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Terri Lynne
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btw, I am no longer with the ex, I deserve better than what he could give me and so do you
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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.
I have a transplanted liver, diabetes and wear a brace on my left knee. My boyfriend has only one kidney and diabetes and uses insulin. But we have the same interest in common, so you might want to try on-line dating. I found my friend on Yahoo, but…
I think the main problem I have in having kidney problems and dating, is self confidence. I always think, "why would someone want to date a guy who is sick?"
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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- What is your city / state and country of residence?
- Georgia
- How are you touched by transplantation?
- I am a Recipient, I am a Donor Family Member (related to a loved one whose organs were donated)
- Optional for those who donated their Loved One's organs, tissue, or both: in this space, feel free to write anything you want about your Loved One and your experience as a donor:
- My cousin Ricky Rodgers "Little Rick" was killed June 6, 2004. Because of me, my aunt donated his organs.
- If you are a recipient, what type of transplant did you receive?
- Liver
- Recipients: In this space, feel free to list those you are grateful to for receiving the Gift of LIfe:
- My donor was an 11 year old girl from Arkansas, I don't know anything else about her but not a day goes by where she isnt in my heart. I met a donor mom at the 2004 transplant games who gave me an Arkansas Razorback hog pin. Ever since then, I've worn this pin during races I've ran in honor of my donor.
Dr. Thomas Dodson, my transplant surgeon. I surprised him last year with one of the gold medals I won from the games and gave it to him.
Dr. Louis Elsas, who treated me for Tyrosinemia. I've known him since I was two years old when I was diagnosed. I was very sad to find out he moved to Florida to be at the University of Miami but thankfully am still able to keep in contact. He is like a second father to me.
My mother who has always been my major source of support and caregiver.
Starla (my liver) who has kept me alive for an extra 18 years!
- If you are a recipient, what type of donor did you receive your Gift of Life from?
- Deceased Donor
- If you are a recipient, when did you have your transplant(s)?
- I had my evaluation January 28, 1991 and received my new liver July 2, 1991.
- What is your principal transplant med(s)?
- 50mg of Gengraf (Cyclosporine)
Tramadol for arthritis
Taken off Prednisone Aug 19, 2008
- What is your hospital and, or doctor's name, city / state and country?
- I had my surgery at Children's Health Care of Atlanta, done by Dr. Thomas Dodson. At age 13, I was the 8th child in Georgia to have a liver transplant. My surgery lasted 8 hrs. I am now followed by Dr. Samir Parekh at Emory University.
- About Me: Please use this space to tell the community about yourself and your unique experience with transplantation:
- I was born with Tyrosinemia but because it was so rare, wasn't diagnosed till the age of two. Tyrosinemia is an error in metabolism where the enzymes that you need to break down tyrosine is missing. Since the body isnt able to process the tyrosine, it builds up in the liver and kidney and can cause kidney problems and liver cancer. I lived 13 years of my life on a very strict no protein/tyrosine diet and had to drink this special formula that would allow me to get all my nutrients without the protein. I was always in the hospital for complications related to this. When I was 12, my parents were told the kids with Tyrosinemia were being found to have liver cancer and that I should be checked. I did have cancer as well and this is when we were told I needed a liver transplant.
It has now been 18 years, I've had some issues the last year and half but am hanging in there and will be ok.
- How did you find out about TransplantCafe.com?
- Nelson sent me an email :o)~
- What is your relationship status?
- Single
- What is Your Favorite Quote(s)?
- Never give up on something you can't go a day without thinking about.
- My Personal (non-commercial) Website, Page, or Blog URL:
- http://terri7291.blogspot.com/
Terri Lynne's Blog
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Posted on November 26, 2009 at 11:55am —
Liver labs not so good, yet again
Posted on November 6, 2009 at 6:57pm — 4 Comments
LIVER UPDATE
Posted on October 13, 2009 at 7:46pm — 2 Comments
Interview I had on monday!
Posted on September 5, 2009 at 7:32am — 3 Comments
Comment Wall (407 comments)
- At 8:56pm on October 31, 2009,
Karen Weddick said… - HI Terri:
I will be thinking of you and pray that all turns our ok and the new meds will help. I send blessings, thoughts and prayers your way. keep in touch and let me know how everything goes.
Hugs, Karen
- At 12:19am on October 27, 2009,
Karen Weddick said…
- Hi Peach:
How are you doing? Have been thinking about you and thought I would drop you a line and say hi. Hope all is well and going fine.
Hugs, Karen
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- At 9:39pm on October 15, 2009,
Susan Lynn Freeman said… - Hi peach!Sorry so long getting back BUT I got my call and was TXed July 13.So ive been most busy lol ya might say.yes you probably did see me at clinic.Wow and your from Dvill too.Yes small world.See ya on her ok? thanks,Susan
- At 10:28pm on October 1, 2009,
Holdol said… - Girl, the games were SO amazing!!! It was great to meet people from all over the world and share stories. The atmosphere, as you well know, is just breath taking... Oh yes, my booty brought home 2 bronze medals in swimming :) Beach vball was my fav tho, 4th place. The beaches in Australia are gorgeous and the people are so chill there...absolutley LOVED it!! I wanna go back already..
- At 7:23pm on September 27, 2009,
TransplantCafe.com said… - I know you're alive silly.. Keep on keeping on..!
- At 7:32pm on September 26, 2009,
Kim Jacques said… - I am good. Just working my tail off and whatnot. Looking forward to the cooler weather and upcoming holidays. :-)
- At 10:55am on September 25, 2009,
Kim Jacques said…
- Hey Terri, are you okay? You haven't posted in a while....
- At 10:34am on August 20, 2009,
Kim Jacques said…
- Terri,
I posted this in the Welcome Committee forum but I wanted to bring this to your attention since Holly and Nelson are in Australia. I see that we have two new members (named rosemary and sandera) and I personally think that they are scam artists. In the 'fill in the blank' sections regarding transplants they each just say "I will talk later" over and over and over again. Can you please get this checked out? Thanks! :-)
- At 7:45am on August 19, 2009,
Fred Girscht said… - HI PEACH, HOPE YOUR LABS TURN OUT GOOD. I RAN THE SECOND LEG OF THE RELAY. MY OWN TIME WAS 1HR. AND 16 MINUTES. NOT TOO BAD FOR MY FIRST TIME. ONE OF MY PROBLEMS WAS I RAN TOO FAST THE FIRST 2 MILES. I WANTED A PACE OF AROUND 11:30 MILE BUT I RAN IN ABOUT 9:00 MILE, THEN I RAN WITH NOBODY AND IT GOT BORING. SO THE FIRST TIME WAS SUCCESSFUL. TWO MORE MONTHS OF TRAINING BEFORE THE HALF. THAT ONE I AM NERVOUS ABOUT. TALK SOON THANKS FOR ASKING
- At 9:36am on August 18, 2009,
Stacey and Rachel Sweet said… - Are you completely off prednisone? How is it? Did you do an every other day taper first?
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