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ORLAN W. HOLMES commented on DAP1122 (Don)'s group 'Cleveland Clinic Transplant Center'

"Thanks, figured thats what it was. Yes they had a big get together but I wasn't allowed to go. Surgury was to recent. Thanks again. "

Nov 20, 2012

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ORLAN W. HOLMES commented on DAP1122 (Don)'s group 'Cleveland Clinic Transplant Center'

"so did ccc have a dinner in Oct and for Thanksgiving that I didn't know about? "

Nov 20, 2012

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"thanks for all the birthday wishes"

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ORLAN W. HOLMES left a comment for Lo Carswell

"I got my transplant on Aug. 2, 2012. I have been breathing on my own since Aug. 4. Life is good. I'm getting stronger everyday. "

Nov 2, 2012

Hostess Risé left a comment for ORLAN W. HOLMES

"Happy Birthday to you Orlan I am so happy you are living and breathing with new lungs. You have so much to be grateful for."

Oct 31, 2012

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"Happy Birthday Orlan, Have a Great Day/Night. Enjoy life."

Oct 31, 2012

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"Happy birhday Orlan! Have a great day! You should join us for chat on Saturdays and Sundays starting at 2 pom central time. Hope to see you there!"

Oct 31, 2012

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"Congatulations to you Orlan on receiving your precious new lungs. How are you feeling?"

Aug 18, 2012

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QUAKER STEAK & LUBE TRANSPLANT FUNDRAISER FOR ORLAN HOLMES at 407 W. Coliseum Blvd , FORT WAYNE, INDIANA

July 24, 2012 all day

http://www.indianasnewscenter.com/insight/inlife/Orlan-Holmes----Fundraiser-for-Double-Lung-Transplant-Patient-163058306.html?vid=aYou must have a flyer to support me when you dine here. The flyers will be available across the street at Glenbrook Dodge. Thanks for your support,Orlan Holmes See More

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ORLAN W. HOLMES replied to Judy's discussion 'Home again, home again, jiggity jig' in the group LOL with your Buddies

"at least they figured it out early and you still have a shot at some really good lungs. Hope they come your way soon! Orlan "

Jun 11, 2012

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Posted on February 2, 2012 at 11:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes

February 2, 2012, I called the EMS to get a ride to my local hospital. My breathing was very hard and I had voided while coughing and trying to take my meds. While in the ER, they put me on an Avalox IV. It burned when they started it and I said something about it, but they said that was common with IV antibiotics. While talking with the nurse I looked back at my arm and noticed a rash starting at my IV site and slowly moving up my arm. I said that didn’t look right and she agreed…

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At 9:33pm on October 31, 2012, Hostess Risé said…: Happy Birthday to you Orlan

I am so happy you are living and breathing with new lungs. You have so much to be grateful for.

At 9:01am on October 31, 2012, Mr. T said…: Happy Birthday Orlan, Have a Great Day/Night. Enjoy life.

At 8:56am on October 31, 2012, Cisco said…: Happy birhday Orlan! Have a great day! You should join us for chat on Saturdays and Sundays starting at 2 pom central time. Hope to see you there!

At 8:22am on October 31, 2012, David said…: Happy Happy Birthday Orlan !!!

At 2:03pm on August 18, 2012, Hostess Risé said…: Congatulations to you Orlan on receiving your precious new lungs.

How are you feeling?

At 11:33pm on April 24, 2012, vickie said…: Thanks for adding me

At 9:21am on October 31, 2011, Rachel said…: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY AND MANY MORE!

At 1:18pm on October 31, 2010, Hostess Risé said…: Happy Happy Birthday Orlan

At 8:27pm on July 17, 2010, Lo Carswell said…: Hi Orlan! How often do you go back to Cleveland for updates? I've been going about every 2-3 months. In fact, I am leaving tomorrow morning for appts all day Tuesday. Maybe I will see you there sometime!
Best of luck to you!!