Thread: Hello about ME

John,

Full on Congrats mate!! Now get thyself out there and see some more of this great place.

I have seen many people have to abandon the dream trip/s for ill health, and some die without even getting out there.

You are truly at a great point in your life, really wish you all the best for the future.

JC

Congratulations John. It's great to hear you're well on the mend.

Just goes to show, life's short - live it.

Originally Posted by SBD4

Holy smoke! Anyone with just one of those hurdles to overcome would have a hell of a story to tell. To have have to beat all of those is an amazing show of determination and courage.

Glad to hear you are in the clear and can look forward to enjoying life to the fullest again!

Are you expecting the kidneys to return to full function?

all the best for your future health.

No mate that's one thing that the kidneys cannot do.You can get partial function back but never 100% like the liver.I just have to look after my fluid intake,I will for the rest of my life walk a fine line between Hydration and dehydration that can be caused by medication getting rid of fluids.In hospital I was on 500ml a day from everything milk soup etc they would give me no water but ice and it never tasted so good.To date they have me on 2 litres a day and I find that adequate but had to educate myself a lot.It all says something about being positive and appreciating the help given to me by mostly young Doctors and Nurses,to them I owe eternal gratitude..in my eyes a wonderful bunch of kids.
Just remember no matter how bad you are there is always someone somewhere worse off.
John.

Hearing stories like that gives me the hope that one day if anything like this happens to me I might just have the strength to get threw it, I've seen my neighbour go three a living hell with what his had and now his just counting his days to the enevitible, I'm so happy for you what a way to start the new year congratulations!!!

Originally Posted by Disco44

No mate that's one thing that the kidneys cannot do.You can get partial function back but never 100% like the liver.I just have to look after my fluid intake,I will for the rest of my life walk a fine line between Hydration and dehydration that can be caused by medication getting rid of fluids.In hospital I was on 500ml a day from everything milk soup etc they would give me no water but ice and it never tasted so good.To date they have me on 2 litres a day and I find that adequate but had to educate myself a lot.It all says something about being positive and appreciating the help given to me by mostly young Doctors and Nurses,to them I owe eternal gratitude..in my eyes a wonderful bunch of kids.
Just remember no matter how bad you are there is always someone somewhere worse off.
John.

john, that line has got me through all sorts of problems/ hurdles over the years, best bit of advice I reckon.


JC

It is fantastic to hear that you have overcome this massive hurdle and it is great to know that you will get to travel this amazing continent. To get the all clear at anytime is a fantastic thing but it is a really great thing to be able to begin a new year with this terrific news, best wishes to you for your adventures,
Dave.

Well done Disco44,
We often hear of the poor endings for people with C, but as you have proven, treatment has improved immensely in the past few decades. (Even if it does feel like being baked in a Microwave!!)

I am sure your 23% kidneys will appreciate the lovely ride in the D4, once your back up to 50% you can buy a Defender and at 80% a leaf sprung Series 2A.

Originally Posted by Sleepy

Well done Disco44,
We often hear of the poor endings for people with C, but as you have proven, treatment has improved immensely in the past few decades. (Even if it does feel like being baked in a Microwave!!)

I am sure your 23% kidneys will appreciate the lovely ride in the D4, once your back up to 50% you can buy a Defender and at 80% a leaf sprung Series 2A.

Thanks Sleepy I'm a Landy owner of many years standing and have had all the ones you suggested.Now for a D4.To be truthful I think I have used all the good the Good Lord has granted for the moment and I'll stick to old faithful...my 96 DI.Doesn't pay to greedy but there is nothing wrong with " awishing and ahoping"
Cheers,
John.