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Submitted: Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 15:55
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well I finally had a Kidney Transplant on May 8th, going very well, and can probably attend the National Gathering, fingers crossed.
Cheers Peter and Lez.
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Reply By: turbopete - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 15:58

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 15:58
i wish u good health and a happy life with the new kidney
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Follow Up By: Pete and Lez S.A. - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 16:09

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 16:09
Thanks turbopete
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Reply By: Kev M (NSW) - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 16:02

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 16:02
Was it one of the organs donated in Adelaide that was televised with the mad dash of organs to Sydney??

Hope that you have a long life with your donated organ, it good to hear that someone's family carried out the wishes of the donor. I'll donate all my organs if and when the time comes, and all my family know my intensions.

Good luck

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Follow Up By: Pete and Lez S.A. - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 16:08

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 16:08
It was actually, Thanks Kev, apparently she had only just signed the forms weeks prior to passing, very grateful.
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Reply By: Gramps (NSW) - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 16:22

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 16:22
All the best and you just concentrate on getting up and about and enjoy it.
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Follow Up By: Pete and Lez S.A. - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 20:10

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 20:10
Thanks Al, been up and about for a while now,dont let you rest, only in hospital for a week.
Cheers
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Reply By: PeteS - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 16:25

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 16:25
What great news. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Hope you manage to attend the National Gathering.

PeteS
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Follow Up By: Pete and Lez S.A. - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 20:12

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 20:12
Thanks Pete, was hoping I would get one in time, still might be a bit close though.
Cheers
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Reply By: Willem - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 16:35

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 16:35
G'day Pete and Lez

I wondered where you had got to.

Its great to hear the good news.

I will pencil you in for Warraweena

Cheers

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Follow Up By: Pete and Lez S.A. - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 20:19

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 20:19
Thanks Willem, I have not had much time on EO in the last couple of years.
Cheers
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Reply By: Al & Mrs Al (Vic) - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 18:16

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 18:16
Hi Peter and Lez,

that's great news, I hope all goes well for you Peter.

cheers

Lyn
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Follow Up By: Pete and Lez S.A. - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 20:20

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 20:20
Yep, all going well so far, thanks Lyn and Al
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Reply By: Brew69(SA) - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 18:41

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 18:41
Good stuff mate. Hope to catch you there. Stu & Dawn
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Follow Up By: Pete and Lez S.A. - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 20:22

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 20:22
Likewise mate, hope to be there.
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Reply By: Muddy doe (SA) - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 18:49

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 18:49
Fantastic news guys.

Soon you will be able to do those longer trips with us!

Rest up and we will see you at Warraweena.

The Muddies
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Follow Up By: Pete and Lez S.A. - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 20:26

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 20:26
Can't wait, Hope to see you at Warraweena
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Reply By: Member - Poppy (QLD) - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 18:59

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 18:59
Yeah good news Pete, sometimes it is only when you are a recipient that you appreciate what a wonderful gift a total stranger has made.
Wish you well for a long and healthy future
Cheers Ray
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Follow Up By: Pete and Lez S.A. - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 20:28

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 20:28
Yeah, I don't think you really realise any of it unless you are involved in the process.
Cheers
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Reply By: Graham & Lynne - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 19:07

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 19:07
very close friends 15 year old son had heart transplant 6weeks ago is progressing slowly
cheers, graham
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Follow Up By: Pete and Lez S.A. - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 20:29

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 20:29
Quite a bit more serios operation I think, reckon it would be a slower recovery.
Cheers
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Reply By: mike w (WA) - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 19:47

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 19:47
That's great news, we wish you well,

Mike and Erin
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Follow Up By: Pete and Lez S.A. - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 20:30

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 20:30
Thank you Mike and Erin
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Reply By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 19:56

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 19:56
That's wonderful news mate....glad to hear it's all going well. Looking forward to seeing you again.

Cheers

Roachie
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Follow Up By: Pete and Lez S.A. - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 20:32

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 20:32
Thanks Bill, are you in posession of that F250 ?
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Follow Up By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 21:47

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 21:47
F250?.....no mate, not me; but I do now have a 6.5 Chevvy-powered Patrol. It'll do me for a while I think (hope)....lolol

Cya mate

Roachie
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Follow Up By: Pete and Lez S.A. - Monday, May 21, 2007 at 16:05

Monday, May 21, 2007 at 16:05
Thats the one I meant, I knew it had a big diesel in it.
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Reply By: Brian B (Brisbane) - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 20:01

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 20:01
Great news mate.

Look after yourself.
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Follow Up By: Pete and Lez S.A. - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 20:32

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 20:32
Will do, Thanks Brian
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Reply By: Des Lexic - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 20:41

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 20:41
Pete, thats great news for you Pete. It's been a long time coming. I recall the last time we bumped into you at Marion and you were holding out for it to happen sooner rather than later.
Hope to catch up at Waraweena
Best Wished from Elaine and myself.
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Follow Up By: Pete and Lez S.A. - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 20:52

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 20:52
Thanks Al and Elaine, had been on dialysis for 3 years and 1 week, so quite a wait, but well worth the wait.
Cheers
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Reply By: Member - Ruth D (QLD) - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 21:39

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 21:39
Pete and Lez, wow, that is such fantastic news. Keep well and positive and will see you soon.
Ruth and Ian.
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Follow Up By: Pete and Lez S.A. - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 21:52

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 21:52
Thanks Ruth and Ian, am keeping well and hope to see you in the Flinders.
Cheers Peter and Lez
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Reply By: Bonz (Vic) - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 21:52

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 21:52
Thats great News, I wont be at the gathering but have a great time for me instead.
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Follow Up By: Pete and Lez S.A. - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 16:39

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 16:39
Thanks Bonz, will catch up again somewhere I am sure
Cheers Pete andLez
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Reply By: Member - John (Vic) - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 22:18

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 22:18
Good one Peter, Thats really good stuff.
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Follow Up By: Pete and Lez S.A. - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 16:40

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 16:40
Cheers John, it really is great
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Reply By: Member - Crazy Dog (QLD) - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 22:20

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 22:20
Heh mate - what a great outcome.

I was a dialysis tech for many years and partook and shared the anguish you guys had to and have to go through.

The greatest gift came your way and I wish you well.

Lance

Grrr!!!
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Follow Up By: Pete and Lez S.A. - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 16:42

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 16:42
Sure dont miss that dialysis, been having dialysis 6 days a week for the last 6 months, a real drain.
Cheers Pete and Lez
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Reply By: Waynepd (NSW) - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 23:41

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 23:41
I Wish you all the best.
Good to hear a good news story occasionally isn't it?

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Follow Up By: Pete and Lez S.A. - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 16:43

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 16:43
Thanks mate, best news story weve had foe a long time
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Reply By: navaraman - Monday, May 21, 2007 at 00:28

Monday, May 21, 2007 at 00:28
Nice one Pete and Lez. Life begins again almost for you, hope all is well for you.

Well done to the donor and family too, they can be proud of what they have done too.

Patrolman Pat
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Follow Up By: Pete and Lez S.A. - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 16:44

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 16:44
Well said, thanks Pat
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Follow Up By: navaraman - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 17:43

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 17:43
Fran worked with a renal nurse called Annette the other night, she reckons she might have been involved in your transplant.

Patrolman pat
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Reply By: Member - Michael J (SA) - Monday, May 21, 2007 at 20:32

Monday, May 21, 2007 at 20:32
Pete and Lez,

Every so often a good news story pops up, yours is one of them.

I am so pleased for you both, look forward to meeting you at Warraweena.

Cheers
Michael
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Follow Up By: Pete and Lez S.A. - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 16:46

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 16:46
Thanks Michael, hoping to be there.
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Reply By: Member - JohnR (Vic)&Moses - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 04:42

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 04:42
Good to hear the news Pete. Look forward to catching up then...
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Follow Up By: Pete and Lez S.A. - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 16:47

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 16:47
Thanks John, Looks like that Nissan is still going well.
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Reply By: Jimbo Vic - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 06:30

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 06:30
Great news Pete.

Now you can finally put that big Waeco to work LOL.

Speedy recovery Cobber.

Jim.
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Follow Up By: Pete and Lez S.A. - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 16:49

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 16:49
Cheers Jim, haven't had much use for it for the last few years,have to make up for lost time. you still have the Terracan Jim?
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Reply By: Member - Pesty (SA) - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 09:36

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 09:36
Absolutely fantastic news mate, we are so happy for you and Lez, hopefully it wont be too long and you will be able to join in some trips and give that oztent a workout.
Look forward to catching up.

Cheers Pesty and Glenda
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Follow Up By: Pete and Lez S.A. - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 16:51

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 16:51
Yeah, can hardly wait myself, Oztent has been pretty idle for a while now.
Cheers Pete and Lez
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Reply By: Ron173 - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 10:40

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 10:40
All the best.

I still am a technician who works on dialysis machines in centres and peoples houses.

Regards

Ron
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Follow Up By: Pete and Lez S.A. - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 16:53

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 16:53
Thanks Ron, don't think I'd swap jobs with ya though.
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Reply By: Mark & Jo, S/side, Bris - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 11:07

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 11:07
OK why the heck did I never hear about this via the forum!
Boy will Mark want to talk to you! ( ok and me to!) He has FSGS/Nephrotic syndrome.
Mark is at end stage renal failure now, (He is 35) dialysis (don't know which one yet) and transplant are not far away. (ok well the transplant itself might be because of availability)
We gotta talk!
drop us an email hey.
jarsofclay30@bigpond.com

Cheers
Jo
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Follow Up By: Pete and Lez S.A. - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 16:55

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 16:55
Thanks Jo, Haven't mentioned it on the forum before, but some people we had met at earlier gatherings knew I was on dialysis.
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Reply By: Flight Sargent - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 21:40

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 21:40
Great mate hope all continues to go well for you.......

BEST WISHES

SARGE
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Follow Up By: Pete and Lez S.A. - Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 16:30

Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 16:30
Thanks Sarge
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Reply By: Outnabout David (SA) - Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 20:35

Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 20:35
So appy to hear the good news. Love to catch uip with you again

See ya soon
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Follow Up By: Pete and Lez S.A. - Saturday, May 26, 2007 at 20:14

Saturday, May 26, 2007 at 20:14
Thanks David, went to catch up at CMI one day but they told me you didnt work there any more.
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