August 2011
6 posts
What a week it was.....
As I am writing now, I am sitting in bed. Yep, I’m back in hospital – not entirely sick, but not altogether well either. Let’s go through the past week.
This week heralded my three monthly reviews and tests (a little early, but that’s ok!) Monday I was back bright and early at Westmead Hospital to have routine bloods and a glucose tolerance test, which basically determines if you have diabetes. ...
What are YOU doing on Wednesday August 24?
Transplant Australia is wanting to make a difference to the lives of those waiting for a life-saving organ transplant - and we need your help.
Transplant Australia and 2GB are asking the Australian public and Corporate Australia to call our 1800 827 757 number on the day and pledge donations. We would appreciate your donation to help make this appeal a great...
plasticjergets-deactivated20110 asked: I'm pretty lucky that both my parents were able to, so I know I'm very fortunate. I'm also 3 monthly seeing my doctor - so far everything's going well, just trying to shake a stupid cold that's been hanging round for 2 months. Good luck with your check-up - I'm sure everything'll be a-OK!
plasticjergets-deactivated20110 asked: Both were living related transplants - the first one I had was from my mother back in 1983 and the second from my dad in 2003.
How are things going for you?
How are things going for you?
Tianna's story - guest post by Melissa Buller...
Tianna Buller-Rushworth is just 17, yet in her short life she has been through more than most people double her age. Here, her Mum Melissa tells some of Tianna’s story.
Tianna was diagnosed with Eisenmenger Syndrome - Complex Heart Disease at 18 months old. Not something i had ever heard of, or even how to deal with. It’s something we still have to learn day by day when different...
Transformer - patient in disguise.....
For the past 10 years or so, I have (as a result of the diabetes) suffered from “Peripheral Neuropathy” which basically means that I have nerve damage to my extremities. I first became aware of this when I noticed that I couldn’t really tell the difference between hot and cold water in my feet when I turned on the taps to have a bath or shower. This persisted and progressed to a “tingling”...
