what its like. It certainly drys out the skin a fair bit too. When I spoke to the infection control nurse today, she mentioned about starting o...
by Andy
Thu Jun 30, 2011 2:33 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: MRSA
Replies: 6
Views: 6013

MRSA

Hey everyone hope you are all good. I have had to have MRSA swabs done prior to starting work as a nurse over here in New Zealand, (its routine). However I have just recieved a phone call to inform me that I am MRSA positive in all 3 places swabbed. I guess I can't say I am surprised as I have worke...
by Andy
Sat Jun 18, 2011 10:42 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Seaview Hotel
Replies: 10
Views: 6877

Re: Seaview Hotel

These have made me laugh lots xxxx
by Andy
Sun Jun 12, 2011 4:55 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Where to put your PD machine
Replies: 6
Views: 8290

Re: Where to put your PD machine

I'm not sure if you are in the UK or not but I used a trolley from Argos. I've just searched for it now online but cannot find the link. The machine fitted perfectly on the top shelf, and bags used to go on the shelf below, it had wheels so meant that didn't have to carry bags too far! If I can find...
by Andy
Tue May 10, 2011 12:07 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: New Zealand
Replies: 16
Views: 27869

Re: New Zealand

Just a quick update, we are still in shaky New Zealand, and have found out this morning that my residence visa has been approved (thinking that 5.3 magnitude earthquake at 3 am, was the start of something). Very exciting- as it was hard work proving that I was worthy enough to have even with the cos...
by Andy
Thu Feb 03, 2011 8:52 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Too many spammers on this forum
Replies: 7
Views: 5997

Re: Too many spammers on this forum

Hi there, I know there is a lot of spam on here at the moment, we as moderators are trying our best to remove as much as we can. Will get onto the admin to see what they suggest. Don't forget that if you do find spam- report it, and then we (mods) will remove it when we see it! Please don't let the ...
by Andy
Wed Feb 02, 2011 9:11 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Taking your pills
Replies: 13
Views: 9387

Re: Taking your pills

I take mine when ever- I could never stick to 12 hrs as I work 12.5 hr shifts. Most difficult is when I find I work nights I just cant seem to find the right balance. This has been a long standing issue for me- taking my pills- I am the worlds worst at forgetting them (apart from RIK), and taking th...