- Re: Coming out of Lurkdom....

October 11, 2004

Hi

I did speak to Dennis tonight about Epo, told him about the

encouraging messages I've had back. He's feeling some reservations

about possible side effects etc, just that he doesn't know enough

about it I guess. Based on his progess over the last few months he

should be under the 100 mark at his next blood test at the end of

the month, and I am sure he will be ready to give it a go then ...

he's so fed up with the fatigue.

He's also feeling a bit bummed out at the moment too, cos I found

out today that he will have to be away for three months when he has

his transplant, as we are 300 km away from the hospital. Being self-

employed that gives some obvious concerns. We're hoping to find

someone to do some part-time work for us before then, just to tick

things over and look after our customers until he's on his feet

again, but he would really rather be on hand at least in an advisory

capacity! Guess it's just another challenge to deal with ... has

anyone else had to be so far away from home for so long after their

transplant ... even with the kids it's going to be hard, we'll need

to call on quite a bit of friends' support.

Will find out later this week about scheduling his fistula operation.

cheers

> Hi ,

>

> What a sweet daughter to want to give her kidney! Having raised

two daughters myself, I know you are in for so much joy.

>

> Really do encourage Dennis to try the Epo. It really did give me

my life back and made a huge difference with the fatigue. Once I

got the Epo going, I really have not struggled with the fatigue as

much until the last 6 months or so, but I think that is because I am

so close to end stage. It really does help with the energy level.

>

> I also want to pipe in and say if Dennis thinks he is going to

possibly need hemodialysis, as Pierre says, it is better to have it

and allow it time to mature before use.

>

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