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Jay Lackritz replied to jon's discussion 'lung transplant' in the group Lung(s) Transplants
"Jon, Welcome to Friends. It sounds like this is all brand new to you. You need to know that there is a plethora of information available on the internet that would answer all your questions. Here is a great start. This is a pateint's guide to…"
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Hostess Risé replied to Jay Lackritz's discussion 'Top 40 Movies you can download for free' in the group Movies and TV Shows
"Tonight May 22 "The Power of Two Movie" will be available for a short time on TV and on the internet. http://www.linktv.org/PowerofTwo"
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Carolyn replied to Jay Lackritz's discussion 'Top 40 Movies you can download for free' in the group Movies and TV Shows
"Jay, You may get a blank reply from me (computer glitch).  Thank you for this useful set of links.  AS usual you are a font of useful information! Carolyn"
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Carolyn replied to Jay Lackritz's discussion 'Top 40 Movies you can download for free' in the group Movies and TV Shows
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nancy Cowart replied to Jay Lackritz's discussion 'Squamous cell carcinoma' in the group Skin Care
"I too had the same diagnosis. He had to cut out the first one and has frozen one. Apparently it's mostly the fate of fair skin and too much sun. Always use the highest sunscreen, and AWAYS wear a hat. Make sure you screen ears and feet. Lung tx…"
May 17
Jay Lackritz replied to Hostess Risé's discussion 'Share Your favorite TV shows today' in the group Movies and TV Shows
"Scott & Bailey. A very popular British TV show "the highest rated show in Britain in its 1st season" is a whole new take on the "Cagney and Lacey" formula. Highlighted in this week's NY Times, it is sometimes available…"
May 16
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May 16
Jay Lackritz commented on Hostess Risé's group 'Movies and TV Shows'
"I've been watching some very interesting TV series's lately that are excellent. The Ice Cream Girls, Life of Crime, Murder on the Home Front, Endeavour, Broadchurch, Orphan Black, Rogue, The Politician's Husband, Hemlock Grove,…"
May 16
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May 15
Reginald Tom Wickett commented on Jay Lackritz's group 'Diabetes'
"Hi everyone. I am type 1 diabetic, I take 4 units twice a day of Nova Rapid & 28 units of lantis once a day. Before my liver transplant, I was up to 60 units of Nova rapid & 38 of Lantis. I have it controled & watch what I eat &…"
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Hostess Risé left a comment for Jay Lackritz
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DAP1122 (Don) left a comment for Jay Lackritz
"Happy anniversary, Jay!! :-)"
May 10
Jay Lackritz replied to pas's discussion 'New to this site Investigating To have or not to have lung transplant' in the group Lung(s) Transplants
"One other thing. There are not enough lungs around to give them to people who can live without them, so it's not really an optional operation. If you can live without them, then they'll just give the lungs to someone who really need them…"
May 7
Jay Lackritz replied to pas's discussion 'New to this site Investigating To have or not to have lung transplant' in the group Lung(s) Transplants
"There is lots to go into the decision, not the least of which are your current age, insurance, and if you have a full time caregiver. Assuming you are young and well insured, and have a spouse living with you, then the issue comes down to life or…"
May 7

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Yes
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Friends
Are You Male or Female?
Male
Share - which illness lead up to you needing 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
Drugs, vitamins, favorite foods
Prograf, cellcept, Prednisone, azithromycin, bactrim, iron, calcium, d, nexium, etc. etc.
How many years have you had your Transplant for?
4+
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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
Share how your transplant experience changed your life?
My mum died at about my age from emphysema, since lung transplants were too rare at the time.
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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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Free coffee on National Coffee Day and all week at some restaurants

Posted on September 26, 2012 at 8:25am 6 Comments

National Coffee Day 2012 is coming up on Saturday, September 29, 2012, and if you’re wondering where you can get FREE coffee, I’ve compiled a list for you. These offers are all good on Saturday, September 29 (unless otherwise noted). Dunkin Donuts, Chick-Fil-A, LaMar’s Donuts and Coffee locations have participated in the past, and may be doing so…

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At 11:48am on May 11, 2013, Hostess Risé said…

Click on image and you will find!

At 8:00am on May 10, 2013, DAP1122 (Don) said…

Happy anniversary, Jay!!

:-)

At 2:22pm on April 23, 2013, Hostess Risé said…

Happy Anniversary Jay

When is the special day?

At 3:34pm on April 13, 2013, hearttxp said…

Thanks Man !

At 8:28pm on March 11, 2013, Mr. T said…

Hello Jay, I have a  question, how do I send a message to my friends list?

Thanks, Mr. T

At 11:30am on March 1, 2013, Rita said…

Jay, Thank you for all you do on this site you make so many people's world better. Happy Birthday, hoping all your birthday wishes come true.

At 9:46am on March 1, 2013, Cisco said…

HAppy birthday Jay! Have a great day! You should join us for chat on Saturday, Sunday and Monday starting at 3 pm eastern/ 2 pm central time. Hope to see you there!

At 7:58am on March 1, 2013, David said…

 Hey Jay  They say its your birthday , HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you ! 

Have a wonderfull day !! 

At 3:19pm on November 30, 2012, tx_nomad said…

Jay, I read your post about insurance. Thank you for your helpful pointers!

- Vrin

At 12:20am on November 29, 2012, Rita said…

Oh my goodness sorry I wrote Jack, somedays my mind is outside my body somewhere. Please forgive me for my ditzness. Oh my goodness I am so sorry that you were affected by Sandy. 

 
 
 

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