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Jay Lackritz
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  • Suffern, NY
  • United States
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  • Troy
  • Margaret "Peggy" O'Brien
  • Peggy
  • Rich
  • JoAnne
  • Carolyn
  • Ritesh
  • jennifer
  • Mike K
  • Lola Sharpe
  • T. Sepulveda
  • Christine Hilton
  • Robert
  • David
 

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Jay Lackritz commented on Hostess Rise''s group 'Movies and TV Shows'
"The complete works of Shakespeare on video from the BBC. I just downloaded BBC productions of the entire First Folio, which includes 37 plays: seventeen comedies, ten tragedies, and ten histories. You can either purchase the entire set in PAL…"
Saturday
Jay Lackritz replied to Cisco's discussion 'I Like Blues' in the group I love Music
"Cisco, I'm not Jack and I don't know anyone by that name, but yeah, I know Joe Bonamassa. Funny you should mention him. Just saw one of his DVD's on PBS. I've got the concert stored on my DVR. In April, they showed his concert…"
May 24
Jay Lackritz commented on Hostess Rise''s group 'I love Music'
May 21
Kathryn Flynn replied to Jay Lackritz's discussion '5 Year Survival' in the group Lung(s) Transplants
"Great response, Charles!"
May 7
BOBBI joined Jay Lackritz's group
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Discussion on all insurance topics. Medicare, Medicaid, HMO's, Work insurance, Health Reform, and so on.Please post comments, issues, ask questions, whatever pleases or irks you.See More
May 4
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Insurance

Discussion on all insurance topics. Medicare, Medicaid, HMO's, Work insurance, Health Reform, and so on.Please post comments, issues, ask questions, whatever pleases or irks you.See More
May 3
Charles replied to Jay Lackritz's discussion '5 Year Survival' in the group Lung(s) Transplants
"Hello all, I have celebrated my first year with my double lung transplant and am doing well except the hair issue with Prograf but I guess having you hair fall out because you are dead is worse than having it fall out because of medication that…"
Apr 28
Jay Lackritz replied to BOBBI's discussion 'has anyone heard'
"If you want to see a couple of very cool videos, check these out. This NOVA episode from early 2011 has an amazing discussion on growing new organs, and shows examples. Here's the entire Nova episode "Can We Live Forever":…"
Apr 27
Jay Lackritz replied to Steve's discussion 'Prograf'
"We have to get our blood tested regularly to insure the correct levels of prograf along with everything else. This is true whether or not we are using name brand or generic prograf. If we switch prograf manufacturers, then we need to have a couple…"
Apr 25
Jay Lackritz replied to Sushila Kankani's discussion 'Need a Portable Oxygen Concentrator'
"There are no portable oxygen concentrators that will supply more than 3 liters continuous. They all used pulsed (on demand) mode with higher flows. Nowadays, you can get a SmartDose conserver, which will supply what you need, but if you need more…"
Apr 24
Jay Lackritz replied to Steve's discussion 'Prograf'
"In the US, when a generic is available, most insurance companies will not pay for a specific manufacturer. If you get switched to generic Prograf, the drug store can change brands on you at will, without providing you notice. The only way you can…"
Apr 24
Jay Lackritz commented on Hostess Rise''s group 'Transplant No-No's'
"If someone is handing out bread, without wearing plastic gloves like they use in delis and restaurants, then maybe you might want to suggest that they change their practice. Strangers touching food is unsanitary for all, not just immunosuppressed…"
Apr 24
Jay Lackritz commented on Hostess Rise''s group 'Transplant No-No's'
"I can't speak to your religious question, but we were told to even avoid public water dispensers, like in the hospital, doctor's office, etc.  In a similar way, we are also told to avoid salad bars. Wherever people can touch something…"
Apr 24
Kathryn Flynn replied to Jay Lackritz's discussion '5 Year Survival' in the group Lung(s) Transplants
"I hope you have a wonderful Easter as well Rachel. Kathryn"
Apr 8
Jay Lackritz commented on Hostess Rise''s group 'Did You Hear the News?'
"Five Face Charges in China Over Sale of Youth’s KidneyBy THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: April 7, 2012BEIJING (AP) — The authorities have indicted five people in central China on charges of involvement in illegal organ trading after a…"
Apr 8
Rachel replied to Jay Lackritz's discussion '5 Year Survival' in the group Lung(s) Transplants
"Hi Kathryn   I also have some gloomy days and then I start to think I'm so ungrateful but like you said life is not always so easy.  I just hope I get  over it and hope tomorrow is a better day;  It usually is. …"
Apr 7

Profile Information

Are you a member of http://TransplantBuddies.com ?
Yes
Where did you hear about Transplant Friends?
Friends
Are You Male or Female?
Male
Share why you had to have a transplant.
COPD (Mainly emphysema and asthma)
Which Organ(s) did you receive? If you are on the waiting list, please share.
Pair of lungs
Optional: Share the Medications that you take
Prograf, cellcept, Prednisone, azithromycin, bactrim, iron, calcium, d, nexium, etc. etc.
How many years have you had your Transplant for?
4+
I am Interested in Transplant Friends because...
Both in-person and online discussions about our health issues are critically important.
Which Transplant Center has or will perform your life saving surgery?
Columbia University Medical Center / NY Presbyterian Hospital, Manhattan, NY
How has transplantation changed your life? If Yes, please share.
My mum died at about my age from emphysema, since lung transplants were too rare at the time.
Share your blog/ website /facebook url address
http://www.Lackritz.com
Share your interests and hobbies
New Yorker, COPD. Loves jazz & blues, art, cinema (foreign and domestic), technology. Electronic Engineer.

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At 7:11am on March 22, 2012, Hostess Rise' said…

You have been featured and this is long overdo! Thank you for all you do fro transplant patients and their families.

I love your photos!

At 10:29am on March 1, 2012, Cisco said…

Happy birthday to the Jazz and Blues man! Have a great day! If you have a chance to do so, you should check out the chat we have on Saturdays and Sundays starting at 2 p.m. CST. Hope to see you there! Jazzz and Blues forever!

At 10:26am on March 1, 2012, Rita said…

Hi Jay, Happy Birthday!!! I hope you have a grand day and a year filled with hidden joys. I would like to thank you for all the time and care you have put into helping others on this site. On a personal note thank you for helping me too with your kindness and knowledge. You have made our lives better for being in it. Love and kindness is a beautiful thing to share, I hope it always surrounds your life.

At 9:35am on March 1, 2012, David said…

 Happy Birthday Jay !!

At 10:43am on February 9, 2012, Tris said…

Hey there Jay. Thanks.  Ive always been a bit reluctant to talk about my personal medical issues, but may add more as i go along.

 

I seem to be suffering alot with post nasal drip problems which is affecting my breathing on and off. All the tests show the actual lungs are ok, but im getting increasingly frustrated with my doctors for not tackling the problem!

 

All the best to you.

At 1:11pm on February 5, 2012, Jean said…
Thank you Jay!
At 3:29pm on January 21, 2012, David said…

COOL !! .. all though Teall ave isnt nearly what it used to be .. unfortunantly ..

At 8:36am on December 30, 2011, Su said…

Ha ha how did you guess! She doesn't like having her photo taken so it took a bit of persuasion. I thought my new friends would like to see my angel X

At 7:47am on December 29, 2011, Su said…

Hi Jay, thank you for the lovely welcome. I hope you have a great holiday season too

At 12:05pm on December 18, 2011, JoAnne said…

yea i heard, they are doing an interview with andree to air for april, she is one of there success storys, we have the same drs too, dr shau, i seen dr Dovidio 2 wks ago & do u no julia, the nurse corrdinator, shes the one who will be callin me on friday .

 
 
 

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