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by Rik
Fri Feb 01, 2019 8:45 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Tieing off fistula after transplant
Replies: 9
Views: 24503

Re: Tieing off fistula after transplant

Hi ... I suffered from 'stealing' with my fistula some years after my transplant ... which meant my heart was having to work harder just to get my blood around the rest of my body ... and if I stood up too quickly I would get light headed and/or fall over ... I was given the chance to tie mine off b...
by Rik
Thu Sep 20, 2018 11:18 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Transplant question
Replies: 10
Views: 23060

Re: Transplant question

I too would say don't worry ... my call came via the answerphone at home whilst I was on the way back from a weeks holiday in Spain ... we didn't get home til 1:30am the clinic had called about midnight ... it will be when it will be ... the only thing I would suggest is to put it to the back of you...
by Rik
Fri Sep 07, 2018 9:32 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Research Opportunity for Renal Patients
Replies: 2
Views: 12925

Re: Research Opportunity for Renal Patients

copying what appears to be a standard letter and posting it onto this forum isn't likely to get you much interest ... to be honest I found it to be one of the most uncaring posts asking for our help that I have ever read on this forum ... it suggests you haven't considered the actual content of your...
by Rik
Tue Sep 04, 2018 10:18 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: NHSBT Proposed kidney offering scheme from January 2019
Replies: 1
Views: 12086

Re: NHSBT Proposed kidney offering scheme from January 2019

BUMP!! ... this is important to many of us so get voting folks!!
by Rik
Tue Sep 04, 2018 10:17 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: NHSBT Proposed kidney offering scheme from January 2019 #2
Replies: 1
Views: 11684

Re: NHSBT Proposed kidney offering scheme from January 2019

BUMP!! ... this is important to many of us so get voting folks!!
by Rik
Tue Sep 04, 2018 10:17 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: NHSBT Proposed kidney offering scheme from January 2019 #3
Replies: 1
Views: 11480

Re: NHSBT Proposed kidney offering scheme from January 2019

BUMP!! ... this is important to many of us so get voting folks!!
by Rik
Tue Sep 04, 2018 10:16 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: NHSBT Proposed kidney offering scheme from January 2019 #4
Replies: 1
Views: 11757

Re: NHSBT Proposed kidney offering scheme from January 2019

BUMP!! ... this is important to many of us so get voting folks!!
by Rik
Wed Dec 20, 2017 11:36 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: transplant call
Replies: 6
Views: 16842

Re: transplant call

message left on answerphone in the evening whilst I was on a plane returning from a holiday in Spain ...
listened to the message around 1:30am ...
by Rik
Sun Dec 03, 2017 2:55 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Cycling and renal failure
Replies: 18
Views: 60009

Re: Cycling and renal failure

Ruth!!
wow ...
how wonderful to see your name pop back up again :D :D :D
another old name from the board ... Stevie ...is also a keen cyclist ...
he was in this year's London-Surrey 100 ...
I'll get in touch and see what his dietary planning was ...
by Rik
Wed Aug 30, 2017 5:59 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Ticks Spiders
Replies: 3
Views: 9661

Re: Ticks Spiders

Hi Grey ...
I work with a number of people who swear by conkers ...
leaving a few dotted in the car keeps it clear of spiders ...
but Here area a few more ideas
by Rik
Wed May 17, 2017 10:00 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: "Please Offer Me A Seat"
Replies: 5
Views: 15077

Re: "Please Offer Me A Seat"

not that it will do a lot ... London is so different from anywhere else ... I stood all the way on the tube with my walking stick going too and from hospital ... and at no time was there even a hint of a seat being given up ... if a walking stick doesn't suggest someone needs a seat ... a badge isn'...
by Rik
Mon Apr 24, 2017 11:20 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Spam/Scam message questionnaire
Replies: 9
Views: 31306

Re: Spam/Scam message questionnaire

Hi ...
not had anything myself over the past year ...
and it's been many years since I have been contaced via my inbox by someone wanting to sell me a kidney ...
never been contacted via the email I have used as the contact email on here

Rik
by Rik
Sat Mar 18, 2017 10:30 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: transplanted
Replies: 6
Views: 15454

Re: transplanted

Dibs ...
it's really great news!!
long may your partnership reign!!
have you named it??
some of us do...
keats and I are coming up to 15 years partnership this june
by Rik
Wed Oct 05, 2016 1:18 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Has anyone had to change career due to kidney issues?
Replies: 13
Views: 37326

Re: Has anyone had to change career due to kidney issues?

you sound a strong lady MrsT ... think you had the good and the bad rolled into one with your work ... tough job but at least you were able to go your own way and set up on your own ... good for you ... :) I was crap at understanding what level means what ... (and still am!!) in the end my renal tea...