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Vic Teshin commented on Peach's group 'Relationships and Dating'
Howdy folks! Thought I'd throw myself into the mix. Hope everyone is healthy and happy on this fine July 10th day.
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Vic Teshin, Mike Lane and 8 other members joined Peach's group
Relationships and Dating
Having a transplant, or waiting for one can affect a relationship and if you're single, makes dating interesting. Here is a place to share your stories, questions and anything else about these topics.
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Karen Weddick left a comment for Roy Ames
Hi Roy: I want to wish you a happy birthday. I see birthdays as a celebration of life and living so in our case birthdays are extra special so go out there and celebrate the day you came to be. Actually we have two birthdays, our biological one an...
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Hi there Tony: Want to wish you a happy birthday and pray your new liver will come your way soon.
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Hi Holdol: No I'm not going to Australia but will be in Madison. Are you going to the land of down under? Take care and send blessings and hugs your way, Karen
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Love ya Katibug!
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Hope you have a fabulous birthday Leiauna!
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Holdol replied to Holdol's discussion 'Food Game' in the group Holdol's TC Kitchen
yumm, your making me hungry :) My steak has definitely got to be medium/medium rarish...it has such better flavor that way! Ritz crackers over ice cream...thatz interesting i'll have to try that. Apple or orange?
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Alice replied to LEROY HOBDEN's discussion 'date' in the group Relationships and Dating
It took me 2 1/2 years to find the right one. We have been together for 3 years now. My disable knee and my scars don't bother him and never did.Keep the faith you will find someone.
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Nice to meet you too Laura! Yes, I've been to the games and I'm going to the world games in Australia this August. I'm soo pumped! You would absolutley LOVE the games, the atmosphere and the people are so amazing! You should definitely bring your ...
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Carl L. Johnson Sr. left a comment for Lisa M. Putnam
Hi Lisa, glad you are out and about around our great USA. Enjoy each day, and have a safe trip home if you are not back already. I had a good check up, just a minor stumble. it appears I have developed High Donor Antiboties,so once a month I'll be...
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Zach Brooks

Late Night Swim

After this morning's workout, I pushed myself a little bit too much with this evening's workout. I changed the warmup and cool down routine, but I shouldn't have. Each of the warmups should help with a specific part of my stroke and it's important to do the same thing in working out unless there is a good reason to do otherwise. My times probably aren't bad given that I have been doing a fair amount of training and tonight's slow 200m times were better a week ago. I'm trending upwards. Or am I t… Continue

Posted by Zach Brooks on July 9, 2009 at 12:00am

Audrey Clark

Clinic in Boston

Just thought I would give everyone an update.

I went to Boston today and I am still here. My FEV1 was 8% which is 2% down from what it was 2 weeks ago. The team and I decided that I should stay for a little "tune-up", just to maybe help me gain some of the weight back that I have lost throughout the whole regection process. I will also have a chance to talk to a phycologist (sp?) to help me sort out all of the feeling I have been overwhelmed with. I will also get the chance to see someone from… Continue

Posted by Audrey Clark on July 8, 2009 at 9:31pm

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Introducing Holly as new Cafe Administrator....& New Women Issues & Body Image Groups!

Hello TC Family!

I hope this memo finds you in great and improving health..

Great news! Holly Werlein (Holdol) has become a cafe administrator! Holly and I have had a few lengthy conversations about the cafe and it's mission and vision.. and let me just say that you can expect to be impressed with her passion for transplantation and increasing awareness.

And, she could not have made herself available as an admin soon enough, because secretly, I was really hoping for someone like her to get in… Continue

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Zach Brooks

Early Morning Bike Ride

A few nights of swimming seems to have a streamline effect on my legs. Since I was up at 6am, I went for an early ride. I had ideal weather and traffic conditions. The overcast weather kept people off the road. I concentrated on the two 5K splits again within the perfect 20k (20.15). My 5k times were 8.18 and 8.37. I rode the course in approximately 39.30, almost as good as my previous best. I stayed in the saddle on the climbs and ascended quickly because I had enough momentum starting the clim… Continue

Posted by Zach Brooks on July 8, 2009 at 9:31am

Zach Brooks

July 7th: Different Night - Same Workout

I did a total of 1,000 meters with the same warmups. I improved on my splits from last night. I concentrated on two things. On the 50m splits, I focused on greater arm movement. My arms were "shorter" and I tried to stay on top of the water. I finally broke a 40 second barrier. After the turns on the 200m splits, I focused on staying on top of the water with short strokes before settling into the longer strokes and glides. I didn't keep my head down tonight as well as I did the night before. It… Continue

Posted by Zach Brooks on July 7, 2009 at 11:54pm

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Maryland Doctors Set Kidney Transplant Record

Associated Press
July 7, 2009

BALTIMORE - A Maryland hospital surgeon is saying he and doctors in three other hospitals have completed what is believed to be the largest series of kidney paired donation procedures ever undertaken.

Dr. Robert Montgomery of Johns Hopkins Hospital, along with donors and recipients, will give details of the groundbreaking feat during a news conference Tuesday in the… Continue

Posted by NFT on July 7, 2009 at 10:48am

Paul Anthony Worthington

I've been given the green light! I can have that life-saving transplant.... but need further tests...

Today I returned to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. I had been 3 weeks prior, had 8 viles of blood taken and underwent a Nuclear Kidney Function test (to see how well my kidneys are working)

Today I had to have some more tests, to see if I would be compatible for another Heart Transplant. I had another 8 viles of blood taken, ECG, Echo, X-Ray and underwent an Exercise stress test. That was horrible, I am terribly clostrophobic anyway but when they put the breathing mask on me which… Continue

Posted by Paul Anthony Worthington on July 7, 2009 at 9:05am

Jay Robare

HR 1458/S 565.

The House of Representatives has included extending immunosuppressive drug coverage for kidney transplants in their draft health care reform bill. While this is a tremendous step, it does not ensure passage. We must now keep up support for the provisions in the final House Bill and encourage the Senate to include it in their bill.

The language included is from HR 1458/S 565. This bill would provide coverage for immunosuppressive drugs for kidney patients for the life of the organ. In addition,… Continue

Posted by Jay Robare on July 7, 2009 at 8:15am

Zach Brooks

1,000m Swim Special - July 6th

The 1,000 meter special. I do 50m warmup, 50m one-arm, 50m board kick w/o fins, 50m with fins (concentrating on keeping my head down … it's starting to pay off), and 50m board/fin combination followed by a timed 200m then 50m freestyle, then repeat cycle. On the timed intervals tonight, I really tried to stay smooth and yesterday's work in the ultralong Hansen Dam gave a me a good feel for what to do with my arms under the water. I feel like I didn't work too hard, yet I swam the first 200m in 3… Continue

Posted by Zach Brooks on July 6, 2009 at 11:52pm — 8 Comments

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Words from a Scleroderma Patient...

Victoria Chavez began working with NFT to fundraise in January of 2008 and has truly been an inspiration to us all. After receiving a stem cell transplant last summer, she has spent a great deal of time reaching out to other patients battling Scleroderma and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Read Victoria’s story below to see how she is helping others cope with their illnesses and focus on the positive in life. You can al… Continue

Posted by NFT on July 6, 2009 at 12:21pm

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