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by Chris Wright
Mon May 08, 2017 6:02 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Biopsy
Replies: 6
Views: 17526

Re: Biopsy

Doctor.Rock wrote:Hi
and what I will need to take with me
Take your body :D , lie there, relax, go home.

:D :D :D :D
by Chris Wright
Mon Apr 03, 2017 6:16 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Babies and Nappies
Replies: 2
Views: 8294

Re: Babies and Nappies

Did it for years with both my kids, go for it.
by Chris Wright
Thu Mar 30, 2017 8:52 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Which transplant centre, Plymouth or Bristol? Thoughts pls.
Replies: 6
Views: 15910

Re: Which transplant centre, Plymouth or Bristol? Thoughts p

Dibs, For what it's worth, the NHS produces both graft and patient survival rates for each of the renal tx centres in the UK: http://www.odt.nhs.uk/pdf/organ_specific_report_kidney_2016.pdf Page 46 onwards has that information if it is of any use to you. And sorry you're leaving Guy's, we could have...
by Chris Wright
Sun Mar 26, 2017 9:38 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: NKF (UK) Helpline & unsupervised volunteers - caution
Replies: 8
Views: 20871

Re: NKF (UK) Helpline & unsupervised volunteers - caution

Jman,

Thanks, you did well to dig that out.

Pretty basic stuff compared to proper and full accounts, but so be it.

It'll be interesting to see if they come back with a more detailed breakdown.

C
by Chris Wright
Fri Mar 24, 2017 4:46 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: NKF (UK) Helpline & unsupervised volunteers - caution
Replies: 8
Views: 20871

Re: NKF (UK) Helpline & unsupervised volunteers - caution

Just had a little look around their website. They say that 1500 patients contacted the helpline and 300 carers on behalf of patients, so 1800 calls in total. The helpline is open Mon to Fri, and let's assume not on Bank Hols/Public Hols. So it's open, about 52 x 5 = 260 days, minus 8 Bank Holidays= ...
by Chris Wright
Wed Oct 19, 2016 8:46 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Homeopathy to boost immune system pre-dialysis?
Replies: 15
Views: 48400

Re: Homeopathy to boost immune system pre-dialysis?

Homeopathy, PLEASE! All the proper evidence says it is nonsense on stilts. http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-archive/science-technology/s-t-homeopathy-inquiry/ https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/health-topics/complementary-medicines/homeopathy-review And here's an explanation why: http:/...
by Chris Wright
Thu Sep 29, 2016 10:02 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: CMV Experiences
Replies: 4
Views: 10026

Re: CMV Experiences

Jim, My experience of CMV is from many years ago and seems to be different from yours. So i'll describe it, but suggest that your renal physicians know more than me. I was transplanted in Sept 1981 and after a few weeks had CMV. I was very ill with a massive temperature for about 3 to 4 days. My Dad...
by Chris Wright
Tue Sep 13, 2016 8:46 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: 12th Transplantiversary
Replies: 10
Views: 31819

Re: 12th Transplantiversary

Brill great stuff.

Keep at it.

C
by Chris Wright
Thu Aug 25, 2016 8:15 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Laser eye surgery post tx
Replies: 2
Views: 7376

Re: Laser eye surgery post tx

I had it done in about 2001, 20 years post tx.

All fine, but of course you must tell the people doing it in case they want to give you antibiotic cover in case of infection.

C
by Chris Wright
Tue Aug 16, 2016 5:37 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: got that call
Replies: 12
Views: 28365

Re: got that call

Great news, let hope it keeps going well!

C
by Chris Wright
Sat Jul 30, 2016 8:36 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: got that call
Replies: 12
Views: 28365

Re: got that call

Brilliant, all the best.
by Chris Wright
Sun Jul 17, 2016 7:17 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: RE: Transplants and yoghurt!
Replies: 7
Views: 16892

Re: RE: Transplants and yoghurt!

Hello All I am 15 months post transplant and am embarking on a diet (thanks, steroids!). I love Greek yoghurt (Fage Total 0% Fat) but have noticed that it contains live cultures. I know this is a no-no for transplantees. After lots of research, and by the very definition of yoghurt, I am unable to ...
by Chris Wright
Fri Jul 08, 2016 6:21 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Post transplant nightmares
Replies: 10
Views: 30527

Re: Post transplant nightmares

That may well be a side effect of prednisolone.

It seems to have various psychological side effects.

They don't seem to be well or systematically recorded, but talking to my consultants over the years, it is a theme that recurs.

C
by Chris Wright
Wed Jul 06, 2016 5:31 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Kidney Patient Survivor To Work Out Again
Replies: 7
Views: 20296

Re: Kidney Patient Survivor To Work Out Again

Other than being careful with the operation site, you can do what you want.

Soon after my Transplant i started training for the UK Transplant Games and then went on the represent the UK at the international Transplant Olympics.

Just go for it and enjoy it.

Chris
by Chris Wright
Wed Jun 22, 2016 9:41 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: I give up....please help :(
Replies: 9
Views: 19455

Re: I give up....please help :(

Zeoanne, Your situation sounds grim, i really feel for you. I can't offer many words of comfort since i've never been in your situation. One thing i would suggest, if you are UK based,is to ask your GP to refer you to a different Consultant. You have every right to do so and the GP should comply. Th...