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    My wonderful husband who appeared to be the picture of health suffered a massive stroke. Having completed 10 ultra-marathons, playing touch rugby, coaching my son's rugby team and having a recent check-up with the doctor, we were in disbelief when the doctor in ICU told us that John had suffered… Heart Image
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    At 44 I was diagnosed with emphysema. I realised that I would probably have about three years use left on my lungs - I was going to die. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease meant I had to give up work. It is pretty scary when you can't breathe. Within two years my condition deteriorated… John
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    Last year I watched my Dad begin the harrowing journey to be placed on the liver transplant list. He went through all kinds of scans and tests to ensure he was in top health everywhere else – skin checks, dental checks, heart and stress checks. He passed those with flying colours.   … John a recipient and his grandchildren and wife
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    My journey began when my eyesight deteriorated and I was having severe discomfort from contact lenses. The eye specialist and optometrist advised that my problem was caused from keratoconus. Keratoconus is a degenerative disorder of the eye, in which structural change in the cornea causes it to… Heart Image
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    The first thing I remember when I woke up from a liver transplant operation was that I didn't have a headache. In the lead-up to my transplant my health got worse and worse. I always had a headache, felt tired and had no energy. I couldn't work, couldn't play with my kids and couldn't exercise.I… Johnny
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    At 44 I was diagnosed with emphysema. I realised that I would probably have about three years use left on my lungs-I was going to die. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease meant I had to give up work. It is pretty scary when you can't breathe. Within two years my condition deteriorated so… John
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    My husband was very ill though I had no idea how ill! As we saw doctors and specialists the seriousness became more obvious. He had cirrhosis of the liver and needed a new organ. I believe that his 'bloody mindedness' helped him to get through this difficult time. Apart from the ascites, loss of… John
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    I had liver trouble for 16 years and my specialist said there was nothing that could be done. I had a condition called Primary Biliary Cirrhosis and there was no cure for it. I had regular blood tests to monitor my liver function and I had to take Questran powder before each meal to stop my… Joy
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    My name is Judanne and I'm now 57. In 1971 my parents emigrated from the US to Australia and my medical examination results showed I had kidney failure. I was just 17 and the diagnosis of glomerulonephritis meant very little to me. By the age of 27, I started haemodialysis while living in… Judanne
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    I decided I could make a significant difference to my ailing brother's life. I had done enough research and had the appropriate preliminary tests to know I was a suitable kidney donor.I dropped by and told Barry I would like to give him a kidney. I suggested we should make some formal… Barry and Judith
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