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Life as a gift

Apr 12

Melinda commented on Hostess Rise''s group 'Prograf'

"in Answer to the question by Stottie.....I am on 3mg twice a day right now."

Mar 26

Melinda commented on Hostess Rise''s group 'Prograf'

"I have been taking prograf since my transplant November 16, 2000. I struggle with the side effects. Shakiness and sometimes headaches."

Mar 14

Melinda replied to Allison's discussion 'Grapefruit' in the group Transplant No-No's

"HI Allison, There is a chemical in grapefruit that causes you to absorb prograf on a cellular level...which you would not want. This is why Shaklee puts grapefruit in their vitamins, because it is a good idea to absorb vitamins and minerals on a…"

Mar 13

Melinda joined Hostess Rise''s group

Transplant No-No's

What has your transplant center advised you regarding transplant precautions regarding your new life?See More

Mar 13

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Melinda replied to Sandra Barber Hughes's discussion 'Night Sweats - Liver Transplants' in the group Liver Transplants

"It happened to me I thought for me it was hormonal from all the meds."

Feb 23

Melinda commented on Melinda's photo

Life as a gift

"Thank You! Just a friend with an iphone..hence the shadow LOL!"

Feb 15

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Restful Sleep

So many of us have trouble sleeping throughout the night. Please share how the quality of sleep affects your life. What changes have you made that worked and want simply doesn't. We can all learn from one another. Let's empower the thought of better sleep for our future.See More

Feb 15

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Melinda updated their profile

Feb 14

Melinda joined Hostess Rise''s group

I love Music

Share the titles and the artist and I will upload videos to this group.

Feb 14

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Melinda and buzzerxl1 are now friends

Feb 14

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Life as a gift

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Feb 12

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The Chat

This is a group for those who like to participate in live chats. We meet in our chat room on Sat. & Sun. at 3:00 PM eastern standard time.See More

Feb 12

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Melinda replied to Hostess Rise''s discussion 'What changes have you noticed about your body post transplant?' in the group Girl Talk

"I discovered the increased insomnia a few days before my period was iron deficiency. You might try taking a good chelated iron supplement just for those 3 days before your period and while on your period. My periods got so out of control after…"

Feb 12

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