I was born with Renal tubular acidosis from birth and was on peritoneal dialysis. I then got transplanted when I was 3 years old but sadly it wasn't in within 24 hours. For the next 2 years from age 4-5 I was still on peritoneal dialysis then at age 6 I got my second transplant. The transplant lasted over 11 years till I was 11 years old I took limbfoma in my glands and went through cancer treatment. At the age of 14 the limbfoma returned more aggressive and by the age of 16 years old my transplant was damaged due to intense cancer treatment. To this day I am back on dialysis. I have been on it since I was 17. I then became an adult and it's been an OK experience meeting new and great people along the way. The nurse and staff are wonderful and amazing. Without them I would want to be here anymore.
"Without them I would not want to be here anymore"
About: Belfast City Hospital / Nephrology and Transplant Service Belfast City Hospital Nephrology and Transplant Service BT9 7AB Renal Unit / Renal Unit Arts Therapy Renal Unit Renal Unit Arts Therapy Newry BT35 8DR
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