"I'm doing well so far...I have my 2nd bronc tomorrow 4-4-13,no rejection so far,getting stronger everyday, cut 2:30 off my time for 3/4 mile's today "
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I'm COLD !
Started this discussion. Last reply by bubba59 Mar 30. 17 Replies 0 Likes
well I'm a little past my one month anniversary and I cant get warm ! My TX coordinator has yet to figure it out as well. At first he thought that perhaps it was due to a nerve they have to transect…Continue
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Dennis replied to MooseMom's discussion 'Kidney TX at University of Wisconsin-Madison' in the group Tx Friends ConnectDennis replied to Dennis's discussion 'University of Wisconsin via William S. Middleton VA' in the group Tx Friends Connect"FEB 14 2013 I got my second chance at life with a double lung transplant."
Dennis replied to MooseMom's discussion 'Kidney TX at University of Wisconsin-Madison' in the group Tx Friends Connect"I did not get a kidney at UW Madison but I did receive a bi-lateral double lung TX there Feb 14,2013. I can't say enough about the level of care and compassion I received."
Walt commented on Dennis's status"Dennis, I have a well and I use a reverse osmosis (RO) system to remove all sediment and bacteria. It's either that or bottled water. I'm 6+ years out and I haven't had any issues yet. Get a very good RO system (2…"
bubba59 replied to Dennis's discussion 'I'm COLD !'"Congrats. to you dennis, I am 30 months out and am still cold. My temp. stays 97.5 and when i get a fever it goes down to 95 area. I like others asked many dr's. None with a good answer, i think it's just one of those things... Good luck…"
Cindy replied to Dennis's discussion 'I'm COLD !'"I am almost 12 years post and a normally very hot natured person and now I am cold? Aww... the mysteries of transplant.Congrats on your new Gift of Life. I had a single left lung. You are a miracle and I pray you do nothing but improve."
Dennis replied to Dennis's discussion 'I'm COLD !'"Yes, my TX team had my thyroid checked on my last labs. Everything was "fantastic" according to my Tx cord. but thanks for the heads up to check that. I'm actually getting warmer every day. the weather finally broke and…"
Walt replied to Dennis's discussion 'I'm COLD !'"Just one other idle thought. Have you had your thyroid checked lately? An under-active thyroid can lead to feeling chilled. Some medications can affect the thyroid. There is a simple blood test that can check for THS…"
Mohan replied to Dennis's discussion 'I'm COLD !'"I'm nearly 4 years out from my liver transplant, and I'm still cold. No known explanation, yet, other than it's something shared with other transplant survivors."
PhillyElf replied to Dennis's discussion 'I'm COLD !'"I had a heart transplant a year ago and I'm cold too! Last year at one of my first out-patient check-ups they told me that it's "just one of those things they can't explain". It gets better as you get further out from the TX…"
Rachel replied to Dennis's discussion 'I'm COLD !'"I don't feel bad. I was wearing my sweater to the store and I was the only one with one on. My friend would tell me you're going be hot with that thing. I'd rather take it and have it then be freezing and…"
Rachel replied to Dennis's discussion 'I'm COLD !'"It's crazy :) I'm the same way with the ceiling fan. At home I'm constantly turning it off then on and back again. Same with the AC, I'm afraid of breaking it. I look around and everyone else is ok,…"
Rita replied to Dennis's discussion 'I'm COLD !'"I was cold pre transplant and I am cold post transplant. I wear my coat in the house---lol I know it is me, everyone is not cold. I dont have an answer for you, I dress for my own weather....cold."
"also check the side effect of all med u r taking to see they give any ideas, also u can go to ask.com and ask about a med. EX---what is ????? and you will be given other site to check out or ask you pharm. tc"
"I have not had a tx but I'm on water pills and I noticed right away that I get cold fast. It could the med u r taking to help with bp,blood thinner ect."
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- At 3:13pm on August 11, 2012, Mr. T said…
Happy Birthday Dennis, enjoy your day. I hope you get your tx soon. Keep the faith and stay positive,
Mr.T
- At 7:51am on August 11, 2012,
Cisco said… Happy birthday Dennis! Have a great day! You should join us for chat on Saturdays and Sundays starting at 2 pm CDT. Hope to see you there!
- At 7:14am on August 11, 2012,
David said… Happy Birthday Dennis !
- At 9:53am on August 11, 2011,
Marina said… Dennis,
Have a great birthday!!
- At 7:36am on August 11, 2010,
DAP1122 (Don) said… - Happy Birthday, Dennis!!!
- At 2:46pm on August 10, 2010,
Hostess Risé said… 
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