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Thats great news Debbie.

hope all gopes well for you. Let us know how you get on with it, will prb be so much more easier for u adn rest of family also.

Andy

Well, I have thought about it now, and i already have the lobe of my ear piecred twice. had this done a number of years ago, but the top of my ear just appeals to me. But I have ben thinking about it and I think I may leave it purely cos, i nearly lost the top of my ear when I was ill. So for now I ...

Hi Ruth,
I do not have to pay for my perscriptions post Tx but that is because i am in full time education and under 25 or 21 which ever it is!!!
But my friend who has had a Tx has to pay for his medication.
cheers
Andy

Thats great news!!! good luck with it and let us know how you get on
love
Andy

Hi All,
Just wondering has any body had any piercing done post Transplant? I really want the top of my ear done but I have been advised not to do it, cos of infections and stuff- But surely if i took good care of it, it wouldnt be such a bad idea!!!

Cheers
Take Care

Andy
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i think they should be allowed to donate if they wish to do so, You cannot force any body to do any thing that they dont want 2 do. But with out sounding stereotypical many people who are in prison have used drugs in some way, still using drugs whilst they are still inside, so may this rule people o...

awwwww poor jim,

It must be hard, not knowing what the enxt day/ drs appt. will bring.

Well i hope every thing went ok.

love
Andy
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I went camping last year, and for most of the time i did manage to heat my bag using a warmer, but how about a hot water bottle, wrapped up in a towel, inside a cool bag!!! It does work!!! May not be as warm as usual but it does kinda work!!!

Andy

AL, I dialyzed any where i could, I even did it in the middle of a field with only cold water and a tent over my head (no not recommended but at the time it did me good). I have a friend who did it in a car yea it may be hard 2 drain in, if you cannot get the right height but it can usually work. Go...

Hi Jack, I once got told by somebody on this board to think of them as a map, lookin at where you have been , wot u have come from and where you are today. I really can sympathise with you with your holes. I am coverend in scars- luckily for me none on my face, but from my neck down, i have many, st...

Hi Frank, i am not sure if you watched the Welsh news earlier today but they are hoping to built a unit in the New childrens Hospital which is built on the Heath Hospital site. I know it is a long journey but i'm sure it is a worth while one and hoepfully one day we will have the same facilities as ...

Well George u really did make me laugh!!! U fool!!!! (silly nurses also 4 not noticing DUH!!!!!!)

lol. U made me smile:D
Andy

I've been to Tx clinic this morning and there was no other way to dscribing it other than a cattle market. It was manic there. There were no seats left, so alot of people were standing. How do u decide who deserves a seat and who should stand up??? :? obvisously you cannot judge a book by its cover!...

Hi Amanda, sorry to hear of your terrible news. Please tell your brother that this is not the end of the world yet a new opportunity that will open many many more new doors for him. I suffered a Bi- lateral below knee amputation in May 2003 and since then I have returned to school and I am fully mob...

hey Rach,
I know things are really tough for you right now but hopefully there will be light at the end of the tunnel. Keep your chin up and try to smile Kate says hi aswell.
(((((((hugs))))))) to all of you family (I think your great!!!)
love
Andy