Introduce yourself here :) Welcome aboard!
Hello to all our Transplant Friends.
Please say hello and tell us something about yourself.
Your name
Your nickname if you have one
Your passions in life
What part of the world are you connecting with us from?
Did you have a Transplant? If so, what type of transplant did you have?
If you are not a transplant recipient, what brings you here besides the invitation?
What title best describes you? Are you a donor family, medical person, community director, special events coordinator, parent, caregiver the list goes.
Basically, share whatever you like with us. No need to answer all the questions, I just placed a few ideas for you to understand what we are looking for.
All the best to you
Rise'
Please say hello and tell us something about yourself.
Your name
Your nickname if you have one
Your passions in life
What part of the world are you connecting with us from?
Did you have a Transplant? If so, what type of transplant did you have?
If you are not a transplant recipient, what brings you here besides the invitation?
What title best describes you? Are you a donor family, medical person, community director, special events coordinator, parent, caregiver the list goes.
Basically, share whatever you like with us. No need to answer all the questions, I just placed a few ideas for you to understand what we are looking for.
All the best to you
Rise'
Tags: introductions, transplant
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Permalink Reply by Hostess Rise' on
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To answer my own questions
My name is Rise'
My latest passion is the web.
I live in Florida, USA
I had a double lung transplant due to Cystic Fibrosis in 96 and then another set of beautiful lungs in 05
What best describes me? I am the founder of TransplantBuddies.org and Transplant Friends.net
I would say that I love helping others, I am passionate about life and greatly appreciate my gifts that I have received.
I have no children and no pets.
I care very much what our members say so please do not be shy. I am always available to chat and will answer all emails.
luv
Rise'
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Permalink Reply by john r on -
Hello my name is John. I am post kidney transplant as of Aug 5 2009. I had my transplant due to PKD. I am 51 years old,I live in Ct and had my transplant at Hartford Hospital ,Hartford CT. I came across this site while looking for a kidney transplant forum. I am employed by the USPS for the last 31 years. I am married to my lovely wife of 30 years,we had two grown children and two beautiful grandchildren. I am very blessed to have received a kidney from my cousin. I hope to share my experiences with others to help them.
john r
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Permalink Reply by scott m on
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Hello everyone,
My name is Scott Maynes. I received my lung transplant due to CF on 3/30/2009 at aJackson Memorial Hospital. Since then things have been going pretty well with the exception of some bumps in the road! I continue to work and stay active so that my health will continue to improve. I must say that the ordeal was a bit ovrewelming at first, but once to routine was set, I have gotten use to the day to day routine. I look forward to chatting with people and exchanging stories and ideas. unti the next time stay well and keep the glass half full at all times!!
Scott :)
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Welcome John
You are very blessed to have received a kidney from your cousin. Thank you for joining us and sharing a little about yourself. You know you can customize your My Page here. Click on settings then appearance. Always click Save when you are finished. Take care, Rise'
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Hello Scott
Welcome fellow JMH Transplant Buddy. I too had my double lung due to CF at JMH. I love their Transplant Team. Maybe we will meet one day at a support group meeting or on clinic day? Take care and Thank you for joining.
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Permalink Reply by Greg29651 on -
Hello all,
My name is Greg and I was lucky enough to receive a new Liver on Jan 9, 2009. Just passed my one year mark which is exciting because I most likely would not have been here without my transplant. I was diagnosed with liver cancer in Dec '09. My transplant took place at MUSC in Charleston, SC, great team there.
Also, I like to say thanks to Rise for all the work you do here.
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Permalink Reply by Harry Kiernan on -
My name is Harry Kiernan and I became an altruistic kidney donor on June 6, 2007 at Hartford Hospital. I blogged the event at www.giveakidney.net. I hope to update the blog soon.
On January 26, 2010, I will again become an altruistic donor,this time at Yale/NH Hospital. A lobe of my liver will be transplanted in a nine month old baby girl. Tami, my 'not-yet-wife', and I will be accompanied by Eileen, my kidney recipient, that day. I'm sure while I am in surgery, Tami & Eileen will somehow find the family and bring them some comfort during this process.
I feel very fortunate to be able to do this.
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Permalink Reply by Donald M. Burdolski on
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Hello to all here and on Transplant Buddies!
My name is Don Burdolski. My wife Kathy waited for 15 months at UCSF Medical Center for a double lung transplant.
My sweet angel lost her fight for this transplant on September 28, 2009.
My daughter Lauren, who lost her job in 2009 has started an online baking business. She also has associated with "DONATE LIFE" and donates a portion of her earnings for each order to them.
Had more people been organ donors we may have been able to enjoy more of Kathy's life. We rejoice for all the time GOd gave her to us all. We want to be actively helping anyone who is in need of a transplant. I have signed my organ donor status on my license and my girls both know I want someone to live in the event of my death!
I want to tell Kathy's story, because it is one of Miracles, Faith, Hope, Joy and Sorrow. But most of all it is one of belief that we can make a difference in lives. My Kathy made a difference in every life she touched. For that we will always be thankful and it gives us all the reason to live life to its fullest!
I attached a photo of my Kathy and me in 2004 just before she became ill!
Oh I am from Kansas City, Missouri but I grew to love San Francisco!
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Permalink Reply by sue brown on
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Wow...it is a great feeling though. I donated 1/2 of my liver to my brother 2 years. He wouldnot have made it and i feel blessed to have been healthy enough to over come the odds that I could donate. I am going to look at the sight you posted because i would love to donate one of my kidneys.
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Permalink Reply by Rob Schuh on -
My name is Rob Schuh. I have been a professional Jazz drummer for over 30 years. I also used to compete in bodybuilding in the late 80s. I had a renal transplant in 11/98. It is starting to fail due to chronic slow rejection, so I'm back on the list again. My kidney always ran a Creatinine around 2 and now is around a 2.5. I still work out and keep in shape. I have 8 cats, 2 boxers and a crazy Macaw named Albert. I think this is a great forum. Luckily I don't take any Prednisone and am on Cellcept and Rapimune for my anti rejection meds.
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Permalink Reply by Deborah on -
Hello. My name is Deborah; nickname is Deb or Debbie.
My passion for the past sixteen years has been the American Red Cross and responding to Disasters across the country to help others. Since the transplant I have switched to help with the Armed Forces casework for the Red Cross allowing me to stay at home and still help.
I live in Portland, Oregon.
I had a kidney transplant due to a chronic kidney disease since I was 16. My wonderful husband donated one of his kidney's to me. It was an amazing experience to share together...
What best describes me? I am a complete type A person that is passionate about helping others, animals and spending time with my family. Last June I quit my job of 16 years and have no idea what to do with myself right now except work towards getting healthy. Starting Kick boxing three months ago and love it!
I have two adopted children; 15 year old son and daughter that just turned 13. We have four cats, fish, one bunny and a neighbor dog that spends his day with us.
Just recently tapering off of prednisone and hoping all goes well :)
Rise, thank you for your work on the web pages. I look forward to spending more time on them.
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Permalink Reply by Michael Proudfoot on
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Hi everyone
My name is Michael I have had two Kidney Transplants the first being in Feb. 2003 Kidney from my nephew & the second being in Jan. 2009 Kidney from my daughter. I am from Ohio. I have problems with to much salt in my diet, my feet & leggs swell then I end up in the hospital with conjestive heart failure. Does anyone know how I can season food without using salt. I need it to taste good to.
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