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Ok Jim I give you that someone may not have to wait long it they need it right now. But you have to agreed with what someone said earlier about the guy walking into the hospital asking for the doctor and being worked up for a transplant with no in...
October 7
Lisa and Allison B are now friends
October 7
I have not had my transplant yet but I did not know you still had to wear your pump. How long do you have to do that? What about checking your blood sugar?
October 6
Are you a fan of CBS's new transplant drama TV series 'Three Rivers?' Then this is the group for you to meet other fans and discuss your favorite episodes!
October 6
I am waiting for a kidney and pancreas I am almost to my one years mark waiting. Someone dialed the from number the other night at 11:00 pm and my heart stopped, it was just a wrong number. I I appreciate all of you sharing your experiences. I am...
September 1
Hi Jeri, I am on the list for a kidney and pancreas. Have you had you kidneys checked out? I know that at the moment I am tired all the time. But I also know that it is from the kidneys. How long has it been since you received your transplant? I w...
August 26
Lisa joined Holdol's group
Cooking tips, recipes, games, nutrition and more!
August 25
Lisa joined Donnia's group
This group is for all people involved with kidney transplants. Please discuss how you are involved... donor, recipient, family member? What caused the renal failure that led to transplant. What medicines do you take? Do you experience side effects?
August 22
Lisa and Wendy Russell are now friends
August 22
Hi Peach, I have had diabetes for 42 years I was nine when I found out. My mom sent me to a GYN doctor after i got engaged. He told me all the risk in having a child. This was in the eighties before the infusion pump was around. I decided that hav...
July 19
I am waiting on a transplant. But the information I got from Medicare is that once you go in for the transplant you are able to get Medicare coverage. Of course you have to fill out the paper work. But I have looked into this a lot. Plus Medicare ...
July 14
Lisa joined Terri Lynne's group
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.
July 13
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What is your city / state and country of residence?
Just moved from Fuquay Varina, NC to Virginia.
How are you touched by transplantation?
I am a Recipient
If you are on the transplant waiting list, what type of transplant are you waiting for?
Kidney / Pancreas
What do you do for a living?
I don't work. With so many doctor appointments to keep I stopped working seven years ago.
About Me: Please use this space to tell the community about yourself and your unique experience with transplantation:
I am 50 years old and have been a diabetic for 42 years.
How did you find out about TransplantCafe.com?
Internet
What is your relationship status?
Married

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At 11:20am on April 10, 2009, Jay Robare said…
I like the picture of you two up in the mountains. I work too but I think I will enjoy the couple of months off from massage...I think I will get a metel detector and comb the beaches near my apartment.
Welcome to transplantcafe.com
At 6:02pm on February 28, 2009, Cathy Kane said…
Hi Lisa,
how are you doing, with the wait? I work, and always have, but did enjoy the time off post tx.
Tell me how you are, and what you do all day to keep busy. I spent 2yrs waiting while on dialysis, and found work kept me sane....
Have a great, relaxing weekend.
At 4:23pm on February 19, 2009, TransplantCafe.com said…
Welcome to the cafe Lisa. Click here for the new member's guide. Enjoy the site!
Nelson
At 10:50am on February 16, 2009, Tracy & Nancy said…
Lisa hi....
How are you doing with your Kid/Pancreas? When were you transplanted? Nice to meet you...Tracy
 
 

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4 Months and doing fine

Hi everyone sorry i haven't been on i guess you can say i have been feeling better so i haven't spent a lot of time in front of the computer. Well I started my radiation treatments this past Monday, i go Mon - Fri for 7 weeks, but i am almost threw the first week so after tomorrow 6 weeks left. I am not having the bad nausea, but i have had prob with my bowels, and tired all the time. but just glad to get this done and over with. I found out how lucky I was to get the liver transplant the tumor…

Double Anniversary

I'm having a hard time wrapping my mind around the fact that this month is a double anniversary for me. On the 13th I will be 25 years out from my second kidney transplant. December, 25th will mark 30 years post first kidney transplant. It doesn't seem that its been that long ago,
I will forever think about the families that made the faithful decision that saved my life and the lives of other complete strangers. I do celebrate on the anniversaries but, I also mourn because of the loss that was e…

Fight canceling Three Rivers

We can fight back and try to save Three Rivers. Go to : http://tvseriesfinale.com and vote. And speak your mind.

Please and thank you! Lili

American Transplant Foundation needs your help/vote!

To everyone out there!!

American Transplant Foundation is a non-profit organization that strives to eliminate our country's shortage of human transplant organs. We work to increase the donation of organs and tissue to reduce the growing list of men, women and children who are awaiting a lifesaving transplant.

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